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CHANGE IN JAPAN
THE CHINA MAIL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1940.
THE NINETIETH INSTALMENT
POLICY NOT DISCUSSED CRUSADE IN EUROPE
London, February 21,
The British Government has recolved no representa- tions from the United States Government with a view to changing the Allied policy över the occupation of Japan, Mr. Hector McNoil, Minister of State, told Parliament today. He was replying to a question by o Labour Member, Mr. Raymond Blackburn. He also said, in reply to another question, that in view. of the diver- gency of opinions on the composition and vot- ing procedure of a Japanese peace conference, the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, knew of no useful initiative that could be taken at present for a conference,
Neither did he at present aentatives is exerting every effort contemplate any step towards 16 Exffedite-a-d the early resumption of direct relations between Britain and the Government of Japan.
Mr. William Teeling.
Conser vative, had asked what were the
"The Forelgú Secretary does not at present contemplate, any step towards the early resump- tion of direct relations between the
British Government and
procedural difficulties blocking Japan."-Reuter.
would
progress towards a peace treaty with Japan and what was being done to overcome them. He also asked if the Foreign Secretary would consider devising Koine other instrument which chable Japanese reparations and debts to be decided finally and liquidated and to enable the Bri- tish Government to dent diree!- ly with the elected Japanesa Gov- ernment on trade and other mat- ers vitally concerning Britain and Japon.
and
Differences Noted
Conference On Indonesia
Hailed
New York, February 21. Mr. Carlos Romulo today pre- dicted that the recent New Delhi conference on Indonesia would be the "forerunner of many other similar conferences Limed at promoting the wel fare of countries represented in the interests of world peace and security."
General On Smedley Case
Tekyo, February 21. Major General Charice Wil- Jobgby, General Dougian MacArthur's intelligence chief, announced tonight that ho
would not claim Immunity in any legal action which might be taken by Mile Agnes Bmadley, the Ameri- dan writer who has been aocused of being * Boviet
spy.
Major General { Willoughby said in a special statement that he was not respoɲalbis for the release of a report
from the United State
Hendquarters in Tokyo which told a sensational story of a Ruslan spy ring which was
said to have looted the Ja PDAs Cabinet and the Ger man Embassy In Tokyo of secrets which helped turn the tide of war.
Miss Smedley, who spent more than 12
the years in For East, was alleged to have been connected with this pre-war ring, led by a Ger. man journalet, Dr. Richard Garge.
Major General Willoughby sald he would welcome nction against him na an American citizen so A to emphasise the "urking dan- gers which threaten Ameri- can civilisation in subveralve #ysloms hiding behind and protected by free Institu- tions.”—Reuter..
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ACCIDENTS IN ITALIAN STRIKE
Mr. Romulo, Philippine dele-
Rome, February 21. A nationwide transport atrike gate to the United Nations, re-
estimated 1,500,000 Delhi conference, which, he em-workers to walk to their jobs in presented his country ni the New forced phasised, acted strictly within Italy today Fartel cause nearly
of the United 1,009 mitior the framework
accklents in Rome Nations,
alone.
Mr. McNell replied; "There are diferences among the powers concerned as to the composition
voling procedure Паранске реве conference. By far the most important of thear orises from the insistence of the Soviet Union that the Far Eastern settlement primarily
natter for consideration Council of Foreign Ministers.
The British Government, the other hand, consider that the countries which actually carried the burden of the combat against In BBC ratio interview, Mr. The strike was called by the the Japanese, and in particular | Romulo Bald, "The conference Communist-controlled Secondary- the Commonwealth countries and very, wisely confined itself to Railway, Trolley and Bus Work- Burma,
should rank equally with consideration of the problem of ers Union to protest against the the major powers in the drafting | Indonesia. Many delegates, government move to lay off work- of the treaty.
