"THE CHÍNA “MAIL, BATONDAY, JULY 31,-1948. * ̈****
BEVIN'S SOLEMN WARNING PLAIN WAR WARNING
Berlin "Might Involve Use Of Force"
GERMANS CONDEMN BLOCKADE
Berlin, July 29.
Berlin's City Assembly, defy- ing the wrath of the Soviet Army today condemned., the Itussian blickade as a "crime against humanity in a tumul- Timur session marked by a many Communist Walk-nut.
A tatter resolution, appealing to "the spruten powers and to the world", demantled that the blocknade J Biftet al Gree J
was wagered by some 100 depu:
they after the Communist Speaker, Cart Lite, and in followers hat stolted angly in the chamber.
NOT
Demobilisation Measures May Be Stopped
London, July 29.
was
one "which
The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, tonight warned a silent
"House of Commons that, the Berlin crisis might involve the use of force. Because of that, Britain had been compelled to re-examine the whole position. Government was determined to take any mea- sures which seemed necessary. It was consider- ing whether it would be compelled to retain in the forces the 20,000 men now being released each month.
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But we do accept full respons). bility for the advice we apcept and act. Upan, Answering
further questions,
Mr. „Beviaanid the Government had been In the closest touch
TO SOVIET LEADERS
Washington, July 20,'
Mr. Bevin's statement in the House of Commons today was received here as being about the nearest any Allled -leader had come to warning the Soviet Russian leaders that if they continued their present course in Berlin it would tend to war,
On the basis of the first reports of the statement ap- pearlag here, this seemed-the-only Interpretation of his warning that the Berlin crisis."night involve the use of force."
In this sense his speech was expected to strengthen the hand of the British, French and American Ambassadors when they speak to, Soviet, Foreign Minister, Molotov.
Mr. Bevin's speech appeared to foreshadow the will- ingness of the three Western Powers to seek a general settlement of differences in Europe and not just in Berlin.
Reuter.
DESPERATE BATTLE AT LONDON AIRPORT
London, July 29.
with the Dominions and had dis-Forty Flying Squad police, in a desperate battle with
cussed the whole of this pro- blem. "We have given the Do- minions all the Information we could."
defence, Mr. Bovin soid: "It is well known to the House, the country and the world, that we have
a gang armed with crowbars, bottles and spanners, today foiled an attempt to steal carried out a very considerable demobilisation The wath out, fellowing the split
diamonds worth nearly £3,000,000 and of the Belm pulice force into of our wartime forces since the end of the war.
Dr.Hitlen Guest, Labour, sug- Western and Eastern factions, 10-{
gested that Mr. Bevin nominate £2,000,000 worth of gold bullion from London dientel than the capital
"We have turned our whole cussions with the Sović: Govern-
someone in an outstanding position shai! seek
Airport. ment. "We
at the "treet from party ties, who can awled Bright
ud-attention to the work of reor- Uy twu
Nine police officers and eight opportunity to
ge, to Moscow and negotiate at
The gems and bullion were members of the gang were my tatooni, my fur the Soviet ganisation and rehabilitation of earliest ponible
the Soviet Governinent The This country and have
the highest level, us Lord Mount-stared in the bonded freight urge one willingness in enter into dis- | batten did in India with
such warehouse which stands oppo-jured. One police officer had the lef the Communists using our manpower to
cursions for the progressive soiu- | successful results."
site the main gates and about suspected fructure of the skull, tion of the difficulties which have
anathor suffered a broken nose, Irun the Assembly Hall after he come the ravages of war, re-
25 yards from the Airport and a third a broken arm. newen.” Mr. Bevin stated. Washqnded down while trying to establish
police station.
spetor mu Western zerfonas.
