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Hongkong Telegraph.

LOCAL EXPORTERS PROMISED EASIER CONDITIONS IN U.K. CUSTOMS

London Discussions

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

London, May 11.-The British Customs and Excise Office have given Hongkong exporters an assurance that goods imported from the Colony will be passed through the Customs more speedily in future.

This verbal assurance was given Mr Ngai Shiu-kit, deputy leader of the Colony's delegation to the British Industries Fair, during a conversa- tion with Customs officials at the Fair.

me

of

It was A question which Mr; claimed, were delayed in Cus-

is representing the toms while Ngal, who

the cerlißcato Chinese Manufacturers Union, origin was checked. Meanwhile, has been most anxious to discuss the exporter is required to de- during his stay here. He told posit a sum in lieu of duty

is refunded that the Customs which toplay Office was arranging to employ goods are finally admitted,

clearance of on

Many exporters Hongkong imports and delivery this to importers.

hardship. In future this deposit Hitherto, goods for which will not be required.

Preference Imperial

тоге

men

Wha

BID TO END

DOCK

FRICTION

London, May 11,-The Bri- Government. tigh Labour

series of strikes

alarmed by

have crippled the Port

which

of London,

211

when the

considered unnecessary

But alf the fault was not resting with the British Cus- foms. Some of the forms, made j necessary for ensuring absolute Integrity on the part of expor teru, have not always been properly completed. This in- volved a further delay while The missing information War obtained. In future,

under- rtand, certificate of origin ac companying cach cargo will be taken by the Customs as prost quailleation for Imperial of

Preference.

QUICKER TRANSIT announced today It is now hoped that quicker

that it is to make a full, for-transit of goods through the mal investination of conditions

in the docks.

Customs

will give Hongkong exports renewed confidence In their trading relations with the United Kingdom and lead to increased

exports

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1950.

ANOTHER - ARK ROYAL LAUNCHED

The new 36,000-ton aircraft carrier "Ark Royal". was launched nine days ago at Cammell Laird's Yard at Birkenhead. She is a successor to the vessel so often "sunk" by Nazi radio during the war. Photo shows the new carrier after her launch. (Central Press).

GAS EXPLOSION WRECKS

BELGIAN MINE

Labour Defeats

Challenge

to-

London, May 11 The Labour Government

defrated the enth night

challenge 1 with

Conservative

Its existence majority of 28.

The Labour Minister, Me George Isaacs, told the House of

ment's Mr Ngai Commong that the Cabinet had

Is having further talks with resolved to set up a special commillee to terk to discover the Customs Office for the pur- how further unofficial disputes pore of smoothing

in the world's greatest poft can the dificulties on both sides. be avoided.

BirminghamI where

Dra

The House of Commons rejected

Opposition 2011 mollon amounting to con- demnation of the Govern

Scotl housing policy by 280 voles to

out finally

This Wan

the second night running that the Members

Conservatives, of the delegation

pursuing

visited the today

their polley of highlighting There has been unrest umons Section of the

election Issues, forced a the 27,000 waterfront worker.CH

vole.

Tonight's majority In the Port of London since the they were met and conducted

than last five more way night when the vote was on the Government's de cision

railway to raise freight charges.

The Liberals then vated To- for the Government, night the two who were present voted against.- Reuter,

wor.

around by Commerce

strike which al

B.I.F..

the Chamber representative,

I

To

Last summer the Port WW brought to an almost complete night the delegation is staying standstill by a stemmed fo tween two rival seamen's unions 3,000 miles away in Canada.

Government and trade union are leaders here branded the stop-with

Stratford-on-Avon-Shake-

a dispute be-speare's birthplace.

page Reuter.

Hongkong exporters at the Earl's Court Section of the Fair excellent business doing

Overens buyers and a

08 Communist-inspired number of orders have already

EDITORIAL

PEKING'S

been placed.

