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CHINA
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HONG KONG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1949.
IN SOVIET RUSSIA
WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 23.
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ANGLO-U.S. CONTROLS ATOMIC EXPLOSION
ON CHINA EXPORTS Strategic Materials To Be Kept From Communists AMERICAN PRESSURE
New York, September 23.
Britain and the United States have agreed to ban the expart to China of high-grade oils, motor trucks, spare parts, copper wire, telephone and signal equipment, and a long list of machine tools, the New York. "Herald Tribune" Washington corres- pondent reported today.
Russians Making Artillery For Chinese Reds
Colonel
Chinese
Vancouver, B. C
***The controls will be ready for enforcement within four to six weeks, he added. Britain and the United States will urge France, the Netherlands, Belgium and the Philippines to join this attempt to prevent strategic materials from reaching the new Communist govern- ment.
September 23.
Lin Went wei,
air delegate to the said today
United Nations, Russia
was manufacturing artillery in 30. Outer Mongo lian arsenals to supply the Chinese Communista,
The Chinese colonel said that the Communists have much stronger artillery force than the Nationalists because they are supplied with the Jatest Ruztian” equipment.”
The Russians
would, also -give them aircraft if it did not take so long to train pilots," Colonel Lin added. Instead they give them gunt with which the Communist armies can easily
wark, particularly with Soviet technical advisers to them."--United Press
This agreement was reached during the Anglo- American discussions here last week, the cor- respondent reported.
While Mao Tse-tung, China's
PRESIDENT TRUMAN AND THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT IN LONDON ANNOUNCED SIMULTANEOUSLY TODAY THAT THEIR GOVERNMENTS HAD EVIDENCE THAT "WITHIN RECENT WEEKS AN ATOMIC EXPLOSION HAS OCCURRED IN RUSSIA.“
President Truman made this dramatic announcement in a special statement which he said was prompted because the American people were entitled to..the informa❤ ·
tion.
He pointed out that ever stoce atomic energy was first released by men it was inevitable that other nations, would learn how to use the new weapons.
He said: "We have evidence that within recent weeks an atomic explosion occur. red in the USSR. This recent development emphasises once again, if indeed such emphasis is needed, the necessity for that truly effective, enforceable international control of atomic energy which this Government and a large majority of members of the United Nations support.”
said: 10 Downing Street (A statement from the Prime Minister's residence at *His Majesty's Government have evidence that within' recent weeks an atomic, ex- plosion has occurred in the USSE")
Russia has the atom bomb, 'a British Government statement confirmed tonight, adds Reuter-United Press and Reuter.
Li Charges Soviet With Violation Of Treaties
Canton, September 23.
chief Communist, said on Wednes-Acting President Li Tsung-jen of Nationalist China
The correspondent said that formal approval of the new re- the British had been undergime. American pressure since February but had baulked at the list. of prohibited items First proposed by the United States, which desired to ban all machinery that would have improved industrial tion.
day: "We announce the estab lishment of the People's Republic of China." yesterday's broadcast. made clear that the political con- ference still must
approve the produc-governmental setup. This is ex-
pected to be almost entirely rabber stamp action as the sys- fem already has been worked oat He by a preliminary meeting of the Communist hierarchy. embraced
A compromise was reached. The correspondent said further, that proclamation by the resterday's Communist leader, Mao Tse-tung, will in no way affect the decision the State Department to ge by help
of the Commurist slow on the issue of recognition programme
the maximthen. of the Communist Government, Party," but that
programme "is"not included."
eeeeeec | Recognition will not be given
serious consideration until
Labour To Ask Vote Of
the
today charged the Soviet Union with viola- tions of Chinese-Soviet treaties, but said no decision had been made yet whether formal charges would be lodged against Russia in the United Nations.
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BLOCKADE
CRIPPLING
SHANGHAI
If it were not for the Nationalist blockade private enterprise in Shanghai would be prospering, an experienced observer told the "China Mail" yesterday."
