1948-01-06 — Page 4

Pakistan Asks U.N. For Time

Lake, Success, Jan. 5.-Pakia- tan today formally asked the United Nations Security Counell to delay the hearing of India's complaint against Pakistan's alleged part in the Kashmir. fighting, which has been set for tomorrow.

The

asked communication

for fime to present the Pakistan case the and send Sir Zafrullah Khan, Pakistan Foreign Minister, to repre- pent the dominion before the Coun- cll.

the

The Secretary-General of United Nations, Dr Trygve· Lie, sold that the communication would be laid before the Security Coun- eli, which alone has the right to grant the request.

The Pakistan request said: "The text of the Indian complaint has not yet been deciphered and India has promised to send us a copy by alr tomorrow afternoon.

"In the circumstances, it is im- possible for us to prepare our case and place it before the Security Council by January 0.

"We are also proposing to send our Foreign Minister as our chief delegate to present our case before the Security Council,

Stay Of Proceedings

"The Foreign Minister hai gone to Burma to represent Pakistan In the Burma Independence celebrations, and returns to Karachi on January 7, "We request a stay of proceedings to give us a reasonable time to prepare our case and to despatch our delegation.

"This is clearly necessary for n proper consideration of the case, Meanwhile, we are directing asun Isphani, our Ambassador in the United States, to proceed to New York, and remain in touch with you."

The Secretary-General sent the following cable in reply: "In accor- dance with the rules of procedure and the specific request by the In- dian Government, the Security Council is meeting on January 6.

"Your communication will be put before the Council and your presentative, Ambassador Isphani, may request the necessary delay for preparing your case.

Only

the Security Council may grant request"--Reuter,

TC-

this

SIAM'S NEW RICE TRADE

CONTROLS

Bangkok, Jan. 5.-The Siam- ese Government announced to. day the abolition of the Govern- ment Rice Purchasing Bureau

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1948.

EFFORTS MADE TO SETTLE

COMMUNICATIONS STRIKE

New York, Jan, 6-Federal conciliators today called representatives of 3,500 CIO communications -- workers and Western Union Company officials toge- ther in an attempt to settle_the_three-day old strike against 'oversoas cable service of the Western Union and three other companies.

Communications

A spokesman of the American Association said that his group would take part in the discussion, but warned that the union will agree to no „settlement not approved by all the four companies.

The other three companies, Mackay Radio, Com- mercial Cables and All-America Cables ——all subsidiaricas

of International Telephone and Telegraph have rc- fused to join discussions of the workers' demands for a 30 percent wage increase. The companies said that they are receiving and transmitting all messages on a normal basis by the use of supervisory personnel United Press.

Yugoslavia Protests

Against U.S. Refusal

To Surrender Gold

Washington, Jan. 5.-Yugoslavia has protested

to the State Department about the American refusal to hand over to Yugoslavia between $40,000,000 and $50,000,000 worth of gold.

MEETING

OF LITTLE ASSEMBLY

sald that Government

when the

was

MacArthur Boosted For WhiteHouse

Madison, Wisconsin, Jan. 5,--. General Douglas MacArthur has sent a message of, congratula- tions to the opening of the Wis. consin centennial celebrations, and some of his boostera claim that it contained, a hint that he would toss his gold-braided cap into the ring for the Republican Presidential nomination.

Wisconsin politicians who have supported him for the candidacy said the hint Iny in his sintement, "There can be no greater satisfaction than! nuch as comes from the confidence reflected in selection by one's

publle service." neighbours for

Gen, MacArthur sent the message from Japan to the Chief Justice of the Slate Supreme Court, Mr Marvin Rosenberry, who read it ni the ceremonies here.

who organised Supporters

the MacArthur for President Committee on Saturday sald they were delight- ed by the message.

The Secretary Mr Fred Zimmer- man, who has

has done much work`or- the ganising movement on the General's behalf, sald several per- Bons "Interpreted the message as a

would #ign that MacArthur "I personally. am not commenting, except to say I like the message."

Declines. To Comment

rist.

the

In Tokyo, reporters naked

his statement, General to amplify

tand

[MA C. IRWIN

PRIVATE

KOITOAD PRESO KÄRVICE..

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"Mr Irwin is too busy to see you today, but he's sending

his private secretary to give you the brush-off."

