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BRITAIN TO DISCUSS SYRIAN COUP WITH UNITED STATES, FRANCE
Cabinet To Prepare Constitution
Damascus, August 15. The new Syrian Cabinet to- night announced that it would new Constitution, prepare a follow the United Nations Charter and observe Interna- tjunal Law.
London, August 15.
Britain is likely to discuss Sunday's military coup in Syria with the United States and France as well as with Transjordon and Irad—befpro she decides on her relations with?" the "new Syrian regime, a Foreign Office spokesman sold today.
There have already been preliminary talks between British and Hashemite Jordan representatives, he said.
Britain is trying to decide whether the now military
regime took power constitutionally or uncon stitutionally.
If she makes up her mind that the change took place stitutionally, she could withdraw
uncon-
The Cabinet's policy was an-formni diplomatlo recognition of nounced by the Prime Minister,the Damascus authorities. Haslicin
Alessi Pasin, a Lew hours after Colonel Hinnawi had handed over. control to him.
Colonel linnawi then returned to his Anny Headquarters where be told Reuter, "We have nothing further to do in politics",
Several reports have been re- ceived from British reprezanta, detailing tivas
Damascus 100 the course and possible effects of the change.
re-
ไก
the
One that come in on Sunday The Foreign Office spokesman refused direct comment on Bun-night is believed to have sold day's lightning down arrest trial that the self-constituted Supreme and execution of Marshal Husni War Council and the situation
Damascus appeared Zaim and Mohson Horazi, Presiuniler control and that the peu- dent and Premier of Syria res-ple of pectively, by a group of army lieved that the shootings had not Atassi Pasha, after a day of po-officers led by Colonel Hipnawi. spread. lley-making by bis Coalition
Informed Brish sources, Government,
"We suid tonight,
He did announce though that are a provisional Government, ofeial intimation of the shootings the meantime, expressed Our main task is to pave the way was contained in a note deliver-view that Hinnawi and his sup- safeguard Anglo-American for the early election of a Con-ed to the British Legation by the portera will go out of their way stitutent Assembly to prepare Syrian Foreign Ministry. Signed rights and interests in Syria. new Constitution in full freedom. by Hinnows himself as Comman. They based their belief on the
of the Army, the
new regime's undertaking in its the interim period der-in-Chief
note declared that the Armed
note to Britain that the new foreign policy will be based Forces had undertaken the job
government will safeguard Syrin's on the more friemity co-operation
obligations. ARKO- with the Arab countries and on of rescuing Syria from the post raising the standard of the Arab tion into which it had been led by President Zaim, the spokes- Langur.
man reported.
our
"During
with foreign "Our relations Powers will be based on courtesy and fiendship within the limits Interests. the of our national United Nations Charter and the observation of International Law."
Colonel Hinnawi told Reuter at his Army Headquarters today that the Cabinet had all rights to draft a new Constitution and elect a new Parlacht.
Chance To Rule
have given national|at| "We clements a chance to rute the and Country democratically pave the way to a full under-i standing and co-operation be tween Byria and the Arab League States, as well West. We now withdraw entire ly."
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It also announced that a Su- Council band con- preme War stituted itself and would be res- ponsible for law and order until constitutional government could be formed which would safeguard international obligations.
No Change In Plans
international
clated Press,
Abdullah's Comment On Communism
Anamun, August 15.
fold the King Abdullah Associated Press today that the The spokesman told nawe danger of Communism is not 1,000,000 conference questioners that far away from the for as he knew, the Damascus Arab refugees who fled from event# hav not chanted Ahe Jewish rule in Israel.. plans of Abdullah, King of
#bellave the Hashemite Jordan to visit should hear a part of the burden feudal of these refugees" the ruler, spid la a exclusive Inter- "Communism fallows ylew,
thus destroying coun- preThe capitalists ought to free
tain.
