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VOL. III NO. 111

PRINCESS JULIANA

TIGHTER CONTROL OF

EXCHANGE

Latest Measures By

HONGKONG. TELEGRAPII, Hey oud on behalf of.

BOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, LTE,”

The

* TODAY'S WEATHER; Moderate or treah East or Northeast winds, Weather unsettled, with further showers. Some fair periods

1 p.m. Observations: barometrio pressure 1018.7 mbs, 20.94 in temperature 74.5 dog. F; dow: polni 70 der. F: relative, humidity 85; wind direction East by North; wind force 22 Knola:

Igh water: 4 ft. at 3.30 s.m. (Friday).

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hongkong Telegraph.

Queen Wilhelmina To Abdicate In September

JULIANA WILL SUCCEED

The Hague, May 12-Queen Wilhelmina of The Netherlands would abdicate at the beginning of September in favour of Princess Juliana, it was announced tonight.

Queen Wilhelmina made the announcement herself in a broadcast to the nation. It was only at the request of Princess Juliana, the Queen added, that she had post- poned her abdication until after August 31 (her 68th birthday) and the celebration of her Golden Jubilee.

As a reason for her decision, the Queen gave her age and "a decline of the power of resistance and ability to work and of the powers which are indispensable to the spirit in taking responsible decisions in the profound and complicated problems of which there are so many in the present time.”

satisfactory solution

Bank Of China

Shanghai, May 13-Tho The Queen told the Dutch people: Central Bank of China, in a "I have come to the conclusion that measure further tightening the pot. but a younger person, must control of foreign exchange, co-operate in my stead to bring to a yesterday notified appointed complex of problems which hold us the unusual banks (banks authorised to and the whole of mankind in their buy and sell foreign exchange) | grip." that the importation and ex- portation of foreign securities appeal to you most earnestly-In will be subject to a new set these times of violence and danger, of rules.

close your ranks: unite and unite again.

The free movement ol such securities will in future be permit- ted only in special circumstances which have to be demonstrated to the Central Bank.

The now measuro will affect shares of those foreign companies above all, which before the war had been registered in Shanghai, since of these companies converted many of their capital into foreign curreneles

the meantime.

in

Dr P. H. Ho, Chairman of the Export-Import Board, meanwhile, defended the 50 per cent deposit of licensed exchange imposed on importers in an addross before the Foreign Trade Association of China yesterday

He said the step was "to prevent excessive profits at the expense of the Government." Dr Ho stressed

⭑x-

She added: "At this moment

I

"The good qualities which we were able to develop during and after the war have aroused conti- dience and appreciation beyond our frantlers among all those who are of good will, wherever in the world."

"Show that you are equal to the great times in which we live, with

broad view of world

events and with understanding for the reality. which concerns us all," the Queen said.

TOO GREAT A FATIGUE

aware that man proposes and God disposes, I believe I must, in the Interest of you all, and of the king- dom, entrust sovereignty to Juliana, has the advantage of her age and who, apart from a wise insight, also young fresh powers."

Queen Wilhelmina said she hoped to resume her duties as Queen on August 30 until after the Jubileo celebrations, when she would abdi- cate in favour of Princess Juliana.

"You can be assured that I came to this, conclusion only ofter ripe consideration and that

only your Interests and my feeling of duty were decisive. Beforehand, possed of current problems and tried In review the complicated network

sound out both these and the difficult circumstances of the times,

to

CONSEQUENCES CONSIDERED

"I have carefuly considered all the consequences.

one

VAN these problems have thing In common: that they will our attention for a long

The Queru said: "I remember as demand yesterday, May 12, 1889, when it was time to come." 40 years before that my unforgettable! father was sworn in and installed.

'The Queen conlinued: "We must

1 believe that I can choose no better together conquer the spint which day than this day, which is a year manifests itself in the actions and

of

also the necessity for stepping of a centenary, to speak to you neglect which handleapped the re- exports to get more foreign change and conserve exchange by about the reintroduction the Sistance in the war years and even

Hegency of my daughter and plans cost the lives of many good Hollati curtalling bnports.-Reuter,

ilers, and which is still present in

for theure.

New Chief Of Staff "Too great a fatigue which benefits Nanking, May 13.-The Nutional neither my work nor my health and Government issued a mandate last which has no opportunity to pass night, appointing General Ku Chu-under the pressure of the execution tung

Commander-in-Chief of the of my heavy task compels me for Chinese Army, us new Chief of Staff the second time le resort to a Re-

gency. succeeding General Chen Cheng,'

But there is more." General Ku is succeeded us Army Commander-in-Chief by General Yu Han-mou, Pacification Commander of Cheklang-Reuter-AAP.

