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VOL. IV NO. 12

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hongkong Telegraph.

WEATHER FAVOURS TODAY'S RACING

The 1949 annual racing at Happy Valley favoured by

carnival opens today

fine

weather. The

Royal Observatory states that it will continue to sunny all day.

The track is in excellent con-1 dition, and good racing is pro- mised. Our reporter said this morning that the track was not too hard and not too soft, and

be

PALESTINE

that rail-fans were looking for STATEMENT

ward to some good times.

The big event of the five-day ear- nival is the Hongkong Derby, which will be run.on Tuestlay next, Ticketa sold on

the mammoll

sweep had

EXPECTED

London, Jan. 14.—The Foreign exceeded 1,500,000 by 10 a.m. today. Secretary, Mr Ernest Bevin, is which brings the first prize to $650,-expected to tell a meeting of the 400. The Jockey Club's compradore Cabinet on Monday the lines of office will remain open tomorrow (Sunday) for sale.of tickets.

A late edition of the Telegraph -containing results of day's racing will be on sale about 4 pm.

TODAY'S TIPS.

By "THE TURF"

First Race

Shun Fung

Egyptian Field

The Alligator

Outalder:Highlight,

Second Raco

Blue Ribbon Lili Marlene Liberation Stor

Outsider:-Desire.

Third Race

Home Bulider Golden Dahlla Airs And Graces

Outsider:-Shun Fung.

Fourth Race

Ringmer

Easy-Going

Thunder Sky

Outsider:-Stayer,

Fifth Race

Duchess Delight

Flying Knight,

Happy Farmers

Outsider:-Rowanglen.

Sixth Race

Norse Queen

Ataman

Vagabond King

Outsider: Black Market.

Savanth Race

Maniac

Lady Gloucester

Zephyr

Outsider:--Arnxy.

Eighth Race

Amarant

Ben Wyvin

Southeast Wind

Skymaster

Pay Day

High Speed

Outsider:-Florella.

Outsider: Sparkling-Star.—

Ninth Race

Tonth Raco

Top Hat Shun Leo Strychnine

Outsider: Jetfire.

EDITORIAL

IN

his awaited statement to Parlia- ment on the Palestine crisis.

Parliament reassembles on Tues- day after

holiday. the Christmas An Imunediate Palestine statement is likely either in answer to a ques- tion from the Opposition lender, Mr Winston Churchill, or general inter- rogation by the House of Commons.

In the light of the Government reply. the Conservative Party will decide whether to press for an im- mediate Opposition debate,

By next week, Mr Bevin may be in a position to give. Parliament a more complete picture of Middle Enst developments than Members have been able to gain so far from published reports.

If, however, the anxiety of the House of Commons was left unre- lieved, a section of the Government's demands followers might support for an immediate discussion.

meet

The 300-strong. Parliamentary Labour Party is expected to on Wednesday, and Government leaders may be questioned by critles of their Palestine polley.

The machinery for the Parlia- mentary Party meetings does not function out of session. The extent

for a full of demands

Palestine discussion will not be known until the House reassembles.

The House of Lords will discuss foreign affairs on Wednesday

and that

It is considered inevitable Palestino will be discussed then.-- Reuter.

GIFT TO BRITAIN

London, Jan, 14-The Australian- High Commissioner in London, Mr

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1949.

Statue doctor makes his report

By means of a fire escape, an expert goes up to look for possible damage to Eros after a man had climbed to the top of the statue in Piccadilly Circus and perched there for 15 minutes while a large crowd gathered below. The expert reported: "Abrasions to the left wing and thigh. No fracture, not much damage.”

27 DIE IN

FIERCE

DURBAN RACE RIOTS

Durban, Jan. 14.--At least 27 people were burn- ed, shot or stoned to death here and in surrounding districts tonight in one of the fiercest race battles in South Africa's history. More than 400 people were injured.

Three hundred Indian women | charged

a telegraph pole,

spun

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Berlin's Complete Netherlands New City Withdrawal Proposed

Assembly

BEGINS TWO-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE

Berlin, Jan. 14.-A battery

of cameras clicked and crowds packing the public galleries cheered wildly as Berlin's now "Western" City Assembly met today for the first time in its American acetor headquarters to begin its two-year. term of office.

