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COMMENT OF THE DAY

Sino-Soviet Talks

THE Sino-Soviet communi-

que on the reccatly-held . Poking talks Indientes that Rusela has made a shrewd reappraisal of her policies which Involved granting substantial concessions te China and which would have the effect of considerably raising China's prestige in the eyes of her Asian neigh- bours. Rusała now appears. to have put China on the basis of an equal partner in Far Eastern The nbly have a two-fold pur- poso: to strengthen ties with China in view of her grow-1 ing strength and to convince neutrailst powers of the sincerity of Communist intentions.

Affairs, i

concessions prol>-

HE Russian gostures to China are numerous and collectively they Asum. some importance. The de- eision to withdraw Soviet troops from Port Arthur and also the decision to hnuo over all the Russian abates in the mixed Sino-Soviet companies set up to help develop the Chinese economy considered big con-

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1954..

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NEWS FROM CABINET RESHUFFLE IMMINENT

WESTMINSTER:1

Churchill, Eden Unlikely SERIOUS TURN He'll Box With Prince Charles

To Be Affected

PREMIER HAS BUSY

DAY

London, Oct. 12.

New changes in the British cab ́net are believed imminent--but most

80 next month politicians are convinced that the Prime Minister

not considering retiring 'just yet or switching his foreign secretary to n new job.

Today Sir Winston Churchill had long talks at No. 10 Downing Street with Mr Eden. Later he was visited by Mr R. A. Butler,, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Then a Cabinet meeting followed.

Then it was announced that the Prime Minister would visit the

Queen tonight.

This is what touched off a riot of speculation that the Cabinet changes were imminent.

Philippine Move On

cessions to China's national Disarmament

aspirations. They are also o recognition of her growing strongth and influence as a nation. But Russian parti- | cipation in Chinese Indus- trial development still re- mains significant-the com- munique made that clear, too. Russia has also given a big flip to Chinese prestige by adopting and reiterating Chou En-lui's five-principle formulu for: peaceful and harmonious relations with neighboum! countries. This was about the most convincing piece of Communist propaganda tó have emanated. from Peking in recent months.

THE

to

be

the

Political correspondents TC- Government officials were port that the reshuffle

will quick to

the emphasise that visit

to have to be made soon. Rank Prime Minister's and file pressure on Sir Win- Buckingham Palace tonight was on to make the reshuffle is in- resumption of his rouline creasing.

weekly audiences with Queen-normally held on Tues- Feeling is reported

days-now, that she had return- running "high among the backed from her holiday in Scotland, bencher MPS that the Prime Ono big Government change should switch his expected is the resignation of Minister ministers to Five promising Eari Alexander, the

Defence United Nations. Oct. 12. The Philippines

jurilors will

greater responsibility Ministort The 62-year-old war former Governor- and to give the Government a hero and formally propose on Wed-

General of Canada, is said to be nesday

United that the

new "drive,"

anxious to retire. Nations disarmament debate bo postponed while five atomic powers meet private- ly in an attempt to settle their differences on arms reduction and control.

Sigitor. Felixberta Serrano, chief Filipino delegato, made the suggestion···informally -todayiəlkə " 'second day of dent on árs lmlätiön jh thi General Amembly's Man Poutical Committee,

powers

Ho wald ister, the five

he had

in mind were the United States, Russia, Britain, France and Canada, members of the rub-Committee of the Dis- armament Commission,

Later British, French, Canadian and United States officials met to discuss the plan for private talks.

The Philippines is believed to have Russia's approval- but the West is thought to be anxious to have Soviet disarmament plans thrashed out in pubilo before privato talks are hell'

Mr Andrei Vyshinaky, the Soviet delegate.

toin

the

main Political Committes of the General Assembly today the Soviet Union had not for abindened its demand

one-third reduction of armaments and, if the dis- cussions continued, its stand a "one-third, or one- sixth, or one-twenty-sixth reduction will be made abundantly

clear. United Prem & Reuter.

on

THE communique certainly reveals the trend away from the inflexibility and rigidity of former Stalinist policy but there is no sign of Russian weakness in the approach. The psychology behind the Moscow move is that if Russian policy is to be successful in the Far Enst, it must be at one with Chinn. This is, in itself, a recognition of China's ever- growing importance na 3 world power. Russia can afford to give China equality but it is still very doubtfuj whether she intends to allow Iter to become the dominant nily in this region. By and Jarge, Moscow appears to Have achieved this. A senior Russian oficial (First Secretary of the Sovjet Communist Party), Nikita Krushchov, went to Peking to negotiate the concessions but that was possibly just flattory as were at least some of the concessions. The communique indicated clearly that Russin still bus considerable influence in Far Eastern affairs and that her overall leadership of the Communist world has not been impaired. THE communique mado a