The observer, who has been in Shanghai since before the Communist occupation, said that the Communists had imposed a "phenomenal" discipline on the civilian population, and graft and corruption had been cleared out of the government and police force:
Since the Communists took over, black marketeers, gam- blers, opium addicts, specula-
tors and people whom the
Communists call "bureaucratic
capitalists have been employ-
ed by the local government to sweep Shanghai's streets.
However, because of the dim- culties imposed by the 'Nation alist blockade, the Shanghai gov. ernment has been "fantastically" unreasonable in dealing employer-employee probleñis.
with
For example, the Communists will not allow a private business whether it be large or small, toj dismiss employees, or cut their salaries, or shorten their working
hours.
Even though a firm is bankrupt, they must continue to pay salaries to all their employees, and the Communists vigorously justify this practice.
London, September 23. In the Shanghai office of Jar- At dusk tonight, pilots and dine, Matheson, and Company, ground staff from France, Bel-thir observer said, huge propa- gium, Holland and the Unit-ganda signs have been pasted on ed States will join with the the walls. Royal Air Force in a mock air war to test Britain's defence system.
the A typical sign behind manager's desk reads: "A 100 and years
of bloody profits, now you say you're broke." Should Return Profits.
The local officials have co-
FAO-ECAFE Meeting Cancelled
The Joint FAO ECAFE mesting, due to convene at Bingkpore on October 1 to 3 has been cancelled becausé à number of Governments are unable to send representa- tives.
The purpose of that infor- to
- mal joint maeting was
And out the views of the governments of the ECAFE * recom® region following mendation to the Econom k Commission for Asia and, the Far East to convene a Con- ference of Officiala engaged in the task of reconstruction In relation to food agriculture.
and
Turncoat Magistrate Kills Colonel
(From Our Own Correspondent)
*
Canton, September 23,
was.tc-
Mieter air crews will again finally re-emphasised this at- Another defection Liu explained that this system
"the entire minimum
Chinese Communists can behave Socialist Steps
better toward Americans, it was said. "
The correspondent says, more- Britain over, the United States. and France have agreed to con- sult each other before granting recognition.
Confidence UK Recognition
He explained that some delegates to
preliminary the meeting had favoured writing |
said: "There is no question that Russia hasTM repeatedly violated the Sino-Soviet treaty of friendship and there is no doubt that at the United Notions meeting there will be critical conflicts between the democratic and tyrant nations as their aims are so widely opposed. Whether the Chinese delegation will be in- structed to bring forward charges against Russia may depend on the opportunity that will be presented in the general debate."
raids.
the
-
Deries.
airg.
French and Belgian pilots will for the first time since the war. contribute, fighter squadrons : to the defending forces and. Dutch co-operate with the RAF Fighter titude, and have fold the coz ported in Cihsing Chiling
when Command in blunting enemy" paples that since they have "proNorth Kwangtung
fileered in China, far more than Magistrate Yao Chi chin Kill- a realdry, they must now con-ed a regimental commander operate their Iccal named Chou and then filed On the side of the RAF attack-tinue to
the local ing forces will be the new Ameri-branches, even those branches Northward to join
Yao is being can B-50 bombers and their are going no business. If the com- Communists. then they pursued by smaller predecessors, the B-28panies go bankrupt,
the troops of Superfortress, from Third must bring some of their profits American Air Division stationed they have stored up in England Colonel Chou.
The turnover looked very back to Shanghai and pay ex-serious en in Britain.
September 21, until Yas and his turncoat county "the future Socialism of China (Dr. T. F. Tsiang, the Chin- sessions of the Supreme Council.
Primarily designed to give ex- Many private firms have be- into the common programme. ese representative to the Unit. He said he was waging a battle but we deem this to be Ined Nations meeting in Flush-on many fronts-to eradicate cor-perience to the Bomber Command come so desperate that they have guards were driven from Chih- Magistrate Yao gave a dinner ing. New York, yesterday at-ption in the Nationalist govern-in day and night attacks on de-appealed to the Shanghai govern appropriate."
com-in honour of Colonel Chou-and ment to end oppression by Comfended targets, the excrcises will ens to Liu explained:
tacked the Soviet in a speech munism, and to keep, Nationalist also be used for trying out several panies lock, stock, and barrel shot him dead over the banquet
by innovations and experiments in
started the cotty in "The taking of considerably before the $9-member General China from being cast off
British-owned public tabic. Yao Even a serious Socialist steps in China
wijlities Britain's air defences.
