1949-12-09 — Page 1

Portraits of Distinction

FRANCIS WU'S STUDIO.

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CHINA MAIL

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HONG KONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1949.

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KMT MOVE GOV'T TO TAIWAN Goose-Step In Indonesia

Cabinet To Function In Taipeh Today GUERILLA OPERATIONS

Tai peh, December 8.

Premier Yon Hsi-shan announced that the N ationalist Cabinet will

start functioning at Taipeh tomorrow.

Nationalists Moving Out

Of Kunming

Disorder and confusion have broken out in Kunming

Nationalist

troops

до

began

moving out of the city West. ward along the China Burman) Road, According to firmed vernacular

reports, are

He said Chiang Kai-shek is concentrating on the military side and not considering resuming the Presidency. He said such a possibility was not completely ruled out. Chiang is still in Chengtu.

Chiang Kai-sfick is not going to rosume the Prosi- dancy of Nationalist China-for the presant at least it was reliably learned here today.

His advisers were said to Movements

to wait,

have urged Chiang uncon.

walching the development of the United States' attitude and

praba

porte yesterday.

Nationalist troupe, mold the

also being flawn the city The

confirmed

previou

T1

in

the activities of Acting Prest-Of Troops

dency 1 Tsung-Jen in Ameri-

ca

Earlier in the afternoon,

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Top officials at the Generalis American pilot of a CAT nireraft sino's headquarters in Taipehwold that while Dying over Cheng- met this morning. They were be-tu he noticed a lot of Nutionalist Beved to have recomiended that troops travelling Southward from Chung wait at least a month, un-Chengtu on highways, Kun

wherens til his sick leave expires.

from the North West, also on

ut of thesities reperta that Cummulat gulas had reached Yunnan's borders with Kwelchow and Szechuan provinces

General opinion ming). added the reports, that when they invade Yun. nah. the

Communists would encounter little or no reslet anco and would occupy Kun- ming within

4 week.

Residents in Kunming, un. able to leave, art buying up stock of food to ide them

turing the

over

fetod

transition

New Zealand Cabinet Announced

Wellington, December 8.

ing

The Nationalists dooided last highwayr, some more Nationalist night to ❤omove

their capital troops were pouring into Cheng- to Taipeh, adds an Associated

[22. Pross despatch from Chengtu.

on every highway. The President's Office andou – there were People and u

stated | either travelling in lo · Dr out

the transfer. also

"Almost

Java. ment.

In

Bperakarta, Goose atopping soldiers of the Republic of Indonesia passing

raview In after the city was turned over to them by the Duten through a United Nations Agree- These soldiers wore re footed guerilla fighters against the Netherlande poupation force in Java a few months ago. Now they have been outfitted smartly as the nucleus of a new National Army for indonesia. "Their stiff-legged style of marohing was ploked up

(A. P. Photo). Japaneso during their occupat on of Indonesia.

Coolie

Sentenced To Death For Murder

Stehang, capital of Sikang Pro- of the city," the pilot said. "One Sir Leslie Gibson, Chief Justice, yesterday donned

vince, had been chosen as the could hardly

headquarters

whe- determine

וויות

Keners

Γιατ con- ther the Nationalists were quest operations on the main-forcing the city or withdrawing land.

from it."

The decisions were made at an Asked whether the Generalis- extraordinary session of

the black cop and pronounced the death sentance on Wong Yiu, earth coolio, at the Criminal Sossions, when the jury returned a verdict of "guilty of murder".

the simo's private plane was still in On hearing the sentence, the accused who is

Executive Yuan which was pre- Chengtu's Han Chuon airport sided over by Premier Yen Hsi- (used by the Chinese Air Force). shon.

the pilot said that, when he left there at about 8.30 am, yesterday the Skymaster was still there but Krund

crews were servicing as if it was going to take off any- time during the morning.

Chang Chun

Resigns

"The plane's captain even con- tacted me by radio when my ship was airborne," he continued. “He

Other passangers from Cheng-

tu wald that the Generalissime:

The Cabinet also accepted the wanted to know about the wea-

of General Chanether." resignation Chun as Director of South West China headquarters. This job was given to General Ku Chu-tung in addition to his present duties as Chief of Staff.

(Premier Yen arrived in Taipeh this afternoOTI to prepare

Mr. Sydney G. Holland, whose National Party defeat- ed the Labour Party in last month's general election, an- nounced his Cabinet today.

He wil be Prime Minister and Minister of Finanet.

The other posts are: Deputy Pring Monster and Minister of Agriculture, Mr. K. J. Holyoake;} Minister

Mr. W Labour,

und moving the rest of his Govern- Sullivan, Attorney General Minister Justice, Mr. T. C. ment to the Taiwan city.) Webb: Minister of Education, Mr. The Nationalist Intention to it. M. Algle; Muister of Internal continue fighting on the mainland Affairs, Mr. W. A. Bodkin; through guerilla operations was Minister of Custotna, Industries clearly indicated by cabinet ap- und Commerce, Mr. C. M. Bow-pointments.

