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AMETHYST'S DASH

Amethyst Runs Gauntlet Of Red

Sailing For

Hong Kong Fire In Daring Escape

J On board HMB Jamalce

off China Coast, July 31. Amethyst today lay along- side the destroyer Concord, refuelling

replenishing

and

her stores, and resting peri Bonnel. She is reported to be sea worthy and dus 10 Rail this evening for Hang Kong with the Concord An escort.

tentatively expected

that she will reach Hong Kong on Thursday.

The cruiser Jamaica, with Vice Admiral Madden, Second- in.Command, Far Eastern Station. I speeding North to greet her. to meet

They are expected North of Talwan

tomorrow evening,

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Jamaica in taking 45 officers and men who will be trans ferred to Amethyst. Of these 28, including three officers, wire in Amethyst when she was originally attacked.

Jamaica

AIFO carrying material and machinery for emergency repairs, For the personnel she has a huge ac. cumulation OF mail from home. For the ship and its company the Jamaica carries congratulations which have showered In from many source.Router AAP.

Talks On Indonesian Unity

Batavia, July 31. The Indonesian Republicans and the Federalists started here today on the last lap in their conference to achlove

unity on the future structure of the United States of Indo- nesta.

Unity on many points has al Trudy been reached in the Jogja- "karta talks, and the present dix- eussions aim at extending I on the defence and financial struc ture at the Provisional Govern- ment.

The conference began cordlal- ly, Sultan Hamid, the President|

of West Borneo, presided,

Sultan Hamid said that together they should aim at Inying a sound edee for the United States of Indonesia, "with a sound roof and

an adequate number of rooms to house us all."

Guns Blaze Reply To Communist Batteries

BREAKS YANGTSE BOOM

London, July 31.

H.M.S. Amethyst steamed at full speed down the Yangtse River to freedom last night with all guns blazing at Chinese Commun- ist stations that had held the vessel trapped since April 20, on informed naval source here said today.

This source said the frigote which was battered by Communist shells and grounded 150 miles up the Yangtse four months ago, slipped anchor shortly before midnight and started off at full steam, astern of a river steamer,

The moon was setting at midnight so the night would have been fairly dark oven at the start and pitch black for most of her soven and a quarter hours passage to the seo.

This Source gave detailed account of the gallunt ship's

sea,

remarkable bolt to the

decoraterf which her already radio operator, Jack French. terminated when he laconically tapped oul "Rejoined

Fleet.

No damage or casualties. God Save The King."

Clix-

The dush to the seb was made al an estimated 22 knots. Amethyst's presence wns covered about 20 minutes ufter the trip started when the river #tcorner ahead was challenged by flores from the bank.

Amethyst reported she came under heavy artillery Bre in which she replied in self-defence.

A Communist xunboat. In the confusion, was fired upon by Red shore batteries.

Heavy Fire

Near Rosa Island reported "Am under

Amethyst heavy

King Orders: "Splice

The Main-Brace

-------- London, July-31.

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King George today sent hearty congratulations to the men of the Amethyst and ordered them to "aplice the main-braco"--the traditional Navy signal. for an extra. issue of rum.

The King's personal message, addressed to Admiral Sir Patrick Brind, the Commander-In-Chief, Far East, - - Kaid:

"Please convey to the Commanding Officer and Ship's Company of H.M.S. Amethyst my hearty congratulations

on their daring exploit to rejoin the Fleet.

Splice the

The courage, skill and determination shown by all on board have my highest commendation. main-brace." (Signed) George R.-Reuter.

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CHANGTEH OCCUPIED

PIAO'S FORCES

BY LIN

Reds May Form Gov't October 10

Nanking, July 30. The Communist - high com- mand in Peiping may announce the formation of a "Democra-

tic Republic of the Chinese people on October 10, accord- ing to travellers from the aa- cient capitol. October 10 is the anniversary of the Chinese Revolution.

Travellers from Peiping said the Communieš❤ hava not con- Brined the data officially but said that October 10 is likely because

Canton, July 31.. The Chinese Communists have occupied Changtah, an important rice bowl city 100 miles North Wost of Changsha, according to usually reliable Chinese reports reaching Canton. Changteh was occupied by troops of General Lin Pico's 39th Army striking from the North, East and West. They have pushed South Westward from Chongteh to Taoyuan, ap- proximately 17 miles away.

