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VOL. III NO. 83

SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1948.

REVOLUTION IN COLOMBIA

Charges Of Bribery

Manila, Apr, 9.-Ro ported charges of bribery against officials of the Philippine Consulate at Amoy, the principal port of Fukien Province. will be looked into by the Depart- ment of Foreign Affairs, Vice President. Senor Quirino, who is concurrently Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said today.

However, he discounted these charges, declaring he believed them to be part of an allen drive against the Republic.Reuter.

16-Nation Agreement To Be Signed

London, Apr. 9.--The Foreign Ministers of the Marshall Plan will meet in Paris on Friday, April 10, It was officially confirmed today, and will sign a 16-nation agreement bringing into existence the pet- manent Marshall Plan organisation in Europe.

Mob Seizes National Palace

In Bogota

POLITICIAN SHOT

New York, Apr. 9.-A mob had assaulted and seized control of the National Palace at Bogota, Colombia, where the Pan-American Conference is being held, a New York radio station reported tonight.

The report said some rooms in the Palace were set on fire and the Colombian Government was re- ported to be temporarily in the hands of the demon- strators.

The New York Times Radio said the storming of the National Palace followed the shooting of Dr Jorge Eliecer Gaitan, the Colombian Liberal Party Opposition leader, who was severely wounded by an unidentified assailant.

A mob of 1,000 surged around the assailant, kicked him, and then stormed the Palace, the report said. They then swarmed down the corridors, shout- ing: "Death to Gomez", who is chief Colombian delegate to the Conference.

A broadcast from Bogota, speak-man, decreed include a

the revolution and mittee of the Liberal Party." Ing for the "Revolutionary Com took control of the Government and said controls all the communlentions of today the Liberal Party had taken the Republic. control of the Colombian Govern- ment.

The agreement will multilateral declaration of common principles on Joint economic planning.

Britain and France jointly sent out the invitations to the 10 powers who are taking part in the plenary bession of the Committee for Euro- Dean Economie Reconstruction.

A Foreign Omce spokesman sald today that the plenary session woul open on Wednesday, April 14, with a meeting of the Foreign Ministers alternates, who will finish of the work of the Working Party of ex- perts which has been in session this week.

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The Foreign Ministers are not ex- pected to spend more than working day In the plenary session of, the Committee..

The British and French Foreign Ministers have already stated their intention of going to Paris for the meeting-Reuter.

EDITORIAL

The

New York munitors, heard the

Police try to remove pickets at the New York Stock Ex- change after the men had stretched fat on the pavement before the Wall Street en- trance to the exchange in an outbreak of violence in the financial employees* strike against the Stock Exchange and the New York curb ex- change. It happened last week-AP Wirephoto.

PRINCESS'S

Dr Dario Echandia has been ENGAGEMENT

RUMOUR

named President of the Republie Communications between Bogota pending the arrival of Vice-Presi- and New York were

outdent Eduardo Santos (a Liberal). blacked shortly before 9 p.m. GMT.

details, later. "Signed: The. cause was not immediately known,

Committee of

the. but the interruption might indicate

Liberal Party.

London, Apr. 9-A rumoured censorship,

Dr Galton was a former Minister engagement between Princess of Labour and Social Security, Colombian Government. radio Leader of a Leftwing Liberal group, Margaret. 17-year-old daughter he polled 299,000 votes in the Pre- of King George VI, and 27-year- sident clections of May.

1946, old Prince George of Denmark, against 478,000

Mariano Ospina Perez, the present President as categorically denied today and Conservative leader, und 351, by the Prince himself and des 000 for Senor Gabriel Turbay, a cribed by a source close to the Rightwing Laboral,

Venezuelan newspapers reported Royal Family as "absolute non-

station

broadcast repentedly tho following message:

"Attention, attention, The radio telegraphic communications of Colombin are controlled by the Re- volution."