أدا

for

Seven Killed As Bus Caught

.

com-

from the

Ships Race

To Pick Up

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Red Control Of China Travel Service Looms

The arrival of Mr. Wei-bin Tong, President of the China Travel Service, from Shanghai by the ss. Heinrich Josson yesterday crystallized por sistent rumours that China's leading travel agency is preparing to reorganise. Although it was officially reported that Mr. Tong is here on an inspection tour, reliable sources confided that the President from the Shang- hai Head Office will discuss with local offi- cials the reorganisation of the service under

supervision from Shanghal.

This could not be confirmed.

It was not denied, however,

Talk of reshuffle was based BOTERO

weeks ago when it WAR learned that the Hong Kong per- sonnel were advised that those wishing to resign could do so and

would be provided with a few

inonths! allowance.

This was

tor oxplained that political reasons the local office 1 planning retrenching of its staff gradually before 'new arrange ments" are put into operation.

In a directive etrculated amIONE the staff, it was further reported. the employees were not relers for the

move.

It was learned

given unprecedentedi

from outside that this

Sources, however. gormed to be an attempt to desseminate "loyal" Nationaliste among the local staff before m "Communiat-supervisad"

new

China Travel Bervica can ba as- tablished without repercussions.

Hong Kong Omca declined to com- ment and refused to provide any

Angus Ward High-ranking authorities of the Angus Ward

Tokyo, December 8. Two American vessels were at sen today to evacuate the U.S.

Mr. Consul General, Angus Ward, from Commun- 1st China, but there appeared to be some doubt which would be the one to do so..

reports.

Junk Fired On Near HK

It was reported yesterday that a small Pentionalist naval craft fired several shots at an ordinary motor junk off Lin Tin Jaland on Wednesday, in - Chinese waters.

At the approach of Marine Pollos Launch No. 3, patrolling British watöre adjacent to the vicinity, the naval craft stop- ped chasing the junk and diverted its course,\,

Railway Cars Returned To Canton Reds

Nine railway passenger cars indication to add credence to the left Kowloon on Wednesday afternoon for Canton in com- Personnel Paid Off

pliance with a Communist"; re- Interviewed earlier by the quest that they be returned, "China Mail," the agency's Hong Mr. I. B. Trevor, manager of Kong Manager, Mr. Y H. Chow the Kowloon Canton Railway, revealed that some Canton per- said yesterday."-

The cars weha in Kowloon on October 14 when Canton fell to the Communists and redan tra Mosuspended. "Nogatiotions have

State Department officials here not were paid off which he ex-

plained as a desire of the re nald the latest arrangement was for Mr. Ward and the American trenched statt "So change their members of his party to board me China Travel Service has been proceeding for their refun

also known as "Ko Lo" (Tall Fellow)-burst out in-protest and began to lament aloud.

the Lakeland Victory. Allon "mam- bers of the party are due to be two Hoad Offices Aunctioning since then. was The jury, which

taken on beard the Pacific Trans one at Shanghal and the other at

Mr. Trevor and as far as he posed of five men and two

Talpah. Since the occupation of know the retum of these cars port, they said. after women,

receiving the The United Stater Charge Nationalist cities by the Commun- does not herald the resumption of

Rong Hong summing-up of the case from d'Affaires in

said ists where the agencies operated, through traffic, bocatise the Com- the Judge, retired for seven yesterday he understood the Lake- the Hong Kong office has been the munist authorities, who control "feeding and supply" centre in the Chinese section of the rail- minutes before returning.

way, have not giver him such an the way of funds, Mr. B. A. Bernacchi, instructed

indiention, t by Mr. A. 5. Ross, was for the defence. The prosecution Manila, December 8.

Mr. conducted by

A. Hooton, Seven persons, including a Crown Counsel, assisted by De-

In Cross-Fire

Wax

left Chengtu for Taiwan in the tour-month-old boy, two chil-tective Sub-Inspector A, D, Coch-

morning.

*CAT,

employee of shert.

bus was

10

"Business in Hong Kong is im-

LEAVE MUKDEN proving. Our tourist business is

Ban Francisco, December 8.

Tho Chines Communist radio sald today that Consul General Angua Ward and his party left Mukden yesterday For Tientsin by train.

It was beloved the journey probably would take around two days and the party should bo at their destination Friday or Saturday.

The broadcast gave no fur- thar detalls-United Press.

expanding extensively," an official declared

Coal Delivered

of

He confirmed that 0.000 tons of oust have been delivered to He said that there is no possi-

Canton by rallyjandi,'another bility of the office "closing shop."

