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THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, JUNE 26; 2. 1952, 7, (

SO-BLACK SEA OF TROUBLES

by Cummings

"But at least it's our very own glorious, wonderful, national PERSIAN oll we're drowning in ...

London Express Service

GEORGE V AND THE

'BOGUS'

S

INTERVIEW

by CHARLES WINTOURggestion

Now comes

THERE IS A BOOM OVER

THE BORDER

Now York,.Tuesday.. US RETURNED to Now

t.

speaks for all North America,

Back in New York, I

York from the Middle the Americans also getting West by a roundabout restiers as the candidates

the centro or stumble route, crossing into Canada Into

to collect a United States down the home stretch before

the Chicago. Convention,

visa. All you have ever General Elaenhower, a little read or heard about the lost in the political jungle, is bc- Canadian-United States bor- ing sniped at. Soon, the full der is true. Not a guard MacArthur-Teft artillery will be furned on him. The choles of gun anywhere. No General MacArthur as key-note barriers, No fences, no sponker at the Republican Con- barbed wire.

vention was engineered by the Taft forces ruthlessly,

or &

The oficials on both the sides American and Canadian

They

are so polite they should be in the Diplomatic Corps. didn't ask mo to open my`lug- didn't question my Income-tax return, or inquire to whether I was conspiring

of overthrow the Constitution the United States. (formalities observed at tho which ato

port of New York).

There is -not filmsiest curtain along the 3,000-mile Here is the supreme

The feud between the, hero of the Pacifte und the ex-Supreme

DON IDDON'S

anywhere DIARY

border, example

ef good neighbours getting Commander in Europe is out in

along well together.

Canadian economy is really each other intensely.

booming. I lunched, in Sher- brooke, Quebec

they

put

the open. The two men dislike This is not just a political fight. It is almost war. Mac- the

Province Arthur.

two

could stampede the Convention, blasting the way.

for Senator Taft's nomination,

bill

"Wavo tactful.

AT

Signs of panic

knows

His

Here in the metropolis Eisen-

hower, without his uniform and ct, is Just another no longer a Supreme Command- down American sincere candidate seeking the

.

carnést,

and when I put down American dollars to pay bill the cashier said: "I'm sor cliffe. This was printed the the interview was "bogus" Isty, sir, but as you are paying IR CAMPBELL. A controversy that

next day quite separately from contained in the footnote on in American money the STUART has writ-

Last Eisenhower involved a King, # Prime the Steed Interview which was page 600. This states that the will be four cents extra, The ten a book, and con-

then proprietor of the New York American dollar is 98 cents as siderable notice has Holster and on Editor of Elven considerable prominence.

Times the Inte Adolph Ochs, and against the Canadian dollar." what he is up against. 4-While Stced claims he was and his

son-in-law, A. H. been taken of it. That is not The Times starte a dam

I said: "Don't be sorry-bo supporters have lost some of assured that nothing would be Sulzberger, the present pro- | proud. It must be wonderful their confidence since the Tatt machine, with MacArthur at the high gear. surprising, for Sir Camp-

published besides the North- prietor, "afterwards. apologised to have such hard currency control, went into argument to-day ・ ・ ・

cliffe interview, to Steed for

The cashier smiled. has had a

the way he had

New York bell Stuart

seems very remote 'makes the

be all been told to no been treated in their journal,"

from Abilene. career which is unique.

that

Sometimes American tourists he told the re- Under Northcliffe's

Yet the New York Times never and business men get annoyed

patronage

porter directly published any retraction of their when they have to pay two or he became

that he was off

story. The editor. merely issued three cents extra every time managing director of The

"complete fabrication." Indeed the fecord."

an extraordinary brief statement saying that the money to buy something." Times newspaper at the age they can have been nothing less, of 35 and managing editor The King can never have said postscript to the whole story. The interview "was written by a

history of trustworthy reporter who be of the Daily Mail at the anything of the kind. If he had

given such a reprimand, Lloyd recently published same time.

George would have resigned im- The Times, in telling this story, lieved that he reported accurately calls the interview "faked." It What Mr Steed said. Mr Steed has the chosen heir of mediately.

at all that since told the New York Times He was

does not mention Northcliffe, who intended that

matter that make that it contained George V was certainly an he should inherit The Times, But autocrat in his private life, but Steed had agreed to that intention was never carried as a constitutional monarch he personal statement. And with should not have been published." Americans out. So Stuart arranged the sale had to accent the advice which heavy use of inverted commas, That falls far short of a retrace

talks of Ation. of The Times to John Astor, his Prime Minister gave him. At the page heading gave up his managerial post and no time could he possibly have BOGUS “INTERVIEW" IN NEW was rewarded with a permanent hoped to carry through a policy seat on The Times board.

of his own, quite different from Born a Canadian but long that of his Ministers. resident in England, Stuart has not in any position to hector and cultivated widespread political rebuke Lloyd George as this in and social relations on both sides terview suggested. of the Atlantie. He now enjoye

u standing in the Pilgrims and

YORK.