"The decorations, which included a huge drapery of Beriln City's em blem, the black bear, would have been even more colourful had not the flowers

green plants and a firm in the Eastern ordered from

the Sector

confiscated by been Soviet-controlled German police.

Dr Otto Suhr, unanimously circted Chairman of the Assembly, thanked

the three Western Ministry Gover

ments for thele help during this difficult period,"

the 11 senta

Then, pointing to resorved for deputies from the Soviet sector, where voting was forbidden during the December 5 municipal elections, he declared: "Those empty seats are a silent recognition by the | Communist-dominated Socialist Unity Party that it does not represent the Berlin population.-

"There is no Parliament in Berlin. Our task will be accomplished in sple of those 11 seats,”

NO DIRECT ATTACK The

Mayor, Professor Reuter, closed the proceedings by reading a

Lake Success, Jan. 14.-The United States is reported to be proposing the creation of an indepén- dent United States of Indonesia by April 1, 1950, preceded by progressive withdrawal,

The American views were authoritatively stated yesterday as the Netherlands formally told the United Nations Security it will not comply with any U.N. order to withdraw from Republican territory or to release Indonesian politicak prisoners.

The Dutch declaration was made by Netherlands representative J. H. Van Royen as the Council re- sumed its debate on the Indonesian question. The U.S. was said to favour of Indonesia Instruct its forces to broadening the present Indo- co-operate in restoring pence,

3. That the Netherlands shall re- nesian Good Offices Committee lease immediately all political pri- into a Security Council Commis-soners arrested since December 17, sien on Indonesin to supervise and that the Netherlands

#holl

per transfer of sovereignty from the mit offelals of the Government of Indonesia to return once to Jog- Netherlands to the United

jakarta in order to comply with this States of Indonesia and with resolutien and to exercise their ap- drawal of Dutch forces. This propriate functions in full freedom. Commission would be made up.3. That in the interests of

of carry- of the U.S., Belgium and Aus- desires of both parties, negotiations ing out the expressed objectives and shall be

undertaken.

ns soon tralia.

possible by the representatives the Netherlands

and

the Republic of Indonesia under the Commission bared on Council decisions, Renville

and Jogjakarta (A) That the interim Federal Government in the United States of Indonesia shall be established later than March 15, 1040.

The U.S. was said to bellove that the Counell should approve a resolu- tion providing:

1. That the Netherlands discon- unue immediately military operations in Indonesia and that the Republic

Commonwealth Security

declaration in which he pledged Alliance

cause of

дя

of

and the agreements.

not

(B) That elections to be held for the purpose of setting up the In- donesian Constituent Assembly shall be completed by October 1, 1049.

(C) That the transfer of sovereignty by the Netherlands to the United States of Indonesia shall take place not later than April 1, 1050.

4. That the Council suspends himself to "serve the interests of

temporarily the activities Berlin and work in the

of the freedom and

Montreal, Jan. 14.-The Mon- Consular Committee and transfers democracy." The de-

all of its functions and the services claration, moderate in tone, refrain-treal Star today reported that its military assistants ed from making any direct attack world-wide security alliance Committee of Good Offices, which to the on either the Soviet Military Ad- of British Commonwealth na- now ministration ΟΣ the

is to be known as the UN. Communist- tions had been completed and Commission for dominated Socialist Unity Party,

Indonesia.

Frank

to

(The Consular Committee WAS

formed-first

the Consula and was made up of

residing in Batavia.) (A, The Commmission shall act as Security Council and shall take its decisiong

representative of the

by majority vote.

ihe

(B) The Commission is authorised to observe the elections and to make recommendations regarding "condi tions to ensure that such elections to ond

The three Western Commandants, Was "expected to be announced. Major General E. O. Herbert (Bri- within the next month." tain), Coinnel

Howley John Beasley, today handed to the and children were reported to round and carcered up the road at

(United States) nd General Jean A Star dispatch from Washington Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir have fled into the bush. Hun-high speed.

Ganeval (France), occupied sents of quoted an "authoritative Common Stafford Cripps, a cheque for £dreds are homeless. Police The Africans did not

molest honour

as the proceedings were wealth source" as saying the on- million, the gift of the Government stations and hospitals are jam- Europeans, but several big depart

timed of Australin

opened by 72-year old Herr Adolf nouncement would be to Great Britain for

to allow Wuschik, ment stores closed carly med with Indians.

