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Mr Griffiths Gives Assurances To HK BIF Delegation

US Seeks Embargo

(OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

London, May 2.

Mr James Griffiths, Secretary of State for the Colonies, today re-affirmed Government's intention of discharging their responsibility in Hongkong both as regards defence and welfare of the popula-

Decisiontion. He was speaking as guest of honour at a

Lake Success, May 2. The US will call on Thurs- day for a world-wide em-

luncheon for the 120 BIF visitors from Hongkong by British industrialists at the Savoy Hotel.

The common theme which run through all today's speeches was the problem of raw material shortages. bargo on Red China to stop Commenting on Hongkong's trade figures, Mr Griffiths shipment of supplies for said, "I know there are difficulties now over raw materials making atomic weapons for some of your industries and that it will call on the and

other war skill and energy of the business community to surmount them. I would like to assure you, as representatives of That community, that we, in this country, realise your difficulties which we, of course, are also meeting in this country.

all on materials, informed quarters anid on Wednesday night.

The US ideas will be put up in a secret meeting of the UN Committee on Additional Collec-

Communist China.

"We realise your essential Fair, that Hongkong can use ruw live Measures. which is the needs for raw materials,"" materials to good advantage and technical name of the group He went on,

"And we are provide a great selling organisa- punishments against doing our very best to assist tion for products of other you to obtain them. I hope countries." Action would come in the your

own efforts to secure He believed that when other form of

a recommendation by chemicals and metals and people came to understand the the General Assembly to all UN other raw materials and con- truth about Hangkong's position members, it was sold. The US

sumer goods in this country | In the Far East they would lif stready has clamped severe re- will be successful.”

the artificial barriers to normal strictions on shipments to Red Mr Griffiths paid tribute to trading. China.

Hongkong's achievement

UNEMPLOYMENT THREAT The attitude <! Britain und

flelds and educationa) social

Where there is the under- France is a key factor in the and later amid applause cald, standing and desire to help we struggle of the US here for an "Despite the unsettled cond

are sure that even raw materials embargo, Britain and Francetions in the Far East I am in

short supply can be made were sald to feet that the time has not yet come for the UN to Inko' such action ur stranger measures

Communist against China-Associated Press,

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Mr Attlee Leaves Hospital HOCKRIDGE IS Mail

Mr Attlee is pictured here as he says goodbye to Sister E. M. Downer at St Mary's Hospital, London, as he leaves the hospital after five weeks' treatment for a duodenal ulcer. Behind him is his wife, who drove himi to Chequers, his country residence, for the weekend.-- AP Picture.

Village Robbery Recalled At Criminal Sessions

REFUSED BAIL Notices

Prison Committal

Pending Trial

Bail was again refused Ronald Charles | Thomas Hockridge, committed yesterday for trial

Registered aritaten and parcel mails clove one hour earlier than the ordinary mall. When 'mklis ́elors' on Sundays or be-

fore 10 sm. on any other day, 5 registered articles" and "paresi mälla: close at 5 p.m. on the previous day.. Maila are closed * Kowloon Port Güce one hour earlier than the G,P.0. closing time.

THURSDAY, MAY 1 By Air

Stam, Malaya, Indonesia. B p.m..

Marso, a.m.; 4.30 p.m.. ss H Men/Lee Hong,

on a charge of possession of arms, at Central this via C.P.A. By Surface morning.

The Magistrate, Mr J. Wicks, said that in the circumstances of this case he was satisfied that although he had jurisdiction to admit the accused to bail, he should not do so. An application before

a judge would be more appropriate, he added.

Hockridge was then com mitted to prison pending T

his trial at the Criminal Scasions this month.

Decision

on the

application

for ball made by the defence yesterday was adjourned and this morning, Mr D. A. L. Wright, instructed by Wilkinson and Grist, appearing for Hock-

ment, he had had oppor

sald that since the ad-

tunity to study the sections in the Magistrates' Ordinance which related to bail in com- tings and from his

mittal proceedings

study of them he would submit that the Magistrate had un doubedly got jurisdiction and discretion to grant bail in this case

Mr Wright drew his Wor- ship's attention to the relevant sections and urged his Worship to take into account the most cogent and compelling cir- cumstances of the case in view of the fact that the. Police had now not opposed the grunting of bail to the accused.

