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SOUTH CHINA MORIEG POST, LTD.

The

Hongkong Telegraph.

EMOTIONAL STORY REVEALED IN WAR HERO'S TRIAL

Paris, May 8.-A Military Court today ac- quitted Rene Hardy, a French resistance leader, accused of betraying underground comrades to the Gestapo.

Amid thunderous applause, the six judges answered "No" to each of three questions put by the president of the Court, which decided the ver dict.

A crowd estimated by the, of treason police as the biggest ever seen he had betrayed

at the Court had earlier pressed for the

and declared that his comrades love of dark-haired

for adiniitance t the trini Lydie Bastien, neared its end.

had wked the Court to find Hardy guilty

The Prosecutin

IMPORTANT

BERLIN

Beautiful 24-year-old Lydie wax not in Gratien

Churt as Major Gardon summed up for the Prosecution nt the 12th and last hearing in Hardy's second tria.

He could have asked for the death

or a term of Pranlly Imprisonment but be made no spreified request. At the end of his sunning up, Majer Gar- dan turned to Hardy and said directly to him: "If you are in position to be guilty it was because

hael You

Previously Berlin, May 8-The Amerl-been in a position to be herole.

tio Prosecutor spok". can District Attorney today ank- | ed for revers entences on six Hardy sat in the dock drawing

TEST CASE

amlessly on a white the:t of Fast German policemen appear- ing before an American Court Paper on his lap, except when here charged with wearing the seized by an occasional brief it

uniform of a paramilitary or- gantsation and carrying wa= 1996 contrary to Control Coun ell orders.

of coughing.

a terrible CALEDO

TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1950.

Dine

At the

For

P.G.

Reservations

Price 20 Cents

Tel: 27880

Hardwar Celebrates The Kumbh Mela Mr Acheson Guarantees

A remarkable plcture at Hardwar where a million Hindus “invaded" it to bathe in the most sacred spot in the most sacred river, the Ganges, where sins are washed away. Elaborate precautions had to be taken to save people from death by stampeding and crushing. (London Express Service).

Winnipeg

Fighting Sagging Dykes

TERRIBLE THREAT "Mfter his arrest by the Get- murs in June, 1943, Hardy had

Womnipeg. Any B.-Every Germans be- for the Evidence had been given that to

work

threat hung available man was thrown into the polic men were aned in the American rector on April 13 over the heads of people who the fight to strengthen ranging to bim-his Banere, dykes today as the weatherman In posession of German Army were dear

vioslat

1:1111- machine-pistols and revolvers. Lydie Baution, and her parents," Predicted

storms would hit this floode This was

erine of the Major Gardon said. worst degree in occupied Ger He added that when Hardy city in a matter of hours.

it was estimated that 10,000 Gestapo serve the District Attorney, refused to

were

homeless many," the

persons Mr Irving Robbins, stated,

any IORET, Lyc

Lydie

Bastien's Southern Manitoba, "These men are not police-Parints were arrested.

"fre worst Is Warned that final momento men in the ordinary sense of in the

to come," 1,450 persons the word, but members of aj spech, the Prorecutor referred yet

in suburba to Hardy's courage, the necundled their homes performing

people's army.

When,

of his

In

military duties," the District stepped drawing and look-Winnipeg in taxis, private cars

Allorney raid.

"The young men, who parse! ed straight from the Hitler Youth Into this army, have

never had

what

a chance to learn freedom

meate These 40,000 to 80,000 mus in uniform,

ed up, very pate.-Reuter.

Communist Ban On Cigarettes

May

B.-The

and Army vehicles, During the weekend, mother 4,000 had been forced out when the flood- ing Red River enveloped near- ly 1,000 houses,

A handful of dykes suli held, but it was feared the promised Triestr.

weaken them a pro-rains would armed with tankes, artillery and Cominform Communist Party of land week's rainfall did Le Automatic weapons, are a dan-Trieste toony prohibited mem- dykes that subsequently broke rer to Germany"

from smoking Deta

· elgarettes | down under pressure of flood Dr Fritz Kaul, a Communist įnade in Yugoslavia. A Party waters. Defence Counsel, riated that he vrcular sal; "He who smokes The Red River level here this had abandoned his proposal telgarettes from

traitorous morning was 9.8 feet above the i call defence witnesses. Verdicts country is not worthy of betong-minimum flood level, a rise of will be given when the trial is ing to the Communist Party."six Inches in the last 18 hours. resumed on May 15.-cuter. United PrUS.

EDITORIAL

I'

Two

41

-United Press.

