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Split In WFTU Inevitable, Says Deakin

Paris, Jan. 17.-The President of the World Federation of Trade Unions, Mr Arthur Deakin, declared in Paris tonight that a split in the Federa- tion appeared inevitable.

"I think it will be so clear that an agreement cannot be reached that there will be no point or pur- poso in taking a vote," he said.

Mme. Peron's

Gift Cause's Flurry In US

Mr Deakin told reporters that no agreement seemed possible on the British Trades Linion Congress proposal that the WFTU should suspend its fune- tions for one year. "That means we shall terminata mar association with the WITU," he said.

British, United States and Dutch trade unlons, representlog more than 15 million workers, are likely to leave the Federation if the split occurs,

Asked when the walkout would

Washington, Jan. 17-After much 'confusion and uncertainty, Children's Aid Society Incorporated has accepted six crates of clothing donated

needy

Washington be, Mr Denkin said: "I do not think children by the Eva Peron Founda-

we can carry on a meaningless dis- tion of Argentina.

unlimited period." One member of the Society's Ad-cussion for an visory

Board promptly resigned in protest and a Society offelat re- ported that many local donors had called to say they could not con- tribute any more,

nave

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1949.

Dulles On

US Policy

In Far East

Washington, Jon. 17.-Mr Jahn Fester Dulles, a leading foreign policy authority in the Iepublican 371 Ferty, today necused the Adultistention of keeping its Far,

Eastern policy secret from the Re- Publican Party and the American people.

He said that the General Serre- tury of the TUC, Mr Vincent Tew- on, had made it "perfectly clear" to the Executive when it met, today that "nothing short of a

of a muspension The Reverend Ralph E. Vawlers, of WFTU activities will meet our who, with his wife, operates the So-requirements. No compromise of any clety, had refused earlier to Recept character is acceptable to us," Mme. Peron's gife because he feared On the Soviet delegate's suggestlən that the attendant publicity might that conctfintion talks be held Extore have embarrassing International the main meeting of the Executive complications. Although he would to attempt to

to preserve unity, Mr not say so, it was suggested in the Denkin i said; "I said no, Experience press that Russia might exploit has left us with the impression that Argentina's goodwill Kesture as it is not possible for any comprouse evidence that the United States to

to be reached this time," could not ease for its own people.

Scandinavian unions and those of

"It is now nearly three and a hott When word of Mr Vawlers' action Esuelux countries are expecle vents since Japan rurrenderest," bej reached Mr Henry Dearboni, of the to leave the Federation with

said in a copyrighted interview in State

Department's Divisor

American. BriUsh and Dutch. "United States News" site.i Argentine Affairs, Me Taman Canimda is likely to fake the same so far as I am

171 Re- called the Society, personally and stad, hut Anstralia's position ta

Lublicom leier known, ad recommended that it change Its not known.

Americnt people have no dauelekel The Secretary-Treasurer of the whatever, as to what is contemplated He toll newsmere he did ni rei how receptance of the gift coul American Congress of Industrial with regard to a peace treaty with create an "international frication, Mr Jomes 13. Varty. Janan or what our policy or pro-

had cartler (o)

lold the Executive gromme is in the Far East. Ment He insisted that it was Bureau: We are now in the position cutirely #malter between the

"That, I think, is an unfortuna'e In the WFFU where we must efther Society and the Argentine Embassy.

But it is not, a situation accept the dietates of the Politburo situation. but he presumably.acted to put the

bl-partisan deal through to avoid any poss-

that can be blamed on foreign polky because in that case billty that the Embassy might be

there has hera no bi-partisan foreign offended if the gift

turned

policy at all" down-United Press.

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JAPS. TO RAISE

KIANGYA

Shanghai, Jan. 18.-Elght Japanese salvage experts arrived at Shanghal yesterday afternoon to help refloat the China Merchants" steamer. Kiongya, which, sank off Woosung some weeks ago with a death toli estimated at about 3,000.

still more than 600 bodies impri- zoned to the sunken shilp

and the Cominform or continue

state of paralysis,"

the

Mr Deakin said it was clear that Soviet trade unions would not sup- port any proposal for the suspension of the WFTU. He said the Italian ard Chinese representatives on the Executive Burenu would vote with the Soviet Union.

