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VOL. III NO. 294'

MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1948.

Royal Baby NATIONALISTS ABANDON

Angelic”

Belfast, Dec. 12.-The first public description of Princess Elizabeth's son was given tonight by Countess Granville, wife of the Earl of Granville, Governor of Northern Ireland, and sister of Queen Elizabeth.

She said: "He couldn't be more. angelic looking", and added that the baby was golden-haired with a most beautiful complexion, and had "amazingly delicate features for so young a baby".-Reuter.

TWO KILLED

IN CRASH

..

Twenty Passengers

Escape Injury

Shanghai, Dec. 13. A CNAC DC-3 transport plano crashed near Taipeh, For- mosa, on Sunday morning in thick weather, killing the pilot and co-pilot.

Three persons were seriously injured. but 18 others aboard the plane were reported to have escaped injury.

The plane was enroute from Shanghai lo Talpel in

*thick weather. It presumably crash- landed after exhausting ila gasoline supply trying to And Taipeh aerodrome.

TONGSHAN COAL MINES

Grave N. China Loss

PEIPING PUZZLED

Peiping, Dec. 13.-Nationalist abandon- ment of the great Tongshan coal mining arca -with minos and equipmont loft intact was confirmed on Monday.

Earlier, private reports that the Government's largest remaining coal source had been left for the Communists was confirmed by an official of the Kailan Mining Administration, famed British- Chinese concern which owns the mines..

The official, reached by telephone in Tientsin, said points abandoned besides Tongshan, 65 miles Northwest of Tientsin, include the colliery town of Kuyeh, 15 miles farther Northeast.

The earlier reports had been that nothing had been destroyed in the Tongshan area on special orders of the Government's North China Commander, Gen- cral Fu Teo-yi. More than 1,000,000 tons of mined coal was reported stockpiled there.

Abandonment of Tongshan, which General Fu's Head- quarters refused to admit, strengthened the almost general conviction that some kind of compromise with the Reds is in the making in North China.

were Tientsin, Dec. 13.-According to All quarters in Pelping The report here sold the night frankly puzzled over the Nationalist railway authorities, the withdrawing

withdrawal from Tangshan,

forces from the Tongshan mining operator and two passengers were

General opinion is that the people area which passed Tangku are being where the seriously injured. The remainder of of Peiping may also suddenly find returned to Hanku, the 20 passengers ail reportedly the Nationalists gone. and the Com-Government is massing these forces. escaped Injury. All were under-munists in.

Hanku is located 78 kilometres east stood to be Chinese Associated

from Tongshan is commonly regarded of Tientsin, 30 kilometres Pross

to Tangku, Tangku, 60 kilometres west the stepping stone Tientsin's scuport and only supply Tongshan and just below Lutal, port available to Gen. Fu's armies, midway between Tangku and Tong-

Thames Collision

London, Dec. 12. Lloyds

In-

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General Fu's headquarters con- shan, finned private reports of fighting around Changping, walled town miles Northeast of Pelping.

Loss of Changping

ni

of

Salvation

Of S'hai

CIVIC AND GOVT. LEADERS: MEET

Dine

At tho

P.G.

For

Reservations

Price 20 Cents

Tel: 27880

Jewish-Arab Peace Talks Progress

The Gorgon IV (PTV-N-), a pistless nivcraft built for the Navy by the Glenn L. Martin Co. to test ram- jet engines in free controlled flight, shoots over waters - of the Pacific of Point Mugu,!. Calif., after launching from a Black Widow-fighter, modified to be the mother aeroplane for the test. Black background is the Pacific; light dots are white caps on waves. The Gorgon. IVs made the longést sustained flights ever made by pilotless aircraft. They were piloted by remote control and track- ed by radar. Flights lasted more than 10 minutes.AP Picture.

Shanghai, Dec. 13-More Mediterranean

and

than 1,000 local civic Government leaders and ro-

presentatives of various public Pact Next On

Meanwhile, Tongshan is Daum bodies attended a mass meet- 20

ing the role of No Man's Land by- tween the Communists at Linsi anding yesterday morning, called telligence reported today that the

would doom the Nationalists at Hanku. Swedish liner, Succio (7.210-tons) Nankou the Southern end of the

by Mr Tu Yue-hsen, Chair. While no estimate can rightly collided with the 2,886 tons British Nunkou pass and effectively choke assess the value. of the Tongshan man of the City Chamber of collier Cermist when leaving

Train mines, which

are owned by the Industry and a City Council. Tilbury Docks-last-evening-for any possible escape of General Fu's

troops-in-the-Peiping-area. Gothenburg, but was able to con- service between Peiping and Nankou Sino-British Kallon Mining Ad

ministration, it

in- lor. is suficiently tinue her voyage.