3,800 tons are, an jedutó.. Even though there may be a Mr. Trevor said he has been in change of hands (ho declined to continuous negotiation with the

the local office will Communists for restanption elaborate) continuo just as usual, he added through traffiposto spare was reliably learned that the passengers the inconvenience of Hong Kong office is supplying walking nearly a hille from the funds even

ren to the Head Office at British border to the Chinese to Talpeh, although it 18 only aboard the Communist, train, -*

He said hegotiations have been Meanwhile, branches both in smooth and courteous but hava Nationalist and Communist areas not yet borne trultakati are operating De usual but an

branch organisation.

a very limited reale.

From Kunming news that Gen-dren under 10 years old and rane.

The case for the Crown was oral Lu Han has shifted his bead-a 15-year-old college student,

the prisoner on his own quarters to Ta Li (about 180 miles died in a blaze of gunfire that Weat of Kunming) was brought which struck a bus near Lipe statements to the police admitied

having taken

part in a forcible here by the air passengers,

City, Batangas Province, 10-midnight entry into a barber's shop They said that 90 per cent of

night.

Pokfulam on August 2 in com- Government organs at Kunming Responsibility for the shooting pany with three others. The bar- have been evacuated to Ta Li has not been definitely establi- oer's wife, Ng Yuet, was killed

According to an

A "Philippines Herald" about 20 to 30 CAT staff correspondent who was an eye. by a shot fired by one of the raid- ers, immediately after which they den: Postmaster General, Mr. W. Two guerila route forces were members are still in Chengtu at witness, reported the

disappeared. 4. Broadfoot, Minister of Lands, designated to operate under the present. They will most likely caught in a sudden crossfire bo-

Accused's Statement Mr. F. B. Corbett, Minister of Sou

South West Headquarters, Gener- be flown out of Chengtu either tween a Philippines Constabulary External

ANXIETY OVER F. Affairs, Mr.

WE *

The prosecution contended that land Victory was not committed Trang-shu will command today or tomorrow. The CAT patrol and an unidentified group Doidge: Minister of Worits, Trans- the

General only

the accused was present at the to pick up Mr. Ward. Agents it insidents.

STEWART'S CONDITION Vatican City, December 7. In Manila, Constabulary Com- scene of the crime, then he as for the Pacific Transport said it

The pilgrimage from

Singapore? December 2 mander Brigadier-General Alber-well as the others were all guilty was under orders to take on board

though he the Consul's party.

Kong in expected to arrive in The condition of Mr. Duncan to Ramos denied that the Con- of the offence even

The Lakeland Victory, which Rome for the Holy Year in mid- George Stewart, Governor of Atabulary. was involved, contend-night not have been the one who

left Kobe yesterday; received April The official Holy Year Sarawak, deteriorated during the ing the bus was ambushed by actually fired the fatal shot.

Wong in a statement from the orders today to prossed directly Committee anounced that the day and is giving ganse for some dissidents.

dock on his own behalf denied 16 Taku Bar, off Tientsin. That pilgrimage will be headed by anxiety, a bulletin issued, hore re

prosent at the

eliminated having been

a stop at Pasan, Monsignor Enrico Valtorta, ported today, Mr Stewart was house in question, and claimed

Korca. The vessel was ordered Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong, stabbed by a Malay student on In regard to his statements to

to put in at Pusan on the outUnited Presa,

SaturdayRouter. the police that the police did

bound trip to load commercial not write down what he had told them.

Worst Route Army,

maintains

port and Railways, Mr. W. S. Tang Shib-taeng will direct the Chengtu.

Minister of Defence Second Route. Goon:

Donald; Minister of Health, Mr. J. T. Watts.

and Rehabilitation, Mr. T. L. Mac- In his post of Director of South

West China

Headquarters, Gen- Ministers without Portfolio in-cral Ku Chu-tuing will be assisted by Generals Hu Taung-nan and clude Mrs. Iida Ross, Welfare of Yang San as deputy directors.

Women and Children.

Mr. Holland said his Cabinet

wns

very strong combination planing their hopes on the passi- with every link in the chain ally of overcoming Communist strong one. Mr. Holland added: torces just as the Reds overcomit from. guerilla "There is no intention of increase them--starting ing ministerial salaries notwith-operations against well-entrench standing that they are lower to- ed armies.-Associated Press. day than they were 65 years ago,

station Д

Malayan Red Urges End To

in

Student Killed

cargo.

Terrorism The Nationalists apparently are

Among the dend is Edmundo Leviste, third year student at De La Salle' College in Manila, Kuala Lumpur, December 8.