PREGNANCY DECEPTION ALLEGED BY HUSBAND

Istanbul, Jan. 5.-Citizens here this week have been wagging their tongues over the lurid details of the trial in criminal court of the "case of the pillow pregnancy." According to testimony wife were now to sleep in different brought out in court, Kemal rooms, and because of her nervous Temizhan was a devoted hus- and delicato condition" he was not band who loved his wife, Fatma.j

to touch her. He loved her until he discovered saw his wife

As months went by anxious Kemal that she would never bear him doctor regularly and visit the new and watched signs Some political observers thought a child. Then he began to seek of her "dellente" pregnancy in- they detected a significant note in entertainment elsewhere.

creuse. Then, one fateful day, his statement that Wisconsin

citl

telephone call came to his office that his wife suddenly felt pains, given the

was carted off to the hospital and content of liberal thought and

strong

a daughter was A academic freedom.

Off Kemal dashed to the hospital

was born. and was so glad he was not suspl- cious. Not even when he saw his new daughter had dark hair and skin, white both he and his wife were blond and fair,

became

zena "In

•peace......have in

Cil-

Now Fatma loved her husband dearly too, according to her own testimony. She mourned the fact

bear that, she could not child. She decided to go a doctor to see what could be done,

him

0

but he declined to comment.

Gen. MacArthur has always re- The gold was brought to the United States before the Gerarded Wisconsin as his home state has said that he intends to live man occupation of Yugoslavin. in Milwaukee when he retires. Tre The value of the reserves ori- spent part of his boyhood there and ginally brought from Yugoslavia his grandfather was once Lieutenant was about $65,000,000, but the Governor of the State. Yugoslav Government-in-Exile had been permitted to spend about $20,000,000.

'The note Lake Success, Jan. 6. The

Yugoslav United Nations Little Assemblycognised in March 1945, it was told while

frozen

would be immutable concepts underlying the funds met today for the first time. that the

to its accredited

economic repre-pelitical,

socini but under boycott by Russia and available

and

and the other nutions of Eastern rentalive. However, the State De-liberties which both pattern

partment declined to approve the buttress our American way of life." Europe.

He he authorised Yugoslav representative

took "great sold

in pride the knowledge that my opportunity to guln control of the funds. Assembly-omejally called the Interim

for service to the country found its Committee of

All negotiations during the past origin in Wisconsin's election the General Assembly-was attend-

and two years had been fruitless, the appointment, as did my father's and ed by 51 delegates.

note

The Yugoslav continued.

Grandfather's before me. For in the Eastern Europe's decision to boy-Ambassador Washington told labyrinth of destiny's pattern there Kemal wna overjoyed when his not been unfaithful

newsmen that his country would cott its activities was led by the

can be no greater satisfaction than wife told him that at last a blessed gnancy was a pillow swindle. Soviet Union, which accused the

seem to have no alternative but to comes from the confidence reflected event was in the making, sald the baby, she confessed, had been bought United States-led supporters of the carry the Issue either to the United in selection by one's neighbours for court testimony. In fact he became from its gypsy mother for 300 lire.

Kuch a devoted husband that he new body of "unconstitutional plot Nations or the International Court public service no more challenging

Doctor Sued n responsibility than lies

strange orders ting" to bypass the Security Coun- at The Hogue.

In a towering rage Kemal bent in the even agreed to the fullment of their trust."-United of the new doctor that husband and his wife and left her, according to Press.

testimony. He heaped his rage dragged upon Dr Omar, had him into court and accused him

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The

Little

Dr Trygve Lie. Secretary-Generat of the United Nations, welcomed the Little Assembly as a means of expediting the work of the General Assembly,

"The General Assembly will be better able to carry out its political duties if we can define more pre- elsely the methods of mediation and

justment of disputes," he said.

!

to

Trieste Governor

Rome, Jan. 5--Italy and Yugo- slavia appear to have reached a deadlock today over the choice of a governor for Trieste, and It seems most unlikely that any agreement will be reached by midnight to- the night-the time limit set by United Nations Security Council.

talks, requested by the Coun-

cerclation to be applied in the ad-ell, hate to be as

fallura,

und the transfer of its functions to the Government-operated

He all that the Little Assembly Thai Rice Company,__in new would have to consider the veto Three names suggested by Yugo- measures to protect Siam's rice question, but that the only other slavia have been turned down trade and to prevent low quality political matter which it might work taly, as have two names put for rice-being-shipped-abroad. -on-now-would be the question of ward by Italy.

by

If no solution is found. Italy and Yugosinvin will inform the Security Council of their inability to reach agreement.