The bulwarks on the starboard General Fu's headquarters also dicated by the peak output of 20,- side of the. Suecia were damaged etaimed that 2,000 Reds were killed 000 tons daily and a current out- the report added. The Cermist was and wounded on Saturday in fighting put of about 15,000 tons.

sald Kalgan. Lt

Accumulated in the mining area able to proceed up the river Thanesaround

on her Journey from Northumberland. It was not known Communists on the railroad South whether she was damaged.-leuter. East of Kalgan-Associated Press.

EDITORIAL

has been suspended.

the

The gathering marked the inauguration of the "Shanghai Self Salvation and National

Blyth, Nationalists were mopping up the through lack of transport are piles Salvation Association", desim-1

Can The Reds Govern?

two-day House of Commons chate on British

more

information

foreign polley did not produce

much усту than that already divulged through Opposition

recent events,

critickni

dissol

to nothing hearted

to take their course, no matter how disagreeable. The ble about the future Is question whother.

the assuming

Reds suroced in gaining control of the country, they

capable arc administrating it on anything like sound and practical lines. lest of strength in The military

Communists and

and

of

amounted than balf- with the

Government's means, rather than

Its ends. Mr Churchill attempted

Mr

to steal the spotlight on

were

they

blani Bevin by some

quest and Recusations, but as both with firm replies they met were robbed of their sing. To Hozgkong, chief Interest in the

rested in. the occa debate

occasional references to the Far East which minde two things clear: Britain cannot come

come to

The resone of

the

any shape or

Government in Hongkong

slon whatever Dorses= ·

In China.

And there was a strong Inference in. Mr Bevin's carefully chosen altitude words about Britain's

civil war that

to the Chinese

whatever

to

ake

and expecta

hopes continua trade retations with goniral authority 1945 exists in China. The

quoted Moscow agreement was by the Brilish Forelen Secretary as the baslo

for Intervention In Lho Chinese elvil war, and is not with- out significance that the same

fs: now being

referred

non-

Pavina

to in Washington, presumably. with: ihs Intention of the way for an announcement that the Unlied Blates cannot commit herself to any additional assistance for the Nationalist Government The conclusion to

reached bo

that

both Britain

America feel that the Chiang regimo "bas, expedited Itself and that events Zwithin: China insust now have

which the

Nationalists are

can be regarded preliminary

been

Information

now, engaged

only as

they

a

Bad

aro

ATU

to the more search- Ing test of ability to Covern, In all respects the Nationalists

and they have failed

must be held responsible for the plight In меня which the country now

Anda Itself. Can

the Communists do better? There is little or no evidence one way or the other.

their

political So for coonomic administration

regional-in many instances purely local,

end.

rellablo how they have governed those limited areas is so mesEro as to give no pointer to what capable_as antional govern- ment. But there is a steadily growing feeling

among the foreign Powers to walk and Dee

the Communists whether can do for China what the Nationalists hiva failed accomplish; to maintain

officiat and business contacti' in |?big ollies.. to ́ ́discover whether the Reda desire and are: capable of International dealings; and to asalat, no far as it is possible, through diplomacy anu com- merce, in bringing peace to the task con- whole country. Thò fronting the Reda 1a much bigger. than

winning -a ̈civil 'war: it to bring peace, economio coll- toniment and soci“1 Justícn toʻn country which has never ~*

·perienced any of theso "blossings In their fullest sense.

to

the

of almost 1,000,000 tons, while the total personnel depending upon the mines for their livelihood exceed 60,000 employees and labourers. ---- Reuter,

FU'S DENIAL

and

Defence The List

London, Dec. 12. It was officially indicated today that once the Atlantic Pact, now under discussion in Washington, had been concluded, the Western powers expected to turn their attention to a Mediterranean defence treaty.

It is felt the Mediterranean represents a gap in the global security system which the Western Union nations, together with the United States and Canada, are carefully building up against possible Soviet aggression, a spokes- man declared.

.

Tel-Aviv, Dec. 12.-Israeli Government quarters in Tel- Aviv were confident tonight that a settlement was possible between the Jews and King Abdullah of Transjordan.

It was understood in these quar- ters that "some progress" had been mada In the past few days in the Jewish-Arab. релеф talks.Tha negotiations with Transjordan wero believed to be the further advanced.

