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GOVERNMENT POLICY Arrive In Dilwara Servicemen DEATH OF JAP
IN CRISIS CRITICISED Accused Of Preserving Ark Of Socialism
CRUCIAL TALKS WITH U.S.
London, July 7.
Britain's Socialist government looked for American help to save it from bankruptcy but the nation's press today took it to task for not doing more itself to meet the crisis.
Chinese To Meet On ReformIssue
The joint views of all Chin- || ese public organisations on the question of political reform in Hong Kong will be sought at a meeting to be held at the Sun Kwong Hotel on Wednes- day, July 13.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Stafford Cripps, will formally ask the United States for help to overcome Britain's financial crisis at a conference beginning Friday with the United States Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. John Snyder.
Snopped the "Financial Times” in one of its angri-
est editorials in months: "Why is it impos sible for this government to contemplate aċ- tion commensurate with the gravity of the crisis?..... The government is determined to preserve the ark of socialism coms what may. This crisis cannot be dealt with in an ostrich- like manner. It is a crisis for the country. And it would be well for the country if it The meeting has been colled
produced a crisis for the government.' under the joint nispices ut the
*The Times" Hong Kong Chinese Manufactur-
commented Beyin as well as Sir Stafford on ers' Union, the Chinese Reform bitterly that experience has Friday afternoon. Association, The Rowloon General already shown that "Arst aid{
and the Chomber of
restrictive Drop In N.Y.
Chember of Commerce
this measures uf Kawloon Chinese
sort.....can only buy time Commerce.
This will be the biggest move for necessary adjustments in the economic policy required so far made by the Chinese can-
to stem the tide.....the time the real
munity to get pubtle support for the "Set up the Municipal Coun~ ell First" movement, first mouted by the Chinese Reform Associa- tion.
At the last meeting of the Chi-
has
A
Among the 1,500 arrivals aboard the troopstup Dil- wara yesterday were about 40 WRACs, including n Here are two of them posing with number of VADs.
a group of servicemen for the "China Mail" after dis- embarking at Holt's Wharf. ("Ching Mall" Photo).
Chiang Not Taking Over In Canton
Canton, July 7.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shak had no plans to re-assume the reins of government, an official spokesman said today.
The spokesman, Mr. Cheng Tien-fong, chief of the Information Board here, explained, however, that Chiang, as Director-General of the Kuo- mintang was still in a position to lead the Chinese revolution and the party.
up
Unloading RAILWAYS HEAD Food Ships
INVESTIGATED
London, July 7. Boldiers and sailors march- ed into the dock areas today to unload vital food cargoss Trom trike-bound ships in the first move of the govern- ment's "get tough" polloy with the striking tengahare.
man.
Guards detachments werd alerted for work at 1100 GMT and aliara from Chatham were assigned to man dock- Bide arancs ASU winches. Royal Air Force units near London were ordered to atand
by.
Tho despatch of troops to the dooks was the first move in Labour Minister George 110x'
break plan to strike of 9,000 songshoremen. MT. 1snaco hinted in House of Commons that would proscoute strike on- dere.
the
the he
Meanwhile Amalgamated Stevedores and Workers Union whole members comprise 76 ner cent of the 9,000 strikers announced they would vote on Friday on ending the strike which has tied up 500,000 tans of shipping In the port London. United Press.
of
Tokyo, July 7.
The police today set up a special headquartars for the Shimoyama cose and intensified tho search for clues to clear up the mystery of the 15 hour gap in the life of the dead Pro- sident of the Government railways, preceding the discovery of his mangled corpse at Ayase.) The police said that they had testimony to show that Shimoyama had visited the Nihonbashi; branch of the Chiyoda Bank on Tuesday, morning to go to a private safety deposit box but there', was no one yet who had seen him; in the Mitsukoshi department store where he was last reported prior to his death.
Arat, of Peers mid signed "Repatriato threatened nad Blood League, the lives of Shimoyama, Cabinet Ministers and police chiefs.
Mystery surrounded, how he got from Mitsukoshi, where his chauffeur says he left him, to Ayase, 15 hours later. Second, what he did in that time. Third, why the near-sighted, railway
A second letter, which was not signed, threatened the lives of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
execu-ministers.
tive did not have his glasses when he was run over by train at Ayase, when in the opinion of the police, he was already dead.
case.
To mitice of the notion
Airlift Of Supplies
Shanghai
In response
to a question from members of the Chinese Press yesterday concerning the submitted by the
meant just this," the spokes. State Department "has done to suggestion
Nationalist Chinn constitutes a Importers and Exporters Guild
anval craft
+
have his headquarters..
most
nese General Chamber of Cum- traction, freedóm not restriction." leash of sellers offering ster-willwall at Whampoa where he not be permitted to mortgage the į suspension
of the mitter XTCC, the Chomber was won over by re- presentatives of the four organi- sations mentioned above and they had decided to throw in their lot with them arge the setting up of the Municipal Council before n reconstituted Legislative Council, The Chinese Chamber of Cost- merce will be taking part in the
meeeting Reneral
culted for
years have to be elite or spot transactions
and
ran
Buth were received through the mall last Monday-Reuter.