Peking Lodges A Protest

EKING'S protest against Hongkong border control, the decision to tighten up the Immigration Ordinance and apply regulations to those of Chinese nationality similar to the requirements insisted on to other foreign subjects, was not entirely un- expected. It may savour of the ironical 18 to observe that Hongkong's action

and un- "unreasonable regarded ду friendly" when Peking's approach to the officer appointed British Charge d'Affaires has not included the elementary courtesy of receiving his credentials while five months have elapsed. The regime's attitude, in the matter of reasonability and friendliness, was in fact consciously rubbed in by assigning the duty of regis tering a protest to a junior official in the Foreign Affaira department-adding emphasis to Peking's refusal to enter into normal diplomatic relations, with Britain. The nearest the Communist leaders have reached tu the congenial letter criticising Hong- kong. The reproach la couched in language not likely to increase alienation, and not raising issues calculated to become seriously controversial. Reliance Is placed on the hundred years' practice in Hongkong since it became a British Colony, the granting of freedom of move- ment in and out of our borders for all Chinese nationals, and Peking seeks an undertaking that the restrictions

is the

now

applied will be removed. At this time, it is not very likely. The Hongkong Govern- ment did not amend the regulations us a alight to the People's Government or to

citizens. Action Chinese

taken wns reluctantly-under circumstances well known to Peking's leaders,, amounting virtually to force majeure. If there is any reflection arising from the situation Hongkong has been forced to meet it falls, surely, on the Communist organisa-

were

China for

conditions in tion allogether conducive to contentment and of refugees rapprochement, the hordes flooding into the Colony would have been conspicuous by their absence. There is, however, a limit to the capacity of a city of Hongkong's size to absorb newcomers, whether it is depicted as a haven of centre as an international refuge or where fortunes are to be reaped by the adventurous. Matters like health, sanitu- tion and, not the least, water, are the dictators of official policy, together with the severe overstraining of utility services Exact figures are and accommodation. not available to demonstrate how over- Laxed arc the Colony'u resources. Estimates of population vary between 2,000,000 and 3,000,000, with a leaning towards accepting the half-way singe as most accurate. A few years ago, the total did not exceed 800,000, and while there has been a good deal of reconstruction of

war, it hardly property since the compensates for the musa of destruction during the Baltle of Hongkong and the Japanese Occupation. These days flats which formerly housed 14 or 15 persons are squeezing in 40. Moreover, the restrictions imposed are not severe. in or out Hundreds of travellers move every day, there is a certain amount of screening, a search for lethal weapons, and few rejections. What has been sought is control, not exclusion. Mr Bevin's reply to the Vice-Minister will be keenly awaited. Presumably it will amount to a reasoned explanation of the cumulative and the action, compulsions causing possibly offer some modification if dis- cussion can produce a mutually accept- able agreement. In that case, it afford an opening for exploring the larger fleld of diplomacy, and perchance create

a more conciliatory atmosphere.

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China and E. Asia Peril Loom Large In Big Three Discussions

COOPERATION IN ALL FIELDS

London, May 11.-The Foreign Ministers of America, Britain and France today discussed, among other subjects, China and the situation in South-East Asia during the first day's session. of their cold war strategy talks here.

No decisions were reached, according to authoritative sources, but it is understood that "unity of purpose" between the Foreign Ministers was very marked.

The deadlock in the United Nations over Chinese representation was also discussed.

The conference is ex- pected to go into a more de- tailed analysis of problems and policy tomorrow.

Germany was

Trygve Lie

discussed

Welcomed By today, nor was the Schuman Gromyko

plan for merging the heavy in- dustries of France and Germany.

It is expected that both these toples will be discuss:d to- morrow. Moscow, May 11.-The

The

Foreign Ministers called Secretary-General of the on the West tonight for a re- United Nations, Mr Trygve particularly in the building up newed effort of co-operation→→ Lie, arrived here tonight in of att effective defence,

Russlan

Prague,

plane

from

Is a communique issued after the first day's session of their tulks, they waid that the pre- He was welcomed at the air-servation of peace needed such port by the Soviet Deputy For an effort in the present world cign Minister, M. Andrei situation.