The walkout affected pro- however, looked beyond it to the ers "In view of the divergence of tormation of permanent or vincial railways and trolley and these opinions, the Foreign Se-gunisation regional association bus services in elties and towns. cretary knows of no useful ini-strictly within the framework of United Press. tiative that could be taken at the UN the success of th present. With regard to repara-con
conference demonstrated in tions, this and the closely-related dramatic manner the strength of question of Japan's future level the new spirit of unity animal- of Industry are subjects for con-ing Asia, the Intensity of their sideration by the Far Eastern concern over common Interests Commission,
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Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's Own Story Of The War In Europe
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In any event the Berlin record evan before Pearl Harbour Day. [lon of, the facts, shall decido CASO by of these late summer and early Fear, doubt, and confusion are the the justich of the autumn months of 1945 represents portion of those who fought and majority vote and thereafter shall the fervent have the power and the means to the peak of postwar cordiality and won the war with
ja a that wo were co-operation
evor prayer, that at last this was the tonforce its decision. This able to achieve with the Soviet war to ond wars.
light restriction indeed on nation- officials. In broader folds, on
allan and a small price to pay f highest levels, misunderstandings
thereby the peoples who stand for continued to grow and these were
human liberty, ara batier fitted to inevitably reflected in the local
settle dissension within their own German scene. It is possible, also,
ranks or to that this process worked in re-
without.
verso.
meet attack from
may
Volumes have been, and more volumes will be, written on the collapso of world co-operation and the true significance of the events, that accompanied the tragedy, For un, all their words will amplify one simple truth. Free- Here is the true, Jong-term as- Americans at that time or at dom from four and injustice and surance that democracy least we in Berlinsaw no reason oppression will be ourg-only in the fourth the world Physical why the Russian system of gov-measure that men who value such moans and skillful organisation ernment and democracy as prac- freedom are ready to sustains its may see it safely through a crisis, ticed by the Western Allien could possession to defend it against but only if basically the democracy not live side by side in the world, every thrust from within or with of our day satisfies the mental, provided each respected the rights, out
moral, and physical"wants of thei The compelling necessities of masses living under it can it con the territory, and the convictions of the other, and
cach
system the moment leave us no alternative tinue to exist. avolded avert or covert netlon to the maintenance of real and
We believe Individual liberty, the integrity of the other. respectable strength-not only in rooted in human dignity, is man's Brainst thero de: our moral restitude and our econe greatest treasure. We believe that mocracy in respect for the rights mic power, but in terms of ade- men, given free expression of others, it seemed natural to us quate military preparedness. To their will, profer freedom And
no neglect this, that this "live and let live” typo
universal self-dependente to pending
to dictatorship and could .bo of agreement
achieved resurgence
of a definite spirit of collectivism. From the evidence, and honestly kept,
That
was co-operation, is not only foolish, it would appear that the Commun probably the most for which we la criminally stupid.
Moreover, ist
1st leaders also believe this; else and allempt ever really hoped. But even such present-day weaknes, w alarm why do a purely practical basis for living our friends, earn the contempt of to
and virtually eliminate any concepts? Were they
peaceful
rectitude In the adjustment of world problems. poal of their own doctrine, there The lessona of 1914 and 1939 re- would be no necesalty for them in follow an aggressive polley. Time would be the only ally they needed If Communism as a spiritual forco if and moral inspiration appealed more te mankind than do individual answor to the rights and liberties. We who saw Ulberated know that the preachers
arily
together in the world has not been ence of ours toward achieved,
What caused the change not in the realm of purpose but definitely in the apparent desire for a pragma- tle approach to co-operation-may
main valid so long as the world-
has not learned the futility of possibly never be clearly under hier competitive force the final
of human questions, stood by any of us. But two and Military preparedness alone is
ne half years of growing tension an inadequate have shattered our dream of rapid problem. Communia
the
of
of those completely
and
progress toward universal pesce and snabica a militant ren|munistle fear that men will; and the elimination of armspients. to exploit injustices and inequity cling to freedom is well founded. Seriously and soberly. aware of among men. Thi Ideology It is possible that this truth may our strengths and our weaknesses; appeals, not to
the Italian or sure of our moral
Lind,
be the reason for what appears to rectitude, we Frenchman or South American as bo an aggressive Intent on the part must address ourselves to the new such, but to men as human beings of the Communists to tear down tensions thint beset the world. who become desperate in the at- all governmental structures based
The impleations of the failure tempt to satisfy common human upon individual freedom. to eliminate aggression and to co- needs. Therein it possesses a If the men and women of Amer- operate effectively are as full of profound power for expansion. ica face isang ah equaroly and meaning for the world as were the Wherever popular discontent is bravel
is bravely as their soldiers faced the dictatorial and arbitrary acts in founded group oppression or terrors of battle in, World War II, the late 1930s of Hitler, Musso-man poverty or the hunger of we would have no fear of the lini, and Hirohito. The name of children, there Communism may outcome. If they will unite them- elment every small
of stage an offensive that arms can selves as firmly as they did when country Eastern Europe is a reminder to not counter. Discontent can be they provided, with their Allies in us of the last objectives so bravely fanned into revolution, and revolu- Europe, the mightiest fighting stated in the Atlantic Charter. tion into social chaos. The aequel force of all time, there is no tem-
dictatorial, rule. Against such paral tacties exclusive reliance on milf-oral power that can dare chal- lenge them If they can retain the tary might is vain.
