1947-10-17 — Page 4

Reds Southwest Of Peiping

Nanking, Oct. 16.-Pre- Government reports here todayBald__Communist "suicide" troops carrying explosives strapped to their backs were spearheading attacks on Government held Sushul, 75 miles southwest of Pelping on the railway to Hankow.

These reports said suicide troops twice led successful assaults on Sushul's wall gates, but that the gates were recaptured cach time by the Government garri- Communist attackers were said to number 6,000. --Associated Press,

son.

ELIZABETH MAKES AN

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1947-

Communists Trying To Form Pro-Red Belt

In Southeast Asia

New York, Oct. 16.-William Newton, Scripps- Howard staff writer, in the second of a series of articles on the spread of Communism in Asia, wrote from Bangkok today that an "attempt is being made to unite all Southeast Asia into a pro-Communist union."

Newton anid in his dispatch: "The programme is being push-

NO WAR FOR ed

SOME YEARS,

in at least half a dozen coun-

tries by Left Wing groups, who aro endeavouring to swing

Asia's resources and millions of

people Into the Soviet aphere of influence. The plan actually is

SAYS MONTY a Left Wing version of the old

to

of the

observers

Canberra, Oct. 16-Mr Cyril Japanese Asia for the Asiatics' Chambers,

Australian Army line.

"Failure of the democracies Minister, said in the House of deni realistically with the challenge Representatives today that of Commualsm in this part Field Marshal Lord Mont-world will result in a pro-Communist. gomery, Chief of the Imperial Pen-Astatle union, many

here believe. Observers believe the General Staff, had told the Aus-countries, most likely to participate a pro-Communist Pan-Asiatic 'APPOINTMENT tralian Government he believed in

the world would not face unton would be Indo-China, Malays,

Burma, Indonesia and India. another war for some years.

"Siam, which bas the highest "He may be wrong", Mr Chambern

in all Asing is Rving the standard of declared, "but he hos had

belleve. However, Chinese advantage of seeing many of the tot fruitful ground for Communism,

have countries involved in the recent war they

infiltrated speak with Communists who

into Slam by tens of thousands are and

making a determined effort here. authority.

If there is another war. in which The last May Day Communist rally

used.

75.000 here in Bangkok. The drew and the backdrop on the stage with Castrattles won't be measured by the penkers attacked the United States, armies. It won't matter the Soviet himmer and sickle cm- whether you have 1,000 or 1,000,000 men in the field".

London, Oct. 16.-Bucking- ham Palace announced tonight that Princess Elizabeth has ap

Sir pointed Lieut-General Frederick A. M. Browning, 50- year-old wartime commander of airborne troops and husband of novelist Daphne du Maurier, to be controller and treasurer of her household.

21:4

Browning, tall and handsome, will assume his new duties on January 1. Military relinquishing his post Secretary to the Secretary of War, to

than which he was named more year ago. His last war assignment was as Chief of Staff to Lord Louls Mounthalten, Allied Supreme Com- mwater in Southeast Asia.

He was married to Depline du Maurier in 1832. They have one son and two daughters, and live at an historic country retreat in Cornwall.

A few months ago, the Princess, who was 21 In April, chase her first private secretary, John Rupert Col- ville, 32, who served in the Royal Air Force during the war os a fight Jieutenant.-Associated Press,

JM entitled ta

atomic bombs are

end of the myan

size

of

it will civilisation.

was

blem.

Mr Chambers, who was speaking the Australian defence catmates sail that he believed the Australian

the 10,000 permanent army of sufletent under present conditions.

If the situation took a more serious turn, the Government doubtedly review the position, added.--Reuter,

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EDITÓRA PAKON SERVICE. 159

"As soon as he has them all tuned up, he's going to play

some songs for us he thinks."

Burma Freedom Treaty To Be Signed Today

London, Oct. 16-The Prime Minister, Mr Clement Attlee, and the Burmese Premier, Thakin Nu, will sign here tomorrow the treaty of agreement made necessary Britain to Burma in by the transfer of power from January next year.

DANGER TO

PEACE

INDIAN LEADER'S '

PROPOSAL

1

The treaty, to quote Mr Attlee's recent words in Partia- ment, deals with "various mat. ters such as defence, finance, nationality, commercial relations and contractual obligations aris-

the transfer Ing out of power."

of

CONVOCATION SIDESTEPS CONTROVERSY

London, Oct. 16-Church. of England clergy, today deftly sidestepped an opportunity for

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A NEW PRINT of a SCREEN CLASSIC.

full discussion of a book by one For the fow who missed it... of their bishops expressing For the many who will enjoy it doubt in the virgin birth, and

declared the matter closed.

