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Doctor To

Accompany

Mr. Bevin To Colombo

London, Dec. 6.-The Bri- tish Foreign Secretary, Mr Ernost Bevin, who has a bad heart and high blood pres

ure, will take a doctor with him to Ceylon this month for a conference of British Commonwealth Foreign Ministers.

Informedt

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personal physician, Sir Alexan der McCall, will go with him because the

Hand-nic-pra irip is expected 10 1ax Bevin's strength The Foreign Secretary in 68.

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Nationalists Claim Advance On Chengtu Checked

TROOPS EXTRICATED FROM TRAP

Chengtu, Dec. 6.-The Nationalists asserted tonight the Red rush on this jittery refugee capital had been cheeked on the approaches to Suining, 90 miles eastward. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek was in conference with the defender of Chengtu, his old friend, General Hu Tsung-nan.

Trustworthy private reports said Gen. Hu had extricated the bulk of his army-the best equipped in the Nationalist camp-from a potential death trap North of fallen Chungking.

had been in the The ortuy Chin its fan awating the experied blow at Chongking from the North, blew that

It was faced wit never came 114 entrapment when the Hous took had Chungking trom the South Ministry.

Genera. Hun arthy ever has

prested in bat

virculated

Whitehall today that ho informed the Prime

My Clement

Attlee, that he been seriously

would retire from publie life e, either during the war with when the Labour government. Jajan or the struggle with thes ons s firment term

The Communists

term will end sometime before

The Nationsdist denied

ocxi Summer with the calling completely without fou

of

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reports Welc

The illscounted.

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and

foundation Communists

and

Sutning seized

which is about 100

Neikiant.

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y miles Southeast of Cheugtu vn

the road to Chungking.

Ald un in Hongkong reporta Monday

els hu! that the pushed beyond Neiklang.)

STABILISED APPROACHES

POLICY MEETING Mr Bevin is expected to leave for Ceylon soon after Christmas. Commonwealth Foreign Minis- ters moet in Colombo probably an January 6 to 7 to work out a common policy regarding the Japanese peace treaty expected to be written soon and also to discuss broad Far Eastern issues.

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A report from General Yang Sen, whose headquarters are at Suining, asserted the situation to the city on the approaches had been stabilised. Gen. Yang commands in Eastern Bzechwan province.

Communist radio (The

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Sir Alexander went with Mr Pelping quoted Red leader Mac Bevin to Moscow in 1947 for a Tze-tung as

saying the civil meeting of the Counci Qf war was about over. Mng insured Forel Ministerp He

the troops attended the diplomat on some engage in agriculture and in- other trips abroad, but Mr Bevindustrial work in their spore went alone to Washington for time.) International talks Inst Septem

On the political fron! there politicians clamour from for Generalissma Chiang to take

now that over the Presidency

Li Mr Acting President, the

has gone Thang Jen,

ber.

The Foreign Secretary is now South

- regling on Engand's

Const.

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His travel plans are still sub- Joct to change but he is pected to fly to Marseilles, take the a ship to Egypt, fly over Persian Gulf to Aden anıl go on

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Search For

C.A.T. Plane

Continues

The C-40

it is now

plane owned by CAT which Wan reported missing early on Monday inorn- found, ing has still not been despite extensive air search.

thought possible |

down in that the plane came Freneli Indo-China and a new! area between Salgon and Bang- kok is being scoured bry air. craft today.

CAT. reports this morning

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1949.

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DIPLOMATIC SUCCESS

FOR CHINA IN

IN UN Dispute With Russia To Be Sent To Little Assembly

DR TSIANG'S PLEA TO COMMITTEE

Lake success, Dec. 6.-The United Nations Main Political Committee today recommended that Nationalist China's dispute with Russia be sent to the interim committee which meets between Assembly sessions for con- tinuous study and report to the next session of the full Assembly.

The vote was 23-19, with 14 abstentions. Russia and her four Cominform partners voted against the measure. Yugoslavia abstained. The vote was regarded as a diplomatic victory for Nationalist China be- cause it keeps its case alive before the United Nations.

