SUPREME
COURT
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1947.
Failure Of Paris Talks
Western Powers To Go Ahead Alone
Molotov Rejects Compromise
Paris, July 2.
Russia flatly broke with Britain and France to- night over the Marshall Plan for Europy The Western powers announced that they would go ahead alone, despite Soviet warnings that this would split Europe.
When the Soviet Foreign Minister, M. Molotov, rejected the "last-chance" French compromise in the conference on Europe recovery, confer- ence sources said Mr. Bevin, flushed and angry, rose and looked at M. Molotov fiercely.
" regret that M, Molotov | the countries of Europe and threatened that if we continued interfering in their internal af- this beneficient work we must fairs down 1 determining the
DR. LIE WORRIED
Marshall Plan Still
Holds Good
HONG
DALTON SAYS: "FOOD BEFORE FILMS"
London, July 2.
Mr. Hugh Dalton, the Chancellor of the Exche- quer, tonight tabled his expected resolution asking power from Parliament to levy an ex- clse duty on the earning capacity of films im- ported for, exhibition in Britain. The resolu- tion was agreed to without a division. His new slogan, he said, was "Food before Films," because the dollar drain for films had risen from about £7,000,000 to between £17,000,000 and £18,000,000 over the last year or two, Mr. Dalton explained that the, there would be plenty of oppor- Castoma Office would levy duty tunity for anyone with a legitim- at a rate to be determined by the ate Interest in the scheme to dis- wan Government on the estimated ass it before the power Geneva, July 2. earning capacity of the Alm in exercised.
he was Britain. When the film had had te emphasised that The Under-Secretary its run, the estimate would be perfectly willing to receive repre
in relation to the sentations between the taking of of State, Mr. Clayton, corrected
the power to impose the duty, and indicated on Wednesday actual earnings.
He
that emphasised
much the actual exercise of it, if we night that the United thought had been given us this deelde to exercing it." Beater. States will stand by the matter, and various alternatives
had been investigated. Marshall plan despite
Cotive) the former Colonia! Secre had spoken, said that M. Molo-Russia's refusal to
which "touches a great industry planning and the enjoyment of many mii- lions in a wholly navel way," was Britain's scal
Lake Success, NY. July 2, The United Nations Secre- tary-General, Dr. Trygve Líc, deplored the breakup of the Paris conference, asserting that he could not believe the last word had been said on the subject.
Dr. Le plate. United Nations" readiness to help implement the matter-United Prez,
Obviously
disturbed,
toy's remarks were based on a
Mr. Oliver Stanley (Conserva "Red Star" On
"Fairy Tales'
face grave conscifuences," Mr.ne of development, to be fol- Bevin said. "Well, my country inwed by the main branches of complete travesty of the facts operate with Britain andį tary, declared that this procedure, i
France in has faced grare consequences industry in these countries.
"Furthermore, Great Britain and a complete misrepresenta- and threats before, but that is
Logether with tion of everything the British Europe's rehabilitation. not the sort of prospect which and sunre,
Government had submitted dur will deter us from dock what entries eipse to thems we consider our duty. Neverthe-laying claim to a predominanting the meeting.
that pondilon in this organization or -less, 1 profoundly gegret
with everyone,
"We shall ask all the coun-draft."-
are
British
tries of Europe if they wish up U.S. "Interference"
collaborate with us.
are
If there
Mr. Keyin said that from the
Clayton first asserted that the Marshall plan would go on it necessary withoul Russla press conference this morning.
histaented in
moved.
Moscow, July 3.
An article in the "Red Star" states that U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph, L. Collina, in a speech at the Reserve Officers' Association, gave on "exaggerated impression of the Soviet Unlon armed forces" while minimising the United States Army strength.
The article added:
Agreeing with Mr. Dalton that the debate should be pastponed ife said that he supposed the
at until the necessary amendment tu the Finance Bill (Budget) was threat. Our pule is to do in the so-called "Steering Com-method was to go on repeating
andd. his Mr. Stanley Chytan told newsmen that So- mintis no ge and to cooperate mitte" for Europe, as it has these misrepresentations in the
not mean berm named in the
hope that someone would at vlet participation is desirable but silence now did
Any them. Britain | added: -"'][
nation acquiescence. one Jamt believe
decide to stay
T. O'Brien (Labour), the
"It is common knowledge today. would continue tu strive for the should, however,
out. thr
that there is no other state in the Marshall plan could General Secretary of the National unity of Europe.
and Association of Theatrical
world which spends so much et. evertheless be applied."
asked if Mr.
maintaining After word was "received here Kine Employees,
Dalton had considered the serious fort and money on the refusal to join
dainage this move would do to the its armed forces, on creating new British Film Industry. Corfsulta- types of armament and on other tion with American and Britli articles of military budget as the ment demands one-third of the might allay bitterness,
There was
a feeling, he said, total United States budget." that Mr. Dalton had "acted in o high-handed manner."
the
In ginning of the conference he had been its the Marshall proof Russia's
argu- rehabilitation of the 'vennomic/dence of Europe, not a way loton told the United Press that heim Interests and labour, he said. Unlied States. The War Depart. ;
to
of Europea Countries Europe free, not to provide for marks and had nothing to add,
United
M. Molotov charged that the Ty that reply in the aflirmative, we shall perhaps be Angle French plan would menn able to overcome the accusa Anerigan interference in Buru-
made pean countries, have been tions which
"When it is stated in, agathat in by our example, as
that decisive we have not succeeded in over. French proposal coming them by our Benta."