A letter by one of Malaya's who was

on his way home to leading

Dr. Angel Leviste, visit his father, Communists urging brother of Governor Felician that the milltary campaign Leviste, of Batangas Province. against the British security

The "Herald" correspondent forces be called: oft has been said he was in a car about 300 was fred, the marauders had al-1 Bor Even the depression cuts have xodus Continues captured by a British Army yards away when a Constabulary rob the place and were trying to at about the same time-perhaps|

not been restored and acceptance of office hus meant, in nome cases, considerable sacrifles."

Mr. Hollend sald he would ac- cept responsibility for the ma- Jor financial polley with Mr. Bowden, the associated minister, relieving him of much detailed work for which the Minister of Finance, was responsible-Reuter.

The Weather

L

the lotter to the

Patrol

under the command of

Mr. Bernacchi for the defence argued that at the time the shot ready abandoned their attempt to

escape.

The Facile Transport left Hong Kong yesterday bound for, Taku

.

Both ships were dus off Taku

on Saturday, December, 10. It

patrol

The Chinese courier, who was Colonel Angel Magallanes and an The defence submitted that was not clear yet whether they The exodus from Kunming thought to have been carrying unidentified group of dissidents there could therefore be no com- were making a race for it

Mr. Alfred T. Welborn, who and Chengtu continued, yester

Communist began firing at each across the mon intention among the men to

now is in charge of the Tientaln day as 10 aircraft, mostly Civil Executive somewhere in the Pa-highway in the darkness. The bus commit murder while each man

own, Consulate, wired The Associated Air Transport pluries chartered hang Jungle, was killed by the was caught and riddled before was individually on his by the Chinéso Government, patrol.

the passengers.could escape,... trying to escape in view of the Press. yesterday that the Warc arrived in Hong Kong: from the Writton in Chinese, · It carried! Police from Lipa City went to

Lakeland Victory res

on December Red-threatened. Chiness cities the mark of the Perak: Secretary the scene, and later reported commotion raised by the barber party tentatively is to board the with more than 400 refugees of the Malayan Communist Party, anding large quantiles of ex- and his wife.....

Yesterday, some time after the 12. 30-calibre machinegun

Eleven American correspondents The first aircraft from the Chi- who commands. the 5th Regiment ploded nosa mainlană

were stul and photographiers are on boar arrived a little of the "Malayan Races Liberation shells as well as other types. The accused had been led down to the after 2 p.m. Later other aircraft Aatay recognised as the largest police did not identify the per- audible from, above, so much so the Lakeland Victory, on the as

song who fired the shote-Asso-hat a civil action going on insumption it, will be the first arrived

10 minute inter-cohesive terrorist unit-Router,

cinted -Press Among many Government opi-

FOLK

clals who arrived here fram

41 9000 GMT p.m. IST the Chengtu yesterday was Mr. Ho Iropical storms le centred about 150 miles Tung, Deputy to the Minister of

Interior. He

He arrived on a CAT

of Balzon waliundry, er rsovina -plowin

W. Another tropical depressiots - 600 kalla

Hof Mindanas le moving alowy WNW,

-and the "neighbouring sensitetM

Ho A

The anti-cyclone dominates Chios, Jazen told TE PAMATD

Today's Furocal-Moderate_NE/W

Executive

QUINS, BUT OF DIFFERENT AGES

Bogota, December 8. Colombians Inished today it: a

planb chartered by the Eze joke which made thousands of reporters that the poople flock to a country town situation in Changtu was still very to soo quintuplets all boys, said winds, slowly with scattered ila la calm when he left there in the crowds, together with re

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Yesterday's WALEHT 2009 HUMM

morning.

Despite earlier reports brought porters, and cameramen, found here by air refugees, saying that Ave boys bit of different ages Chiang Kai-shek's private dir- craft is preparing to leave Change: tu, Mr. Ho said that the Gener alisimo will remain in Chengtu the Reda

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LUNGHSUEH IN RED HANDS

San Francisco, December 8.7

Catalina Makes Night Landing

At Kai Tak

A Macao Air Transport Catalina which left. Hong Kong for Kun- forced back by bad weather and ming yesterday morning Was

Kal Tak at 10.50. p.m. yealbrday, had to make a night landing at pligted by Captain

cells below," his cries

one of the courtrooms had to be choice-Associated Press, adjourned temporarily by the presiding Justice for transfor into a, more convenient courtroom.

BRITONS INJURED IN AIR RAID

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San Francisco, December 8, A British national and his wife two Nationallet planes bombed were injured on December 0 when Nanking, accordingto Peking Page 7 .S. Bohm, left for Kunming at Radio tenth idil-Page 8 7.62 . yesterday. About half Twenty-five Chinese were kill-

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way to Kunming bad weathered and another 14 were wounded Internationalisation was. encountered ice formed on in the same raid, the Radio sald.

the wings while the plane was further reported that Com- Page 10

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at Kal Tak

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