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NATIONALISTS PLAN Churchill speaks to vast crowd

TO INVADE MAINLAND

Chiang Kai-shek's promise Chiang

of counter-attack

KMT HOPES BRIGHTER

Taipeh, February 19.

The chances of China's embattled Nationalist regime for staging a comeback appeared brighter today than they have been for many months.

Alleged corruption in Indo-China

Paris, February 19,

The French Press today car

ried the text of secret docu-

ments submitted by General

[Indications from a number of different sources painted an optimistic picture which may de- velop into a real. Nationalist counter thrust or may fizzle out like so many previous Na- tionalist efforts. But on the surface, the fol- lowing developments pointed in only one direction:

1.

Georges Marle Revers to the French Parliamentary Com- 2.

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shak told Chinese on the mainland that the Nationalists - aro ready to mount a counter attack to regain China from the Communists.

Ileve

that recent Communist gains

The Nationalist air and printed for uso in the' "genera! mission enquiring into alleged naval blockade and attacks area of China." corruption in Indo-China. have been successful beyond Nationalist sources here be-

Itevers, the wildest expectations, and

gravely threatening the South East Asia have brighten- nd the chances of getting more Communist-held

nastatance for Nationalist China, since the Chinese Communiste nre regarded as the fountainhead.o Various Communist movements throughout Asia.

3. Tho

in

A letter by General former Chief of Staff, did not fare name "leading French personall-morale ties" believed to be connected cities. with the allegations, although the General had promised the Com-through the first serious wave of mainland going mission that he would submit a note containing indications which reaction to Communist rule, and would enable

with

a little extra effort on the Rames."

part of the Nationalist this could A repert by General Roverse whipped into real resistance. dealt with his relations with M 4. Nationalist representatives in

them to

find the.

the United States have been

Says Mao will

Roger Feyre, recently described instructed to exert every corn be executed by the Premier, M. Bidault, as "n

triple

George

agent.

In

an all-out drive to get substantial M. Edmond Michalet, Chairman military and economic assi

assistance, of the Commission, last night in-,}

5. There have been persistent" formed the members that the reports of large Communist troom secret documents had been un- movements toward the Cheklang- sealed, read and commimicated to Klongsi const. These could be pre- the Fress by "one of our colica-parations for an assault on Tai- Kucs."

wan, but they could equally well In his report, the General dealt mean that the Communists antici- with diplomatic, military, poll-pate a Nationalist thrust from the tical, and cconcinie information, inland bastion into the mainland. given him by M. Peyre whom he

described as being more influen- Counter-attack .

tlai" than anself, even when ha

Was Chlet. Slaft

The Commission 1 now

seeking the names of those with promised

whom M. Payre associated and

from whom he acquired his Ing.

formation.

The General maid

#

that for a long time he had been the victim of

Press campaign "trying to force me to talk.

They want me to put forward the names of personalities as prey for their political opponents," he added.

In his report General Revers claimed that M. Peyre-informed him in August, 1047, of the Cominform plans for social agita-

to be carried out later in the

tion

autumn.

"This action, M. Peyre told me, was intended to hide the 'real Soviet policy, based entirely on the Aslatie Cominform, and on Soviet control of China."-Reuter,

EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN FEARED

Tokyo, February 19.

-:Chland Kaf skak ̈promised "a Nationalist offensive on the

A general view of the impressive scene as Mr. Winston Curch!il addressed an "overflow

of many thousands after apeaking at a mase meeting. In the Victoria Town Hall, Leeds, at

He was speaking outside the Hall the opening of the election campaign. gathered in Victoria Squere. (AP Photo),

Reported Russian approach to U.S.

Washington, February 19, Political circles spoculated today that reports that Russia is considering a high level approach to the United States together with the stato, ment of the Senate Foreign Relations Com-. mitted chairman, Senator. Tom Connally, favouring a similar move by the United States may cause President Truman to make public some aspects of the cold war strategy which the Administration had hoped to keep secret for the time being.^

mainland. In the near future. These sources said political pressure on the Pre-

and said that Mao Tse-tung would be executed, adda Awo- clated Press.

Implying his conviction that another world conflict must come, and would result in the defeat of the Soviet Union, Chiang declar-

ed that Stalin would be tried as

a war criminal by an internation-

ol

court.

The Generallesime made those

sident and the Secretary of State, Mr: Dean Acheson, from both Congress and the public in favour of a "new approach" has reached proportions which it will be difficult to ignore, however good the reasons.

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GOVERNMENT PLANS TO SMASH

FISH RACKET

Government is preparing for action to smash the fish racket exposed in the February-12-issue- of the "Sunday Harald") the “China, Mall" learned authoritatively yesterday.

A Government spokesman said yesterday that Gove ernment has investigated the matter. “ Cer- tain Government officials have visited the Wholesale Fish Markets to observe the methods used by the racketeers to dictate the price of fish,

Plana for smashing the group.i As reported in the "Sunday of unscrupulous Ash merchants Herald" on February 12, a group who are

victimising the public of 10 or 15 men corner all fish are being drawn up for approval brought into the Colony by, buy- by the Executive Council

ing outright at the Govertiment Wholesale Fish Markets.