Taoyuan is on the highway to Chinkiang, in Western Hunan Province, the occupation of which would cut off all escape routes from The Hunan Provincial Govern- Shaoyang.

ment evacuated to Shaoyang last week.

Siege Of Consulate Ends

Shanghai, July 31.

The sit-down slege of the American Consulate virtually ended at 6.30 p.m. today after 50 hours with a decision to continue negotiations che where on Monday morning in the presence of an official of the labour union as mediator.

Consulate workers' représenta- tives agreed to ask a muntelpai Ibour mediator to enter the care and the first session is to be held na.m. on Monday-United Press.

New U.S. Policy

Meanwhile, In, Washington the Administration, angered by fresh

i Communist outrages

China, moved further today toward the development of a brand now polley in the Far East.

In

recent months, with the Communists

winning victory

after victory, the Administration's polley has been that the Secretary of State, Mr. Dean Acheson, called "waiting unt!! the duat settles."

of

Eastern

Today, Mr. Acheson announced the completion of a panel consultants which will help the State Department_in_an_objec tive appraisal of Far problems in general."

On the basis of this study, which Mr. Acheson has said he the House will take up with Foreign Affairs Committee when sepmpleted; the Department expected to formulate plans

Red for checking further

Ad- vances in Asia.

· Named, to

| inpla

Fordlek

to the panel of consul- Dr. Raymand: Blan-1

Rocker President of th Everett Case, President of Co- Bate University. They will work with Ambassador-at-large Phili Jesup, the Assistant Bernplane of Stale designate, Mr. Walter W. Butterworth and other Far

Foundation, and Dr

A Chinese Army spokesman, regrouping and reorganising for Eastern experts on a comprehra. said in Canton today that Chu-9 showdown battin at Hengyang, sive review of the United States

Che- The outcome of this battle will Far Eastern junction of the

decide if Kwangtung can be de-Press. and Cunton-

of its historical significance and chow. because the new multi-party giang-Klangsi

Political Consultative Conference

is expected to end by then. The Hankow railways, had been re- conference was originally to have occupied been held in August but travel troops. difficulties may, gatise it to be

postponed until September.

Government by it was reported that Earlier. Communist troops taking part in About 518 representatives are the occupation of Chuchow had

to forward

portion to attend the meeting to form a pushed HMS Jamaten left the Colony new Republic and elect inunediately

a new South West and North West of nitemoon for yesterday

the central government, Travellers the city, leaving only 1.500 troop

Nationalist to defend Chuchow, Shanghai aren.

tha Chinese reports added Nationalist troops had

ad to a point 18 miles East Province. 80 miles East

fire and hit," and 10 minutes came under heavy fire from, she Ister " under heavy fire. Perles which had been watch-

further mention

the Ing her for months and had fre- voyage was made unell abou | W

No

of

bouquently threatened her destru Attack Recalled

tion. She managed to get past

a half hour after the spot the initial oppositional vigu

ported

a.m. yesterday,

Amethyst had been at anchor

said

three former

of

Kinhwa,

of Hengyang

peace delegates had been invited to the conference-Chang Chih- chung, former North West Com- mander: Shao Li-tzse, former passing which is 15 miles above Xiang without the help of a pilot in the Yangtse since last April Tso-yi, former Nationalist North Ambassador to Russia and porce delegate with Chong: and Fu she reached Klang Yin forts.

20, when she was shelled by China commander. The three pro- shat heavy fire off Klangyin," and 12 heavy

and ran aground on Rose Island, partisan representatives. Dr. Mohammed Hatta, the Re minutes later. "Still under heavy negotiating a boom and un ex 60 miles down-river from Nan-had associated publican Prime Minister, saldre, nearing boom'

tremely difficult part of the river king, adds Associated Press. 'without serious damage Or

Urges Co-operation

yin.

the

which is Inalde

fended or if the Government will

be forced to abandon Canton for 3 prepared base in the South

wait another

policy.

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