offered to company
Hoangshanhsu in Nanhsiung, London, September 23.
about Britain may recognise the new is thing of the rather far future Assembly. He denounced the other democratic nations. The Labour Government.de-Chinese Communist regime by the
The exercise begins at 7 pm.ve" itself to the Communists, conjuction with the occupation of He said: "Our position now is if such a goal were written in Chinese Communists as agents
until but the local government have 30 miles North of Chasing, "by cided today to stake its life end of this year, informed sources the common "programme, this of Russian Imperialism).
critical but Anal Victory against today and will continue vtry casily
cause President Li made his views
various and their responsibilities. cording to United Press.
not depend on the losing or tak upon how quickly the authoritative According to
returned
Cantoning of towns and cities.
Victory phases can be completed-Reu- sources, the matter of de facto
from Chungking to preside over for us will depend upon the ter.
invincible spirit in the hearts of recognition is being studied in London by "the appropriate
or military leaders and in the bearts of the people. If they have that spirit I believe, and I am said it
sure, we will win final victory.” official
The Acting President sald areas under Communist domination had learned that even though the Nationalst administration was bad Communism was worse.
take over their
on'a vote of confidence in the in London said yesterday, ac- could the practical steps known as Generalissimo Chiang such things as Communism does Moriday or Tuesday, depending ¡ refused to accept these companies, a thousand, Conanunist troops
House of Commons.
Parliament meets in special Eession on Tuesday for a three- day debate on the devaluation of the
pound.
A source close to the Cabinet! disclosed
quarters."
the decision by the Foreign Office sources Government to force a vote of was too carly for any confidence. If the Government reaction to the Communist pro- loses, it
it must resign. That would clamation of a Chinese "People's mean a new general election im- Republic." Informed quarters said mediately.
Because of the Labour Party's that it might become the signal
for rapid diplomatie develop
top-heavy majority in the Comments involving Britain and other mons, such a setback is unlikely. Commonwealth countries.
Labour has 393 of the 540 seats
confusion which have to be taken today.
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Kai-shek
to
Reds Land On Amoy: Communist Claim
Shanghai, September 23.
in the House of Commons, the It was understood that the Bri- The Communists claimed today that they had
7.
28
to drive the
on
streak of unhappy party members Red Programme Communist junk fleets.
*
Free People
"Get Up And Fight," Rhee Tells itself to the cruployees.
Nationalists
President Rhee denounced the attempts by the Soviet to keep the Korean problem out of the United Nations General Assemb ly as "another manifestation of international outlawry and gang- sterism Reuter.
Seoul: September 23 The South Korean President, Dr. Syngnian Rhee, today urged the Chinese Nationalists to "get. landed troops on the island city of Amoy, Conservatives 189. The remainder tish decision to recall the Ambas-
"In comparison with occupied up and fight”.
Addressing foreign correspon- are held by Liberals and splinter sador, Sir Ralph Stevenson, from
one of Nationalist China's last ports and the areas we here are free. People parties.
Nanking for consultations was a
under Communism already are dents, Dr. Rhee said that he and best base for the invasion of Taiwan. But there" has been loud forerunner of recognition of the
and the besieged feeling and resenting Communist Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek grumbling from its huge, trade Communists
The Communist report said, tween Canton
oppression. They know now they had discussed joint plans to com- union wing over the prospect) Meanwhile, London observers units of General Chan Yi's city of Amoy was maintained to had more liberty and freedom bat Communism at the three-day of "eise in the cost of living said they believed the Commun- 29th Army made a successful day, according to a usually reliable than they realised. It is that rea- conference in South Korea last
lisation which will be the great month. result of devaluation. ists would use every method short landing early yesterday under source here, reports Beater.
Civilian airlines have suspended est force in winning the country There also is a big bloc of Left-of direct attack
back from Communism."{ wingers in Commons who have British from the Crown Colony cover of a heavy artillery bar-
the According to
military been increasingly, discontented of Hong Kong should the Com-rage after the Nationalists had flights to Amoy.