FI

Nations

Britain Wants

promote stability? US To Recognise

Chinese Reds

Observers regarded it as a setback for the United States. The U.S. Am- bassador-at-large, Dr Philip Jessup, State Department expert on the Far East, had opposed the move to cend the Chineso issue to the "Little Assembly," Nationallet Chinn fold the East. I wonder what the author United Nations that if it does of this amendment' had in mind

firm action in the not take

when he used the word stability. Chinese dispute with the Com- Does he think that silence on the

"that ellence

part meana |

of the United munirts unconditional

to would surrender totalitarianism."

that is the philosophy why not Dr T. F. Talang, leader of the carry it to the supreme?"

He added, "If silence on the Nationalist delegation, told the

Nations of part of the United Committee that supporters

toward could promote stability in the the hands off" pilley China specifically naming the Far East it could do so in the

world. United States and the Philip- entire

That silence

London, Dec. 6-The Bri pines--had over-emphasised the means unconditional surrender

legatish still-are pressing the to totalitarianism. Some delega need for "stability in the Far East. "It you are willing totions say that China brought United States to recognise surrender to Russia aurt Com its case to the United Nations

Communist Chfiur cofncident munism you ceriainly then will too late-now we can do very

British recognition. Pictured here Is air hostess Mrs J Summer, have no more war. You will littlo and since it is very little with

London government officials daughter of a Chelsea clergyman, who dies with Hunt-have stability. It is unthink we can do, why do anything?

able that this Assembly should "Murder intended to be com- contend that such a' move ing Air Travel, and in January intends to set off on a fer chief

pronounce that not only milled in Grocce failed. The round-the-world record flight. She and

China dead but that China's murderer did not get far. I would not necessarily In ganisation is the hope of the the case of China the murderer dicate that either approves

has gone far that is the Red regime. difference between the two

that Haiphong in French Indo-pilot, Capt. Antony Zweigbergh, hope to minke the trip Ching will be the centro for the new search area and that Cpt.

to

Bob Snoddy is being flown down from Hainan to Ralphong take charge of the operations.

Planes are also maintaining

the search from Kupming.

Slot Machine Tea

he left Hongkong emphasising elecine

invented fanclude

he considers himself sult Chief students to Ceylon in a British worship. of the government.)

and Fear of looting, arson lace as the Reds neared Cheng-

University,

by an

of the Engineering

he will attend the inauguration other violence selzed the popu On the insertion of a square

nickel

coin. the

There is some possibility that

ceremonies for the new Indian Republic in New Delhi nu. Most of the 750,000 rest-wo-shina January 20. It is known that dents do not venture out after machine balls water, puts in the ten leaves and then Bnally pours the Indian government would like to have him there.--Asso-

comminander out a "cheering cup" out of o cloted Press.

immediate tap.-Reuter.

EDITORIAL

in 60 hours.

Angus Ward Leaving Mukden Today

case is dead as well This or

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world. But no-Institution can fulfil its functions if it adopts estaplam."

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An informed source said there cases before the United Nations. Scene inembers of this committee was some difference of opinion

nationa COMING TO FAR EAST

say in their hearts "Well, China between the two

what is

hat is the what

diplomatic' recognition After the Committee nd-in dend anyway, so journed with His Assembly busi-defference?" But Free China imeont.

not dend. Free China is still ness concluded, Dr Jessup enll-

Britain has decided on re- living. Free China is still fight- ed a nowa conference and re- |?iv

of the new Peiping ing. vealed that he would leave on Bu uppole China is dead, cognition

"for which I have government December

practical his policy 20 on

the charges

this Committee | reasons,' he said. She holds to the Far East, He brought before

that such an act does not mean not dead. The mere fact

approval either of the Com munist regime or its policies.

against

to the

should

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cheers"--α Washington, Dec. 6-Mr Angus Ward and survey trip to brewed "eup that

the Bangkok conference et. that murder has been accom- United States. (Mr Li dispatched

Patched dish of steaming Indin teals his American Consulate staff presumably ended said he would be decided after pre

Delivered

States chiefs of the plished does not mean that the electric ten-making stot today their long isolation in Communist held Muk-Unt ed

mission at the end of January community

been action. There has by weden, Manchuria. After more than a year under whether to go to China.

