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THE CHINA'MAIL, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1949,

Corresponde

The Editor takes:tiới mkonstility for, deuiléepressed letters by correspondents, and by no means' necessarily agrees

with them.

Emergency Or Not?

Rice Racket

Sir. Now that we are so far. Sir-Having read in your paper fumate as to have in our midst no | the fów letters by "W" on the rlee less a person then the Defence | racket I sent a communication to Minister, Mr. A. V. Alexprider. | Vie. Rice Merchants' Association of perhaps we may be oblé to obtain Hong Kong, and enclosed a clip. the answer to a problem wilch has | ping from your "Mall" in which been vexing us for the past few It was alleged that the Association weeks.

would

supply a bag of rice at the Army Regulations slate. quite rationed price plus soine tran unequivocally, that under no ele-Sportation fees. etunstances will the wives and

Association promptly an- The familles of servicemen be sent to swered me and sent me a list of at area in which a State of Emer- retaller shops that are supposed to gency is deded to

cxist.

xist. Today sell there" cheap, rice bags.-The the T/S "Lanetshire" "arrived reply was written in Chinese, full bringing a large number of service of evasive teclinique charilcteristic families, ergo it can be sumed "The mandarin styles which are that e-State-of-Fenergency exists-employed when drying was the in Hong Kong.

hand, within the other the Dast. Iow

weeks we have seen Government requisition many pri- vate properties, in one instance jar of a wharf-the property at a company that was just about to

business on.

cobumence

the

authority of the Emergency Or dance.

Obviously there is something wrong somewhere. Either there is no state of emdeneyin wich cure the service are titled to be brought here but would seen Governinent is hot Justihed in requisition

private properly for military use afteria stato of chitr gency does exist in which case doverment is entitled to requist tion private

but service propery tailles should not be arriving here at this tine,

the Emergency Ordinance under

We hold no brief for this own ers of the requisitioned properties, far from t, ai inany cases they are getting what they deserye, but there is a question of principle Involved perhaps "Mr." Alexander will be good enough to tell us how reconciles these seemingly reconcilable facts.

"W"

he

Engineer Leaves On Retirement

"purposo.

pre Yeuble.

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ALEXANDER STATEMENT ON POSITION OF HONG KONG

MA

Mr. A. V. Alexmidor, Britain's Defence Minister, snapped at his press conference yesterday. ("China Mail" Photo).

King's Birthday Honours

The policy of His Majesty's Govemment is «cru- pulously to avoid, involvement, in a war on the Chinese mainland, but at the same time we are no less resolved in our determination to protect the territory for which we hold a direct responsibility.

This statement was made by Mr. A. V. Alexander, Minister of Defence, now visiting in the Colony at Press conference held at the Colonial Sec.etariat yesterday morning.

Hong Kong has long had ti tradition of neutrality and non-interference in the poll- ties of China. All political parties, Kuomintang and Com- munists, have enjoyed the' benefits of our neŭtfailty, sub- ject of course to our laws and

from refraining

action that might damage relations -be- tween HM Goverriment und the Government of China:

had Asked if any progress been made in hegotiations with the Rade for the release of HM8 Amethyst, Mr. Alexander maki they were stili -under way and bb did not wish to make any statement at this stage.

Circumstancos

Hong

Questioned further on Kong's defence, Mr. Alexander would not comment on whether the position today is better than it was 1941. "Circumstances

,In are different," was his curt reply. He suld he was pleased with

Own by the voluntary spirit some people coming forward to join the Colony's Defence Force. and he expressed the hope that people would come trove of auch

Are the present

strength and

briore

The Association promised that my wish would be realised by going to one of these shops with topics at $58.00 per plaul. If one shop does not supply then 1 could

Our objective is to maintain approach the Association which

the friendiles, possible relation- will immediately see that I shall bo talten care of. I will have to

ship with whatever may be the rum bround for a great favour

(Continued from Pugė 1}

Tuk Waterworks and has

and has served Government of China, said Mr. Alexander 160: Mr. Denis William Phillips, as a member of the To Leung Kuk,' simply litelfuse some $15.00 would

At the conference, the Defence the side be saved it

and weight Mr. Phillips Joined the Sanitary Commillee, the permanent. Ad- you can imagine

Tang Whh Minister answered questions from why people Department in 1920. Before the visory Board of the

war he did very good work in Hospital and as Chairman of the-about 30 lochi and visiting Press who can afford to buy a Eng of the Labour Department, and after Tung Wah Hospital. In Decemmen wir bearing on the Colony's rice would not, talle such a risk release from internment, though ber 1941 he rendered valuable defence.

trouble.