The broadcast came over a chan-

controlled nel previously

by the Government and was addressed 10 United States news agencies.

of

The broadenst sald: "Because the assassination of the chief of the Liberal Party, Dr Jorge Eliecer Gal- | fan, the Liberal Party, united' as one

The Generalissimo's Future

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proval if he had supporting him B fully developed democratic structure of

government and

Incorruptible civil service. But China is only start- ing to experiment with a consti- tution and has made very advance towards political administrative democracy. cliques are still the dominating factor in formulating policies and for the most part administrative posts are in the hands of those who owe more allegiance to the

is doubtful whether there is

person in China who seriously wishes io alep into Chiang Kai-shek's shoes as Presi- dent. The Jab, at least with the power and responsibilities with which it has been invested alnco taken over by the Generalissimo is probably tougher than any other national presideney: where- fore 11 calls for exceptional capa- bilities, which are not markedly discernible In China's ruling hierarchy. Chiang Kai-shek con- Riders

the necessary qualifications to be loyalty to the constitution; a strong sense of patriotism and nailonalism; a democratle outlooki an understanding

Chinese of culture and thorough knowledge of the international situation. But theso

virtually academic

2113 qualifications;

If China's presidency remain what it

is to has been for long-the

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pivot around which the nation's

not politi cal, economic, military and inter- national palloles and actions revolve—then tho President ro- quires to possess something more than the limited virtues describeil by the Generalissimo, Jila

strength must reside not only knowledge

and understanding. but ensure

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to tho greatest benefit country, even to a point of self- sacrifice, of losing partisan friends and of defying tradition and precedence. Chiang Kai-shek's Ident of a China President sug- resin a figurehead, rather than Tender, a ruler, er one who con- ceives policies and feels/ himself strong enough to carry them through. The Generalissimo would appear lowlati the nexi Fresident to act in an capacity, leavening the

advisory decisions of the country's" administrators with wisdom börn of knowledge

experience. And · ́such President would meet

and

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with ap..

Party

HIM

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Party than the people. While this remains so, there has to be a strong man as head man, whether he bo the President or the Premier, Hitherto Chlang Kai- shek han endeavoured to fulfi that role.

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and Commander-in-Chief, but it may be he feels that the time has come for the key post, to pass to the Premiership, leaving the Presi dent as titulor

head of the state, Chlang has declared that he

D. candidate for the Presidency, because he thinks the office should be held by a non- Party man. It is doubtful, how- ever, even if he sticks to this decision that the Generalisatio will at the same time.

time surrender his position as the "strong man" of the Nationalists. Chianz cannot dethrone himself, completely bo- cause he is the only Bolidifying link between the numerouM Nationalist factions, though even that link has become ratter strained during the past two years. Interest therefore is con. tred, less Έπ whether tho Generalissimo does not continue to be President, sand

In morn what alternative office will he Recept. For the Nationallats one of the most urgent demandé la for some inspired milliary leadership In the field, but If Chlang were to adopt this role, he would probably And himself cut off from political control. The Generalisalmo's future presents conundrum.

奥灶 intriguing

for Dr

in May last year that a coup d'etal, sense." led by Dr. Callan, with Army-sup- port, had taken place

Pickets Defy Police

Haganah Retake Mount Kastel

Jerusalem, Apr. 9.-Using heavy mortars, Haganah forces today retook the key village of Mount Kastel, dominating the Jerusalem-Tel-Aviv convoy route, it was officially reported tonight.

The new battle for Kastel, an old Crusader strong- hold which has changed hands three times in under week, raged as 35,000 Araba packed Jerusalem's Old City for the funeral of their commander, Abdul Kader Husseini, killed in yesterday's fighting for the

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Kastel, in the Judean Hilis west of Jerusalem, is a "prestige, position". in the light for the control of the Holy City's communications,

Kastel, from which the Arabs? blockaded the Jews in Jerusaiern, fell to Jewish forces five days ago, but an Arab storming party retook it in fierce fighting yesterday.