The French Foreign Minis-shund belong to the ter, M. Bidault, small and dap-States and not to the European ! per laut equally firm, told M. countries themselves, such a position stand in contradic Moldov:
"As I said before in the Nathus to the interests of the in the European, emint rien, since it tional Assembly and name of the French Govern- wight lend it astenial of their ment, the French Government sovereignty.
"The Soviet feen itself obliged to pursue study of Mr. Marshall's pro-lieves that Internal posals with all countries which and national efforts of
have decisive declare themselves ready to country should work with it and in the hope importanee for the countries of that no refusal will be final and, Europe and not any that with the help of reflection | tlons for foreign support, which the work which is handed us suud be of secondary Impor will not be the product of antanee. The Soviet Union bas incomplete Europe."
M. Molotov at today's meet- ing the fifth and last of this emergency conference trying to salvage Europy with American the that dollars warned Anglo-French proposals would meun meddling with the affairs of small European nations and that the Western powers should think twice about organizing a bloc without Russia.
delegation be- mamares ench
entenla
abways counted above all on its Own powers and is known to be on the steady way of pro grers of its economic life.
"T:++ Soviet Government. while favouring developments of international collabration on the basis of equal rights and mutual respect for the intereats of contracting parties, cannot lend its assistance to anyone in arranging his affairs at the ex- pense of other countries of less M. Bidault-replied: "France rejects any charges strength or size because this of seeking to impose hegemony luas nothing in common on other nations. The world is normal cooperation witness that she has done every- | slates. thing to prevent the division of Europe into two groups; France) fully declines any responsibility
between
Dla way to secure quickly British-and French in drafting a the rehabilitation and indepen- rehabilitation programme, Clay.
anda rmining it;
make stood by his press conference re. He has already refuted nugges tions that the Marshall plan would split Europe. That sibility had been suggested earller Gunnar Myrdal. by Professor Nations Economic Commission for executive secretary of the United Europe, on his return last week from a visit to Moscow.United
t domination of any one state.
When the meeting began, he three of that all had hoped them would be able, jointly, to ve Europe a lead, to cooperate in finding a way to put the con- tament on its feet again.
That had not proved to be the ense, and Britain woukl continue to strive for the unity af Europe, for the indepen- deare of Europe and for the independence of its national units-Reuter.
LIFE SENTENCES CONFIRMED
Press.
pos-
"Red Star" said Gen. Collins references to the Soviet Army were "airy tales which are im. Da!posalble to back up by any real
actual facts."
News Reels Answering questions Mr. ton said that news reels would the new legislation, but the Gov- be technically within the scope of ernment did not intend to impose
fle assured Mr. O'Brien any duty in this Seld.
"Violation Of Basic Civil Liberties"
New York, July 2.
that
The Left Wing "Committee for Democratic Far Eastern Policy" reported today that Dr. Ernest G. Osborne, who returned to New York last week after nine months in China, denounced the "violation of basic civil liberties in China" and urged Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to "use his good offices" to obtain the release of a girl reporter employed by the Shanghai daily "Wen Hui Bao."
Referring to Gen. Collins' re- ferences to United States' unpre- the
paredness in the last war, article said:
"The delay was the result of the position of many extremely influentini persons in the United States who were not interested in the defeat of German Imperial. ism and Fascism and who did all they could to retard the develop- ment of the United States war potential."-United Press.
NIEMAN: FELLOWSHIPS
Jerusalem, July 2.
Boston, July 3. Sentences of life imprison-
Harvard University announces Palestine ment pussed by a
that 11 newspaper workers, in. military court on June 6 last
eluding two women, three foreign on two Jewish terrorists caught
correspondents and three labour carrying arms and ammunition
reporters, have received Nieman were confirmed today by Lieu- tenent General G. H. A. Mac- Osborne, professor bf educa- student activities for the "Wen Fellowships for the next college Included are Walter G. Rundle, Milan, GOC Palestine, it was ton at the Teachers College of Hui Pao," was accused of being year, starting in September. with omely atated here.
Columbia University, reported a Communist.