Jastroduces
ther for
RUN
ceonomy
born over-
und
counter-resalutinn make good tur balance of pay- Javourag the Russian viewpoint, renta
-- United Pares,
Summoned By. Chiang
"Whilst we recognise that the situation might become difficult, i must confess to the House that in our calculations we did not asrame that the policy of our wist linge Allies might lead to a Nituation which might involve the use of force,
Shanghial, July 30,
The situation which its nuw Leut, Gen. Hsuan Ti-wu, IR-
arisen hues of course ecompelled its rigring Commander of the Shang-
to resexamine the whole postki, haf-Worsung Garrison, left hers
The British Governanl yesterday afternoon by train for the summer resort of Mokanshan, defestined to take any messene
which seern neersary to Southwest t Mont 109 gades
the situation. per Shanglan, in response to a Nomad kon de Jance cat from Pre sident Chiang Kai-shek, who spending a brief vacation there,
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Observers here believe that the President will make another at tempt to persuade General Hu to remain at his post.
It is reported that more than 10 local organisations, including the city's Chamber of Commerce and the General Labour Valon. have wiped the Nanking autheri- 1es, pelitioning them to keep General Hsuan here.-Reuter,
MINISTER RESIGNS
that Bure, however, am the House will recognite it lɔ not desirable that
ahrould make a public statement now on the measures which are be ing taken or might have to be taken to mest future tingencles."
Wide Implications
D
Defence Union
He concluded: The object of
Mr. Bevin did not think there the diplomatic steps now being jakan la to clarify the position was any analogy between Mos- to ascertain whether there ls.cow and India. "After all, India any prospect of removing the did not put us under duress," he the sukl. The Government merely obstacles to a dļucuzalon taking | huk
out 20 constitutional
place for 2 settlement which carried the British Government desire change and selected the very best and which we hope may lead possible mon it could to go to to pesce and security in Eu rope for us oil.*
Mr. Winston Churchill, leader the Conservative Op- position, said the Opposition sup- ported the general line and spirit | of the Foreign Secretary's state- ment,
Asking if the release of 20,000 month from, the Army me di was not a "very serious diminu- tim of our inorlest military con- strength at this critical time," he
WA
are
sale: "May not hamper our polley of building up the defences of the Western Union, if, at a Uime when
discussing On the diplomátic position. Mr. with France and the Benelux Hovin sakl: "We are prepared | countries how to mukę joint pro- to enter into discussions with the Soviet Guvernment on the situa- tion in Berlin and we have never declined; but the British Govern- thest cannot be expected to do this under duress-that is to say. under the conditions created by the Spyter Government.
"We are nwure of the wide in- plications of the situation in Ber
Budapest, July 29. Victor Czarnoky, Hungarian Minister in Egypt and son-in-la
and we have consistently
visions for their security and ours, we are ourselves actively lenkobilising?
"Will not the Government stop this process until ut least the Berth situation
is satisfactorily resolved?"
"Very Serious"
India.
US ARMS FOR PERSIA
In-
E
One man was detained in hos pital. Another eight were charg- ed and remanded in custody for a week, accused of being armed with offensive weaponsz case openers, truncheons,, bludgeons, a pair of heavy bolt-cutlers and with assaulting and robbing Washington, Júly 20. three members of the police act- The United States today ex- {ing as guards of the eight strong-
credit of room keys. "All we have to do in Moscow, tended to Persia' a
for
The buying and however, is to remove obstacles $20,000,000 to discussion and with the most transporting surplus American- profound modesty, the negotia military equipment. tions will probably then be ent
The credit was extended under ducted on the highest of "levels."
signed by M. an agreement Mr. William Warbey, Labour, Fathellah Nouryestandlary Per- asked if the visits of American slan Minister,. and Mr. Fred W. Superfortresses to Britain were Ramsey, United States Forelga
Commissioner, port of a schome to build up an Liquidation Com
Atlantic defence union,
If the Government supported that, he said, it means that Bri- tain would be committed to Going to, war on the side of the United States If the latter were involved in some military, ad Venture or other as a result of
scano in the Locat magistrate's court resembled a casualty station after a battle. All the mon
charged bleeding · from“ númerous
were cuts
on the face. One had an open wound in the head, SOVECAI word
bandage. blood-stained and two had to be asulated seats in the dock.
Tipped Off?
to
The agreement, whe
which replaces an earlier extension of $25,000,000 last year for such purchases, pro vides that 310,000,000 is for pur chases, and. $16,000,000 is for re- The police too were cut pair, pucking and shipping the bruiset. Four policemen, were in
the dock with the eight equipment to Persia.