President Ll charged the Com- with party policy.
munists overrun Southern China. frustrated an earlier attempt spokesman, fighting is taking place To forestall defeat by a stay away
Wednesday by shelling on the coast North West of the munists forced people to finance
eity. Otherwise there has been their troops and were fast los in Parliament, the party leaders
The fall of Amoy would no change in the situation thereing any support they had in the
**** beginning." gre sending out three line:
leave the Nationalists with in the past 24 hours. Whip
The Chinese Communists dis-only two ports Swatow and General Pens Teh-huai's troops, side the Nationalist regime, he
In North West China, Red
Regarding political troubles in- This is the
urgent of all party orders to
Yunnan Province, attend debate closed yesterday that the new Canton, the refugee capital.
government they are It would also give the Com-advancing along the Sino-Eussian said that and support the Government in central any vole, The penalty for ignor forming in Peiping will adopt the munists complete control of highway. have pasted Chaneyeh whose warlord governor, General and resched the river West of Lu Han, staged a revolt, had been ing such a whip can be ex-31.
minimum-not, the maximum the Fukler coast from which Changych at a point approximate-stabilised. He said he did not pulsion from the partyAsso-programme of the Commpaist they could launch an invasion Ir 225 miles North West of Lan- know whether Suyuan Province Page 2
Party, reports Associated Pre
in Inner Mongolia had gone over Fishermen's Allegations" in. In? The maximum programme or of Generalissimo. Chiang Kai-
to the Communists In Eastern Hunan, the Nation
as reported timidation Cast. tota: Socialism is Being left for shek's island bastion, Taiwan
Radio. Commanist Nationalist air and sea forces list forces have wiped out a by the the distant future, They said there was even a possibility have been thrown into the flan Communist regiment South of Meanwhile Generalissimo Jag Experiments in Vegetable that China might eventually ing battle for Amoy, vital isisud Anjen, which is 40 miles South Chiang Kai-shek took up the Growing.
rems at the Supreme. Council become an imperialist country, part of China's South East coast, East of Hengyang. although
fight Pro-Government despatches sain they would
Red: Reinforcements
sessions following a month's visit today states an Associated Press
to Szechuan
Yunnan and
pro- General. Liu-Po-cheng Isra against this policy.
200,000 vinces. The Generalissimo flew They did not say what the despatch from Canton.
report here
the
ported to have sent minimumprogramme is, but top attackers had suffered heavy reinforcements to the Hunarfront Chungking last night, He Red Leaders in the past have said esses
Classes & squadron of WAKESIDE
battlefront This report has stopped briefly in Kunming, capite nl of Yunnen which was held no official confirmation.
ciated Press.
THE WEATHER
-At 1600 GMT 13 2m. HKST) a mali azti-cyclone over ME China and the Eastern Een in moving slowly E. “Pro aure is relatively low over Tonkin, the China Sex and the Philippin
Today's Forgeart:-Moderate E, or SE winda. · Partly cloudy, occasional showers.
-Yesterday's, Weather:-
· Mazinrum; 142 deg. Vah,.
Bizboomy-200 due. Pack *
Banshing: 40 boom.
Press,
said
Hed
they experies to: kolerate some shelled the Reds - the main-
Einfall: 3.1 wis. Tuta ce private enterprise, private own land opposite Amby land. Al-
dan 1--18:52 mm.=71erzhip and other forms of capi-tack bombers hammered at Com that the main Sed offensive into the concessions he granted Its
for an indennite time
munist troops North of Amoy -10) East and South
meninat, an average of 18934- 10=,===
· Pendinga'at
4 pm.
Bara 31 mal / 1911,6 10022 mb.
Today's prencamcement of
Zalizm programme was broadcast by the San and heard in
Red radio Francisco by T
quals 1281 Loebe Press
Pel, Humidity, Virg .81;
Dew Polat GLA
75
Wind Directio
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Wind" "Fores
High
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The port of Amoy is the best
miles West af
If it is true, it might indica out of the Communist camp by
Will China
start almas! governor, immediately. T
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