EDITORIAL

j

(our - people." ----------

She concluded: "Face the future older to shoulder with Juliana. bless you and my beloved

Gold child".

It was announced earlier this month that the, Queen was tem- After explaining her reason for porarity laying down her office from the abdication. she added: "I am Friday for health reasons faced with this sober reality and| although I nm continually and fully

Will Russia Respond?

THE, world has been startled by

shiarp

an unexpected exchange of viewpoints between the United States and Russia regarding their existing relations. The dramallo move, initiated by America, and responded to with surprising willingness by the Soviets, is sald to have evoked feelings of relief and new hope throughout the world, If such be the case the reaction serves to underscore the keen appreciation felt every- where of the

extremely tense atmosphere which has developed Abged during recent months. The ten- slon manifested itself in form during last week's foreign affairs debate when Mr Attles deemed necessary to go out of his way to deny the inevitability of a third world war even, white Mr Bevin was adopting a mark- edly firm tone about Britain's relations with and attitude Soviet Russia. It is natura), therefore, to expect general sighn of relief at any sign of conciliation and closer understanding between Russla and the democracies. Nevertheless, It is too early assess the real significance of the latest U.S.-Gavlet move, or to form any judgment as to the like- Ilhood of it producing a tangible Improvement in the general political situation. Mr Molotov's reply to General Beddell Smith, while expressing a willingness to discuss

differences. somewhat painstakingly listed Soviet com- plaints about "America's inten- Hon" And her "polles of encirclement.

and

warilko threats," and Moletov also found

to

out the

свед

It Impossible to leave well known Soviet propaganda line about the European Recovery Programme being designed to threaten Russia. For the most hart Molotov's reply to Beddell Smith's Invitation Illustrated the phobia from which the Russians have long suffered-luate

BUB- piclons of anything emanating from the West. This is the pro- found weakness that clarac- terises Soviet relations with the outside world. They present the appearance of being incapable of accepting an offer or an assurance on face value, but automatically suspect either trickery or lack of good faith.

This has been constant source of irritation. in pest-war dealings between Russia and the democracies, and unul and unless Stalin and his spokes- men can rid themselves of state of mind it is vain to hope for completo understanding Molotov has expressed the hope that "It will be possible to

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of removing existing differences and the establishment between our countries of good relations, corresponding both

this

ile interests of our proples and

to the strengthening of univer- sal peace." The universe will echo that sentiment, but it will view lis. realisation with considerable deabl If the Sovicis

Intend to In engage discussions with a hope- lessly blased suspicious state

and

of mind.

The fundamental de- mand from Russia is

co-operation

in place of obstruction. If she is willing to give this, she has very much to gain herself, and cer- *tainly nothing to lose,

THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1918.

QUEEN WILHELMINA

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No Bilateral Talks Between U.S. And Russia Says Marshall

"ACTION WHERE ACTION IS POSSIBLE"

London, May 12.—Mr George Marshall, the Secretary of State, ́tonight rejected the idea of a bilateral conference botwooŋ the United States and Russia-less than 48 hours after Moscow had an- nounced its willingness to enter into such a conference.

In the House of Commons, Mr Ernest Bevin, the Foreign Secretary, declared that unless the ground could be cleared first, a conference with Russia "is going to land us exactly where we were after the four-power Conference" (the reference was to the last Council of Foreign Ministers which broke up in London on December 15 last year).

Mr Marshall, who was speaking at his weekly press conference in Washing. ton, said the only way to proceed with a settlement was issues in the bodies already set up to deal with them, such as the United Nations to tacklo outstanding Security Council and the Allied Control Commission in Berlin.

Jews Infiltrating Into Jerusalem

TAKE OVER FROM RETIRING

BRITISH TROOPS

Jerusalem, May 12.-Jewish infiltration at gun point of the whole of Jerusalem was well under way tonight as with the end of the mandate just over 48-hours awaythe British withdrawal from Palcs- tine gathered momentum.

About 1,500 British soldiers and officials left Haifa on the Cunard White Star steamship Samaria today.

The Arab headquarters in 1 Damascus announced tonight that Arab forces have won the battle for ab El Wand, 14 miles west of Jerusalem, along the qital Jerusalem

men

"This Government has no intention of entering into bilateral negotiations with the Soviet Government on mat- tera relating to the interests of other governments," he declared in a specially prepared statement. There was a danger of failure in a new conference and "that would do the world great harm."

remind the

To a crowded news conference, "I would. ke to Mr Marshall declared in a rm House," he said, "that the Govern- voice: "What we want is action in ment always have been and remain the fields where action is posalble anxious for a general solution on a and urgently necessary at the pre-worldwide basis, if that is possible. sent time."