The

Charleroi, May 11-At least 41 men are dead,Gromyko. injured or missing following a dry gas explosion which occurred in Pit No. 6, Mariemont Bascoup coalmine, near here, today.

U.S. Embassy Accedes

Prague, May 11 The United Staics Embassy here agreed today to th Czechoslovak

request that

Its staff should be cut by two-thirds.

Thic American motion followed a renewal by the Czechoslovak Government last night of its request, originally made an 28--Reuter.

Johnson

Aprii

Takes The Gloves Off

Florida, May 11-The Secre- that tary of Defence, Mr Louis John- said today that Russia to conquer the United

communique sald Mr Lie was accompanied by M. the Ministers had taken note of fo Konstantine Zinchenko, Soviet the "great progress achieved floped United Nations Assistant Secre in the last two years in Euro-States by "making us tod tury General for Security Coun- Doan recovery and in the de- ourselves on national

Aair, his private secretary, velopment of a common defence until our economy is wrecked".

and Dr Olav aystem.

Mr Johnson read a relatively The three Foreign Ministers mild speech prepared for the

the development of

Kiwanis convention. Then he defence must

accompanied

Belgian mining officials who dashed to the spot declared: "This is a day of national mourn-Innrid Bernizen ing."

Tonight, 25 bodies have been brought to the surface. Four miners were brought up injured, One died in hospital,

Mine officials say that there was little hope for the 12 men left underground. Rescue squads were tonight working; in relay | to bring the bodies of the missing me to the surface.

A colliery engineer who went down the mine to investigate the disaster reported: "There are todies all over the place amid spattered tools and machinery debris."

Rytter, the Norwegian Director of the United Nations Informa- said that tion Centre in. Prague.

for

Mr Gunnar Mydahl, Executive Szeretary of the United Nations

Cominission Economic

arrived here Europe, who Sunday, was at the airport to welcome Mr Lies

included

Th

11

new

"We may stumble into the ac- elden of war, but war is not on une horizon at the moment," he ruid.. "But Russia hopes to con“,

by making Us quer America overspend ourselves on national defence until our economy is wrecked and fertile soil is ready for the Communists to take over. The United States is not going to match Russia tank for tank. pledge we will do the things that need to be done, but will stay within economy that means a sound and prosperous Ameri- ca."-United Press.

of the put it aside, announcing that he by a strengthening

of the was going to "take my gloves foundation economic Western Powers 10

support ff now" efforts "for the prot:etion of the free communities of the world."

SCHUMAN PLAN Tho blast occurred” when a

came Britain today

out in bulkhead, erected in the gallery

The Russian welcoming party favour of the French Foreign few months ago to stive oil

M. Alexis Nicchia, Minister, M. Robert Schuman's a temporary accumulation of dry

of the United Nations plan to help create hond Two eager are running con-

The pulled down. RUS, was tinually to and from the blasted Accumulation,

Division of the Foreign Minis-Europe by welding together the virulent, vein, which lies 1,600 feet below spread through the seam and

ry of

of the USSR, and M. Nikhait heavy industries of France and Vavilov, Director of the United Germany ground. The known victims in exploded.

Prime Nations Information Centre in cluded a father, his 14-year-old

Minister, Mr Weeping women and girl Moscow.

Clement Attlee, welcomed the son and his 38-year-old son-in-mingled with Government Mr Lie drove directly to the plan in Parllamat as a notable

* oficials at the mine gates awalt. | National Hotel. He said contribution towards the solu dead

four. are

tion of a Ukrainian

major European ing news of the trapped men up planned to meet reporters in a displaced persons, one Italian, a

to a late hour today.-Neuler. Iw days--Reuter,

problem." former German prisoner of war,

But he was non-tommiltal and two Polish miners.

Belgian Red

Cross officials rushed to the scene and a mor- tuary was set up in an otice 10 yards from the pithead.