He was

What was

other similar institutions which WHAT HAPPENED?

exceptional. 15 altogether

With a carcer of this nature

about the

}

A

Presidential nomination.

The

powerful Press which backs him is showing signs of panic.

Modest attitude

In their drive to get the CERTAINLY 1 is an unusual

nomination for the embittered situation for both the

the Taft men

Beem to Canadians and the Americans, have

the election. Its Until two years ago the visit: welf

self. They are alienating the could receive independent voters, moderate one Canadian dollar for 80 Republicans, and the Democrats

American cents. controls were

But removed

Canadian currency

it's our

der

from

Serrotten

lace who want to change. The re-

sult the value

could be another victory in risen November for President Tru

man's party.

the

"Do not

of Canada's money hus VERY STRANGE

above American money.

New Yorkers are rather petu- being Canadians are bogus

The

lant

that the Conventions are: and John 13

very modest, interview? It undoubtedly took ARE

Marsh not being held here. They say, something

Canadians "Last time they were held in place. The reporter went to in-strange about, the whole in- president of

Manufacturers Association, has terview Steed. And Steed cident. If any ordinary newspaper

Philadelphia, the time before flaunt talked to him.

published a story that was so false urged them:. and misleading that both the our swollen and appreciated that they were held in Chicago,

not damage the and now It's Chicago again When the story appeared, proprietor and his heir had to dollars; do

tourist business ·by a Now what's wrong with New York?" This city I say, "Nothing" Steed hotly dented that he had apologise for the mistake, a clear

attitude." On the US side of the bor- seems to be better equipped to he obviously has much of in- WHAT had really happened in ever used the words reported retraction would be published in New York? Wickham. Steed, about the King's conversation the columns of the newspaper at

are eager cope with the mammoth politicaf the shopkeepers the same time. terest to record in "Opportunity

of The Times, with Lloyd George.

for Canadian dollars, though I raliles than any other. But the most then the Editor

"I never Knocks Once."

to New York with said it at all," he told the fascinating story he tells ie how had gone

And it is certainly mysterious remember when they insisted From his book he suppressed the famous inter Northcliffe."

the Burging Philadelphia Public Ledger. Thirty

illustratea Years,

that a man whose words had upon American currency,, Noth

Ing

prosperity view-attributed to Lord North- "Through cliffe in London and to Wick- published only three years after

But The Times history admits been "taked" in a "bogus" In-Canadian

the strength hein Steed, then the editor of the event, it is clear

that "the source of parts of this terview was not able to secure clearly than

sun streams down on the gicarn- such

the Dominion's money.

a flight of ing towers and bright avenues. The Times, in America-relating

-Steed agreed

There has been to make a material [in the published inter- the publication of to George V's views on the Irish personal statement" on the Irish view] was a general conversation retraction.

capital from all over the world The women stroll and strut, question.

situation to the New York Times. outside the interview which In fact, a fog of mystery still to Canada. Even Switzerland, bare-backed, bare-armed, and

akord

Currency country, sorpettines bare-legged. They with. 2-Steed "chatted informally" Steed had

the reporter surrounds these two interviews, sending money

Canada.

glitter with costly jewellery, Times re- about with the New York

the King's desire

Finance for Sir Campbell Stuart had the Canadian

Minister

bracelets, and bangles. "Tm porter

sent to see him, and peace."

courage to "kill" both interviews Douglas Abbott

The men are as gay as pen- al home. Не did boldly and bullish about Canada. Nothing, cocks in tropical sults and blind- arranged to dictate a full state- ment in the New York Tinics

with wisdom. A lesser man but war can stop her growth Ing Technicolour ties. Bandonnas. office.

But there is little war talk blossom on the stenographers' would have shirked the decision.

north of the border. The atmo-

heads, and the

the shopgirls bloom There remains a most interest-sphere is calm, rational, tem-

in lower-bonnets. APART from Steed's denials, Ing conflet between the Now perate. Canada has come of

London age. She a statement on the chief basis of the claim York Times and the

TOO LATE

THIS was a most courageous

act, since the interview, was cabled to London for publication

name. in Northcliffe's

that-

But 3-Receiving authorisation to speak. in Northcliffe's name, Stuart, though her event publica Steed dictated, in the New York was too late to prevent tion in the Irish edition of the Times office,

NO RETRACTION

Daily Mail. And the Dally Ex- Ireland as coming from North- made by The Times history that Times. Who will resolve it? press picking the story up from

Ireland, took the precaution of

front

on its

a full account printing a page. Now what was this interview? extraordinary account gave an

.It

of differences between the King and the Premier, Lloyd George, about Ireland. It praised the King for wisely exercising his Influence on the Government and related what purported to bo conversation between the King and Premier in which the King asked the Premier, "Are you going to shoot all the people in When the Premier

retro," the King was

with them.

this

merest

Malayan Situation Now

to

rays;

more

of

Dazzling city Tthe moment it is at Rs Adazzling best. The hot June

New York is a holiday town,

Bay and frolicrome. It is also a fair-ground and a carnival.

resenta even

the

suggestion

that

the

the

Brought Under Control

Singapore, June 23.