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On the position In Europe "That means three national centres taking one point of view und three Dulles said that a relaxation of fit: it appeals no tension between Russia and the taking another. So agreement is possible on the suspen-United States was "probable" sion proosal"

FATE OF FUNDS

With the Chinese Communist forces nearing the north bank of the Yangtze River, many Chinese who make their homes on small boats and sanipans have moved to Shang- hai where they are crowding Soochow Creek. At the right is North Soochow Road, and in the foreground Is Chapoo River Bridge-AP Picture.

Cathedral Service Marks Opening Of First Assizes

For the first time in the history of the Colony the opening of the first Assizes for the year was marked by a special service in St John's Cathedral this morning, attended by the Chief Justice, Sir Leslie. Gibson, the Judges and Law Officers of the Crown.

The sermon was preached by the Rt Rev R. O. Hall. Bishop of Hongkong. There was a large con- gregation which included many distinguished citizens and members of the legal profession..

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"As he said goodbye to me after lunch, he said that though it was probably necessary to retain capital punishment on other grounds. ho ogreed that for a Government refuse under any circumstances

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The procession into the Cathedral Lunch began with his assertion that in the East. where was headed by the Choir, followed, surely here

regarded, by the Rev George She; Mr Justice human life is so cheaply

neces- He said he did not know whether Reynolds and Mr Justice Wicks: Mr capital punishment is more

Mr Lsary than ever, as a vindication of there would be any change in this C. d'Almada (Register); policy as a result of the appoint- Alltres (Head Bailiff, carrying the the sacredness of human life. ment of Mr Dean Acheson as the Mace); the Chief Justicejr Henry ew American Secretary of State. Kwok (Verger); the Very Rev A. P. Mr Rose;

Mr B. Gelman (carrying the Bishop's Crook); and the Bishop.

The service began with the first this verse of the National Anthem, fol- lowed by a psalm, the General Con- year.

fession, the Absolution and the He said: "The Soviet leaders Asked what would happen to the

not affirmatively Lord's Prayer... funda of the WFTU,Mr Deakin themselves are

with the The Lesson, taken from Chapter would be a still more

to the witness to the sacredness of human Rodano, former leader of the The World's most famous story sald: "If the organisation is not seeking better relations

As a minister of God. (St Catholic Communist "Christian Left of the Seas ...... The Japancao will work *-with

was read by the Chief life. Romans. put into suspense those who carry United Stales, but subject to acci- 13 of St. Paul's Epistle

Party,"

who is now. forbidien to MILLIONS have thrilled over. teams of Chinese divers. Latest on will I suppose inherit the funds dents or stupidity, there will be à Justice, after which the hymn "Re-Paul's word read to you this morn

las might ing) he was concerned most deeply, receive the Sacruments or to have a estimates indiente that there oro He stated "definitely arid un- gradual lessening of tension."

Jotte, land, in God ; equivocally" that "no discussions or

Bs I know you.are, with the sacred- He said this would

"pri- was sung, Communist me the sermon by theness of personality.

even in the religious burial. arrangements have been made tomarily because-ho

becoming arc get

tactics of cression together for The purpose of

Bishop, ofter which the Dean led in most hardened criminal. There is no except as FE forming a new international union.” less potent. They are becoming bet-prayers for the King and country, sacredness in law

Governor "It is my hope that after we have ter known, discovered, exposed, and the

of Hongkong the ministers to the sacredness of per- Magissons. for all persons are the children nullified. Secondly, because the 15-Chef Justice, Judg:s and disbanded the WFTU, we may last begin to take those steps which ternal problems of the Communist trates; the Courts of Justice; the of Gind.