Lines Of Approach

beset

is interesting to compare with the substantin? progress mude by British Commonwealth countries towards a joint approach to a Japanese peace, treaty, the difficulties which now British trade interests in Japan, or in touch with Japan. Significantly, the Commonwealth consultative committee, deliberating on the treaty in London, have concerned themselves with its econ. omic aspects in complete agreement that they must be directed towards enabling Japan to stand on its own feet. In effect, to encourage revival of her Industrial capacity. What is happening on the other side was partially revented in the recent discussion in the House of Commons, when the taxes inflicted on British firnis, amounting almost to capital levy, aroused bitter criticism, and a demand was made that General MacArthur, whose head. quarters were reputed to disclaim any responsibility, be reminded that Britain did take some part in the Pacific War. Add the analysis of Japanese policies in The Times, asserting that the Japanese intend to oust all foreign interests and restore totalitarianism, that there is grow ing determination to compete unfettered In international markets, and there ap pears to be excellent reason for a sharp enquiry. Particularly as indications are that Hongkong is not flading it any ensler to carry on normal trade relations with Japan. From the moment that the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers took control of Japan's affairs, elaborato mechanism was set up to supervise over- seas trade. Nothing could be exported or imported without the sanction of SCAP. Currency was regulated, almost to the ex- tent that all commodities ordered in Japan had to be paid for in American gold dollars. In more recent times,

there has been, ostensibly, some relaxa tion. The list of articles requiring ‘a SCAP permit was modified. Expectations

were,

that movements to as a result, And fro would be considerably simplified, to the general benelit. In fact, those proposing

to profit thereby, und making use of the recently inaugurated Hongkong-Tokyo telephone system, have been largely

Is disappointed. SCAP taking interest not so much in the nature of Japanese exports, but where they are going to. Commodities have been re- fused Reence for export to Hongkong un- less covered by an absolute guarantee that there will be no re-export, and the goods are for local consumption. No valid reason hos been vouchsafed publicly. It may be surmised that the fact that the United States has not recognised the Peking regime and that Britain has, must be taken into account. The challenge may be to trade between Hongkong and Canton where Japanese materials are an item in exchange. Nevertheless, it is somewhat staggering to find SCAP endeavouring to interfere in Hongkong's well-accepted function as an entrepot centre. Hongkong uses 80 Ittle of her imports that it may almost be taken for granted that they are going elsewhere. The Colony has difficulties enough because of Communist rule in China and the blockade from Shanghai to Macao by the exile government in Formosa, without attempts to dictate to businessmen. Apart from anything else, how far can a guarantee be carried? Between a local sale by an importer and the final disposal of goods, there could easily be five or six transactions entirely outside his knowledge or control. How forcefully the Supreme Commander pur- sues his policy is a matter of conjecture, but Hongkong's position is that it can jeopardise both commercial and shipping interests in the Colohy. An explanation appears to be required, and in the light of the Commonwealth's approach to Japan's future,

Polish Consulate Fifteen

Employees Seek Asylum

Frankfurt, May 8-Eight employees of the Pailsh Consulate here today asked German autho- the West rities for political asylum, the American High Com- mission announced.

The announcement sald that the group included a Judze. an accountant, two officials and

A 12-month- eld child.

The Poles were escorted .to the German police head- quarters for proper regis- tration. Officials at the Polish Consulate refused all Instrmation this after- noon. The porter said that the Consul-General, who Ives in the building, was out of town. Reuter,

ACHESON

AND BEVIN TO TALK

STERLING

Aid To French

In Indo-China Struggle

ALL-DAY TALKS WITH

M. SCHUMAN

Paris, May 8.—The United States Secretary of State, Mr Dean Acheson, after all-day talks with the French Foreign Minister, M. Robert Schuman, said in a statement tonight that America considered France's struggle in Indo-China war- ranted economic aid and military equipment.

"The United States recognises that the solu- tion of the Indo-China problem depends both upon. the restoration of security and upon the develop- ment of genuine nationalism,” and that United

MAN DOES BITE A DOG!

Washington, Alay 8, The Washington police to- day received a report of a man biling his dog. They investigated and found Bitwell Long, 23, direing his teeth Into the dog's haunches, to explained that it was his dog and he would be it if he wished. Police, took him to bosplial for observation. United Press.

The

States assistance can and should contribute to these American

major objectives."

Millions In

War Weapons

As First Instalment

had

Th

two Foreign Ministers discussed France's cam- Paiku in Indo-China and the entire field of Western interests In South-East Asia at a morning meeting here.