The Transjordan and

Lebanon linve

ulrandly accepted the United Nations call for Palestine armistice conditions. Iraq Wis una@civily reported hero to be considering likewise.

An Eracll spokesman said In Tel-Aviv tonight that the Jewish cominanc'er in the Jerusalem area, Lienteil Colonel Moshe Dayan, Jinsi tedy told the Arab comunan- der. Lleutenant Colone! Abdullah El Telihat any futuro talks should elm at ng armistice and later permanent, perco.

Li

Colonel Abdullah El Tel was re- ported to have replied that he was eferring the matter back to the Transjordan Government.

FOURTH MEETING

This was the fourth meeting in Jerusalem of Jews and Arabs sponsored by the United Nations.

Colonel Dayan is reported to be holding a mandate from the Israel Government to make a perce settle ment Some bbservers here aro considering the Dossibility that the Jewn may be trying hard to reach soitlement with Transtordan and thus wedge in the Arab League.

Nothing was known In Tel-Aviv tonight about the arrival

of the United Nations Conciliation Com- mission appointed yesterday. The establishment of the Commission was groeled with cautious satisfac- tion in Israeli Government quarters here.. *

OPEN ROAD

Informed quarters in Tel-Aviv and said tonight that the Jewish Arab commanders in Jerusalem to- day agreed to open

the road to Bethlehem, now in Arab hands. This will enable Christians to make their Christmoo Evo pilgrimage to Christ's birthplace.

The road is partly controlled by the Jews and partly by the Arabs. No detalls of the agreement have yet been released, but it is understood the Jews have_agreed__that_busco. shall be driven from Jerusalem fo

Bethlehem by Christians,

Mr William Burdett, the United States Vice-Consul in Jerusalem, said today that varloits consultations in the Holy City were drawing lists of nationals wanting to go to

Christmas services thore, United Nations observers will accompany the pilgrimage As "Christians and

duties."-- to carry out their Router..

not

4 DIE IN FIRE

Italy would play a large part in relations restored with Franco Spalti. ed to strengthen the defence of

obviously the new pact, it is believed, and That

-would be the Shanghai.

the suggestion is that negotiations forerunner to inclusion of Spain in might well take into account the any future defence pact. Among those present were the settlement of the fate of the former USEFUL ADDITION Mayor, Mr K. C. Wu, the Garrison Italian colonies in North Africa. Official sources agree Spain would Commander, General Chen Tah-These include vitally strategic ald be a useful addition to the Atlantie Shanghai, Dec. 13-General Fuchin, as well as the visiting Nan and sea bases like the navel har-defence bloc, but they point to the Tro-yl's Headquarters in Pelping king-Shanghal Garrison Commander bour of Tobruk, the port of Tripoll fact that the British Labour last night denied Tientsin reports in Chief, General Tang En-po.

has pledged itsell and the group of airfields stretching Government

with that Tongshan was evacuated early

collaborate In his speech, Mr Tu emphasised along the Tripolitanian-Libyan repeatedly not to

Chicago, Dec. 12-Four people Franco... yesterday,

the necessity

importance of coastal strip.

in- authorities in The Tangshan

Inclusion of Italy in the Brussels were killed. and 14 seriously mobilising the power of the people stituled emergency measures early

to enhance social security as well

Nothing as yet has been outlined on Sunday when all traffic, ex-

because she would not fit into the one of the upper floors of the Vic- LOOD district as urge political and social renova as the framework for the Mediter-trenty is unlikely, it was declared, Jured when a fire swept through

all energies suspended cepting military,

pact as tion. He said most people are con- rancan

milltary plan now being hammered toria Hotel in the and railway cars were concentrated.

development of present cerned over the

are concentrated on

out for defence in the West. This here today.

discovered The blaze was

this filed Soon troops

aboard the the war situation and American Attantle treaty. The discussion la

envisages Joint action by the Brus-

morning.

The four dead were trains, which moved westward while ald.