"My third word this morning is Poller Force and All Men. will make possible some time in the States urgently require more ailen-

to remind you of the story of the The service concluded with future the formation of a world-

Wedding Feast at Cana of Galilee. wide organisation which will be In- Mr Dulles insisted

that a new |°***@" "The Lord will come and not dependent of governments, of poll- Western Europe must includo Ger-

slow" (Milion) and the Blessing Mulions of Christians in Lutheran, Catholic And Anglican tical parties and ideologies."

hen pronounced by the Bishop, Roman

the Churches will have heard that story. After Mr

"The difficulty today, however, is Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 17.-Prices |

Deakin's press confer-

When the procession left by that Western Europe is not strong Cathedral it was joined

the read this week as the Gospel in the have been posted by the Govern-ence, the Secretary General of the

рестству

Service. And for you mura WFTU, M. Louis Sallent, said: enough or vigorous enough to feel Atorney-General (the Hon J, B. Communion ment on some of Malaya's

also it has I believe a message of unusual exports.

"These

organisations- the that it can digest two

Germany," Griffin), Solicitor-General (Mr Elephants head the list at STS$3,- Trades Union Congress and the asserted. Reuter.

Strickland), Messrs A. Lonsdale, hope and encouragement.

Heenan (Crown ZĀN 000 each (US$1,600) with their tusks Congress of Industrial Organizations going at STS$500 per plzul

Can Hooton, M.

(Deputy Maingard pounds).

Registrar) and Mr F. X d'Almada

(First Magistrate).

So far neither the death toll nor the cause of the accident has been established beyond doubt by off- cial investigators.-Reuter.

Elephant Prices

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-cannot alono pretend to Impost their will on 67 trade union org»nt-

many.

Tiger skins are worth ST557sations which are members of the Islands each, or $15 more than leopards. WFTU."

Lizards are priced at STS$2 per skin while goat and sheep skins go for 31

First quality shark fins are fixed at STS$395. Senslugs are divided into three qualities, and rate be- tween STS$293 and $133 per picul. -Associated Press

SIDE GLANCES

said Mr Dzakin had not in- formed the Executive Bureau that he was going to give a press con- "Until ΠΟΥ ference. He added: these conferences have been made with the agreement of the Executive Bureau. Reuter.

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The Chief Justice then proceeded to Chater Road, on the south side of the Cenotaph, where he inspected a Guard of Honour drawn from the tre Isi Bottallon, The Buffs; and Buffs' Band.

GOD'S PURPOSE "When templed in the wilderness of stones, Jesus to make bread out refused the suggestion of inter- ference with the laws of nature, but the first thing he does in his public ministry is to turn, water into wine. The action at the marriage feast, unlike the temptation, was, he knew, It was part

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So the final, decisive conference was set for the next morains. ol 4 A.M. Everyone went to meeting with the full knowledge that a decision had to be made this Further restponement, even time.

would The Production That Won ALL 3 another twenty-four hours. Judges and the Registrar later en- of the unity of coe's per those in endanger the entire expeditionary SPECIAL ACADEMY AWARDS. tered the First Court where, in the activity of love and care for those in force. On the other hand, cancella

need. Caleu ta, Jan. 17.-"Subhas Deep"

presence of a large and distinguished

complete "The legalist in thought who make on of D-Day meant a will probably be among the new gathering, Sir Leslie addressed the names on future maps of India.. assembly on matters touching upon the suggestion in all honesty that rescheduling of the whole investit,

In this action, ax

cannot weeks, perhap: months, late! in 'he Andaman A proposal

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reported, that

of justice administration the Islands

have happened, because the laws of summer. and

neighbouring Itongkong, the

nature were thereby interfered with, Nicobar group be re-named after

of *prisoners Later, pleas.

The duly for the frightful decision "Netaji Subhas Bose, leader of the arra'gnment in the January Assize could learn something of value to

belonged to General Elrennover The wartime Indian Na tonal Army, was

Calendar were taken in the Second truth from your courts of law.

apparent Interference with the laws Even knowing him as I did, I had reported here today to have found

Court.

of nature recorded in this story is no idea what was passing throuch favour with the Central Govern- ment.