The credit will be repaid overcharged. Four more stood guardi
* "blundering "diplomacy," 12 years with interest at two and Just outside. "If we go along the line of three-eight per cent, per annum. building up on Allantle military Reuter. alliance, we are bringing the next war many years nearer and turn- ing it into a virtual certainty." he said,
Mr. Ellis Smith, another, La-
AMERICAN RED SURRENDERS
Now York, July 29,
and
men
It was believed that the police had advance.Information that n raid had been planned, as they were surrounding the bond shed when nipe men drove up in a block motor van, early this morn- ing
bour Member, calling on Britain. · Robert G. Tompson, chairman: British Overscas Airways Cor- to take the initiative in a world of the New York State Commu-poration londors had just opened unloading drive towards world brotherhood, nist Party who had been sought the doors and were warned against the
Pan-American "drift to by the Federal Bureau of Invest the freight from
War
law of President Zoltan Tildy,, pursued a policy of allempting to the retention of these men was 2's had at least. a;2,500-mitä (gation since he and 11 other lead. Brussels plane when the rang
has resigned.
explanation
was given
"No for his resignation. bûl rumour linkes it with the recent political purge of officials of the flingar- ian Ministry of Agriculture.
ing Communists were indicted on burst in. boing range, he said. V-3's were
July voluntarily
20,
The loaders called for help and surrendured made to carry.afom:ic bombs over today.
the police immediately appeared. darn bombs would render. Britaid to the Party and with, advocating from a range still secret. A few mo Of 12 charged with belonging Passengers who had just arrived.
Brazil Eaw the grim uninhabitable for 25 years.. He the violent overthrow of wanted a world pence conference United States Government,
the struggle and ran up to help, but
were only they
turned Away by vo are still missing.. Nine have breathless, police. been arraigned and released on The ninth man was stated to bail-Assoolated Press,
be in hospital.--Reuter.
-Reuter. to confuse
Mr. Devin, after saying that settle progressively the difficulties |
under review, added: which have arisen.
"The Union "The Soviet Government have building of the Western claimed that the introduction in-
defences.Js quite separate and to Berlin of the currency of the distinct from Berlin. It is for Western powers lies at the root
the permanent defence of the Western Union but I don't want ut the present difficulty. If so, The politient police summoned our representatives in Berlin are
it with any dispute Czarnoky for questioning Imine-
with the Soviet Union. оп this prepared and always have been with the diately after his arrival from prepared, to
particular issue.". enter into discus- Chiro live days ago and he ions on the question of cur now reported to be confined to
rency. his bone-Reuter.
"I would and that the British Government have never objected to the introduction of a unified into Berlin.
PETROLEUM FIND
Churchill asked: "The matter is In a further question, Mr. very serious and might easily be- come one of life and death. May
the
that the closest con- presume
EPSTEIN CALLS ON TRUMAN
Washington, July 20 or even at a Soviet Zone currency linisters and their profes" | five of president Truman today: tuct is being preserved between E. Epstein, special representa- paid his first forgial slonal advisers and that the call on "These discursione might even Ministers are assuming full and and told him that the new state broadened to cover other direct responsibility for the pre- wants to be a peace loving, pro- blems as well."
cautions and measures which are gressive .democratic member of taken or not taken at this mo- the commonwealth of nations."
Mr. Epstein said Mr. Truman Mr. Bevin: "We certainly expressed the hope of the closest are taking the advice of the and felendilest relations between Chiefs of Staff and we are in Israel and the, United States very close
touch with tham. Associated Press.
Damascus, July 20.. Press reports said today that petroleum deposits, believed to be mong the richest in the world. have been discovered in upper Syria. The reports said that the Petroleum Company, a subsidiary
Mr. Churchill of the Iraq Petroleum Company, General agreement had been discovered the new felds at reached in London with the Khaffouth, 30 kilometers from United States and, French Gov- Baretche~United Press.
ernments about the future dis-
ment?
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