"The United States Govern- ment, convinced that neither national independence hor de- inocratic evolution can exist in any area dominated by Soviet. Imperialiam, considers situation to be such as to war rant its according economic aid equirment to the and milltary associated States, of Indo-China

the

Airmen

Released

After 18. Months!

San Francisco, May 8.- The Chinese Communist The United States Washington, May 8.

military nuthorities Government plans to announce within the next 21 and to France in order to asses bours the first formal allotment of $15 million them in restoring stability and Shantung Province have re- Air worth of military aid to Indo-China, it was learned permitting these States to our leased two American

men detained since sure their proceful and de- Force mocratic development." here today.

1948 after their plane hud The

Ministers two Foreign

"invaded the air" of China, including Eurep

Peking Radlo reported to. night.

The announcement will be made in Paris, discussed" where the U.S. Seeretary of State, Mr Dean Ache-Germany's future at a preand son. today discussed the aid to Indo-China pro-meeting this afternoon in their day's preliminary talks to the

The men's names were given: gramme with the French Foreign Minister, M. "Big Tree" Foreign Ministers

meeting in London at the week- E. C. Dender and W, C. Robert Schuman.

Smith whose plane was said to end.

have landed near "The Indo-China problem was the Kinong Peninsula in the * village 21 discusæd this morning", M.

hours curly

of Jenn Letourneau, Minister

of 1945. Overseas France, stated.

statement

The $15 million worth of mili- tory equipment will be provided from the $75 million fund which has already been appropriated by Congress to President Tru man for use in assisting Asian countries'in their resistance to

in the Communist penetration

Far East.

แส

an

The

01 Munda

to aid China

Heavy

On

Raid

Ningpo

Taipeh, May B.-A Nationalist

"This question: it now finish

led and this afternoon will be

devoted only to Europe."

COUNTER-ATTACK

October 19,

Issued by the Shanlung military headquarters

said that the two men would be departed, while the plane. con cerned would be confiscated.

The statement said that the

of

Ot)". that It sald

the

two men.

Paris observers forecast that plane the two men used carried Fruit, เยน d #ic Pe Unned charts

Various and

military Slated for $800,000,000 to help maps of No. 44 Field Survey Com-TeaIT night the war uguust

the "U.S. Espionage munist forces in ludo-Chinu,

Organ

(External Service The Luggesdon made by the were French

ML. Prime Minister, Sturges brinus, for it supeme who were on active service In Atlamic Peace Council

the American armed forces ut also expected

plane landed on the line their to be discussed.

Chinese soil. were detained an Today a meetings between M Acecon and M. Schuman pro prisoners of war. duced u Strong counter-allack from Mr Acheson

wus

President is also expected Air Force communique sakl to- to receive from Congress as soon day that several waves of Na- planes nitacked the the Foreign Aid Uill is passed tionalist

airport ai Ningpo, reputedly authorisation

to spend an

for Russian-bulil fet additional sum of approximately built $100 million which could be planes,

resistance to It said the runways spent in aiding Communism in Indo-China and blasted and other hustallations other South-East Asian coun-destroyed, It reported that o Iries.

few Communist sailing Junk London, May 8-Mr Dean i Tais Sieg million in what is in Ningpo harbour were hit.

Chuanshanchun, 10 mlics Acheson, the United States

ouiginally pro-

nd now southwest of Tinghal, was also

At the beginning they had Secretary of State, will ar- vide

the general aren of bombed.,

the motive to reveal le French refused rive in London tomorrow for le

A

News Agency China, according to the

Central ECA

America should of their "anlawful flight" but vital talks with the British ill, which

dern.inda that Keelung said the beth report from b-s passed

that more i

take

large abare in the cost of recently they confessed that the Foreign

objective of the fight Secretary, Mr Houses of Centress separately Navy hnd reported

Communist than 300

Vessels the war in Indo-China. now requires their jointinen Ernest Bevin, covering the and

railways and dis- In Tingha were concentrated

Mr Acheson, who was fully reconnoître de gignature of were Approval and

constructional projects, an attack on Machu informed of the line to be taken cover whole international field.

Mr the President before it becomes Bay for meetings with

Island. Nationalist runboots by M. Schuman before ho en- the Shantung statement said,

1t added, "The confession His two

curtain-w

attacked the junks, sank more tered the inscUng, widened u Bevin

be will

It is expected here that Mir raiser to a"Big Three" con ference on Thursday with Mr Acheson will call for a three-than 80 and damaged 40 more. power British, French and The Bevin-Acheson talks will American statement of common bargaining policy in the resistance to the position

spread of Communism in South- in the subsequent

and East Asia and that he will sug- there-Powr convertations and

the rest that Britain loo should con- affect profoundly may

Sterling tribute to assisting the French whole future of the

In Indo-China-Reuter. Area, observers here predict

The crux

rux of the talks will be

Schuman.