OR the first time since

(From A Special Correspondent)

This is

Once again the Italians ride

dollar merry-go-round.

There has been a huge and high- fair at

ly successful Italian

Grand Central

Palace which

| closed 'aflar record receipta.

Has there been a British fair

Tho

here on a similar scale? No, air. Is Brilishi fair planned? Not liat I know of, Italiana, late enemies of the United States, are cleaning -up" the cash registers..

and Unlled States' chies

The

ago, Malaya' then had fewer than ally, past and future, are not 10,000 police and no special con- The money and the customers stables; four battalions of Bri- are here, but they will not fall

had

.

Scared by TV

the bandit terrorism when a Chinese Red was rent tion represents the most vital fish troops; six battalions of into our fape. to have said, "well, began four years ago, the out with a comrade on a mission, success of all. It leads our men Gurkha troops; and two batta- to shot him dead, gave himself up straight to the target instead of tons of the newly-formed Malay come to some Government, now seem then, you must agreement

This have gained command of to the Green Howards and then causing them to search the dense Regiment.

These men still struggling to STUTE - entertainment? "business cannot thing cant

go on. I cannot the situation.

led the troops to where the rest jungle for hidden guerillas

The coming year may bring repair the ravages of the Japan particularly la. putting out have

my people killed in

Even the long-suffering of the twelve Reds were killed.

of his gang was camping. Seven

startling results.

ese occupation-had to face 4,000 big money. Frightened by manner

hand-picked guerilias who

chivision, is reeking new The report of this interview planters say things are im Malaya's information services

It is just four years ago that a exploded on the country with the proving. This follows indica are now working all-out to cash state of emergency was declared 10,000 secret agents and sup audiences by building drive-in country. force of a bomb. It came at a tions that the morale of non this incident. They want to throughout Malays to fight the porters, and who had the thick theatres all over the

jungle to hide them and give] Bafore the war, there were '50 show other discontented Reds Communlet guerilin uprising. time when the attempt to prevent

sanctuary to outdoor chemos for motorists. the independence of Ireland by many Red ganga is starting the way to do it and also it

More than Reds have them complete

Now there are over 4,000.· a polley of repression was still to crumble as a result of crease the jitters of uncertain bern killed, captured Ier bave our strike wherever they liked.

Hollywood has also decided going on. The country was intensified action against Red bosses who cannot trust rended in four years.

that the, elaborate spectacle film their own rank, and Ale.

about the divided and so was the Cabinet. them.

same number as the

the original rebel-force.

best money-maker, Sucecas against the Beds his -

The Reds have got, 'and':

and are. Today the regular police num. Deborah Kerr, who starred In,

ging REPUDIATED been won by an all-Common-

getting, replacements for her 22,000. There are 37,000 wealth team-Gurkhas, English,

In and. costing mil both Scots, King's African Rifles, THEN on the evening of the Fijians, Malay Regiment, Malay for sesso dos public support sidored these one inforks to the of British and Empire troops lage but prodigious carnars,

began the struggle. TULEN

super-colossals. Chinese and Indian police and for the forces. Nothing succeeds fanatics who

Planned. aro day. that the Interview

reherrsing for David Niven pro the world's civilians are about the same as Rubber and tin development

Is published in the Daily Express, Dyak trackers from Borneo. The like Buccess in Malaya today. Casualties to troops, police and naval forty increased air and tells meelile

in-The Moon Blue." He had to como an unprecedented event. Royal Australian Air Force have The Chinese The King

months under pro wall six repudiated the inter also made heavy bombing most skilful fence sitters, and the Communist losses: Of samo main target of the Reds has in- The

now that General Templer is 2,000 civilians men and women; creased. Now development pro In Parliament, No reigning tacks.

ohead.. Equity law to work again after vlew

1. And, according to Information starting to gain ground many are who have been chot, slashed, jects have been pushed ever taken auch

to join what is hacked and burned. monarch had

10, death,

Straits

Times says: his play closed. It is a stupid. action before; nor has it

the police; fanatical clambering down to the winning the big majority: Bro. Chineno "Things are better today-much low which is hard on Brillsh muniat. comimsriders in the clearly, gom DE LETRA been done again, to

who have helped the Govern better-thom they were at this actors and actresses here. Lloyd George, on the motion unge are now forced to keep adek

timolant your. Thero le a new Footnoter. The highest com2 pay anyone flouse, read durere from the men ab on security forces. We plucking up enough courage to

the adjournment of jurt as sharp an eye on their own More and more people are n King, emphatically, denouncing growing number of desertions is visit their local police stations pride their shoestring forces determination: and venture, We now is to say that they look like the statements contained in the cousing them dreat worry. The and whisper what they know, which managed to hold the long can expect bigger victories in a million dollars Canadian interview, and calling them a most surprising yot was one This incressed low of informe planned Red guslaught four years the fifth year of our ofdeal, dollars

Was

evor

As the wiping out of the Reda their camizi Pey, but it is con- special · consiabiés, -27 battalions"; "Quo"Vadis's Mines"

to be

now

and

The

forces.

Malayaris are recalling with all of iconion, a new spirit Footnote: The

tho