Labour Officer in and

far from well, he commenced the help to the

What prompted your visit out res

resources adequate for the de I tried to find out who these re-registration of factorica with supplying 400 to 700 coolies cially here! This was one of the first fence of Hong Kong? Mr. Alexan- retailers Werc.. The irony is many none of the pre-war records to

qucations. Mr. Alexander replied der replied that our resources of them were found in the Japan-assist him: From his return from

that it was the situation in this were not limited to what we pl selephone Directory

{ leave until his recent departure on

part of the world, which was one ready have here. the Mikado ruled here. But I have Chief Labour Inspector with great was not in Hong Kong when retirement he held the post of

of nux and difficulties, and as De-

Does that mean additional re- fence Minister he naturally want-sources would be available, if the fen study the situation on the need arise what I have to say." learned enough about the arrogant credit. working long hours and and overbearing, attitude of the

Messrs. E/ Senders tad Kim Japanese Bice Syndicate. So I maintaining a consistently high

BEM (Civil):

Chief Inspector ball left Hong Kong for Marla William Stirton McHardy. Myesterday by the ss. Herhalin, McHardy has been second in command of the New Territories Mr H. Dumnrtherny arrived in Division for the past two years

the Colony yesterday by the 5. and has shown consistent zeal and | Hiram. Initiative In operations against marauders, many times armed under fire. His reliability and re- source have been an inspiration to his colleagues.

have not taken the advantage yet.

T.K.T.

* Naturalisation

Sir.-Our Public Relations

REM

Police Officials CPM: for Meritorious Service three awarded to have been

Offcer, in keeping with the ma- jority of Seniors Government Officials, is apparently living in the clouds and is entirely ignor- ant of the fact that while there is no mystery about any of the laws in force in this Colony.police officials. They are: members of the public are, on the whole, subjected to u con- alderable amount of unnecessary inconvenience

i-tape when Among the passengers who

mals of requirements

low. sailed on the ss. Glenorchy for

When oric

one studies any parti- the United Kingdom on Tues- cular Ordinance in order to ob day,

were Mr. and Mrs. J. thin an iden as to the different Crookdake of Kowloon Tong, steps which one must take to is as simple

they attempt to the 3 with the

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Personalia

Tem

spot.

Military Or Political

Is the defence of Hong Kong primarily military or political? To this the Defence Minister re- plied that it was overall in nature any defence plan must be in this modern age.

Messrs. W. John Clayton, Lams Enf. Dao Ky, Jean Dauons, L. M. A. Xavler, and M. Obre arrived here yesterday from Saigon by Air France.

and B.

What are your conclusions after your study of the defence situn- on here? Mr. Alexander' said he would have to report his con- clusions first to his Government, make any state- and could not ment at this stage.

Would not an ever-emphasis on the military aspect of the situation prejudice the political alde of it?

Mr. Alexander said that

the

In this matter should be

“hriers? •

brises?

repiled the Defence Minister with a broad smile, countering all fur- ther questions on the Colony's re- sources with the remark that he could not make any statement on matters concerning "military in- telligence.

Building Ordinance Amendment

Alternative penalties for ar- chitects, whose conducts are brought to the notice of the Governor in Council, Instead

Mr. Crookdake joined the stafformite licence of the Hong Kong and Whampoans ABC. Yet, when the average cutstanding record of courageous Rutherford, W:M. Evant, Mr. and curity, and hot for in' olvement Couhell yesterday,

Dock Company in 1920.

At a recent cocktail party and Jaw into practice, he is invarinbly mended by the Governor

Departures from the Peninsula Hotel on Tuesday included Mr. Mr. and Inspector Christopher Dow- and Mrs. S.E: Faber, man, He has a splendid record Mrs. A. Olsen, Mr. H Maguir in the prevention and detection Birs. L Bowen, Mr and Mrs. R. of crime during the past two Watts, Mr. and Mr. HY: Rose. Mrs. K.S Kinghorn, years. He holds 15 commenda- Mr. and

Jefferson, B.. tlone for outstanding work, ih. Messra. T.A cluding sne from the Governår. („Hunt, C.J. Robert; G.E: Shingle-Polley of His Majesty's lover of removal from the: authoris-

ment In and is a tirelceo and inspiring decker, K.S. Chang, AL. But quite clear, after the statement ed list as at present, are pro-

E. H. W. Lewis worker in the effort to maintain redge,

he made to the House of Commons vided in the amendment to Wong. good

ardor in the colony.