Vevey, Switzerland, Oct. 12. strong appeal for im- A former secretary brought proved relations with Japan, Charlle Chaplin into Court to not merely by words but by day and demanded that he pay proposed deeds. The fact her $880 for allegedly dis- that Russia is withdrawing missing her without giving her from Port Arthur next May: when she agreed with the Chaplin offered to give the Chinese Communists that secretary, Mr Isabelle Deluze, she refused and the lease should expire $200 but

charted that the comedian dis- peace treaty had missed her last summer after on after a been signed with Japan was argument over the colour of the obviously dosigned to paving for hilo swimming pool, Impress the Japanese at a Mrs Deluze sald that time when the political not sufficient reason and de three months' scene In that country is far manded the

Chaplin Sued By His Ex-Secretary

a reason.

was

from stable. By its reference salary required under Swiss to América's. continued. w for an employer who dis-

"charges Bomcont without (docupation of Formosa" and

grounds. *Japan'a "semi- occupied

Customs Fooled Smugglers Foiled

Big Heroin

Cargo Not Found

SANDIS NEXT

Political prophets are speculat- ing that he will be succeeded by Sir Winston Churchill's son-In- law, Mr Duncan Sandya, who has been an outstanding· success da Minister of Supply.

Sir Walter Monckton, 03 mumed inferuationer. Jukist

been, lauded both bycênc ployers and trade unionista for his work as Minister of Labour,

..

is reported to be eager to return

IN LONDON DOCK STRIKE

London, Oct. 12.

Striking, dockworkers who have tied up.. the port of London threatened tonight to "spread the strike throughout the country" if there is no sign of a settlement by tomorrow night.

another

There. Ferious turu in the situa tion when loaders "of 4.500 key' workers added to the .growing tension tonight by

recommending their mem ber:to slop work a'clock. on.Bundar

The

mado at

attended by

nearly 2,000

tagnion in the London East End,- will be discussed at special union branch meet....... ingaand á final'. 'depision announced

on Saturday morning.

..

:

If these skilled workers—' watermen, lightermen, tug- men and hargemen---Join the other: 21,000 'dbokeri sizeady on strike; they will completely parslyse the movement of custo by water in the London port

They will Jeopardise the capital's power supplies by

of

ourtalling the delivery cal to power stations,

They will prevent the bunkering of ships and the disponi of refuse and

Worsened Hourly

The general strike itüs- on had worsened. - almost hourly during today and by tonight about 220 ships were tied up, in the two separate alspute involved.

Earlier today,' laughing, cheering

10,000

London

dockworkers marched to Victoria-Park · ind pledged to continge the eight-day- old

sizike which has tied up the world's largess, Dork, fee

The

mile-Jour procession dockers,

Carrying and banners and fanked by mounted pollicem.n, formed. Britain's biggest skike parade sinos World War

of

BLEAK NEWSPAPERS

1.

The London Chamber of Commeron'uppealed to the men to return to work and warned. "Unless food enn be Imported

Bê kho, y people?' of ·

th and win starvogs And the factories must

without, howkbapers your

which led to all newspapers in the ospital, closing down, read their favourite news- перети

today*** but the news, was bleak. ^

They read of more recruiti to the strike, signs' of it spreading throughout, Bri-

to his law practice. Bir Davidday hoango for a nizihe Eccles, at present Minister of Works, has been suggested for this vacancy when it occurs.

Woolton 70, who wIE San Francisco, Oct. 12.

y ill scre time ago, ia The American President liner also reparted to have asked tho President Wilson sailed for the Prime Minister to relievo him Far East yesterday presumably of his non-departmental post of Laking back Dome $250,000 Chancellor

of the Duchy of worth of heroin' which smug- Lancaster. 'glers were unable to get ashore.

Sir Winston Churchill lunched today with his - Becretary of State for Scolland, Mr James Stuart, 57, who may be involved in any Cabinet changes. Reu- 1er.

If the contraband dealers were unable to remove the drug cache, Customs inspectors hao no better luck in Anding R though they were convinced the drug, was hidden somewhere aboard the ship.

BEAVERBROOK'S VIEW.

Another Big

Tremor In Algiers

Algiers, Oct. 12.

New York, Och:13... Lord 'Beaverbrook, the British United States Customs col- pre.s magnate, who arrived to- lector Chester: MacPhee and day in the Cunard liner, Queen Stato Narcotics agent Louis Noel Elizabeth, said he did not think said that: Perfecto Vallanueva Sir Winston Churchill would

A violent, earth iremor Gonzales, 35, a waiter aboard retire this year.