Tropical
Storm Hits Cebu City
1
Manila, July 7.
: Press reports said today! that a storm lashed Cebu City, and towns of South Western Cebu Island last night, caus-f ing heavy damage to roads, houses and crops.
One report placed damage nh $250,000.
The police were today' question- Ing Takeshi Yamamoto, engineer af the freight train which over Shimoyama's body to see if he could shed any light on the
control com- | Meanwhile, the
railway workers' union today decided to death Independently of the police.
The results of the autopsy a? University Hospital the Tokyo yesterday proved nothing. An announcement last night sald "When he told foreign in-Communist ensunlities, destroyed
that the first "cause' of death terviewers in Taiwan a few in locomotive and a railway couch.
Tragic Soll-Out
was unknown, the second that that he could not days ago
four to five hours had tapsed the give
The New York "Daily Mirror" revolutionary:
from the time of his last meal
No casualties were reported bul leadership he might
have declared today that what the U.
death, third, the lack it was
feared some lives were untik hie of blood makes it likely that he lost due to floods caused by heavy The market in British sterling
man said.
"he was daad,
Fifteen small
Bailing vessels However,
rever, the Chief of the red at Cebu were reported for future delivery dropped yes Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shekerge sell-out," reporta Aso the authorities in Shang was run over by a train after rains brought by the storm.
The newspaper, in an editoria, hai as to the possibility of dr terday to its lowest point in New is expected here any day or hour face come to
York since the war, reparts Asso- trom Formcan and may arrive by said that the department must lifting supplies during the Tokyo Police Analysis Section destroyed but no lives were re- challenge,"
of shipping, Mr. sald late last night, that the ported lost. ciated Press.
revealed congestion The Weather Bureau announced autopsy had Sald the "Daily Mail" "This
people's safety by a callous aban- Percy Chen, the well-known Observers regard his Interview donment of a great ally, "Chiang |
barrister, stated that a group in Shimoyama's heart, which, that at 8 am today the tropical followd the speech in London country needs expansion not con-
The editorial added of Sir Stafford Cripps, Chancellor in Taipei as an Indication that the "Mad" and the of the For once
Exchequer, who told the burmony and unity in the Govern- Kal-shek should be one of the of merchants are actively con-judged by the lack of bleeding, depression had intensifted into a "Daily
Bureau Communist
zold maximum The Worker House of Commons af new restric-ment camp are attained and that world's most discouraged men and sidering the feasibility of put-creates strong suspicion that the tropical storm and was, centred
that other
wounds. He added giving financial "Daily
he has reason to be utterly dis- ting some planes, into such a body was run over after death. 20 miles North Fast of Iloilo. Worker" The agreed.
tions to bolster Britain's Ingging Chiang is
illusioned military aid to Canton,
about his erstwhile service, said: "Remedies which failed in
ally, the United States....Whe Mr. Chen said: "The borrbing which were not explained by a winds of 60 m..h. were expect accident, strengthens the ed near the centre and winds of 3: the last two
mom expected within Bombing Score
1. S. resources are poured extra-which is being carried out by the train applies over more brutally."
in sterling for American account
vagantly Into Europe with the an-criminal Kuomintang chieftaing is theory that death occurred before m.p.h. o ere made at four dollars and Ex-three and one-fourth cents at the The Nationalist military service nounced intent of halting Com-aumri ai terrorising the people of the body was run over by a train. a radius of 150 miles of the centre
wave move the Liberated areas. It is also
Official Threatened de-end
of the day as against an totted up the score for the naval munism, the Red nir forces
the aimed at impressing the American- today, listing over Asia unopposed by
renctionaries while Kan Chia Hou opening rate of four dollars and and
Meanwhile, the police have re- bombing raids from Shanghai to United States." 13/16, indicating
is making his futile efforts to in- The "Mirror" said:
Democratio doubled their investigation efforts vessel loaded demand for immediate delivery of Hankow and the capture of two
"The situation in China is ad- volve the American Communist cargo sterling
with cotton yarn, flour and medi-mittedly bad, but not irredeem-administration further in condlet and at the same time discussed
The placing guards of our with the Chinese people. But sterling was offered for sale einen among the arcbmplishments able. Even a statement
free bombs and planes used by Chiang Kagayama, who order closing Com- traditional friendship for But reaction to Sir Stafford's at a discount of around oight since statement was overshadowed by rents from the spot rate for do munist-held ports went into effect China would be of immeasurable Kai-shek and his butchers were Shimoyama's the importance of his forthcom-livery in 30 days. It opened at a
on June 25, report United Press. value at this time. Even a mini- supplied by the American Govern- officials who might be consider at 8 am. Friday it is expected te
Moderate to heavy. arms and a ment and their use for this pured likely to be targets for as-be 100 miles West of Mindoro. The statement claimed destruc-mum of American
sassination attempla
forecast for Western Visayas a conference with Mr. Snyder discount of five cents,
In Canberra as crucial as
The Australian
Prime Minister, which may prove
BA Northern Parlawan and Souther Ing flooded upon Europe can fore- the Chinese people and the Ame ing a rald on Chinhua airfield in
The rican people.