moral
Intogrily,
clarity
of areas which freedom
comprehension, and the readiness flourishes will continue to shrink to sacrifice that finally crushed the unless the supporters of democracy Axis, then the free world will live match Communist fanaticism with and prosper, and all peoples, even-. clear and
and common understanding tually, will reach a level of culture, that the freedom of men is at contentment, and security that has ataka; meat Communist-regimented never before been achieved. unity with the voluntary
y unity of common purpose, even though this
THE END may mean a sacrifice of some measure of nationaliste proton- sions; and, above all, annul Com- munist appeals to the hungry, the poor, the oppressed, with practi- cal measures untiringly prosecut ed for the elimination of social and economie evils that sat men against mon.
Philippines Seek Additional U.S.
Aid
Washington, February 22.
Francisco Delgado, a Philippine War Damage Com- missioner, said yesterday he hopes the U.S. Con- gross will grant the Philippines an additional) US$400,000,000 to US$800,000,000 this sos- sion for further reimbursement of Island war lossos.
"One of the most important post-war trends is increasing re- jance on regional groups in the pursuit of the elusive goals of security and peace. We have an inter-American union, a Slav bloe
association of
Arab States, and the West European bloc is now being enlarged into the Atlantic Union. The Jugle
events
fully Justifies the formation of n tion of Aslan on
"Together with political liberty, Ásia must have, the means to achieve economic self-sufficiency, without which freedom cannot fourish. The West must cease to regard Asia as an economic pre serve fit only for exploitation. Asla must have economic as well Delgado sald Philippine Presi-sistance to us," he said, "helps us political independence. Asia dent Ellpido Quirino "hopes to in the throes of a revolution-come to Washington soon, and ory change that is bound to in-belleve obtaining additional fuente profoundly the course of United States authorisations for | history. Powerful social and Island war losses will be one of
economic forces have been his principal objectives." unleashed. Under their insistent
The Commission at present is ous Congressmen expressed in- disbursing US$si0,000,000 | clinations to grant additional granted the Republic by the funds.
"However," he added, "the United States for payment of
Philippines Is but part of the public and private war losses.
global demand upon the United States, and our needs must be treated accordingly."
However, Delgado sold in an interview, "This fund will pay only about one-third the value of claims already established."
pressure the old order is giving Delgado sald President Harry way. A new Asia is emerging Truman has assured him of his and
taking shape before our "sympathetic interest" toward eyes. It is a strong,
dynamic additional funds for the Philip Asia, assertive of its rights, that pine. now stands at the Crossroatis. He said that if Congress.grants It demands and deserves equal an additional US$400,000,000 *re- partnership with the West in habilitation of these claims will building a batter world. This have been accomplished on now Asia, which demonstrated practicable basis, while of in New Delhi its strength, its US$800,000,000 extra is obtain- maturity, is newly-forged unity ed, complete reimbursement and its devotion to the ideals of losses will be made."
Justice and pence, awaits the In testimony before the House f
response of the West. Upon the Committee on -request: for answer may depend not only the US$180,000,000 to finance claims fate of Asia but of the whole payments during the coming world."United Press.
fiscal year, Delgado said, varl-
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THEY'RE VENTILATED TOO.
as-
said the Philippines batlling against
Inflation and Communism, "American this battle for ourselves and also
the United States."
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As a world forco, democracy is supported by nations that too much and too often act alone, each for
itself alone. Nowhere perfect, in many regions democracy is plil- fully weak because the separatism of national sovereignty uselessly prevents the logical pooling of re- would produce is sources, which
greater material prosperity with- in and multiplied strength for defence. Such division may mean ideological conquest.
The democracies Trust fearn that Delgado said he believed an the world is now too small for additional purpose
of national of President the rigid concepts Quirino's projected trip to Wash-vereignty that developed in a Ington
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their own well-being and safety, habilitation programme.
Noue of them today, can stand alone, No radical Delgado and other War Dam national sovereignty is required
surrender of uge Commissioners, Mr. Waring only and Mr. O'Donnell are scheduled to return to Manlin about March 1.—Associated Press.
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