Dr E. G. Selwyn, Dean of Wine" MADAME

chester, told the Lower House of the Convocation of Canterbury that he lind made a "echnical "error" in making a motion yesterday afternoon thanking Dr Geoffrey Fisher, Arch- bishop of Canterbury, for an address in which Dr Flaber attacked the books.

Dr Selwyn said the motion, which would have permitted full discusalon of "The Rise of Christianity," by Dr Willium Ernest Barnes, 73-year-old Bishop of Birmingham, properly should have been made under standing orders today.

again

BUTTERFLY"

starring

Sylvia SYDNEY

Cary Grant

Charles Ruggies

TO-MORROW

THE BIG THREE OF COMEDY

Bing

Bob

Dorothy LAMOUR ♦ HOPE "ROAD TO MOROCCO"

--SUNDAY

Ho conceded that he could make the motion again today, but added: CROSBY "After further consideration, I am very doubtful whether a motion on the subject would serve any useful purpose, and I find that view widely tored by athers"

No Bolief In. Miracles Dr Barnes said he had no intention of resigning his Bishopric, despite Dr Fisher's statement that if he were Dr Barnes he would not feel able to continue to hoki office in the Church.

Dr Barnes said: "Belief In miracles na gone from the selentifle world. The Church and too many of its thicologlan have refused to secept the new outlook. There has been silence and delay, which are provins

disastrous."

Dr Cyril Garbett, Archbishop of York, in his presidential address to the full Synod of the Convocation of Yorke, said there was no question of prosecution or proceedings against added that if he con- views his Dr Barnes, but selence would not allow him to con- himself held such

"The book itself is of little m- "Its tinue in the Church of England, porlance." said Dr Garbett, only importance is that it was writ- ten by a Bishop who is in charge of a diocese."-United Press.

"Chinese agents are being used

The Burmese Premier, Thakin Nu, throughout Southeast Asia to spread

who succeeded the late assassinated head of the Burmese Government, the Communist doctrine, while the Soviets generally are remaining in trade

air for the signing Russian

New Delhi, Oct. 16. Sir Aung San, arrived in London

last night by background, missions are active throughout this

art of the world, however. The Mirza Ismail, a leading Indian which will also place in the Cabinet would un-Soviets are opening an

embassy in

in statesman, today proposed that Room of No. 10 Downing Street, the Indications are leaders of India and Pakistan Prime Minister's official residence, Bangkok soon, and

Thakin Nu today conferred with this key communications centre w meet with representatives of the be used as headquarters for a com- paiga to bring Southeast Asia in United States. Australia and Lord Listowel, Secretary of State for other members of the United Burnia, and with members of the the Russian orbit."-United Press.

Burmese political delegation, headed Nations to consider the dangers by the Minister of Finance, U Tin in this sub-continent "to future Tut, which has been here for some weeks in connection with the trans- world peace."

Studio: Children's Half Hour: 630, Music and A Programine of Viennese

"You Anked for It" Sir Mirza, until recently Prime fer of power arrangements.

Song: Studio: assume Minister of the state of Hyderabad, - Though Burma will

Variety Request Programme presented said in a special article in today's sovereign independent status outside by Monica Jacks: 8 London Relay: Statesman: "If we slide into the the British Commonwealth, her World and Home News: 8.15. suicidal course of civil war, we shall leaders have stated tant she wishes Vocal ficcitat. by Vernon Jones (Tenor) not be left to settle it alone. And to continue close and friendly rela- when it is settled, probably nothing

with Britain and Common tions wealth countries.

Cairo Sparks

On Strike

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Cairo, Oct. 16.-The telegraph operators who struck yesterday refused to resume work todny in spite of warning by Dr

Prospect offered, 40 to 1 taken and will be left.

1 Admiral's Ibrahim Dessouki Abaza Pasha, wanted. 33 to

"The complete answer of Communications, offered, 40 to 1 taken. Minister

of lenders from India and ference and Doning. taken that strikes affecting public Adhem Jerusalem, Oct. 16.Two Jewish utilities could be punished by foffered. 40 to 1 Glass Case offered. abroad to review impuriially the cn her career as an independent power Artistes, Cionis and Orchestra from the

Life Imprisonment For Terrorists

Irgun members

legal means, were sentenced to

life imprisonment by a military court today when they were found guilty of carrying arms and bombs and guarding two British policemen a swimming pool kidnapped from outside Telaviv hast June.

They are Joseph Gabriel, 24, and Abraham Katalan, 22, both of whom pleaded not guilty when the trial began a week agu.-United Press.

Gala Garden Party

in the Grounds of

Flagstaff House

(by kind permission_of Major-General G.W.EJ. Erskine, C... D.3.0.)