It is understood that Sinm'a De-Korea.

Today, Italy suggested a third ember rice shipments amounted to Six seals remained empty at the name, but the Yugoslav reaction is 52,100 tons, while another 34,040 tons opening session-Soviet Russia, the not known.

Byelo-Russia, are now being loaded, 10.400 tons Ultraine,

Poland, for China, 9,370 tons for India, 3.830 Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia. lons for Malaya, 3,230 tons for The Mr Ausun Warren

(United Netherlands East Indies, and 1,210 States) said that his government tons for Borneo,

hoped these States would soon join Besides ensuring the quality of the the Committee, adding that "mem- Malaya has bers of the United Nations who act exports, about which

the Charter have complained recently, the rice com- in the spirit of

of pany will build up stocks for local nothing to fear from the work consumption and will handic the the Interim Committee." whole country's paddy for distribu- Dr Luis Padilla Nervo (Mexico) tion to the mills.

was elected Chairman without op The company itself operates nine position-Reuler. mills. The former Premier, Thawi Hunyaket, Chief of the Purchasing

Bureau, has been named managing

director of the Thai Rico Company Britain Rejects

-Reuter,

America Exports

More Coal

Soviet Peace Treaty Demand

on the

COMMUNISTS

ASSAIL

Worker

♫

Nothing could be done. sald one after another. Finally che found Dr. Aslm Omar, according to trial testimony, and he told her that for 5,000 lire he would arrange a pregnancy and a baby. In order to hold her beloved husband, Fatma agreed.

The Blessed Event

60

Later the difference great he began to doubt, and one day accused his wife of being un- faithful.

Fatma burst into tears, and in order to protect her honour, confessed. No, she wept, she had but the pre-

The

| ERNIE HAS

PLENTY OF WORK AHEAD

London, Jan. 5.-Mr Ernest Bevin, the Foreign Secretary, will return to London from a short holiday on Wednesday,

Among the priority subjects for his attention are the aspects of British policy in Germany and the consideration of the latest Soylet note on the Far Eastern peace settlement.

1 report on the situation aris- ing from the failure of the Londer Conference of Foreign Ministers, containing possible alternatives which now face British policy, is known to be completed.

The Foreign Secretary is expected to receive on Wednesday the British Ambassador to Egypt, Sir Ronald Campbell, now visiting England, to discuss the usefulness of reopening the talks with Egypt on the revl alon of the Anglo-Egyptian treaty. Sir Ronald will, in the meantime, discuss with officials of the Foreign Office the impressions which he has. gathered from his latest exchanges. of views with the Egyptian Govern mont.

Caution In London

Reports from Cairo that ready- made groundwork of mutual con- cessions exists for a resumption of the talks are being treated with caution here.

There is no offcial

confirmation

of Egyptian willingness to maka concessions on the subject of tho x an early date for the withdrawal Sudan nor of British readiness.to of troops from the Canal Zone.

the

There is some evidence that Egypt might be ready to re-examine the

provided Sudan question,

that a formula, can be discovered which. does not appear as an admission of defeat on

Issue - WA

which the Egyptian Government unsuccessfully carried to the United Nations ably also meet the Prime Minister

Mr Bevin will on Wednesday

prob- of Iraq, Sayid Salim Jabur, to open negotiations for a revision of the Anglo-Iraq.treaty. The Iraqi Pro- mier is expected in London tomor row evening or early on Wednesday. -Reuter.

OUTWARD MAILS

Vnless otherwise stated. registered. articles and parcel posts close 30 minutes. earlier than the ordinary mail. If mail close before 10, resistored and: parcels will close at 5 pm, on previous

day.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4 Closing Times By Al Bangkok, Bangoon, Calcutta, Karachi, of Bahrein, Calro (Nairobi, Johannesburg.

Cairo) Augusta and

TOJO ON PACT creating his own wife's pregnancy Maracines via

WITH AXIS

Tokyo, Jan. -Japan knew that her alliance with. Germany

n

to

reached

London 30 p.m.