POLICIES TO REMAIN

"I refer to the matters before the Security Council and other United Nations bodies, such as the altua-

"In view of the reference to the tion in Korea, the questions before European recovery programme and the Allied Control Council in Ber-

to the five-power treaty

the by lin, and the Austrian treaty negotia-

Soviet Government,

wish to make where tion,

the

it clear utmost difficulties have arisen and dif

that has nothing difficulties generally happened could affect the develop resulted."

ment and execution of these policies, which are not directed against any-

when

and

that

Mr Marshall sald that General Walter Bedell Smith, the one but at the legitimate develop- United States Ambassador in Mos-ment, necessary alike, for our own cow, saw M. Molotov on May 3, he and for European prosperity and did not ask for any general discus-security." slon or negotiations.

Mr Bevin added: "The evidence all bittergoes to show that the peoples of the

world want peace.

If the people are allowed to meet, they can have prace, It is only the Communists who stand in the way.

"We have had a long and experience with such efforts." Marshall commented,

Mr

Cairo despatches reported that Egypt's army was being massed along the Palestine frontier to "repulse Zionist attacks on Arab Palestine."-

In London, Mr Bevin said: "If a preparation for expected military down, It would cause such a ter- conference was hold and broke operations in Palestine, despatch from Baghdad reported,

a Reuterrible disappointment in the world, THE DIPLOMATIC APPROACH Known active sympathisers are to

"I still believe the ground can be be sent to out-of-the-way

campsticated by

diplomatic approach, and villages where they will be kept exchange of views, and trying to under police supervision. Passive understand what it is that everyone remain in the towns, will be watch- sympathizers while being allowed to

trying to get." ed. by the political police, the report

of Jerusalem tonight had taken ovir

added,

A British official communique an- nounced today that Jerusalem's Bri-; tish garrison would leave for Haifa on Friday.

to Tel-Aviv road.

Jewish patrols of Haganah militia- 60 per cent development of its strategic areas in a quiet and important buildings in the wake of the retiring British troops. General Post Office building in the They hope to seize the big modern elty, where

token force of Jewish elerks, engineers and radio opera- tors have remained at their posts on orders from the Jewish Agency.

Haganah patrols were also tonight date would end legally at midnight

than 400

yards from the Iriangular six-storey Government Public Information Office, strato- gically placed within mortar range of the teeming Arab Old City.. British troops, and police, their kit bags packed, were mean- while standing by ready to pull out ot a moment's noties

Ince

and

with

Good

"I

fur

am anxious for peace-anxious a settlement with Russia. want to clear the ground of mis- understanding

to

Deace. Mr

other unofficial

CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW

I

Declaring it was not Britain who had been holding up Bevin concluded: "All I

want

There would have to be a

peace. All I want is peace. emphasise," he added dramatically.- deal of "putting the cards on the terence. Mr Marshall explained that

In his Washington press

con- table face upwards" before Brilain the original purpose of the United entered into another conference.

States Ambassador I was not aware of the negotia General Bedell Smith's Interview Hussia, States until he heard the Moscow 17nited States policy in the minds of tions

between Russia and the United with M. Molotov was to clarify the The announcement said the man-

Radio

announcement of Russia's the Soviet Government in relations with the United States, but he had States speeches that have been made Agreement to discuss differences

to mony

United on Friday.

Sir Alan Cunningham, the High now been fully, informed on the Commissioner, will soli from Halfa mo

matter by the American Govern on the subject Intely. ment. on the cruiser Euryalus early on Emphasising his anxiety for peace, Saturday morning.

Mr Bevin declared: reliable Jewish sources in Tel-Aviv world If I have to ask the Western the Foreign Minister, M. Malotov, Shortly after the announcement, "But I cannot get peace in the Smith's confidential interview with "With regard to General Bedell sald Jewish political leaders had powers and the powers In other reached an agreement on the pro-parts of the world to sacrifice their this was, directed towards a very clamation of a Jewish State

when With the end of the mandate only National Council of 13-formed

definite purpose"," principles

Mr Marshall said. and their The Jewish in order to fit in which mandate ends.

spiritual beliefs.