"I know her as a completely China manager of United Press, The terrorista Avraham that Joanna Mai, 23, was seized
Christian who is to study political economy Madar and Shalom Ben Mas-by the Chinese secret police in non-political, devout
teacher," and international relations, and home on May 30 shortly and Sunday school wary-were caught after an at- her
Robert M. Shaplen, chief of "News at after the suppression of the Osborne Bald.
quoted Weck's" Shanghal Bureau, who Committee The "On the ather hand, the So-tack on the railway line
will study China and South-east *Miss Mai. who covered Osborne as saying for consequences which might viet Union favours the fullest Benyamina, northern Palestine, newspaper.
"At a time when the Chinese | Asia.-United Press. result from the decision which development of economic colla- on May 14.--Reuter.
government Is seeking loans, ba Icadera should Chinese aware that the American public oplaton atrongly disapproves civil this violation of basic Iberties.
sht kas done everything in her Fower to prevent."
Soviet Statement
Mutual Respect
boration between European and
on a healthy! olber countries basis of equality and. mutual respect for national interests and has itself constantly con- tributed and will contribute to "The Soviet delegation eure-his end by expansion of trade fully examined the proposal sub- with other countries." mitted by the French delega tion on July 1.
The following statement was Issued by the Russians:-
The
the reparations
Global Air Force Headaches
London, July 2.
recovery blueprint. The difficulties besetting the vital problem of global air force figures under the Security Council of the UNO and the necessity of a
M. Molotov said the Anglo- French French plan, by including Ger- draft, as well as the previous man resources in its general proposal of the British delega-European the, sets the task of drawing threatened up an economic programme for claims of Russia
whole of Europe even chief victims of Nazi aggres- though the majority of Euro- sion. pean countries are known to have no nationwise economic programme of their own.
the
and other
satisfactory solution were stressed by Air commander-in-chief in Southeast Asia, when
Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park, former Allied
he spoke today on Empire Defence to the Bri- tish Empire Ex-Servicemen delegates attend- ing the British Empire League conference now being held in London.
"The arrest without formal charges and - Imprisonment without 'trial of a young girl is not. an evidence of a 'demo- cratke government."- United
Prcas.
New Mv. 'For Pacific Run
He protested that nothing was being done to expedite the setting up of an all-German anid. "With a view to elaborating government which, he such a comprehensive European would be qualified to take care programme, it is proposed to of the needs of the German peo- set up a special organization ple better than anyone else.
"These global figures are now push our charged with assessing the re- sources and needs of European of federalizing Germany is still being discussed and they are pro-technical countries and even with deter- being carried out in the West-viding headaches," he said. He money and resources must be al-his year, according to the Inter
the development of ern Zones of Germany as well continued: ruining main branches of industry in as in the line of action directed
"On the contrary, the policy!
San Francisco, July 3. The Salen Skaugen Line will add a new motorship to ita ser. seientific research and vice between the United States development, that West Coast and the Orient late located. The Brst requirement in ocean Steamship Corporation, the the strategical sphere for the Pacific Coast managing operator "The question is what figure Commonwealth is to have at home for the Line, on Wednesday,
'Big and in the Dominions properly The vessel, with accommodation these countries and, only after towards still greater separation shall be provided by the
for 12 passengers, will be that, with ascertaining possi- of Western German territories Boys for allocation as between balanced air forces.
"General MacArthur made use 10,000 tons deadweight, and have buities of receiving American from the rest of Germany, for example, America and Russla,
fact which is incompatible with and, between Russia and our of his landbased air force better a speed of 18 knots. economic aid..
any military commander. The Line also has contracted "Therefore, the question of the genuine restoration of Ger-selves? Who is to command this thun
a united democracy global force? Where are the quar- He saved thousands of sailors' and for the construction of two 9,000- American economic aid, of many as which, indeed, nothing definite state, forming part of the ters going to be located? These soldiers' lives. Admiral Mountton matorships for delivery next Wis one of our Bai year, the Company said,—Asso- is yet known, has now provid-European family of peace-lov-problems of international security batten
must be tackled and studied and lors who realised the potentiall-ciated Fresa... ed occasion for the British anding nations."United Press,
some sensible method of stabilis ties of air power and in the Burma, French Governments to seck
ing the global position found. campaign: he staked on air sup.
"It is absolutely vital, that we ply."-Reuter.
Mr. Bevin
the
the creation of a new organiza- Mr Bevin, addressing tion standing over and above! conference after his colleaguca
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The Hogue, July 2. When the Dutch Chamber to day passed the Bill establishing a Customs Union between the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxom- bourg, the Minister of Finance, Professor, Plet Lettinck, declared this was a promising start for European economic cooperation.
The Communists opposed the bill on the grounds that. It re- fected "American Influence." Router..
Washington, July 2.
::: A: United States official said to- day that the U.S. Government has set aside two cargoes totalling 18,050 tons of coal for: shipment 40 Austria In July or August- Unlied Press,
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