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THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1949.
BEEL'S RESIGNATION: REPERCUSSION FEARS
INDIAN STAND
•
The Hague, May 17.
The Dutch Government regrets the resignation of Dr. J. M. Boel from his post as representative of the Dutch Crown in Indonesia because of the reactions it may have in Indonesia,
ON JAPAN The Overseas Minister, Mr. J. H. Van Maarseyeen,
Washington, May 17. Well-informell sources expect India to approve the United States action in halting all fur ther Allied reparations from Japan.
told the second Chamber this today.
He outlined the efforts of the which in any case, is fundament- Government to persuadeal to the new Dutch Republicon Dulch Dr. Beel to stay at his post.
The Minister sald that the objection of Dr. Beel to the new Dutch policy, which resulted in the Vin Royen-Roem agree- ment of May was so great that he insisted on resigning.
While Indian officials have, not yet heard from New Delhi on this subject, they believe that their Government will be in ac- cord with the United States. They paint out that India hu in the past been insistent that she re- ceive her just share of repara- tions if they are to be extracted | ecesation of guerilla aclivities. krst act not been determined that such economic penalties be levied.
In-
The agreement allows the re- turn of the Nepablican Govern- ment of Jogjkarata, and for a
Dr. Beel,
The objections of the Minister Raid, were to the fort and extent of the restora-
THE
agreement.
AL "The forthcoming round- table conference full attention will be paid to the practical as- pects of self-determination and the whole federal idea. he wild- ed.--Reuter.
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St. Louis, May 17. Mr.
Eric Johnson, Prosl. dent of the Motion Pictures Awociation of America, Bald today that the films, radio, comio books and nowapapora made the scape. are being gests for disintegration the family, and told the Na. Parents Congress of tlonal and Teachers that the blanto actually should be placed on the depremalon and the two world wars.
The cure for family pro. blema lios in adequats Incomp and housing, proper medical and Increased recrea. tional facilities, he Bald. United Presa.
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PALESTINE TALKS BREAK DOWN
Haifa, May 17.
The Indian ofetals bellove their Government is convinced tion of the Republic and the After nearly seven weeks of fruitless negotiations, that the United States a correct
obligation to postpone further
the Syrian-Israeli armistico talks anded today in asserting that the
on Java Japanese political reform must be left all
Sumatra. remaining
in failuro. dustry in order to be economien- ly independent of the United States and able to make her pro- per contribution to the Far Eas lem economy.-United Press,
A Guarantee
The Eligh Commissioner har warned the Government that if The Cabinet decided to continue the new polley outlined by the delegation headed by Dr. J. H. Van Royen
and
abandon Dr.
COSTELLO SAID Beel's policy with the federalists
TOO MUCH
London, May 17. Lord Vansitturt. former diplomatic adviser to the Bri- tish Government, protested in the House of Lords today against the "abusive land even threatening" Janguage used about Britain last week by Mr. John Costello. Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland.
(In the Dail on Monday, May 9. Mr. Costello accused the Bri tish Prime Minister, Mr. Clement Altice, or some of his colleagues of "stupidity" and trying to use Ireland as a pawn in the party political game in Britain).
The talks were suspended indefinitely until and if further proposals for negotiation are made by the former Palestine Mediator, Dr. Ralph
Bunche,
on
The head of the Israeli delegaal Syrian forces beyond the Sy- t'on. Colonel Makleff, said tonight rian-Israel international bound- that a previous proposal by Dr.ory.
h- This, however, was rejected by on former Republican territory, Bunche was not acceptable
Syrians who insistest the Anit cause it was interpreted differ.. -it- whate
be necessary to
having at least military outposts someone who
con-ently by both sides. really hat
in the disputed frontier area ia- eluriing a small part of Israel poli- by the teal territory occupied Syrians during the past Palestine
Silence ár it.
The Minister said that the Government were very anxious for Dr. Beel to remain in office because his personality was guarantee that the decision of the Government.
despite his own objections to it. would be layatly carried out.
Not Decisive
But on May 7 it was clear that Dr. Beel still wished to resign.
Going further into Dr. Beets objections about
Sumatra, the
The Israes insist that the Sv- runs withdrew from Palestinian territory to the old international bortler while the Syrians insist on having their forces stationed West fo
work
Today's new development is not of the border.
causing nervousness here and it Competent
etcut quarters in Damas-
is apparently not believed that eus sald tonight that any resump- the temporary armistice negolia- tion of the Irnell-Syrion talky tions will break down, thus in- will depend on what Dr. Bunche creasing the possibilities of re- has to say after M. Henri Vigler, opening armed confilet although the United Nations Political Ad- the tone and reporting of several viser, has reported to him or the Middle-East Arab radio stations United Nations.
In the last few days hna been M, Vigier said in Damascus to-less conciliatory and more violent lay that most of the difficulties than in the past months. Overseas Territories Minister In the negotiations arose from the
Later today,
on Israel Foreign sald that while the Government fact that both parties, convinces Omice spokesman said to the As- could understand the fear that a that they had not suffered defeat, sociated Press: "No Israel-Syrian politieni truce would be a seri-claim the right to stand on their armistice agreement of any sort ous obstacle towards
federalism
will be,sigrid as long as it will positions, there. this argument could not
On thebe considered decisive.
Wednesday, Israel and Sy-leave a single soldier on any spot rian officers will meet, however, on the Israeli side of the border. to exchango prisoners of war,
-Beuter and Associated Press. An earlier United Nations proposal for A Syrian-Israel armistice, foresaw a broad no- man's-land in the disputed fron- tier aren partly on Jewish 'ter- ritory.
Jewish sources contend that
Lord Vansittart complained of dircourtesy. "Why should we be talked to like that by anybody about anything?" he asked.
Lord Audison, Leader of House. replied that the British Government thinks that no useful purpose can be served by enter- Ing into recriminations.—Reuter.
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