King Abdullah is due to leave Alexandria (Egypt) by ale on the Wednesday for Britain where he will be the guest of the British government.
British
dangers ore
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Syrian
Ex-President
Forms Coalition Govt
Damascus, “August 15.
The Syrian ex-President Hashem Atassi Pasha today formed a Coalition Government to replace the regime of President Husai Zaim, executed-yes- terday in a coup led by army officers. Colonel Sami Hinnawi, head of the group which
!
Coup Deals Setback
seized President Zaim and Premier Muhsin For Erance
Brazi for summary trial and 'execution,' at- tended the meeting which asked Atassi Pasha to form a Cabinet.
Beirut, August 15. The coup d'etat in Syria yester- to day dealt a serious selback France's Middle East diplomacy, informed quarters said. here to-
day United States The only other military leader present was General Abdullah Qutfeh, Defence Minister in the former Cabinet. Ho retains the post in the new Government.
unjust and
Alexandria en
They said the Syrian public lad boon shocked by the efforts of the executed president, Hossni el Zaim to reorimitate: the nation's who led the 1925 Byrian rising foreign policy toward friendiler against the French
"relations with France; Syria's Earlier the Higher Military former mandatory "power.
Bent Council, which
suspraded
President
said that
in
Other
of the new members the necks of their poor Cabinet are:
chains.
Finance: Khaled Azem, a for- friends of coworld is between mer Premierin
"The Arab He and his government were Among the first to recognilse" the
Slate
Abel Ministers:
El Zain and Premier Barazi to the Beirut informants new Syrian regime, according to never friendly with Zuim, who two dengers. Continued poverty
to Communi But, Azenh, former Minister of the firing squad, had asked political Zam, who was executed
under the yesterday's coup, pursued both report here, were the well armed, on March 30 seized power in a may powerful Syrinn tribesmen living bloodless coup.
if we need something from the Interior, and Fathallah Usyown.perties Western Powers,
be sent his they ask for National Economy: Faydi Atas-Zaim regime to agree to form a an anti-Soviet and out!-British
policy. Last month In the mountains between Syrin
government.
and personal and the Lebanon. They pledged. King Abdullah is due to dis- foreign currency we do not have.si, former Minister of Justice,
cuss the entire. turmoiling mid-Both inity
Hourani, In Egypt, which had establish- brother-in-law. Agriculture: Akram their support.
to Pre-rd cordial relations with Pre-secretary; Nazir Fense, to the Damascus was quiet today. Re-Easter situation with
who was press adviser
sident Zaim's 136-day Govern- French president, Vincent Auriol, sident Zaim.
mooi.
King Farouk ortiered three with presents and goodwill mes- Justice: Saml Kabbara.
a sages. days
mouraing, PL. Court Interior: Rushdi Kakya." Foreign Affairs: Nazim Kodsi. Calro despatch said.
Mohammed Education: Mishel Allakh.
Inshem! Public Works; Mejderline el Minister of State, told reporters Jabri, who held the samo post that Egypt would propose the Syria's new policy is expected Colocci Zulm gained postponement of the Arab Leu-to be friendship for all powers before
ue Political Committee meeting, and special privileges for none. due to take place in Alexandria It was reported that the military power.
on August 20.
Junta which seized power yester- But in Beirut it
sent notes to was learned day already had
was understood Apart from Colons) Hinnawl that the Lebanese Premier, Rlyed honour the nation's international and General Outfish, the mid-el Solh, would urge that there agreements: 14
the notes dealed insinuations that night meeting which led to should be no postponement.