Fawzi Bey El Kawukji, the Com- Indications tonight were that the L-battle was likely to become the first mander-in-Chief of the Arab beration Army, today threw one of 1,000 trained and uniformed con

major clash between more than crack battalions into the fight in an attempt to dislodge the Jewish

batants. forces in the area, according to an Arab source.

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Berlin Air Crash

ROBERTSON REPLIES TO SOKOLOVSKY

Berlin, Apr. 9.-The text of General Sir Brian Robertson's note to Marshal Vassily Soko- lovaky reads:

"I regret that there has been a alight delay in replying to your letter dated April 6 because I have been temporarily away from Berlin. "From the start, it has been my opinion that we should avoid final conclusions into the cause catastrophe until

Othe

an Investigation has been hold. I am, however, bound to say that the information

so far at my disposal is at variance with the story of the circumstances made

in your letter.

His Majesty's Government have noted

with appreciation that you have published an expression of

regret for the Ilves of British," American

and Soviet lost in this catastrophe.

"His Majesty's Government shares this regret.

CLEARLY NECESSARY

"In view of the fact that all per- zons on both aircraft have been killed it is difficult to arrange a full and formal inquiry. A technicat investigation by experts is, however, clearly necessary. I have been already provided with the assistance of experts sent from London for this purpose.

"Same progress toward ascertain- ing facts has already been made by them. I shall be pleased to place at your disposal all the evidence I have in my possession and shall be gînd to receive, the same facility from you so that we both may be put in possession of all the facts:**

"I shall also wish to give General Clay (Luclus D. Clay, American oc- cupation commander) the evidence In my possession in view of the loss of American lives.

ASSURANCE

"I shall be glad to have my experts meet yours with a view toward drawing up a full report on the basis of all the facts ascertained for sub- mission to you and me. If, how ever, your experts and mine are un- able to reach the same conclusions Arab sources said tonight that it would be better I think that they many hundreds of focul Arabs were should report to us separately. Yarmuk, Iraqi and Syrian troops. rushing into battle to join the "I can assure you that all Bel- fish aircraft flying in the Berlin The districts concerned in the area and in the corridors to

the dusk-to-dawn curfew, which, the Western zones of Germany have in- military will presumably try to structions to observe strictly Lydda. Jerusalem, Bethlehem and control Authority." Associated Jericho Router.

the.

Colombin. 17%. I suppose we will be denying Flusseini, wody. of Abdul. Kadar patrol, include Galilee, Samarin, flight safety, regulations of the allied

his-

Liberation Army near Herod's Gate. A 23-pounder gun of the Arab

in the ancient battlemented walls of Jerusalem's

11 Did City, boomed "As-Princess Margaret is only

times in a parting salute as the bulist-riddled The Columbian Embassy stated, many such

borne untit

from the her however, that there was no founda-wedding day," this source said,

forle Mosque. tion for the report.-Reuter.

"She has already been reported

As the first Arab field commander as engaged to King Michael of to die in the Arab-Jewish fighting, Rumania, the Marquis of Milford he was accorded the honour Haven (the best man at the wedding third holiest shrine in all Islam, being buried in the precincts of the of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke

Bollaert And Bao Dai

Saigon, Apr, B.-M. Emile

Bol-

rumours

of

of Edinburgh), Lord Derby, And where only two other notables are now Prince George. Her name will burled-King Husseini of the Hejnz, probably be linked with other men father of King Abdullah of Trans- before she is married."

jordan, and Moulana Mohammed Prince George, tall, fair, second All, an Indian_Moslem lender.. Inert, the French High Commis- cousin to Princess Margaret, said to-