RULING GIVEN———————————

Why British Film Was Withdrawn

Theatre Manager

Explains

FRIDAY, MAY 4 By Att

Canada, U.S.A., 8.30 .M., via C.P.A.L.

Formosa, 10 am.. CAT. Indo-China, France, French North & West Afiken, Great Britado, 10 | 3.3., Ál, France.

Slam. Burtea Indin, Pakistan, Middle East, Africa, Europe, 5 p.m B.O.A.C.

Malaya, Indonesia, Ceylon. 5 p.m., B.O.A.C.

B.N. Bomeo, Australk; Nów Zea- land, 8 p.m., Q.E.A.

Formosa, A p.m., H.K. Airways,

By Surface Macao, 8 a.m.: 4.30 p.m.. se iu Men/Lee Jong.

China, People's Republic, 9.30 a.m., train vii Canton.

Indo-China, B.N. Borneo, & a.mes

Hang Sang.

Fermors, 2 p.m.,

Shengking.

BATURDAY, MAY B By Air

Philippines, Guam, Hawaii, USA, Canada, 8 a.m., via P.A.L. Formosa, 3 p.m.. C.A.T.

AU So few people were at- Slam, Malaga Indonesie, tracted to the first perfor-P.O.A.B.”

tralia, New Zealand. 5 p.m.. Japan, Korea, 5 p.m., 3.0.A.C

By Burface Macao, &.in.: 4.30 p.m., es Hu Men/Lee Hong.

China, People's Republic, 9.30

mances of the British film "Passport to Pimlico" that the King's Theatre was forced to withdraw the pic-am.: p.m., train via Canton. ture after one day, said Mr George Sun, manager of the dle East, France, Europe, 2 p.m., theatre this morning.

Mr Sun's attention was drawn to letters appearing in today's South China Morning Post | criticising withdrawal of the film

four, performALICES Tuesday.

He

Giving his ruling, the Magis-after trate said:

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Japan, p.m., a Yong Ning. Malaya, Ceylon, Madagascar, Mid-

Perseus,

Indo-China. p.m., a Comman- dant Darise.

New

D.N. Guinen, Australia, zealand. p.m. as Nanida

BUNDAY, MAY 8 By Air Philippines, B.N. Borneo, 5p.m.. Via C.P.A.

Formosa, pam., H.K. Always. Indo-China. India Pakistan. West Africa, Europe, & p.m. Ale France. France, French North &

hy Burface Macao, i p.m.. es Kwong Tung. Philippines, Japan, Noon, m· La Marsellaise.

glad to mote that Hongkong vallable in larger quantities," sels Dri example and

Imember the difficut period and I wish to factories and cur great merchant repeat the assurances that have houses. Unemployment must be been made before that I avoided for obvious reasons and Government have every inten-11 believed all of us here today tion of discharging their respon have a major

The committing Magistrate part to play in svilities in Hongkong both as

keeping the Colony alive

has jurisdiction under section these protests the King's Theatre said that in consequence of regards defence and welfare of

"Family diffeullies extend to A robbery which occurred in the Li Yuk Village,

07 (6) of the Magistrates' Or- the population."

cach member and

dinance to admit an accused to would stage a one-day return of wise Shamshuipo, on the night of February 18 last was re-

"Passport to family shares its resources

bait at any time after the com-

Puntico." at

Mr Bun explained that the such a time so

called when two young unemployed men appeared on trial mittal and before the Arst day British type do we believe Mr U Tat Chee, leader of the that Hongkong will receive its before the Senior Fulsne Judge, Mr Justice Gould, in the oth

of humour

MONDAY, MAY 7. strengthen The

defence Hongkong, delegation, also refer-

Criminal Sessions a1

a film such as

By Air expressed through of South China, the

fair share, Mr U concluded, Chinese rexi

Criminal Scasions this morning, charged with robbery to the problem of raw

which he is

Formos, 3 p.m., via C.A.T on trial.

"Passport to Pamlico" just did Communis!

Burma, India, Pakistan, Middle authorities have material shortages

In this case the Crown has, not speak to the Chinese, who when

A he

toret to the Hongkong with aggravation.