Has Also among the known

and

Police led weeping women to

from

the mortuary to identify their relatives.

In nearby Pieten, the church

bells tolled gloomily. Cathered in the streets to dis cuss. the catastrophe-the worst mine disuster in Belglum fur 20 years.

Bald:

TORN TO PIECES

Оле rescuc worker "Thore we have recovered are torn to pieces. The force of the huge bluciss of explosion sent coal into the pit guard,"

Hurricane

Hits Basra

Baghdad,

higher.

he

Malcolm MacDonald

Begins Secret Talks

On Malayan Needs

The

about whether Britain would Cedric Hardwicke

accept the French invitation to throw her fron and steel interests into

.common European

crucible.

Divorced

*DS

London. May 11-Lady The British Premier timed his Helena Hardwicke, who is the announcement to coincide with

actress Helena Plekard, the start here today of the granted a

divorce from the three-Power conference which actor, Sir Cedric Hardwicko is expreted to formulate grand today strategy on a world scale for dealing with the cold war.

Judge Alan Pugh, in granting a decree nisi because of Elr It is believed that the Schu-

misconduct man plan was discussed by the Cedrie's alleged three Foreign Ministers M. with a young woman named Canberra, May 11. The Australian Prime Schuman himself. Mr Ernest Mary Scott in London, said: Bevin (Britain) and Mr Dean "The story disclosed in this Minister, Mr Robert G. Menzies, and Mr Malcolm Acheech (United State)-whom statement is a sad ono and MacDonald, the British Commissioner-General for they met in South-East Asia, today began secret talks here on. the Malayan situation.

The talks were held at the Canberra residence of the British High Commissioner in Australia, Mr E.-J. Williams.

PATIENT ENVOY

for

. The Herald said that Britain's recognition of Communist Chinn "rengthened the Influence of Red agents among the largo Chinese minorily in Malaya"! had been an "undoubted factor in the resurgence Communist terrorism."

Mr Menzies had earlier told "It la timo for the Govern- a press conference that he ex- ment to go further than offer pected Mr MacDonald to outline to give serious consideration to

Britain hur- the Malayan situation during any request by May 11.-A ricano struck the port city of the talks. He added that he assistance," the newspaper said.

at least thought it unlikely that any Basra today, killing

statement would be two persons, pending rooftops melal flying overhead and churning made at present.

Alr Vice-Marshal F. J. W. up a sandstorm which coloured the atmosphero red, It was Mellersh, the Royal Air Force feared the death toll might be Commander in Mainyn, and the Acting Australian Air Minister, Hundred-mile-per-hour winds Mr R. Casey, attended the talks. and the torrential rain which Mr MacDonald dined with Mr followed

cut off communica- Menzies shortly after his arrival flons with

Gult in Canberra today and later the Perslan

The

thot по paper added city. After lashing Basra, the was given a ocat on the floor

westward of swerved

the House

benefit nccrued from the Bri- of Representa neks of tiven regarded as the greatest tish decision which, Into the rich ol

to the great nation, under the humillation of a

resulted in the fost

most of its force and House Standing Orders during had not even

diplomalic debate little damage was done there.

the Australian resumption of

Intions. Eye-witnesses arriving here Anti-Communist Bill

Tho told a story of trees uprooted

Conserva.ive Sydney It is not in the proud tru and telephone poles, housetops Morning Herald, in a Icading dition to walt month after doerstep of s other

on the objects and

firing article today, said that Mr Mac month

regime. Britain's Donald's visit to Australia could totalitarian through the air.

One man

was killed

when have no better ending than in withdrawal of her patient en- the hurricane-blown roof of a an agreement on the principle voy from Peking would raise Nissen hut cut off his hood and form of Australian aid to her prestiga in many lands," United Press.

Malaya.

lihe paper said.-Reuler.

hurricane

Kuwait, but by that timo had possible honour

a

on

..

30-

private for 30 I have no hesitation in exer- minutes today after joining their eising may discretion"--United

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