Yoshida, and members of his Luzon. The forecaster sald floods those of nearly 20 years ago when Prime Minister. Mr. Joseph R. ton of 40 Communist trucks dur- fraction of the wealth that is be- nose widens the breach between
week. A railway stall incalculable misery.
an air- Britain went off the gold stan-Chifley hinted that Australia soon Choking Inst
"The organisation of buy more
gooda outside the raid by air force planes near the decision must, he made and male dard
guards which are placed provinces with winds up to 60 m when the world was plung-will
nud ablilty of the national mid-
Cabinet minister. Every around
ph in Western Visayas and Nor ed into the blackest economie de-dollar area even if they cost moru Kiangal province capital of Nan- now Associated Press and Unit- lift is n challenge to the ingenuity Cabinet already have the custom- may be expected in some Visalas. pression in
in than in America. in history. Sitting
chang, said the report, caused 400 ed Press.
The police were also investigat-thern Parlawan, ale class of China to contribute reconstruc-
40 m.p.h. wort Winds up to materially towards the with Sir Stafford and Mr. Snyder He told Parliament orders al-
Southern Luzon tion of the Liberated areas, and ing two threatening letters re will be the Canadian Finance ready are being diverted from the The hanging of three Japan Minister, Mr. Douglas Abbot, who dellar aron if they can be rene
this most
Important celved during the past week at expected over restoring
Sinall craft In the storm ores ese, convicted of war crimes |
on-dollar
branch of transportation to hathe Prime Minister's office. or easy currency came here for the Commonwealth by non-d
One was written on notepaper were advised to lake shelter.-- by
Australian milltary the
benefit of the convenience of the financial conference next week. countries. He said Australia's dol- authorities at Hong Kong, was
people and of the people and of of a former member of the House United Press Canada's financial future is link-lar committee is examining the
the economy of the country. reported to the Japanese Gov-
ed closely with that of the Unit-possibility of using easy currency ernment by the SCAP, an States and Britain.
goods irrespective of price. Items official release said today. Meanwhile in Paris Mr. Snyder most likely to be affected are oil,
Among the three hanged in con-
Automobiles, met his top economic experts to asoline, machinery, nection with the death of 24 Aus-study the grin report on Britain's tobacco and tralian civilian internees, said to Anancial situation made on Wed- Mr.
Chifley have been strangled and droppednesday by Şir Stafford. Mr.night that dollar Impert leenses into the sea at Kavieng. New Snyder and the American old now are being Issued only for Ireland, was Rear-Admiral Ryuki-ambassador, Mr. W. Averell argently needed goods and then Harriman, will leave early Fri-
However all papers support. ed the Chancellor of the chequer's stand against valuation of the pound.
Wednesday next, and if unit Crucial Meeting
is secured.
a
of opinion petition will be submitted to the Governor for transmission to the Secretary of State for Jonies.
the Co-
Japs' Convicted In Hong Kong Are Hanged
chi Tomura.
Tokyo, July 7.
ed
were
two
and
movich
announced
on a restricted basis.
the
Slain
Gendarme Aboard ss. Fatshan
Jam After being temporarily dotained in Canton pending the investigation of the murder of gondarmo on board the ship the ss. Fat- shan arrived in Hong Kong about 7.30 p.m. yesterday.
Government men in Canberra helleve there is no alternative ta further heavy cuts in dollar spend-
The press attacks on the Ling. Mr. Chifley has consistently bour government's policy of so
The death sentence passed day for London to see the Chan- against one other Japanese, cellor of the Exchequer. civilian, wus commuted to 20 years. In addition, Japan was in- formed of two Japanese sentenced to life imprisonment, eight to ternis ranging from 10 to 25 years and seven to terms of less than ten years. They are in Stanley prison, Hong Kong.
Four were either acquitted or released after serving part of their soniences, It was said.-Rooter.
THE WEATHER
AL 9940 GMT (9 p.m, JIKAT) from the deep depression of NE Honshu a vigorella trough extends of Japan to the Yingite,
A wave deprepalon has developed willin
The British
river steamer
"By re-establishing alr 'com- Liberated munication between China and the outside world the merchants and industrialists par-
be performing ticipating will vital service to the Chinese people and the Nation."