Pelleal circles believed that the, coup was Inspired or en- Ibe formation of the Cabinst was attended by popular poll the Upon the Invitation of
Emtr including tipal lenders, will SERlsh government, he,
Hasaan of Atrash, Dawes chief because he sald, Visit Spain,
same enmity Russia shows the toward Franco and me-zo
mortal ports from the provinces told of leaders. His country's relations King Abdullah, who is flying
vis the press and people welcoming with Syrie, in particular, ane ex-
exto London v the change.
pected to be im close atten- Wednesday, shid his visit to Bri- Local observers thought that tion,
tain was only for a holiday,, "be- one of the first steps of the new Syrian friendship for Hoshe- cause I need a rest." Cubinel would be clean up Commite Jordan and Iraq-the two Ila said he has no intention of munist organisations
Which Hashemite kingdoms deteriorat doing anything in Britain unless though outlawed in Syria, lave ed considerably under Zaun, to Ughten the relationships be- been distributing propaganda,
Manbers of the new Cabinet who rejected the Iraqi plan for tween the two countries and get
of their three socalled something for the refugeer the union of are known to be opposed to Com-fertile crescent countries.
agricultural fagis, irrigation-ma- muniam.
The spokcaman pointed out ferials and so forth. Iraqi dimplomatle sources cald
that
changes
of govern- Not To Visit U.S. they hoped that the new Cabinet) would break
He said he would not visit the the deadlock in ment take place constitutionally,
and help the question of fresh recognition United States bocquse he had not Iraqi-Syrian relations the seven member States of the does not arise. It does come up received an invitation. Arab League to co-operate fully when there are doubts about the In strengthening the Leogut means by which new regimes.com-
Eliute themselves. Neuter.
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the removal of President Zaim gineered by any foreign power. would open the way for a com- in Lebanon-Syrian policy such as existed before he seized power.
A communiquo from Higher Military Counell In Da- how of us are good for our of the Syrian developments. He mascus said Syria would co- countries, for the people want said that he considered the pre-operate fully with other members
3- am going to Spain be sent set-up of the League out of the Arab Lengus. She favour
I wish to see the person dated but he added that Jordan ed a strong united front of Arab (France) who, with me,, is so would not desert any majorily
decision on the League's future states-Reater. -hated by she, SOWIRE.
Asked about it
the Lausanne believe Furthermore, there is comfict with the So- talks, the King, sald "I
Surope, the viet in Europe, Spanish Army thought that they would pave will be
be the only
one on the con- the way for a final settlement but ap- merely intended to tient which will support France were
won't wait until the prooch the various points con- and they
corned. Now, It is said that the Pyrenees are crossed either"
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He said he felt a quick meet-whole question will be taken in- ing of the Arab League Political to discussion as a unity."As30- Committee was essential in view clated Pres
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No Statement From Syrian Ex-President
Geneva, August 15. Shukrllel Kouatly, former President of Syria, will make, no statement on yesterday's coup d'etat in Damascus until 198 situation is clarified, it was stüdr ed at his villa here today,, what
Telegrams have been aching him both from Syria and neigbe bouring Arab States.
A member of the
of the
told
ox-Prest- Rester
today, anspeople's'i joyline (w
bitter The Syrian people,
French against their former
Dould not swallow rulers, Zaim's policy, informants said. of the Unlied The position States was not affected by the coup, these sources said, adding that British and American ull interests had not run into any was no confillets and therefore reason for any, intrigue between the two nations on this score,
was hoped the civilian re- gime would contribute more to Middle East peace than el Zaim's BİZEDMYNDA government,
which exentada desprit among mem- Bersial the Arab Le-United Press The S
two
FOUR KILLED IN MALAY ATTACK
Singapore," August 15,
constable's wife and klas wowo'killed when „50) Communist terror: KUDA KOKAINA-guns, and SMEXVORIO into their Sindropolios post one Kalendare near Kuala kleidet, that the cables como altopyynskeydes, it was learn- from personal friends, some col | ed togAY, WHRAYDIOVA than influential people in public res Andaird special constable died life who have have the intemas today:: From: woundas, surtained of the Arab cuise at heart,ONTA during tho terrorist a paid. Two
Kouetly's staff state that he is Olhiza. Vore wounded.
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