Macao arms traffic condemned

Taipeh, February 19. The Ministry of Defence to- day condemned Chinese smug- glers in Macao for trafficking In arms and ammunitions intu Indo-China, Slam and Malays by speedboats to support local Communists.

past months.

The bidding is done through apparently independent Agents. The fish is subsequently sold through retailers at margins al- lowing grossly inflated proûts.

In recent months the difference between what the flahermen get for their catch and what members of the public subsequently, palā had approached 00 per cent,

Noel-Baker

answers

Churchill

Coventry, February '19.V.

The communiquo said that under tho personal supervision of the Macao representative of the Far East Cominform, Chen Mun, London, February, 19.

a group of pirates have bear Leading commentators and taking supplies to Red elements in

the South East Asia area in the | Mr. Philip Noel-Baker, Government officials

Secretary of State for Com- Chinese People's Republic have The Chungshan district, birth hailed the new Soviet-Chinese place of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, founder monwealth Relations, entering the H-bomb controversy on treaty of friendship as the of the Chinese Republic, has be- Mr. Winston Churchill's call "principal event. In

the

centre of muggling, history for the past 100 years" sild the communique, Shortly for an approach to Russia, de- and a firm guarantee of last-after the fall of Canton, Chungclared today that the Con ing world peace," Moscow shan was reported "fberated" by servative Party had in the the Communists and the five-star last years before the war des- Radio said today,

wellow

flag. was flying at the. The broadenst, monitored here, houndary to Macao. Troops for troyed the hope of Russian quoted". Taas e mchanges

later co-operation. moved to Chungshan to con Fexing, including statements by solidate the area in view of the Increasing Nationalist, guerilla ace Lyitles.

of!

Chinese come

from

Government

We have the H-bomb because he had the second World War. We had the second World War. because the League of Nations was destroyed, because the Huang brothers

pledges of the Covenant for all- round disarmament by internas The communique said the two tional agreement were not carried Noel-Baker told a

surplus United States speed out

group

"Those who saw it alondly, and

igures.

The radio qu

quoted, Mr. Li Chai- sum, vice-chairman of the Peo- ple's Government in a statement. published by the nowspaper, "Jen Min Jth Pao." as saying:

"An analysis of the contents of the new treaty and agreements con- boats Seahpres and Favourable meeting here. vinces me of the boundless sin- Wind used for the illegal traffic cerity of our friendly neighbour." were sold three years ago to I was among them, bellaved that

Mr. Chang Po-chun, member

of outlaws under the Mr. Maxim Litvinov (fórmar They said this influence, locomotives are speeding up traffic

the People's Government coun- notorious Huang brothers who Soviet Foreign Commissar) ·Tin statements in leaflets which were plus added concern that Rus on the railroad of Central. Asta, cil, said the treaty mdarit the were labelled by the Nationalist derstood the principle of collective

that air-dropped over China by his sia might score a propaganda the reports added.

nas bean Chinese people will never be 150-

government as Wang Ching-wol security, Special attention

Marshal Stalin- lated." warplanes during the Chinese victory by making the first

collaborators during World War would have supported him for New-Year-holidays,;

paid to the development of all move, may-cause-the Adminis-

Mr. Mao Tse-tung, described by centres "In the East, according Moscow radio on a noted writer,

II...The Huang brothers are to collective security through the Nationalist planes for the past

"At tration sooner, than it had

day to the reports. A Soviet source said the treaty "not only is the

defectionists and engaged League against the Fascists and - week have.

bren

to make public its showering this time of festival, I think all wished

in amuggling, operations be the Nazis. announced all discoveries 'last

principal event in Chinese history Janflets

Time and again Russia, made tween Macko and the Chinese Communist held the more of you my brothers and position that while the doors

year In the area betwen the in the past 109 years; but is one

proposals to this end, which mainland vla Chungshian." counter sisters on the mainland.

Volga and the Urals in Bashkir of the most important occurrences and Tatar republics in Saratov In world history of this century."

Who Tho, communique said these

forgotten Kazakhstan, Turkmense

The Minister of Education, Mr. diesel-engined, high speed "bloc- Russia was not invited to the Uzbekistan where exploration Moh Su-lun, said for China and kade runners are giving head- Munich Conference in 20307) *to in progress.

the Soviet Union the treaty is anchos to the Chinese Navy and That her proposal for a "con=" The Soviet plans were said to firm guarantee of lasting peace,"

Customs at Lappa Island near 1939, was contemptuously turned ference in Bucharest · In" March, Macao. Hong Kong reaction the maximum ex- of

Chinese circles in Hong Kong

over

*

One of the leaflets said:

"Though my body is here In Tolwan-in free China--my heart

are

open to atomic control talks with Russia through the United Nations at any time, no new or extraordinary move is intended.