Da lasting seven seconds again the Wilson, was arrested

Lord Beaverbrook, who was on shook the region of Orleans- Saturday when he came down his way to New Brunswick, wag ville this evening, where the gangway shortly after the asked about reports of Six thousands of people were ship arrived in port.

Winston's possible Filled last month in an

on

His arrest was followed the apprehension of. two suspected

ring

: members, George Poole,

Tom 91, and Moeller, 28, in whose Oakland tiche agents tound $280,000 worth of heroin said to have bren shipped in aboard the Wilson.

earthquake.

fain and of, metning, chaaS ki - London's VAN MCL Wing

Strike

$118 bits

Ma denda have” Hein

which has reduced the city's Beryloon. The ** bus Rannaled the big as part of m-campalan för RE DE TO week minimum wage, plus Improved working condi

it was astounded

buses the ospital's would

*-go, On chedules tomorrow canse of the banan---an- nouncement which led one Esas London dépot to call- sirika -- from! (tonsorrow, comm Reuter.

Future Of French

Settlements In India

Colonial Deputies To Decide

So for no victims have been reported, though the Camos and

Paris, Oct. 12/- affected and Dupleix has suffered agreed to allow local repre Attafa districts are seriously

France and India have serious damages.

and also whether the tive Party might call a general election: within the near future? He replied: "Whatever they vative Party will go to the

don't think the Conser

country this year. I don't think that the Prime Minister will The telephone exchange and sentatives decide the future retire this year, but it rests with the local constabulary in, Attafs of the. French · establish- him.

were badly affected by thements in India. ・ Asked if the recent trip to the quake. he was con-

The existence of the pockets Soviet Union and Communist In Orleansvillo itself, Cher- vinced there was another quare China by Mr Clement Attlee, chall, and Tenes the damage was of French territory on the Indian ter of a million dollars package Labour Party leader, had in- comparatively light.

sith-continent has been a long of heroin hidden aboard the ship, creased Mr Attlee's popularity, The population: was panic-standing bone of contention be but two days of intensive search Lord Beaverbrook saki: "Chur-stricken after this second mark=tween India and France, "

The Agreement on the proce ing and close surveillance fled chill's popularity remains un-quake in the Orleansville region to locate it before the vessel salate, Attico e trip has im- and though the right was wat dure to be followed

settling this dispute was reached during departed at noon yesterday-proved his popularity... but not and cold, many preferred to United Press

|| sleep outside.—France-Presse, récent': «negotiations in New

MacPhee said

| with me."--Reuter.

China Now A Full Communist Family

Partner In The Times

London, Oct. 12.

Delhi. 25

The announcement, made bere tonight, said

All elected members of the Representative Aspémbly:- and of the municipal councils of the

tablishments in India will meet an Delober 18yat in order to enh vialon's worked out

agunce: on

The Times, commenting on Russia's agreement to restore to Chinese control over Port Arthur, said today: "The two great Communist he will of powers have once again adjusted their relationship, and have brought it. nearer to a basis of equality.

"Full equality of course, to fully. Trom the beginn

owing to tasty was clear that

covalopment, never to hand

nano zátellited Moscow:

the Sino-SOVIBE! "Chaplin", made terrible unique attempte to.

scenes after I ordered grey hard to sitain Staten Instead of groen

different Magén responsibility for

bow pool," she told re of the two com

lón in the Fa

A remember distinctly ways: China/

the

Stold me to order, gory, pinter possiblities for the Zahn

when he returned from EURY

500,000

ment, in:

fact

populations

Not Our Subs

Save Mosch

Arsenal May

* Play In HK Next Year

London, Ock: 12. Arsenal", are considering', an invitation "to play, sarios' of, matches: in Höng-/ kong," "Blnäsporo, Manila and" "pomsbly. Japan,” ni | the end of the seasons,, the Evening Standard 'reported today.

The Invitation to make the Far East four was ex-, tended by MY LAG.

Young, of the Hongkong Football Associn- tion, who is at present" on home leave' in 'England,

The one-month four would. &- post between £10,000 and £12,000. ----France-Presse.

SUNDAY

Ex-Police Chief

Charged In Espionage Case

Versailles,

Opt 12v

Chief Inspector Jean Dider, fortner head of the anti- Communist section of the Paris polles, was today, charged with harbouring a malefactor and complicity in the use of a falso

Hoe was granted provisional liberty, and

The charges related to Alfred Debutue, a key witness in the inquiry into the Tonkages fram, the French National Defence

former

officer, sentericed. to '18 years' ime, Prisonment in 1944 for wartime,

Laboration, escaped

from

• prisơn vin el047 and

at liberty titil

remained

Inst week

allegedly runder - poller: prótac-

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