"It means simply that tha Dr Jessup also used the or- victin-there will be more."

Communists now control China PHILIPPINES Faculty of the Bauarus Hindu the guns of guards, Mr Ward notified the State

casion to express gratineation of

and the British government Department that his group of 20 was leaving by passage of the "open door de ADMENDMENT

feels that it in better to watch special train at 3.45 a.m. Mukden time on Wednes-claration and explain why the Acknowledging that it might what goes on there from the

United States voted

the be advantageous" to refer

inside than from the outside,” China's CASC sending

dispute to the Little Assembly, declared the source. day for Tientsin,

in erim committee,

the Phlippine delegato pro- He said the negative vote was duced an amendment tying the east because he had supported n

tri-power proposal to the reso- milder version put forward by

lution of the five powere. H the Philippines and defeated by sald the five-power measure Ure Committen.

wus a statement of Reneral But the Chinese delegate, Dr principles

stabliity concerning Telang expressed keen dis- in the Far East." He said he oppointment Al the United wanted to make it clear that the the he was not speaking for all States' volo and lauded "smaller powers" for seeing the five sponsor on the latter pre- Iluation far better than the big poral but believed that "a large measure of agreemnet could be (Continued on Page 5)

netfall.

The Karrison threatened

the

The Squatters THERE is good reason to feel thankful

Problem

Chief has been quoted an observing that present squatters areas in the Colony are a hazard, and that the fire risk is doubled In cold weather when not only cooking fires, but fires for warmth are lit in flimsy huts. All this is true, but I was even more emphasised in pre-war days when there was far less supervision and control of squatters' arena thon now. Mr Gorman seems to feel that much of the problem would disappear if Government set aside an area of land for

squatters which

that the loss of life in the disastrous fire at Cheungshawan on Monday was so

nevertheless,

of small;

destruction property and personal effects was heavy and much individual misery caused among thocsands of poorer residents. Fer them will be felt genuine sympathy, for Home, whether it be a squatter's hut, or a man- sion, is in these days, difficult and expen- to replace. The fire, incidentally, Bivo brings to renewed notice the overcrowded- ness and the economic ill-balance of the Colony today. That approximately 5,000 people (not to mention animals) have to reside in some one thousand constructions which cannot be described as anything than huts is testimony to. the moro wretched and dangerous conditions under which so many people here today have to live. The congregating of such large numbers in a relatively small aren, huddled together in wooden shacks, présents not only exceptional fire risks, but acute health dangers; such a district as Cheungshawan could easily becomo, a Squatters breeding ground for rables. represent no new problem to Hongkong: on the contrary they represent a feature of local life which has long received the close attention' of the Authorities, and it La a subject which has been tackled with more vigour and Intelligence, since the war than before: The inescapable truth, however, is that no matter how skilfully the Authorities handle the problem, a squatter colony in any part of Hongkong creates for itself living hazards not suffered by Inhabitants of properly built-

guards the minimum of up areas, and only precautions against Infectious diseases, fire risks and other dangers

can bo guaranteed. Mr. Gorman, our Fire Brigade

could be adequately supervised not only by the Fire Brigade, but by the Police, Health and Sanitation officials." In some degree this has already been done, but in any case, it is difficult to appreciate why adequate Fire Brigade, Police, Health and Sanitation supervision cannot be just as well carried out in existing squatters! Огеда as with any future model site which Government might create. None of the squatter areas of today=is Inaccessible, and if Mr Gorman is conscious of the Increased fire dangers duo to seasonal weather, there would seem to be ample justification for increased Fire Brigade supervision and Inspection to be automatically applied at this time of the year. It is unfortunate that- Hongkong has to be plagued with a has all the squatters problem, but it appearance of inevitability and has, therefore, to be accepted. Thereafter it becomes the duty of the Authorities to see that the inhabitants of those areas faithfully observe whatever regulations are deemed necessary to ensure safe: against hazards. This may involve additional Inspection work, but I Is a responsibility which cannot be -evaded,

That Information, relayed from Peiping, was expected to be the last until the Ward party's ar rival at Tientsin two to four days hence, Mr Ward's only means of outside communication has been by telephone to the Consul-General Mr O. Edmund Clubb, nt Pelping.