"place it before the world as an Democrat Social

and women employees to go home while oldest member of the Assembly. European reconstruction.

accomplished fact shortly prior to The presentation was inade in Sir Detachments of the Navy, Army it was still light.

the fanfare certain to accompany The deputies were sworn in by Stafford's room at the Treasury and Air Force were called out to

Dr Vernon L. Shearer, a Durban

the simple act of shaking

completion of the Atlantic treaty." honds Reuter.

reinforce the regular poilce. Extra Member of Parliament, telephoned with the Mayor, Professor Reuter,

It said the alliance-was instituted are free and democratic police were drafted to Durban from the Minister of Defence in Cape who was himself sworn in by Dr at last autumn's conference of guarantee freedom of assembly and all over Nutal.

town, and was given to understand Ferdinand Friedensburg, his Deputy Commonwealth Prime Ministers In of speech. The Assembly adjourned until London. that a proclamation would be issued

It reported that particl- (C) The Commission shall de- immediately enabling the military to Tuesday,

of the pants include South Africa,

the extent to whicir, Con- Aus termine

slatent with the reasonable require- be called

if UPDA necessary Magistrat (the City Administration) tralia, New Zealand, Pakistan

ments of public security, areas in Reuter,

will be nominated.-Reuter.

Ceylon and possibly India, but India

Java, Sumatra and Madoera outside was uncertain because she

of Jogjakarta shall be progressively "reportedly pressing for an Easi

returned to the administration of the Asin Alliance.

Government of the Republic of "It I thought the Malayan Indonesia, and shall supervise such Federation and Burma will be transfer. The Commission shall de- brought into the arrangement later."termine which, if any, Netherlands The paper also said: "A · Com-forces shall be retained temporarily monwealth alliance would have its in any area to assist in maintaining greatest impact on the world Inw and order. security system in its coverage of Van Royen laid before the Coun- Indian Ocean and the Bouth cli a proposed Dutch timetable on | Pacific."--United Press,

A Strong-arm Policy

General Lucius D. Clay, the American Müllary Governor, that "Nax)-minded Nationalist move. ments" are again appearing in Germany, It is fortunate that the six Western Powers ablo Inst

fo month

arce of inter- national control for the Ruhr. The Ruler Authority, as it is called, will come into being in It is one of several ret February. organisations being worked

upon

Д

form

out

the

by the Western Powers to assure the disarmament and demilitariza- ilon of Germany and to further European recovery from effects of the war by getting the greatest benefit from 1110 products of this vital area. The Authority's chief task will be to divide the coal, coke and steel Producta of the Ruhr between German consumption and export This gives it immense economia power, but it is emphasised this power will be used as much

1

wis

view of the warning by Authority may be regarded as a further step towards Д more Intimate economio association among the countries of Europe," In the past the Ruhr has been a of German ground breeding

coun- aggression towards other were

trica. The Ruhr Authority should be an effective Instrument to ensure that I never agalit plays that role. France, naturally, bas prime Interest

in

the control of German development, and the formation

of the Authority has been received there with satisfaction, altbough

tho French made many concessions to reach agreement with the other powers. Originally they wanted complete separation of the Ruhr from the rest of Germany. This This was refused, and they modified their demand to International ownership of the coal, coke and steel industrien. This, too, velord by Britain and the United States, and France then asked for international' control of manake- meat and distribution, This, with modifications, was the plan, accepted, to France's satisfac- ilon. The Germans, on the other land, are angered by what they consider undue interference with their affairs. It is pleasing that their objections have been over- Hidden. There has recently been crillolim that the

occupying powers particularly America - being too soft, with the Germans.