CROWDS FLOCK TO, FUNERAL sioner for Indo-Chinn, is willing to day he wished rumours of a romance

between himself and the restert negotiations with Bao Dai, would drop.. "No, no, no," he de- battle in a faded, dusty, blood- princess Dressed exactly as he fell in the ex-Emperor of Annam, for theclared. "There is not an atom of stained khaki uniform, with his re purpose of restoring the former truth in Jt-Reuter.

volver by his side-he lay in a coffin covered with the Arab flag.

monarch to his throne, Dr Hoach, former President of the Cochin- told Router

China Government,

tonight.

that

Arab Conditions

For Trusteeship

Arabs from all parts of the country had streamed intp Jerusalem for, the burini ceremony) and waten the coffin, flanked by a uniformed body of 100 men, being carried, to Its inst resting place..

Ол the eve of his scheduled fight he will seek to arrange an

tomorrow to Hongkong, where other interview between the High Commissioner and Bao Dai, Dr

At the graveside, Arab notables Hoach said: "I am very hopeful

Cairo. Apr. 9-The Arab League delivered panegyrics over loud happy solution will be found Politicnt Committee, meeting in speakers and read messages. from the to the present situation. I have seen Cairo tomorrow evening, is expected Grand Mufti and Fawz Dey El M. Bollaert, who is ready to accept to accept, subject to three conditions. Kawukil, now attacking n. Jewish another

interview with the Emperor the American plan for a temporary settlement in the

. of Valley if he agrees."

trusteeship over Palestine, accord- | Jezreel, The French High Commissionering to well informed Arab circles All Arab Jerusalem was in mourn- would be prepared to revise

ing. Arabic newspapers appeared treaties of 1862, signed between

with black borders, shops and France and the Empire of Annam, bei

bazaars closed, all trafic In the to enable Bao Dai's return as Em-

Arab part of the city was at a stand- peror, he added.

still and many streets were deserted, except for playing children.

the here.

The conditions were understood to

-The trusteeship to extend over ́

2.-The

the

to

If this line of action were follow five years. ed. Dr Honch declared. M. Bollnert

partition pign must would probably adopt the monor- irrevocably be dropped by chist point of view, according to United Nations. which Bao Da! has remained Em- peror despite bis formal abdication, which would be considered null and vold. Reuter.

U.S. Conscription Proposals

Washington, Apr. 9-Plans for mobilising 1,044,000 men Into the American services are outlined in the Conscription Bill, drafted by the House Armed Services Sub-commit- tee. published today,

3. The object of trusteeship bo the establishment of a unified, Independent Palestino Arab Govern-

ment.

Government

As thousands of Arabs streamed along the roads to the Old City, one party Ared rifles and revolvers in saluto, and other Arabs mistook the shooting for a Jewish attack.

In the confused shooting whfen followed, saven Arabs were wounded The Egyptian

was and were taken to hospital, accord- rellably reported to have examined Ing to an Arab oye-witnes the United States plan and to have decided to recórúmend its 'accep- tance, subject to the conditions men- tloned. Router."

BRITISH POLICE OFFICER KILLED

A

In the streets of the Jewish sec- tion of Jerusalem today, a lorry load | of about 80 Arah "prisoners of war”, coptured by the Irgun Zvaj Leumi, were paraded through, the Į† streets.

~CURFEW IMPOSED

A dusk, to dawn curfew on rural roads in three-quarters of Palestino has been orderöd, with effect from

The Bill does not include the Ipoh, Malayo, Apr. 9.-G. C. San- next Sunday, it was officially provision for universal military son, British Assistant Police Super-ported tonight. | training requested by President Tru« intendent here was shot dead on

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The announcement of the curfew

It provides for the conscrip- Friday by a Chinese who promised came hs field guns of the

Arab

tion of men of 10 to 31, to be dis-to guide him to a junglo. hideout | Liberation Army were tonight : re- tributed as follows:

of a band of gangstors,

The Army: up to 782,000: the Sansom leaves a wife, a two week Navy

ported to be sheiling the Hoganah forces who had today reoccupied the

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