Africa, Europe, 8 _p.m.. placed orders with chipyards in replied to the toast to the delega

BIF delegation was proposed

unti! yesterday, strenuously were the cincenas

|B.OVA.C. principal Conton and Yulla for the

It is alleged by the Prosecution that the accused Tong opposed the admission of the patrons in Hongkong

Japan, Korea, 5 p.m., B.O.A.C. tion. He said their mission this by Mr Clifford

Formosa, construction

Okinaws. of 1,000

U.S.A.. salling year had three main purposes:

Marketing Director of Horlicks Sang, 21, and Chu Mei, alias Chu Mei-hong, 26, together accused to ball, and I see that

Canada. 6 p.m., N.W.A.L. junks, says. Chinese

"1. To obtain raw

The Chairman, Mr Noel with another person, robbed the inmates of a hut in the Li appeared before the Court to made a lamentably poor showing

one hearing Crown Counsel He added that even Europeans Siam Malaya, 5 p.m., C.P.A. at present dented to us not only Newsome of Messrs Harry Fer-Yuk Village of a number of gold and other articles and

materials Ltd, report adds that these because of physical shortages guson Ltd. proposed a toast to about $22 In cash at about 11 p.m. on February 18.

argue on this submission. on Tuesday, the opening night, Junks, ofter being built, will be but also by such acts as the the Colonial Secretary.

I have avoided

reading news and it was because of the poor equipped with

In the

Mr Griffiths Jeft the lunchton

paper reports relating to other attendanoss that the theatre Whampoa Dockyard.

early

reluctantly withdrew the picture proceedings concerning some explaining that

uf placed before this 2. To obtain consumer colonial question time in the

afternoon was

this witch was originally scheduled by which we can continue in House of Commons and that

Wednesda

Court in this case, but Mr for two days. meet the needs of Southeast Asla

Wright tells me that at those

"Passport to Pimlico", Bald Mr Light Concert: 050, "The Festival of 4.00, Programme Summary: 0.52, A and 3. to show the world, large number of questions he

proceedings the facts were Sun Zavo Woy to another Britain The Opening Ceremony at examined in more detail through the British Industries was called upon to answer each-

than English ploture, with a rather St-Paul's Cathedral by Their Majes week was a welcome evidence that MPs of

all parties were taking a lively Interest colonial affair.

One hundred large British Arms were represented at to- day's luncheon which arranged by Mr F.C. Millington of China Press Ltd,

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It is said that 40 of these armed junks which were com- pleted recently, have been placed on patrol duty along the Kwangtung coast.

American ban on exports to the Colony.

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the

Mr A. Hotion, Crown Counsel, hut where the robbery hind

the facts is conducting the case for the occurred, they found two dag- legally represented. Prosecution. Accused are notgers.

were

a The Jury empanelled Com- During the course of that prises three men and four night, said Counsel, the captured women,

man led the Police to a hut on Tripo Road where the two accused

On their way to the Police Station,

arrested, accused undergrowth by the roadside Chu pointed to дл

and a third dagger was found by the Police

in

wes

The Prosecutor said that some of the complainants in the case were having a chat in a cubicle in a hut in the Yuk Village at about 11 pm, when the door the cubicle was suddenly thrown

open and three men, armed with short

knives daggers entered. One of the intruders threatened Fung

Chinese Cadets Sang, ane of the complainants,

For Russia

According to a Chinese press report, 80 Chinese Communist naval cadets, who have just completed their training at the Naval Academy

in Yulin, Hoinan Iclond,

arrived in Canton yesterday, en route to The Hong Kong Rope Manufacturing Vladivostock, where they will Co., Ltd.

Join a Russian submarine.

p: Upon completion training in Russia, these cadets will return to China and they will be given command of the submarine fleet,

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their

Manoeuvres In Kwangtung

and relieved him

of certain

gold articles ard $20 in cash. Fung was then tied up with wire.

From Fung's cubide, two of the robbers proceeded to the cubicle occupied by a woman, Ma Chiu-ying, the third com- plainant, who was in bed. They threatened her also and she was compelled to hand over certain gold articles and about $2 in

cash to the robbers.

Counsel said that the robbers

The accused were identified an identification parade hela two days after the robbery. The trial is proceeding,

HMS GAMBIA AT BAHREIN

London, May 2. The 8,000-ton British cruiser Gambia has arrived at the off port of Bahrein in the Persian Gulf, it was learned in London tonight.

The Gambia was transferred

10 the

must also have gone into the rear at the end of March from the

bicle which was occupied by Mediterrancan Loung

East Ngan-tal, the second Indies Firet, which includes complainant, as the room was ships operating in the Persian later found to have been ran- Gulf, sacked and a number of articles removed.