Any forces brought the Building Ordinance, read On May 5. here are for the Colony's Internal for the first time in Legislative Sub-Inspector Wallace Law oť

Captain J. Britain, Mesars. H. rence Kinloch. Mr. Kinloch has an

Ta

Explaining the reason for the individual attempts to put the conduct, having been twice cor- Mrs. D. Ryszield and Mr. and Mrs. any war on the Ch' je main-

and B.G. Adams left Hong Kong Are you satisfed w the in- amendment Mr. J. B. Grin, the Attorney General, informed presentallon al Kowloon Dock

three times by the Commissioner Konx yesterday by the Aeneasternal situation in Hong Kong?

Council that within the past year the Chior Manager, Mr. R. confronted with obstacles which

during the past three years.

United Kingdon, Flo for the

Mr. Alexander replied that he there had been cases where the G. Craig, speaking on boliaif of are not covered by Ordinance.

shown has always

supposed ri these days no Minis- Governor In Council had consi- kecances. apply also in the staff. paid tribute to

initiative and cheerfulness in dif- Arrivalt from Canton yesterday ter of Defenec was ever satisfied dered that while an authorised the case of the British Nationality Crookdake's long and faithful ser-Act 1948.

the Es. Fnishan Included cult and dangerous operations, and by vice and said that it was indeed

has inspired his Chinese Strangely enough, the obstacles

subor-Messre Kirby C. Boyd, Francis what he had on hand on any arhitect could be regarded

in the political splicre. 1 blanieworthy, yet he had not dis- sub

take stips

to improve," played degree of unfitness or to which reference has been made dinates to a high standard of duty Robertson, Astum Khan. Frank H

Fidecek. Harry Reinigsberg he added with

unitabilty which would justify siniic.

removal ropeans and a privileged class of are not placed in the way of Eu- under difficult conditions.

Sub-Inspector

Richard Alfred Weiss and Meries. Wilnelia To ensure internal security of so severe a penalty as Chinese. who receive

Hong Kong, will there be imposi from the list of authorised archi- Sykes. Mr. Sykes has an out- Eacr. special

standing consideration'and priority in all

tion of restrictions on record of success in the

people tecto. matters.

"In such cases," continued the loter "Into the and detection of crimo

Colony prevention

ron? In the past two years, and has pero Senliad, returned to Manila been commended by the Commis- yesterday by the PAL Mr. Sonia stoner no lower innn. If times expects to return to the Colony during that period. He has shown offer July 4. zeul and initiative which have been an inspiration to his subof- dinates and have materially in tributed to the peace and good

Mr.

an important occasion when the Company lost the services of a member of the staff of 30 years standing with such a creditable record behind him,

Mr. Croodake has held tno position of ngineer manager and his many friends in engineering cirales and those who shared his internment in Stanley Camp will wish them a long and happy re- tirement in their native Cumber- Land.

Mr. and Mrs. Crookdaka were the recipleats of a presentation canteen of cutlery and a radio sek and as Mr. Crvökduke reniarked In returning thanks, buth would be very useful in their retirement,

These remarks

SIMPLE SIMON.

Trade Mark

Alleged To Be False

A. T. Chiba, manager of Ab-

John

The Filipino senator, Mr. Pros-

15

That, said Mr. Alexander, was Attorney General, the conduct question up to the Hong Kong rant a esa severe penalty, such Government to answer. In so far as that of censur accompanied the attitude of TIM Government by publicity of the fact of een-

thut had been sure." was concerted, The former United States Highclearly set out in his statement Mr. Grifin said clause 5 of the Commissioner in the Philippines,th the Iouse of Commons on May principal Ordinance had accord- ingly "been amanded to provide Bir. Paul McNutt, left yesterday. Erder of the Colony during the tor Eangkok by a PAA elreraft. Overall Outlook

censure as an alternative to re- inoval from the authorised list. 'continued Mr. were two Sin

Siarhede VATINY "Our policy.