CELEBRATION IN SHANGHAI After cruising in the harbour
Shanghai, July 7. unable to
Businesses of all kinds remain- opposed seeking a dollar loon for was held by the Canton au- for about two hours,
berth because of the wind and
city wound up the week-long ecle- on the gendarme by a coolie the wharf at about 9.30 p.m.
brations of Shanghai's liberation four hours Wednesday,
Interviewed by the "China and the Japanese war anniversary before the vessel was due to Mall", immediately after the ship with
mass meeting, offcial te had discharged her pamengers, leave for Hong Kong.
street processions-Router. Mr. Newton, master of the ship Party and hundreds of individual rnfused to say anything on the incident.
dependence upon Australia.-United Press and As-thorities after a fatal atta tide, she managed to get alongside ed at a standstill today an the
efrbelated Press.
clallem and
States instead the United the Empire Indicated the line the Conservative opposition critical will take when
the
debate opens in the of Commone next Thur
to be soon remalna
debate next work's
whether will be made an occasion for a vote of confidence in the L bour government but there has the of talk been incressing mbed for a coalition government to cope with the crisi
Remittances To Shanghai Resumed
on
Two personnel of the Butler- field and Swire Hong Kong-Can- ton run vessel and several coolics Te under Interrogation by the Canton, Police,
"The Futebin has been detain-
Shanghai, July 7, ed. because of some trouble at
official
the ol
Limited remittances of money Canton," Bn from abroad today were resumed Britials shipping firm here declar in Shanghai after the Communistsed last evening when approached. movements We could not elaborate on the In-
cident.
Pertonnel of river ships arriv However, only U.S.$600 cash
here in Communist money, ing here yesterday from the
# B. of Krushy Pressure gradients are The conference may go far in banned such monov alack over the China Bex. A very treble determining the extent to which Parlier in the week,
eirenlation perlate
Thillplan
Today's Fazerus?)—Light
AW winds. Bair.
Yesterday's Weather:
Maximuni 10,1 dea. Fab. Miotmumi 10.1 doy. Fab. _Bunshine: 12.0 heten..
Hainfall: Nil, Tatui
the
alneo - Jan.
central the Conservativra
143.4 mm.=37,30 Ins. As sexinal an
STAR of 1049.8 mm.m41.09 Ina,
Dew Point ....
Randinga at
10 m. 4 p.m.
will be pre-
pared to push Sir Stafford to the permitted. Any balance needed | Kwangtung port declared that the
Australian Unions Charged With Contempt
Sydney, July 7, Three unlon organisations and were charged with. the Australian
The coolle rushed to a cantoor coal strike. and knized a chopper with which
moderete wall. But the very fact that the is
Chanceller is continuing to look by foreign firms to operate is pay gendarmes were searching the 13 oficials to the United States for a sol-able by cheques which authorized enssengers aboard the Fatshon at contempt before
6. pan. when trouble developed Arbitration Court today for tail- tion will bring most bitter attacks banka are forbidden to cash.
The reason for
Communist between a gendarme and a coolie, ing to hand over "frozen" funds rom the extreme right wing of
The British steamer was due to alleged to have been withdrawn 1- the Conservative, and the
to help to prolong the notion wide ex-stoppage of remittances in
anil at 10 p.m. Labour not clear. There has been no off- treme left wing of the
It was discovered when the Party.
Sir Stafford's advisers to chat explanation but it has been day refused to give any hints suggested that the Reds are afraid he started the gendarme across Court hearing bogan, that not all
foreign exchange about the Chancellor's plana
remittances loss of blood.
and itw... Court only, precended might fall into the bands of their The attacker escaped,
with the case against the Dock the
men from the canteen workers: Federation: Nationalists,
TWD The United States Ambassador foes,
The hoering hatt not, finished Foreign branches of the govern-were taken ashore by the polles to Britain. Me Lewis Douglas,
when the Court adjourned. returned from Parle today and mont Central Bank are the prin- with several coolles.
The Fathan isft the Chinese Mr. | cipal, agencies for receiving: Idr.
The other unión organisations began prepacktiona・・・ for
**Ile nr-eign exchange deposited abroad. bort early yesterday morning and involved are the Miners Federa Bruder's coumiltations"
and, the Fedanted Iron- Trangga that Mr. Bruder sen the | These branches are still contéelled arrived Hong Kong harbour Lon
worker's Asoétatiori.—Elvikt. ty. Mr. zmer by Nationalist AcroCIANS FRIM Too07.50 Battle youterday.
for
* Inches | Bither the· Snyder' talks or the result of hull up abroad the stomach. The victim dled from | the summonses had been served
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