Icel Britain's

a frank examination of how far and how quickly Britain is will ing to come into the projecten European Payments Agreement. It will examine Brilish reac- tion to American ideas for the reonomie Integration of non- Communist Europe, according

to those well placed to analys of the preliminary the trends discussions.~~~~Keuter.

Truman

Lashes The

McCarthys

than More soldiers were Press.

100

wns to

neld of the discussion by urging: proved that the aim of this U.S. Communist the need for a less lepid atti-Imperialist aeroplane flight was killed. United tude about the cold war on the to invade our territorial air at wl for the purpose of carrying (Conld, en Paze 5. Col. 1)

out planned military recunnals- sance to help the anti-popular war of tho Kuomintang brigand"-Reuler.

Plight Of British Firms In China

Described As Acute

the

Bruin Keeps On Walking

The

P. out of the

110

the

Lake Success, May 8-Russia today extended her boycott to the 25th and 20th organisations London, May S.-Reports reaching commer-of the United Nations today.

Soviet delegate, cial representatives here today said the plight of|

walked Chernyshev, One said, "The Statistical * Cantission after Lincoln, Nebraska, May 8 British business in China is acute.

Commission denied President Truman

lashed out point has been reached where even firms with the the

elect PEKING BID

Chernyshev's motion to here today #gainst the "mud-biggest stakes in China may decide to pull out and the Chinese Nationalist delegate. slinging, name-calling opposi- FOR BANGKOK which, he said, fought cut their losses.

by a vole of 6-2.

The Commission Investments valued at £165,- poured down the drain to Status of Women, meeting for San Francisco, May 1.-The every new proposal offered for Chinese Foreign Minister, Mr the benefit of the country.

He told a

zone maintain factories which can- the first time, was notified by farming audience 000,000 in the Shanghai

chief Soviet delegate, Jacob Chou En-lal, sent a message on from the rear platform of his were suld to have been virtually not function" Sunday to the Secretary se h-tour Arain here

that it liquidated. The total for thei On the diplomatic front, the Mallk, that Rusda would not be General of the United Nations,

one condition of Nationalist Mr Trygve Lie, announcing the included the dppointment of Mr Chi-Chao had attacked farm programmes nearer £300,000,000 and even if Lean, sald

"Communistic"

Nationalist blockade and

is diplomatic recognition was the the Commission on the Status of at the ting (described as

as delegate to tempts to "enslave the far-lified, the

today "be- British merchants British support for Communist Women complained the Economic Commission

former."

now believe it will be impossible China's representation in the

in the cause no. delegate showed up to Asia

and the For East) DJ The

United Nations. He said Britain "insult mo." laws these critics had to take any out of China. Communist representative

[to | fought had led to "freedom and

sought to earn Peking's grati- Madame Cecilla Sicu Ling- attend the meetings of the

Business representatives here tude by trying to induce Cuba, zung mode the complaint as the prosperity. Committee of Industry and "Remember

that fact when said the financial drain on com- Ecuador, and Egypt to vote for Kremlin spread its boycott over Trade

opening in Bangkok to you hear people today croak-mercial concerns in China can China on the Security Council the Women's Commission by

and the "But morrow.

Ing the old charges of 'Socialiam no

no longer be borno

Egyptians, Ecuadorians

ans mail explaining that no dele- about Peking government is now in a and Cubahs stood firm and so gate would be present. Reporting this tonight Peking | and 'regimentation Radio said that Mr Chou called ovary. new propozaj for pro- position to foreclose

on many negotiations in Peking which "I am disappointed," said the for the exclusion

the gress, the President said.

of them for unpaid taxes and have already lanted for three Chinese delegate ory fjave Committee of the

He was supporting enactment reverance for employees for and a half months still drag.come all-this way to receive the |delegates and for an entry visa of his "Fair Deal measures, whom there is no work.

It surely in time to put an end Russian walkout and I was pre- for Mr Chi from the Thailand the controversial Brannan, Farm "We are of the opinion that to this humiliating and un-pared to listen to the usual So- Government-Reuter.

Plan-Reuter.

no mora money should be profitable_force.”—United Press, 'viet Insult."—United Press..

same people who whole of China was sald to be Conservative, Mr Fitzroy Mac-regrestated China's delegie to

from

Nationalist

DS

the