The amendment also provided Colonel V. Invas and Alexander, motivated sately that upon and order for removal

5. Menasuta, by our desire and determination or censure being made by transients

dieult re-occupation period

Certificates Of Honour

Also leaving by PAA for Bang.

tok

In addition to the" irthday Colonel Bán prevent the prèsèn, urisettled, Governor in Council. such order

doolally Ebrahim, and Com-Honours conferred by the King

pany, 20, Stanley Street was

Certificates of Honour have been

Franc

THE

-the

The Chinese and Hallen Papers cautioned in the JP: court at awarded by the Governor. fo were went to the Balleruicers situation. In China from 'endlinger-} shall be publicised by notification

States

States By

in

command and geperut, str school

but here. the Defence

Minister ruid that was a question for the Foreign Minister.

Would an attack by the Com

across the border mean

the Financial Segrotary, and car-

ing the welfare and safety of the In the Gazette. Ma Trui-chul, JP and

Mr. Grimu said there was pre- in the London Matriculation Ex- Central yesterday on

a sum-Wah, JP.

Mr. their Government in the latter people of Hong Kong, or from

legitimate trade at cedent for this procedure. This Unlled tampering the ermination will be taken at St.. mons for possessing a consign-

The mutlon was seconded by That's the Mr. olt Saturday, ment Joseph's College

Ma Tsui-chul has rendered part of 1948 to study brand tong of "Knight"

and loyal, servico

Command and Centerbl 11pig: KP action's verall. from 10 m. ta i p.ni, slated an torches bearing a falso trade Colony. He works quietly behind Staff College in Kansan The oked Washington had been riod unanimously. offkeiat release yesterday.

description.

the scenes and has never falled pers were instructors ut their own sted mi what we were doing to give his help when called upon in Bankkok It was alleged by the prosecution that the torches bore the words to do so. He has served on; the Fo

Chalt "made in Hong Kong", but were Loung Kuk Committer, as

Among those who left the actually made in Canton.

man of the Board of Directors of

Pán on the Colony for Manila by The en May 4, while RI Dewar was District Watch

Aichard J. Browder, Dit. Allen R. searching Incoming passengers Permanent Advisory Board

Griffin, Mrs. Hester Grunn. Mr. fron Conton on board the 5s Hong the

Hospitals and on Wah

G. Mr. Weddy Kong, he came across a woman the Executive Committee. Hong Alehardson, and

Bidule Ba wil 10 boxes of the torches. The ng. Street Guntos.

Kong women said that slig’bad bought Mr. Ng Wah hus rendered lone

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REPARATIONS FROM JAPAN

elicumstances, whether the at- General McCey of the

The effect of the statement by United wha bly or finally and was

States Army that no further in- ther it was by mistake or by taustrial plant is to be removed crder.

from Japan as reparations is now Communists or the Are, the Canton and was delivering them and is held in high esteem by the Hong Kong“hirwiya. "Mr2-AH; } Nationalists the greater of the two considered by His Majesty's United King- taldir. E.G. "McNeary, threat to the Cotoriy 7. In reply Government in

further statement will be CB Johnson, Mids 5.3. Bradley, Mr. Alexander sald: "You don't.

Typass expect me to make a statement on made as soon as more details are Mr. R.Si Bass, Mr.

I don't know from what Frøfélved," and Mr. C. Siple a

ngle you intend to drive the The above statement was made from wedge."

by the Financial Secretary, Mr. Another journalist drew the C. G. S. Follows, in reply to a Canton by, the Hong Kong Air-

were, Mr. A.C. Groves, Mr. Defence Minister's attention to question asked by Blr Man-kam Cony Mrt F. Lambert, report in yesterday "Chind Mail? Li the

The goods were ordered to be 1925 strike maintained 000 16 700 workmen on work at the Tylam

Perfect Timing

OUR CARE YOUR CONFIDENCE

Yesterday wals ·

A

Mr. E Toomey. Mr. B. quoting the Ted. Radio, as accuse yesterday Legislative Council

Mr.

Chake, Mr. W.B. fug the British Government of Sir Man-kam disked how, and Cora, Vir J.P. Brycet, Miss anti-Chinese Policy in Hong Kong to what extent the Colony's post- Dr Snyder, Mr. P. Henderson Mr. Alexander, said he had potion would be affected by the HOTNSON Hardin, MPM J.CH comments, to make until he had recent announcement as to atop

MissFit Wandr," How.studied the matter,

pake of removal of industrial E:V. Halward and Mr. and Mrs. Yes Alexander in reply to an- plants from Japan" towards'

by other question," said he maran y cofif conterchre "While at1 Sáigón?

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