Washington

expected to go sels powers to defend the area be

or werd Government personnel were clearly

ahead for at least another fortnight tween the Rhine and the English trapped in their rooms

corridor before perturbed by the sudden develop

before any decision will be made Channel, a sphere of action in which suffocated in a

-The hotel regarding invitations to be handed Italy, could not be expected to play rescuers could arrive. out. to. the various "foundation" a part because of her geographical is an old one and for the most part occupied by permanent guests with (Continued on Page 5)

low incomes.Reuter. members who are expected to join position. the Atlantic accord.

ment.

were

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NOT A VERY GENEROUS

FATHER

CHRISTMAS

London, Dec. 12.-The Food Minister, Mr. John Strachey, will face Parliament tomorrow in the dis» couraging role of an almost empty-handed Father

Christmas.

is believed that "It foreigners ask us what we ars However, it Tongshan's municipality subsequent doing in the rear, what shall we ly also withdrew to Luial, midway answer?" he asked. "If we pass all between Tonku and Tongshan. responsibility to the hands of Meanwhile, tho Kuych stallon, foreigners we are not fulfilling our

THE ATLANTIC PACT Just northward of Tongshan, was in duties towards our nation and to confusion as word spread that the wards ourselves." · Communists had entered Xuyen's

An authoritative source pointed outskirts and wore already estab He said efforts should be made out the various stoges through to: co-ordinate the power of the lished at Lins!, one mile away.

The dependence of North China's Government and the people and, which the Atlantic pact would pro. gress until the plenary conference cities upon the Kailan Mines cannot at the same time, he added, the

the of signatory powers, expected bo over-emphasised, and their pro- Government should also improve next February. After present con- servation during the present up and make renewed efforts, versations conclude, the heaval is dictated by numerous con-

phase will be discussions to ensure siderations, including China's Own General Tang followed with h rehabilitation needs.

speech in which he said the safety that conditions of the accord do not policy Besides, Tongshan there are pits of Shanghal has an Important run counter to bl-partisan nt: Machinkou.

The country's rigorous economie day will turn to the related sub- Chaokechwang, bearing not only on the whole of and that Congrèss is in full agree. Tangchuchuong and Linst. All the the China situation but on worldment with the precise commitments

will recovery plans oblige him to tell Ject of drink on the second read. to which the United States within a ten-mile peace at large, coal pits are

the public about the seasonal coming of the Government's". new pledge herself. Bros

forts it will be unable to enjoy, Licensing Bull.

The main object of the Bili. In Chinese reports reaching Tientsin. General Tang sald efforts to save

Having. obtained Congressional despite temporary Increases in

to pamit an extension of the prin continue referring to the Nationalists Shanghai should integrate with those ns re-deploying in preparation for of saving China, Shanghal, will be aproval of the terms of the draft some basic rations.. expected decisive fighting in East come isolated again should the city treaty, invitations will then be sent. The public has the satisfaction of ciple of State public house owner to the Brussels treaty powers and knowing that it has again hit the ship to new satellite towns. But theme, Hopel. but with

the reported be saved. from Communism while possibly also to Portugal, Denmark, high export target set by Briiatn conviviality will ogala bo

because the Bill,

originally abandonment of Tongshan, the so- the nation- sinks---Reuter.

Norway and Sweden, If all powers for the end of the year-150 per-

presented, sounded the death-knell called Pelping - Tientalo - Tongshan

will be 11 nations cent of the 1030 Agure. But as most accept, there triangle is reduced to a

·SUN FO LEAVES

Britain's unique Institution" the

·NAITOW

represented at the conference table of the whisky with which the

Inte-night "bottle party" Felping down

commer corridor from

and Tongku harbour

Shanghal, Dec. 18-Premier Sun America, Canada, Belials, France achievement might normally be. ro left hospital with plans for R Belgium, Luxembourg. Holland, celebrated goes abroad to cur more cially run function which Ingenious

lowery sidesteps the permitted hours of new. Cabinet still

secret. The Portugal, Norway, Denmark and stimulants with a Chinese prend said by Sweden is carnival to be alcohole drinking. PREPARES FOR BATTLE

Tho tourist industry, checked by.. arved people consider that the his currency visitors to Britain, cided but will not be announced Tunesien. Hope. Dec. 13This covernment has been tentatively de- considered doubtful

Two European nations which have small, shoddy walled town. 12 miles prior to

Kai-shown eagerness to come into the cast-iron structure of rationing is agitating for some extension" of

anti-Communist bloc, are Spain and should be slightly, cased in the in- drinking in London's bright lighte battle,

BERGI was learned that Premier Sun Italy. As Mr Winston Churchill terests of production morale. quarters after midnight. It argues From discussing turkey shortages that austerity. It appiled to the Pillboxes are being built, trenches Fo, was leaving for the capital, in announed in the House of Commons dug and guns emplaced,

respose to a summons by Cenforeign affairs debate, British Con- and other aspects of the Christmas tourist, will frigulen him away

alissimo Chiong-Associated Press. sorvatives are anxious to see normal food problem, Parliament on Tues Reuter

Tientsin Reuter.

to

cast of Peiping in preparing for diek 99m) by Chung pag

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