In Aid Of

The Hongkong Society

for the Protection of Children

Organised by

The Women's Auxiliary THURSDAY

23rd. OCTOBER from 6 to 8.30 p.m.

SPECIAL

ATTRACTIONS

including The Band of H.M. ROYAL MARINES

-Dances By Pipors Of The Tat: Battn. The Royal Inniskilling Fusillors

· RAYMOND LIU and his HAWAIIAN

STRING ORCHESTRA

Songs by CELIA HODGMAN

atci atc.

BAR AND REFRESHMENTS.

The strikers were protesting against- long Government delay in the meeting their claims for better con- ditions and high wages for overtime

struck cartier this year.

and Wet Bob, both offered.

Yorn

40 to 1 and

is a con-

the. one

Britain will help Burma to start

50 to taken. 40 to 1 Philadelphere altuation in India and Pakistan, under the most favourable auspices.

with special reference, on

Recently, a defence agreement was second hand, to its possibilities for a great reached between the two countries

whole and, on the other hand, to strument of transfer. future for the people of India as a that will form part of the final- in- grave dangers as they exist at pre-i sent to the future peace of the world."

Associated Press.

companion

to the

work" for which they had alreadyfore his price was cut to 12 to 1.

Must telegrams from Cairo to the rest of Egypt were being sent by telephone. Some were going by air

Egyptian police officers renounced strike action today, following last- minute intervention by King Farouk who promised that their demands and higher for quicker, promotion pay would be considered.-Reuter.

Tite Street became favourite to Mighty Maharatta. Tile Street, stable Cesarewitch winner, Whiteway, was backed to win £20,000 at 100 to At the last callover the offer about

was 20 him

to Law Suit, who was reported have done well in a gallop at Now- markel yesterday, was taken to win £32,000 at 20 to 1.

1.

Master Vote remained sound at 25 to 1, although he was supported to win £34,000. The same price was win luken about Merry Quip to 1:22,000.

Junagadh's Decision

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It

peacetime defence ar- covers

by which Britain will rangements give Burma all practical assistance

and in building up Lraining the Burmese defence forces in the years New Delhi, Oct. 10.-India's De-immediately after the transfer to

fence Ministry announced that new power-Reuter. detachments of Indian troops will tand on Friday at Jafarabad, on the northwest coast near the predomin- untly Hindu state of Junagadh, whose Moslem-ruler has decided to join the India has Dominion Pakistan, Don protested against the decision.

India suggested to Pakistan that UK the 800,000 people of the state de--

in a plebiscite. Juna-

Barleti A radio reconstruction, by The co-operation of contract elde Hs future gadh lies in separate pieces on the is sur- Kathiawar peninsula.

Christmas Cards and Smail Packet Bach's Suite No. 3 In-D.-Adolf Busch advertisers is requested by sub- Players. conductor, Adeifmitting copy not later than 2: rounded and cut up by other princely plates which have chosen to join the Post for United Kingdom will close at Chamber

Pakistan has General Post Office at 3 pm, and Kow- Busch: Mozart's Symphony No. 35 in D Dominion of India.

(laner). London. Philharmonie Or- p.m. on the day preceding the loon Central Post Offee at 2.30 p.m. on

by conducted

Sir This Mall is ex-chestra, not repiled to the proposal for an Saturday, October 10.

5. C. M. POST, Golfers' Good Form

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pected to arrive at the United Kingdom Beecham gramophone records): 10.00 date of publication.

Portage rate for The News: 10.10-News Analysis: 10.15- Donald Mc. about mid December.

H.K. TELEGRAPH. Richmond, Surrey, Oct. 10. Two battalions of Indian troops Christmas Cards in open covers bearing World Affairs. A talk by

Lachlan, 15.30-17.00-Shipmates Ashore. Henry Cotton's Ryder Cup four- already are stationed at five points not more than five written words 3 cents, Unters otherwise stated. registered No one aboard the plane was in-somes lineup won four matches out near Junagadh. The Indian Govern-

ling earlier than the ordinary mali. If mall Jured and damage to the aircraft of Ave today in their last competi- ment said these and the new detach-articies and parcel poris close 30 minutes the mission of "instilling close before 10 a.m. registered and par- was minor.--United Press.

tive practice session before sailing ments

will

RUNAWAY PLANE KILLS TWO MEN

Naples, Oct. 16.-Two farmers were killed and two injured today when two-motored plane, taking off from Naples airport, blew a tire and swerved off the runway into a group of peasants.

Commencing

The French candidate, Vagabond, who has been consistently supported at all callovers, was noted... to win £10,000, and others backed to win large sums were Someo (£10,000), Woodchat (£9,000), Early Harvest (£0,000) and Admiral's Yorn (£6,000).-Reuter.

for the United States on Saturday come. The new troops

of

in the Hindu population cels will close at 5 pm, on previous day.