Building Materials. Bulldors' Hardwaro. Petroleum Products. Leather, Papor. Coal. Matals and Special Steels

She was made available to Machinery. Pharmaceuticals. Aromatic

Vice-Admiral G. N. Oliver, Commander-in-Chief, East In Compounds. Electrical Appliances, and

dies Feet, "should "her БЕГ- Cablas.Textiles-and-Yarn,Mill-garrisoned-in-Warchow,Hai Fong free himself and then gave the The Gambla carries a crew of

Chinese Communist troops had left, Fung managed to vices be required,"

Cycles, Industrial and Fine Chemicals. Wines and Spirits. Provisions. Surgical Equipment. Bankers & Office Equip

POLICE GIVE. CHASE Immediately after the robbers

to be in the neighbourhood on

position

Radio Hongkong

H.K.T

in these proceedings, and different type of appeal-the lee The King and Queen (London further that not only have no Gainsborough production "Marry Bolay); 3.16, Local Studio Concert new facts come to light but me."

exactly the It was

at the termination of those other pro- ceedings. Then again

opposed ball.

the

same now

the FATAL COLLISION Recorded Relay); 0.10. Weather Re-

Crown

In committal proceedings the

Belgrade, May 2.

Magistrate is not called upon Six people died and many

Munc

Vara

Ruttonjer-Deal (Mezza- Soprano) with Plano Accompaniment by Betty Drown: 8.30, World News and News Analysis (London Relzy); 4.46, Sports Review by Bill Philips (Studio): 9.00, "From The Editorial" port: 9.11 Thursday Serenade”—A Programme of Continuous arranged by Betty Brown: 0.30, The Coasts of Albion" (Thomas Gray)

arranged by Jack Shepherd, Betty Opening of The Festival of BritaİFİ Drown and Leonard Pearson (Studio): 11.00, Radio Naws Reel (London Relay); 11.35, Goodnight Music; 11.2. Weather Report: God Save The King 11.30, Close Down.

to weigh the evidence; should were injured when the Belgrade The Progress of Pooky To Mark The the Attorney General prefer an Serajevo express crashed into a indictment that is a matter for goods train today.

a judge and jury.

BAIL REFUSED In the circumstances

of this case I am satisfied that although I have jurisdiction to admit the accused to bail, I should not do An application before a Judge would be more appro priate, Ball is refused.

50.

The Magistrate then directed that Hockridge be committed to prison pending triat at the next Criminal Sessions.

sional Detective Inspector of Det-Insp. F. Roberts, Divi- Central Division, appeared for the prostration,

possession of a .45 Remington Hockridge is charged with the

Rand automatic pistol and a 6.35 mm Deutsche Werke auto- matic gun and 27 rounds of ammunition without a cence.

Supplies. Auto Accessories. Motor and Luk Fong, held three-day alarm, paid the Prosecutor. A 980, including 70 Royal Marines. INTELLIGENCE TEST SOLUTION

says a Chinese press manoeuvres, starting April 30, mobile Police patrol

report.

happened any authorities suspended the Fung reported the robbery. The report adds that the Milia noutine search and to them issuance of exit permils to The Police propte in these counties during

gave chase in the Western Union's direction the manoeuvres to prevent leair- age of military secrets.

taken.

mont.

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Firecrackers.

EXPORTERS OF China Produce.

Hong Kong Manufactures,

MANUFACTURERS

OF

Wire Notting.

CONTRACTORS Specialists in Roofing & Flooring.

Marshall Aid Suspended

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the

robbers had

Request

In the meantime the driver of the Polles vars saw two meni rush

past him. He left the

New York, May 2. vehicle and also joined in the The Western Union Telegraphi chase which led him further Company today asked the along to a hut where the two Federal Communication

Com- men took refuge.. The hut was mission for permission to In- then surrounded. Shortly after-crease its domestic telegraph wards, the person with whom rates to provide funds for n the accused were together in cost of living wage raise to its diated, was seen to climbs on employees,

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triangle is 24 mics;"Eleri'w" im 80 miles: he covers three miles to Bam'a So when GamTs reaches the Feathers. be has covered 14 illow: Ben has covered miles And to

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to the roof. He was pursued

ted The increase in telegraphing only a partion of the head. The announcement said

that

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the company would depart from professional services,, 0, d ́A position.- Later when the Police is historical 10-word telegram famous art museum in Paris,

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