Salgon & Paris 330 pm, Amoy, Foochow, Shanghai,

Swalow 3.30 p.m.

Nanking,

Closing Times By Sea & Train Macau, Tainahan & Shokki (Bea) i p.m. Canton (Train) 2 pm.

with padding

earn, 5,000 lire. The court, which has been deli- berating the ease in alternative ses-Hankow, Teinsten & Felping 3.30 pm; sion for months, had not read a decision, But Kemal, the man who loves children, has reached his. Of his wife, who strapped pillows and bought a baby to hold his love, and Horiba (Sa) 2 Pa

hospitai who is now from nervous collapse, he wants to hear no more. There must be a (a) divorce, he say'n.

But the baby produced by this pillowed strategem "....is now by daughter. I love her and want to keep her."-United Press.

(13y

Manila, Colombo, E. & Boath Africa

Batavia, Macassar de Bourabaya (Bea) 2 p.m.

Macao, Trinahan, Shekki, Kengmoon.

p.m. Canton (Hea) 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY, 1 Closing Times By Alr Swatow. Tainan and Amoy 9.30am. Manila PL, Honolulu.-U.S.A. Canada 10 ...

Manila P. 330 Kuaming. Talnao,

Canton, Luchow,

Amuy, Shanghal, Nanking, Tsingtao and Pelping 3,30 pm,

Hankow,

Closing Times Dy Bea & Train Canton (Trala) 7 min.

Macso, Tsinahon de Shekki (Sex)'

Swatow (Ben) Noon.

Macao, Tsinahan & Shekki (fon) 1 p.m.. Canton (Train) 2 p0,

Siraita, Aden di Egypt (Ɛca) à p.m. Hothow (Sex) 3 pun. Shanghai (Sea) 3 p.m.

CLEM ATTLEE and Italy--the tripartite pact of 1940-might lead to war with London, Jan. 6-Britain's Britain and the United States, Communists launched a verbal General Hideki Tojo, the former attack on the Labour Govern- Japanese Prime Minister, told wake of the International Military Tri- ment today in the Prime Minister Attlee's denun- bunal for the Far East today.

Replying to a question from Mr ciation of Communism as

the chief pro- "new form of imperialism" Joseph B. Keenan,

secutor, General Tojo said that threatening the rest of Europe. meeting of the investigating com- ZBW BROADCAST

mittee of the Japanese Privy Coun- The Dally

spearheaded ell, when he was present, discussed 11,K.T. the altack with front-page the possibility of war the day be 6. D.B.C. Transcription Service: "Navy editorial entitled, "His Marshall's fore the tripartite pact was signed Mixture"; 6.30, Variety; 640, Studies "See Ter" on Sport; 7, London Relay: Voice," in which It asserted that United

In September 1940, and also whe-world and Home News: 7.18. Studio: "Attice was earning his Govern-

ther there was sufficient all avail- | Piano celtat by Michael Doder

135, ment's share of Marshall dollars."

able for warship and planes in the courtesy of the Partalan Crilt);

Studio: "Stage Screen Favourites" "Democracy in Britain under event of war.

Presented by Aileen Woods; 0.03, B.B.C. Transcription Service: "Apolio. In(Sen) 4p. Asked by Mr Keenan, "Was all Moume: 347, Vucat Recital by Raymond Attlee is coming to mean an ever closer co-operation between govern this done, by way of self defence on Newell (Baritone) and Chorus: D. Lon- ment and monopolies ... the the part of Japan?" General Tojo don Relay: News: 9.10. Weather Report; Communist organ said.

replied: "The tripartite pact was of Les Sylphides-Ballet. London

9.13 Salon Concert Players; 9.35, Chopin: "Behind his slogan of resistance to Red Imperialism,

Attlee in Britain Belgrade, Jan. 5-Yugoslav chil-like Blum in France-is deciding dren have important new rights for the people and seeking to line under the law governing their them up in the American drive to relations with their parents passed restore capitalism in Europe." by the Yugo w Parliament.

Arthur Ilorner, Communist general of the National Union of secretary of Mine Workers, assalted Attlee for a middle-of-the-rond policy for Britain, declaring: "There is only one way to improve the standard of life of the Socialist economy-not people and that is by a

planned a capitolist anarchy."Associated Press.