Friday, October 17 Macao. Tsinahan & Shekki (Sea) 1 pm. Canion (Train) 3 p.m. Shanghai (Bea) 3 Bangkok, Hangoon,

on the Queen Mury.

Against amateurs of the Oxford be landed by the Royal Indian Navy. "courtesy and Cambridge Golfing

The ships also will pay Society, which included three British Walker visits" to several other ports on the peninsula, midway be- Cup players, the Ryder Cup players Kathiawar

To-morrow spotted their opponents two holes in tween Karachi and Bombay--Asso-

The

in

Hongkong Telegraph.

THE LIFE STORY

cach match but still triumphed with ciated Press. pairings that are likely to stand u when they buttle the Americans on November 1.

Rugby Union Results DISMANTLING

Fred Daly and Charlie Ward won five and three, Cotton and Arthur Lees won one up, Dal Rees and Sam King won three and two with 04 medal, and Jimmy Adams and

five and four." Max Faulkner won

WAR PLANTS

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of Sir James Bisset, C.B.E. re. The only amateur team to win was only to the old level of industry and Anglo-American one of Robert was "no longer applicable" because contly retired Commodore of the Sweeny, Jr. and Cyll Tolley, who it did not affect the new bi-zonal Cunard Line and Commander of defeated Reg Horne and Eric Green, level adopted on August 20. tho "QUEEN written by himself.

ELIZABETH"

OTHER FEATURES

saven and five.

received to instructions not to The Ryder players used the lare He said the Military Government ger American ballUnited Press.

follow the normal procedure of sub- London, Oct. 10-The following milling a bi-zonal list to the repara- are the Rugby Union results of gaines tions directorate of the Four-Power played tonight:

Allied Control authority, which will of County championship: Nottingham- divided the plants on the basis shire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire 0 three to the Western mallon and Warwickshire 27,

one to Russia and Poland..

Yorkshire 13 Northern Command 0-Router.

Safton Delmar's Newsmap No. 3 BAL—the new wonder drug that excels Penicillin and Streptomy- cin: Another of Paul Holt's "Thinking Aloud" Now Paris CIVIL SERVANTS GO in the event of trouble. Fashion Trends; Vignettes of Life; Cartoons by Low and

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Calcutta, Karacht, Barra, Calro (Nairobi, Johannesburg Marsellies vin Cairo) Augusta and London (Air) 3.30 p.m. Singapore, Colombo, Sourabaya, Sydne,

and Auckland (Air) 330 p.m. Salgch and Poris (Air) 2.30 p.m. Amoy, Shanghai, Nanking. Hankow. Talagino, Felping and Chungking (Air) 3.30 p.m.

Canton and Hothow (Air) 1.30 pm, Macao, Tainahan, Shekki & Kongmoon

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Canton (Bea) 5 p.m.

Saturday October 18

Canton (Train)

am.

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Manila, P., Honolulu, USA & Canada

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Manila, P.I. (Sex) Noon.

Foochow (Sea) Noon,

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Radio Newsreel: 14.16"The Mystery" or "The Case

16.20--Forces"

Prom.

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Gen Hogs sald he expected, no resistance to dismantling, but added lo Gen Robertson's warning by saying that he was "ready to stillsc our milltary force as a last resort" Ho caid the dismantling pro- tramme was a very reasonable plan

German people should" which the David Langdon: Bridge and Chess London, Oct 10-One hundred accept as a just plan.

"It all Problems: Coming Week's Radio civil

and women Mr Wilkinson predicted:

1. Fat Tuesday. "Washington Features: Sports: Quiz: Nancy machine operators of photoprinting goes well the German residents of Crowsing the Delaware" by Emanuel and Sluggo; Home Book Reviews: processes at the War Omlet-started the Anglo-American zones would Leutze, posed by German models on

achieve UD per cent of pre-war living the Rhine, 3. To encounter mor on unofficial strike today. Dumbells: otc. All exclusiva to They are protesting that the nestandards by 1051 by operating than was bargained for. 4. Mohan- Pre- the "Telegraph"

gollations between the Civil Service facilities remaining after the repara- das Karamchand Gandhi. 5. Unlon and the Treasury on their lons plants wore removed.

sident Truman's, the address of the Onancial position and stalus have Asked why the Anglo-Americans White House. 6. The Bay of taken too long.

had not walled for the November cay.

conference Ministers Their dannnd is for a maximum ; Foreign £0-10-0 -weekly, and. "proper" London before making an Indepen recognition of their status as civil dont reparations move, Mr Wilkinson wald, "It is carential that unrest and They allege that cleaners who fear on this important question step out of the machine rooms eam should be resolved without delay nore than they do--Reuter,

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