Some informed sources said the ed on to clarify

VOY

industrial

and

| were_rojected. “

has

that

"I well realise you' are leading the lives of slaves under rule of darkness and violence,

"That is why, despite all dim- President may now also feel call-in at deriving between 30 and culties, I am making preparations for a counter offensive

Chen Mun, repeatedly mention down? That Lord Halifax (for cryptic com- 40 per com Easton oll. The

***|iner Conservative, Foreign Secre- mainland.

on the ment in an interview last week traction

that might a en-Russians visit Goering in Ber

"output has increased the Sino-Soviet treaty of friend- former doctor by profession who, lin, could propose the toast of to Moscow'as, he sald. it was-1/2. Elmes in the Urals, nearly ship, allance and mutual assist- according to Chinese sources-here tho. Emperor of "Abyssinia, în tentatively planned just before the

ance" when the news reached had been an agent for the Huang Rome, but could not go to three times in Biberia and more there on February 15, according brothers and collaborated with Moscow to discuss how Hitler United States elections in 1946.

than three times in the Volga arer

the Japanese during World War could be contained, and sent an Some political informed sources for the end of the war. Under to Peking radio today. here have oblained the impression

The radio said the Hong Kong United. Press.

· oficial, instead?"—Router. that both the President and the the five-year plan this trend was "Wen Wel Pao" the "Ta Kung State Department had been at-to be emfinued and developed t pas published special editions tempting to defer announcement encourage inner colonisation and

day. of any decision to meet the Rus-for strategic reasons: United sians in the interest of strategic Press. timing--United Press.

Sino-Soviet

alliance

that

cities haralding altack againal the Communists. | The last batch carried a per- is always with you. sonal message from the Gener alissimo, who told, the Chinese people: "We are making far →→→flung preparatione for

counter-offensive.on the main land. With our countrymen in free China I will come to rescue you through action, not worde will come to

your rescue with real action in the near The Nationalists are building

future." their air force into a powerful striking arm which is extending farther. Inland. They also have a substantial number of landing and other Naval craft as well as a large stockpile of petrol and spare parts. A steady supply of muni- tans

is arriving from United States ports,

Chiang condemned the alliance Communis! admissions of concluded al Moscow between. Japanese seismologists warned serious economie troubles, plus Stalin and Mao Tse-tung today that there soon might be a adverse reaction from the recent

He added: “Mao has treacher- serious earthquake Northern signing of the Sino-Soviet treaties,

Russia in speeding the dia Russia." Jap the recent activity of vol-nlist cause. The. Neti helguten China's culture away to Stalin. Japan. They based thoir theory are seen as helping the Nation-

He added that Mao had given

persal of industries to the Urals, Nationalist bloc-

Central Asia and Biberia, In Chinese carioes In the area,

lives, property, food and kade has done

much

telligence reports from behind] Parties from the Tokyu Uni- the effects of the Communists"

"My dear countrymen," Chiang

the iron curtain Indicated today, veralty's Seismological Research own economic troubles..

continued,

adde a United Press report from Institute's Meteorological Obser

"can you stand the Foreign observers here said that

London. vatory, and the Tohoku Univer while the majority of the Chinese Ppressive rule of the Commun-

Flans ists? Can you suffer your dos- sity have in the past few days people were fed up with the cor-cendants to be trampled upon

the expansion. for

of in- dustries and raw material sources The police are looking Into been studying the activity of ruption in Chiang's regime, Mount Azuma.

the Russians? If not, rise againat in Asiatic Russia have been in-an incident which arose from Mount Anuma last cunted 50 Stolicalmo himself has always those who would enslave you testified -apparently in fear of the a small traffic accident at Wan

been reproach seize atomic and hydrogen bombs. Time chal yesterday in which a tram the Akita-Nigata border, and

the support of the our manpower or our resources. schedules have been advanced and driver was alleged to have imperialism.""United Press. of Chinese, samans Mount Kurikoma, in the

These ob-Take action to hasten their co-production targets for new Indus been assaulted by a traffic con- chain of mountains as Azumin,ervers sald there is good reason lapse.",

trial cer

raised above stable, iral centres were srupted-several times last year to believe that large number of

Chiang wald there had been the original timetable set by the Contacted by the "China Maft" Reuter

Chinese will rally to his banner many uprisings in China, add-Rye-year plan.

last night, Inspector, Wheelor of the Generallasino ro- establish himself on the mainland of China,

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Reliable quarters the Generalissimo has Instruct÷ ed his representatives, in the United States,"

'T. V. Boong, H.H. Kung and T.P. Talang, to exert Every effort to win additional military and economic ald, Thie move is presumably co-crainst mainland, They said the envoys had been Instructed to point out that under aid bill passed by South Korea was allotted: $80,000,000 while China much hotter apot in the

var, $10,00,00

the

Ald now arriving in Talwan the tall-end of the $135,000,000

uusly sold China to imperialist

Communist offiolale have

by

Dispersal of industries

Policeman, tram driver

in incident

"Cultural workers In Hong Kong,

including writer Szoma Wen-shen and cinema worker Su TL said this, was the happiest event since the founding of the People's Republic of China," the broadcast said. "The contents of the treaty and agreements show- ed that strong assistance would be rendered to the Chinese peupla on their way toward new demo crafie construction."

Industrialist Chen Chu-pel:

was quoted as saying: "The great assistance rendered by the Soviet Union to the people's democracies stands out in sharp contrast to the aggressive foreign policy of

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