It is presumed that the Nations

will then take responsibility of choosing a Trieste governor,

The closest reserve

is being maintained on the names suggested by Italy and Yugoslavia.--Reuter.

Children's Charter

.

The law was passed primarily in the interests of the children, but it also stated that the authorities "do not forget that marriage and family London, Jan. 5.--Britain re-to and under the protection of the are important institutions of social Washington, Jan. 5.-United Jected today a renewed Russian State States coal exports will be in-ministers' meeting to prepare a demand for a four-power foreign

creased early February 3,825,000 tons, the Department Japanese peace treaty, and re- these institutions.

affirmed her view that the "strengthening and of Commerce announced today.

settlement should be drafted them.” first by the 11-nation Far East- ern Commission.

000 tons.

to

The January quota was, 3,500,- The February shipments are to be divided as follows among Euro- pean recipients: France-1,422.000 tons. Italy-702,000 tons, Belgium- 405,000 tons, French North Africa-plant.

tons, 81.000 tons Greece-18,000

estands-171,000 tons, Norway tons, Portugal-72,900 tons, Sarden-207,000 tons, Switzerland

Austria 30,000 tons, Venezia Giulia-18,000 tons.

In addition, parts of the January quota not, taken up by Denmark, the Netherlands and Eire are to

1

China had called for a conference of the 11-nation FEC members but simultaneously. Insisted that decisions shout, subicct to unanimity of Britain, America, China and Russia.

The provisions of this law, there- tore, are

not aimed at weakening but rather, at consolidating

maternal inferiority is eliminated.

10

Michael Reaches Switzerland

Phlihar-

a self-defensive nature under the monie Orch.; 10, London Helay; Radiu situation at that time."

News Reel: 10.15, Relay of the Orchestra from the "Grippe" Hong Kong Hotel; 11,

Close Down.

BBC PROGRAMME

Confronted with # document written by Baron Haradu, secretary to Prince Salonji, who, for 10 years before the war, was responsible, as the last of the "Elder Statesmen" Transmission of tha BDC General for the selection of all Japanese Overseas Programme which can be heard Prime Ministers, General Tojo said; In Hongkong this evening.

GMT 10.00.—-Plain English. "All I think about this man is that Job Words L.A.G. Strong explains the

broker."-Reuter. he 14 ✡ high-class Information function of prepositions and

MORE ARMS for PALESTINE

(Continued from Page 1)

The owner of the lorry business, William Hoffman,

one of whose

"The Odd

conjunc- his and

tions; 10.18.-Paul Whiteman Swing-Wing Group (gramophone (corda); 1030,--Musle While You Works; 11. The News; - 11.15.---Home Now From Britain; 31,15,-DBC Welth Orchestra; 11.45---Cavan O'Connor with a chorus and in ADC Revue Orchestra, con ducted by Frank Contoll; 12-From to- day's papers; 12.10-Interlude: 12.10- Variety calls the tune. BBC Variety Orchestra 13. The news 13.10, Pro- gramme announcements: 13.18 The Spa Orchestra directed by Tom Jenkins Post; 14410 13.30.-Observation

announce- newsreel; 14.15-Programme

the

The new Inw condemned the "prewar patriarchal

conception of A Foreign Office spokesman said family."

Switzerland, Jan. - B.—A Buchs, Henceforth, both parenta special train carrying former King vehicly delivered the shipment of menta; 1420-Interlude: 1640-"Comp to this country favoured neither the will have equal rights and duties Michael of Rumania to Switzerland explosives to the Jersey City. pter, the Proms Recording from last night's Soviet proposal nor the Chinese towards their children.

and arrived at this Swiss, frontier town said that when renting his lorries Henry Wood Promenade Concert foper

today, and deported an hour later to the company which apparently ing night of Winter series) from It also guarantees equal rights for for Zurich and Lausanne, without operated the warehouse, he dealt Symphony Orchestra conducted by Basil Cameron. Elleen Joyce (Australian all children, whether born in or out the young former monarch making with a man nataed "Alpers."

Polonaise from planist) Tchaikovsky. a public app meanwhile,

Me r. Hollman, “doclared that he of wedlock.