At Taku Bar, near Tientsin three American merchant ships are expected to be available take the entire party to freedom ot Yokohama, Japan. Present plans aro to use on Jesses, probably the Lakeland Victory due at Taku from Kobe, Japon. or Friday

ARBUOUS TRIP Sixteen of those leaving are Americans

allen and four are

Depart- Europeans, the State ment was informed in the "Unal forwarded by Mr messago

All were ordered "ex-

a ben by the Mukden Muni-

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cipal authorities within houra beginning Monday, as an aftermath of the gaoling of Mr Ward and four members of his

stoff Over

the war-damaged Man- churian and North Chtra railway Ilnes, the trip of 700 add miles to Tientala is expected to be a.duous for the group, whle included six women and several children.

None of tho estimates of the time required for the trip war less than two days.

The windup of the Ward casa leaves fout American_pri soners in China and in Com- munist run North Korea, for whose release repeated U.S. been official demands have made and ignored.-Associated Press

Important Bye-Election

London, Dec. 6-Govern- meni and Conservative Opposition forces were concentrating on South Bradford, Yorkshire, today for the Anal 48 hours of a Parliamentary contest which may foreshadow the tes of Britain's general election in the spring.

Upservers on the spot think there may

bo exceedingly close finish 10 the bye-election, in which hir George Craddock, the Government nomine, 15 opposed by DI J. Windle, representing both the Conservatives and the alled "National" Liberal Party, and Mr J. Canning, an Independent Liberal. ·

A large array of pr.o:ised speakers has been produced. by both sides for the closing stages of the con~, Lest. They Include Mr Authony Eden, the deputy. leader of the Opposition, and on the Government' side the War Minister, Mr. Emanuel Skinwell-Kouter.

Court Martial

Findings

"

London, December 0-A couri martial today found troope

owers,

In the Committee debate. Ur Jessup sought to dispel any doubts about American feelings in the case by saying that he hoped "It will be crystal clear that the United States' policy 18 against

Imperialism every-

where....We

condemn

specifically as revealed in the Soviet Russian continuation of Czarist Russlan imperialism in the Far East....which acute fears for the

Pendence, and integrity

raises

in- of

Dr Talang attacked the pro- posal put bofore the Com- mittee by the Philippines de- legate, proposing that the Com mittee amend the trl-power Latin-American resolution to wend the Chinese-Russian dis- "Little Assembly" pute to the for further study and report to next year's tuli Assembly ression. The Filipino suggested

That the interim commitĝee be

That the

to conduct is con-

tructed

of the case in the ight of the principles expressed in the proposal introduced. by the United States and four co Donsors which in effect enun- -lated a "honds of policy to- ward 'China:

BITTER COMMENT

AHEAD OF RECORD WIVIam John Spriggs, 22, guilly the work of the Interim

com-

Dr Tieng said, "TH# dele- "ates of the Philippines and he United States have stros- of tying ed the importance f being absent without leave

mittee with the principles of a year in Palestine 6. Mr Tom for Honolulu, Dec.

and

resciution he five-power former American stealing an Lanphier,

armoured car, the real

'purpose of the amendment is not fighter pilot in the Pacific War, bron gun and ammunition which Philippine arrived from Tokyo at 3.30 p.m. he turned over to illegal Jewish to tie up the two resolutions be GMT today in his attempt to forces. He was sentenced to foro II is to stop all ac

a new record for girdling the four

Imprisonment.tion on my charges. This re globe by commercial airlines. Spriggs also was ordered to be solution says "We have don Its present schedule is ahead of discharged, with ignominy from our Telang, added, bitterly

enough'.". the record time of six days three ha army confrmation Unlied Tals draft amendment stresses hours and twenty minutes-Alect sociated Press.

Press

set

years

The sentence In

the idea of stability, in the Far

Your

This source, in a position fo have Arst hand knowledge of talks between Washington and London on the Chinese question, Gnid thero was considerabic "muddled thinking" in tha United States on the matter of recognition.

"Too many people have been led to believe that recognition is the same as approval," he cald.

-Associated Press.

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