RACE TO SHANGHAI

Otago Daily Times, Issue 27096, 2 June 1949, Page 7

RACE TO SHANGHAI

CHINESE AND FOREIGN SHIPPING’ COMMUNISTS OPEN PORT N ZP A—Copyright Rec. 9 p.m. SHANGHAI, June 1. The race among Chinese and foreign shipping firms to bring the first ship into Shanghai since the Communist occupation quickened to-day as the authorisation of some arrivals appeared to be assured. The Communists already had granted permission for a Dutch steamer to enter Shanghai, but the company cancelled its plans when it learned that the ship was two days south of Shanghai bound for Hongkong, instead of en route from Korea, as reported earlier. The American President Lines, United States Lines, and British companies also .were seeking to bring in vessels if permission is given. A, later message said the commission had announced the reopening of the Yangtse and Whangpoo Rivers, as well as the Woosung, to navigation by commercial and civilian vessels. Foreign warships, however, were strictly forbidden entry into these waters. Although not specifically stated, it is generally believed that the announcement refers to both foreign and Chinese vessels. Politics Confused . The politics of Nationalist China continued in a confused state to-day when the Legislative Yuan, meeting'in Canton, vetoed President Li Tsungjeh’s nomination of General Chu Cheng”' as Premier in succession to General Ho Ying-chin. General Li Tsung-jen was requested to make another nomination within three days. Meanwhile, It is revealed that General Li Tsung-jen told the legislators yesterday that General Ho Ying-chin threatened suicide if his request to resign the Premiership was not accepted this time. The President said that General Ho repeatedly requested the acceptance of his resignation, and isaid he would jump into the sea if it was rejected this time.