The Bulr Authorliy a welcome sigh that erstwhile enemies are not having all their own way. This reminder to them that the pant has not been completely forgotten comes at a lime, according General Clay, when it is particularly necessary. It is a plly a similar strong-arm polisy has hot beca' adopted Japan,

lo promolo the recovery

of

protect

from

Germany herself na to Germany's neighbours. aceression. The Authority will consist of A council composed of of member representatives Governments, and it will have

* permanent secretariat, A German Government is to be established this year which

the will have neceding, to opportunity of

Who Agreement, and be given as many votes in the Authorlly as Britain, France and the United States, The Authority will submit a yearly report, enabling member Govern- monis to keep Ja touch Willa developmenta affeeting

their interests. The oficial com- munique wanouncing the forma tion of the Authority sald cuni "If operated wisely, the Rubr

werd

In

our

Whole streets of Indian houses and shops were looted and gutted by fre Thousands of Africans ran omek.

While familles of Indians were murdered in their homes, Some Indian familles were locked in their homes and shops before the rioters set the building üblaze,

Durban police headquarters estimated the number kilted so far in the riots yesterday and tonight at not fewer than 50 up to midnight.-- Reuter.

SOLDIERS CALLED UP

Capetown, Jan. 14,-An appeal to regular Army officers and ranks in Durban to report back immediately to barracks following 24 hours of race rioting was broadcast tonight

by Dr Daniel Malan, the South African Prime Minister.

Earlier, the Defence Minister, Mr F. C. Erasmus, stated in Capetown that the military would be used to

the queli

rioting if the police force had not sufficient men to cope with the situation,

angry Africans

Two thousand armed with heavy stleks and iron spikes, swarmed into Durban's In- dian market

when

members

Tientsin Entered, Red Radio Claims

Nanking, Jan. 14.–The Chinese Communist radio today claimed that Red forces had stormetl into Tientsin, and also broadcast the first Communist offer to talk peace with the Nationalist government. The peace offer was made in a 2,000-Word statement by the Communist leader, Mr Mao Tse-tung.

The Red radio, in another Chiang government, anxious as its

that the

leaders have been for peace, would broadcast, claimed Communists drove into Tientsin accept the conditions-United Press. at noon after an all-out assault beginning at 10 a.m. No detalls of the fighting were disclosed.

AMERICAN INJURED Washington, Jan. 14.-Communist sholifire • Injured an American official In the United States In- formation Servico offices and

Consulato

arca today, looting ditions which must be agreed upon Tientsin the U.S.

in

that a shell scored a direct lilt on The State Department was notifed the Information Offices, near tho French Consulate. Windows and glass doors of the Consulate were "blown out" when more artillery Are caused ue--

XC-

Mao listed eight Communist con-

shops and attacking Indians.

Nas a prelude to any peace talki? 1.. Though special reserves

were The punishment of war criminals. called out, pollee using batons wore 2. The abolition of the constitution outnumbered and could not handle approved by the National Assembly the crowd, which broke into the in 1947.

The abolition of the shups and emptied their shelves. present forin of government. Frightened Indians hid in houses The Kuomintang Army be behind the market.

Today's riots followed clashes las organised in accordance with

at the Shell Oll Company installa- mocratic principles. 6. The night in which 68 Indiana and four

fiscation of all bureaucratie capital. tions. Africans were hurt. Last night'sd. Convocation of a political

·Shells were still falling around trouble started at a bus stop when sultative conference without re- the Consulate at the time of the ari African crowd took offence at actionary representatives. 7.

the Consul- Relatest dispatch an action said to have been taken form of the inad system. 8. Abroga- General, Mr Robert Smyth, and by an Indian storekeeper against an tion of a country selling" treatles inside the building behind protec- American officials were barricaded

African.

SPREAD QUICKLY

It quickly spread to other parts

con

CON-

a "terrifle explosion"

from

and the formation of a "democratic Kovernment" which would take over tive mounds of piled-up rugs.

Mr Smyth sald the explosion at the existing central and local ad-

the all installation started a "huge ministrations,

No official reaction was forthcom-fire" that was "still raging and He Indentified of the clly and shouting crowds of ing immediately from Nationalist sprending badly."

the wounded American on the Vice- Africans dashed through the streets quarters, but unometal

Source Consul, Mr Sam Yates, who was cloning buses and cara driven by regarded the Communist announce lightly injured" by Dying glass. Indians.

mont as tantamount to demanding The same hit caused minor injuries One bus, driving through a hall complete surrender of China to Com-to an unidentified Chinese girl em- of Rying stones and broken bottles, [munism. It was doubted that the 'ployee United Press.

the

Rx

and

was

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