"There has been in this country a 48 hours away, Arab preparations month ago as the main Jewish exe

a with which they do not

confusion of publicly and of state- to resist the Jewish threat to

Mr Bevin said: "I want to be quitements or speeches relating to our Jerusalem were not apparent. Thecutive body-was meeting at Tel-frank-I am not anxious bowildered and

tluns and our attitude towards the to enter actiuns leaderlcas Arab Aviv to ratify the decision and de- into a further conference until the Soviet Union. population will probably fall back tide on the name of the Jewish ground has been cleared, I have had

"The number of such clatements to the south, towards Bethlehem State.

too many failures. A

deal good of

would

probably Increase as the po and Hebron, if the Jews inunch a PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT, preparatory work has to be done," litical campaign becomes intensified. large-scale "push" as they did at

Mr Bevin protested that the t Hallo and Jafta.

was therefore felt to be highly Council is expected to be- clearing of ground for an under- Important ta distinguish come the Provisional Government standing was almost impossible when minds of Princess Juliana was to act as Re- A "state of slege"

the Soviet Government Egypt, of the new State, with Mr David Moscow Hadio, against diplomatie between such statements and gent-as she did in similar circum-effective at midnight tonight, stances at the end of last year.

was Ben Guslon as Prime Minister and usage announced a reply to the definite policy of this Government annuunced by a decree signed by Minister of War, Mr Shertok a United States King Farouk today.

Government before which remains unchanged. Coiro despatch: Foreign Minister, and Mr Ellezer the latter had received it.

(Continued on Pure 5) stated. All Egyptian Army leave, Kaplan as Finance Minister. was cancelled n from May 15, The new Government will assume Reuter reported from Damascus the administrative functions relin- power

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THE PRINCESS

hard Zu. Lippe-Biesterfeld, man prince. They have

LEADERLESS ARABS.

in

the

The

.Princess Juliana Is 39 years old. In 1837, the married Prince Bern that Arab League sources forecast quished by the mandatory

a Gera rejection of the British-American within the boundaries of the United four proposal for a three-month Palestine Nations partition plan-except for daughters. She was born on April truce. 20, 1900, and was educated at the

in few University of Leiden, where sho atat Belsen, 35 miles southeast

Jews. tended as an ordinary student.

At the age of 18, she was made a member of the Privy Council. During the war, the Royal couple left Holland with the Queen to escape kidnapping by the Nazis,

Queen Wilhelmina was born in August, 1800. She became Queen when only 10 years old, on the death

The Jews captured the Arab town the small areas not controlled by

of

It is believed the Jews will not

Haifa, today and took prisoners who seek immediate admission to the were described by Jewish sources United Nations. no Iraqis.

After the proclamation, Haganah The Hogansh bombardment of the will town, began last night.

come fully into the open as a normal Arab population of 6,000, al insignia.

Delsan has the Jewish State army, with nation-

but only 1,500 remained when the Irgun Zval Leuml, the terrorist Jews entered the town.

organisation, will cease to exist as

At Tel-Aviv, the Jewish National an underground body and will be Council of 13 is meeting today to come a political movement, Irgun sources tald: Reuter today.-Reuter.

pro-

of her father, King William III, fake in formal decision on the

clamation of a Jewish State when the British mandate ends on Friday night.

Her mother was Regent until she became of age in 1808, and ascended the throne.

TRUCE BROKEN The local Jerusalem truce, rozo

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Bangkok Gold Snatch: Police Recover Three Cases

Bangkok, May 12 The police have recovered three of the 38 enses of gold, valued at some US$2,000,000, which were stolen from an international shipment at 5.80 nm, today in the biggest holdup in Slam's history.

An

tho

the

esimated 25 men, wearing The gold arrived from India by Police, Army and Air Force uni-plane yesterday and had been kept held up the truck in which Customs Macao plane. forms and holding machine guns, Copters custody awaiting the officers take the India to Macno gold on route, to The shipment was

the airport when shipment to the airport.

hijacked. Another truck blocked the дала The gold shipment Included: Vio truck's path at a crossroads. Uni- Assia Company and Slicars Fix

19 cases,

nt the Victor and

formed men, carrying machine guns and Corman Company 12 cases. and

saying they were inspecting the Allert. Cheya Company The House of Orange, of which

Tokyo, May 13A Japanese- truck, for contraband, tied

Aroonihal Company one case, the she is the head, is reputed to be the tlated. Iost weekend, was broken manned LST struck n floating mine Customs officers to a tree and drove healthiest family in Europe. But today when heavy small arms and In the East China Ben, about

Accommnying the truck 3 of. The police later recovered the time of the holdup were her Court is run on simple, informal mortar fire broke out there. The miles south of Kagoshima, southern truck with three casts of gold. The Dally, representing Yio Asala

Jews blamed the Arabs for break Kyushu Island, American. naval bandits escaped in an automobil Shears, in one car and Customs Ing the cease-fira agreóment. 1997 mithorities announced today. For more than four years, during. The Iraq Government, enforced

with the other 35 cases.

inspectors in another car. the war, the Queen lived in England. today strict measures against Com-was

Although damaged, the vessel No arrests have yet been made. The Criminal Invbzligation Divi- -Reuter,

able to continue Its progress. The truck driver and munist and Zionist supporters In! No one was injured-Reuter,

Customs sion is investigating the holdup. umcers were questioned.

United Press.

Uines.