Eugene Onegin. Plano Concerto No. 1 A calid ceases to be a minor at At Berne

the Swiss rented his lips, to "Alpers" two in B. dai minor symphony No. 16 the age of 18, but the new law states has been granted only a temporary

Government announced that Michael or three times a month.

The News: 10.10-News. analysis: 16.15 The officials of Utd American Ex-The University Programme. "Medicine"

Etr that parental control over a child Swiss visa. A spokesman said the port Lino all that the Executor -Introductory talk by

Francis may be extended if the

A General Physician." by the physical or mental condition requires

Swiss Government has not been would sail for Marseilles and Medi-t. Hon. Lord Horder: 1035 Composer it-Reuter.

notined that Michael

to terranean ports, including Halfa, at the week, Sibelius tgramophone Te

cords); 1845.-British affairs. The Poll- tical Scene. A talk by Vernon Darllett; Reuter,

17-Big Ben Radio Nowered): 1738- Close down,

-Associated Press.

child's

SIAM PLANS NEW ASSEMBLY

wishes

establish permanent residence in tonight as originally scheduled

Switzerland.

An authoritative source at Copen- Bourbon-Parma brigen sald Princess Anno of

will leave for Lausanne within a few days to join Michael.Associated: Press,

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Russia Noto Under Study

S-Coples of Washington, Jan. yleld 45,000 tons each for Belgium Russia's nota to China;-dated Do- and Switzerland and 18,000 lous cember 13, in which Russia Insisted for Italy,

Coaling stations and Middle East'gain that the Japanese,peace treaty should be the ultimate concern of raliwaya, will get 108,000 tons out the Council of Foreign Ministers | of the February quota-Reuter.

Abanghaf, Jan. 6-Mayor K. C. only, were reported today to be un-

Wu predicted "belter, conditions in det study in Washington and Lon-

Shanghal this year! when address- 1. 0,401,595. 2. A thick glass, dan.

The authorities

on Far

ing the first monthly 1048 meeting 3. The letters are an abbreviation Eastern Bangkok, Jan. 5. A 40-man

Notico is hereby given that a cald affairs here.

that

of the Shanghai Nunicipal Govern of the Latin words locus. signilli although Constituent Assembly is to draw up Rusɛla now ngread that other mem-a permanent, consultation for Siam,

members.

members of the meaning the place of the real,, 4. Meeting" of bers of the Far Eastern Commission according to a decision taken by the

municipal authorities | Mis mother should be called in on a "consulta | Parliamentary Committee appointed

Princess Victoria' was London,-Jan, --H. G. Churcher, tivo" basis, the latest proposal re-recently to consider the matter. against the move for a revision at

drted most of

and unexpected events The lily family. course, record when he won thein Ruman policy.

will be from the present Parlament, students demonstrated and clashed in order to maintain peace and Cambridge Harriers seven miles Informed opinion here was that while the other half will be belegted with the police.

security in this city. open walk at Bexley in 53 minutes the United States would stand by its by Parliament from the public, a Thirly people were injured, five

original proposal

The Assembly will be asked to seriously Negotiations for a revision The previous record was 64 East Commission nations should submit the unit constibullon, within of the Anglo-Iraq Peaty are being minutes 31 seconds, set up by Chur participate in the peace conference four months of starting work carried on in London later this week, cher himself last year.Router.

Harrier Race Record

Students Protest

ment

staff

the

Baghdad, Jan. In a protezite. recalled, that during the past Ho. was King Edward's' nephow, as | Hongkong Automobile Association...: British Olymple hope, broke the presented.. no fundamental chankofalt the Assembly membership the Anglo-Iraqi treaty, here today, ing dieputheir efforts in soly-King Edward's, sister. . Yos. σ/will be held in the Board Room..

all.

worth itlentioal voting power--Reuter. | Rautor

--Router.

Tho conditions this. year will probably be better than last your, he added, and, therefore, more em: phasis will be fald on municipal reconstruction.Heuter.

Morning Port Building, onti Wednesday, January 14, 1948, at 5.80 p.m. to discuss the question Printed and published by FREDERICK of Reorganising the Association, PENCE FRANKLIN for and on behalf of All members aro enracstly. Bouth China Morning Post Limilod at 1-3 Wyndham Street, City or requested to attend, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong.

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