'BISHOP'S SERMON

no more and no less than an exer- his mind. cise of the Royal prerogative of Taking as his text "The Law is for marey. Such

acts

of mercy you know full well are not a breach of Persone," the Bishop said:

"I have been asked to speak the normal processes of law, but are simply to you this morning. I will rather special actions taken under ways are special clrcumstances In order to try to do so. For God's

Ways arc simple

fulfil In those circumstances the casy. Ilcro simple. God's

bosle purposes for which all pro- though they are not are three simple things,

set of law exist.

The Islands, it will be recalled, were the first British Indian terrl- tory occupied by the Japanese to be handed over to Bose, and hir Azal Hind ministration.

The Andamans, at one time s-d- dled with the reputation of being a sort of "Devil's Island" for ille Iransported Indian and Burmize convicts, have in recent weeks have in c acquired an opportunity of shedding their evit association. Together with the Nicob, they are to be. transformed into tin up-to-date model.settlement in the near future.

An omelal, delegation which cently made an exploratory tour of has reported favourably the group on the possibilities of colonisation. The investigation

primarily undertaken with a view to assessing posabilities the territory

what

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te-

offered for the absorption be re- but fugees from Eastern Pakistan. migration is not to be restricted to this class of people.

The West Bengal Government has

r:ceived a large already

number. of applications

for facilities fort. settlement.. and high: hopes are antertained that before long Port Blair's grim penitentiary will fads into. but a memory with the birth of a new island paradise."United: Fren.

"The first is a lesson I learned police officer. He called the village years ago from a New Territories folk in bis district his people.' These, he cald, are my people. Often In England I have said that many British police officers in Hongkong have the same sense of responsibl

samo knowledge of and lity, the concern for the Chinese people. In their districia, as the good town par- son in England has for the people of You will remember his parish.

Father's then as you leave your

Courte house, and go. to the Law

that on your Father's, business, those who come before you are your people, your brethren, sons as, you arc, of your Father in heaven, We are many brethren, Father

"if it goes all right," I remarkes to him afterward, "dozens of persons But It will claim the credit. goes wrong, you'll be the only on to blame."

Fifteen minutes after going inte that meeting in the damp morning e June 5, General The made historic, staggering decision.

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by the toy Father T, F, Iran 8J 10.50% Alented; 11.15, Weather, Report and Close Down.

It was his decision, his Barring his death, no one else could make' it. Not another person on tre face of the earth could make that decision at that time and place.

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General Eisenhower got a little lift of spirits when I drove bim lu an Inspection of Brilish unit and

SPECIAL ACTS OF LOVE "Had there been no normal pro- cesses by which food and drink are made available by God's bounty for the needs of his children, the special act of provision made by Jesus at Cans of Galilee would not have been So far from contra- Possible. dicting the laws of nature, such special acts of love of God in Christ for indicate the purposes of love which the laws of nature themselves exist. And that is true of every net of mercy in a Court of Justice,

• “You will, I know, in the difcult, | the assault troops yelled, over and exacting, responsible days, that lie ahead of you, not forget this story

That evening around 0.30 1 dravé of the royal act of mercy taken at of toria of one the Marringo Feast at Cana the General to Newbury, where, Galileo. Appearing to disregard ter weeks before we had witnessed law, it at once vindicates law and the spectacular demonstration by demonstrates the purpose of love for the 101st Airborne troops. This time, which all Law exists.

Ike had to look these troops straight in the eye, knowing that hé, only ho, was responsible if they and the rach of the 82nd Airborne encoun- tered slicer disaster,

"The second thing I would say 15. somethint that was said to me by one of your tredecessors in high judicial office in this city. It was at one of those little tables, In what la now, talled. Calo... Wiseman. We werp discusshig capital punishment,

"God bless you then as you,gn to 'your work for Him and for its children, for His Love's purposes and for His Kingdom."

over again, "Good old 1ke"

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Then they started olt. for Normandy.

turned, General Eisenhower shoulders ragging, the lonelicat man in the world. HANN

Without a word, he wenlked-slowig toward the car. I hurried; we had to, make the Southwick headquar» ters before I AM, D-Day.

"Well” Ike sald quietly? "It's on." He looked up at the sky and added: "No one can stop it nuwi?

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