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THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1949.
'Times' Comments Ancient Grain Storage Pits
On New Indian
Constitution
London, Docomber 3.
"The Times" in a leading article on the Indian con- stitution today said it was "the work of mon trained in British constitutional ideas," ^ but added they did not "sharo the British distrust of statements of abstract principles", Speaking of changes designed to give power to the centre in certain aspects, "the Times" said: "The union must have a strong centre both to protect it from disruptive influence and to deal with the widely differing federal units."
VATICAN ATTACKS
PEKING
The paper described the three
the years work on constitution as "well spent" adding:
Mr. "The ideals for which Gandhi lived and died; embodied by his followers, in the prohibi- ion of untouchability, the pro- vision for adult suffrage in a com- Rome, December 3.
mon electorale and the definition A Vatican agency today of the mutual obigations of the denounced the Communist citizen and of the state, have been regime In China and said, the main formative Influerice,
reasonably
"Anyone, whether individual "The Constitution Bets up or nation, who believes that democralle republic of federal he can come to a compromise form, with the government will containing discover his error sooner or amendments
inay suggest. later."
of
flexible und provisions for the which experience
The Vatican's Sucred Congre- " is the work of men trained gation for the Propagation In British constitutional ideus and Faith, through Its information it adopts both the general struc- detailed expressed
nisu wive
vervice, "Fitlers",
of Ten that a new
anti- Cathulle persevation may sweep over Manchuria.
"Files" attacking the Chinese Communists, said bitterly, "This is a system which no doubt will Internationally re- Roverament re- of the
Church COMBIEN
the
puffered
areas
will
LM the #lat|
the presenting 4Chumse people
In its reports on recent events
China, ("Fides"
the Bold! extensively In but Catholic churches still enjoyed freedom
eithen
of Harbin, Sinking. Kirin and Mukden,
Commenting on conditions Communist-ruled China the
the port said, "At first tors were full of honeyed words and talk of justice and love for the people. Once 11 foothold
guined
was
ture and many of the
ment of Rudia Act of 1935.
Workmen are seen removing grain from ancient storage pits in Valotta, Malta. are covered by 'large' stone slabe (seon In background) which fit tightly over the thum keeping the storage bins fairly airtight and free of weavila. The pits are approximate. ly 25-33 feet deep and 15 foot square. Grains and cereals are stored in these pits and can be kept safely for as long as three year~(Assoolated. Pros Photo),
The pits opening.
HAGUE AGREEMENT WELCOMED BY UN
Lake Success, December 3.
provisions of the great Govern- Despite strong Soviet Objections, the United Nations Special Political Committee today welcomed the Hague agreement providing for the establishment of a sovereign United States of Indonesia at the end of the year.
"The device of a Cabinet re- elected sponsible to a popularly legislature is used in the Govern ment of the union as well as in the governments of the federated states. and British practice has
ecu- By shaped the gowers of the execu- tive and the position of the
prime minister, but certain features of the constitution-such as the com-
**
Upper Federal position of the
House and the wide powers vest- ed in the president as head of the state-derive not from Brit- re-ain but from the United States, libera Cunnda and Eire.
the trine was
changed.
Exorbitant taxes are being Zamjaond, There is a quality of Impoverish- and despoliation
The Communist regular ment,
be thoroughly army seems to
while the higher-ups brutalised
everything demand the best of
and live in a style which betrays fall their vaunted propaganda."-
United Press,
ENGLAND LASHED
BY GALES
Human Rights
"The framers of the con #titution do not share the Bri Lish distrust of statements of abstract principles. They have aet out in the constitution twolf the most elaborato
declaration
of human rights yet framed by individual any stato, and the
given the ditizon is formally means of moving the Supreme Court to safeguard these rights If they should violated.
a vote of 43 to five, with four abstentions, the Committee urged the General Assembly to com- mend the parties to the agreement and wel- come the setting up of the new State.
Hatta Government of the dool. Only the Soviet group
sions of the Hagua conference. voted against the resolution,
Parts of the Indonesian armed which was proposed by 16 forces were joining the resistance Asian and Pacific countries, "n droves," Mr. Manutlsky main- headed by India and includ-tained. ing Australia, which met at the New Delhi conference on Indonesia early this year.
The Committee defeated an at-
sia to defer a vote.
of
tho
as
BFC
"Our conterence partnera not yet represented it this table," the Dutch delegate continued.
"When, therefore, the delegate of the Ukraine sees it to label the Indonesians the 'Hatta clique' It is my honour to atep Its with a word of protest,
"Not only le there no reason to doubt that thesa Indonesian tho Icadors are
trus repre- sentatives of their people, bu there is also proof of their deep love of the people.
hts |
"The Ukrainian delegate Insulted them only because they do not belong to the Communist ty" the Dutch representative acred
The United Nations.
Mr.
Nations principles.
"should
(United
The United States looked for-
transfer of ward to its ratification and to "the Bovereignty which is take place inter this
actual
month"
ย
"The deal between the Dutch took to the future rather than aggressors and the Hatta elique dwell on the past."
Syria
supported and Burma at The Hague deprives the in- donesian people of their sover- Sir Benegal Rou's resolution
Warren Austin eign right to its own independent
that his country tempt by Poland and Byclo-Rus- state," Mr. Manuilsky declared. States) said
"It deprives
Indonesian welcomed the agreement as a It also ruled that a counter-people of the right to use the successful application of United
Ukraine- by the resolution
resources of their land." the withdrawal enlling for
Welcome News Dutch troops, the
R creation of
Sir Benegal Rou (India) had members of Commission of all the Security Council to inquire earlier urged on official welcome into the activities of
the Dutch for the agreement from the Gen- authorities," and abolition of the eral Assembly,
Soviet Chargos "Certain guiding
Sir Benegal said that the an- principles United
lted Nations Commission
The Soviet delegate, endorsing and
the round-table political based on social,
the nouncement of Indonesia was not within
agreement and its acceptance by Mr. Manullsky's charges, alleged
been competence of the Committee.
**con- economic justice which the state or
there had This must follow in framing legislation
latter decision London, December 3.
was on the the Indonesian Republican Cabi- that
spiracy" between Dr. Hatta, the These are not Waves 100 feet high battered the are also set forth.
ground that the, Security Coun- net had been welcome news.
Sir Benegal said that India Indonesian President, Dr. Achmed| court of law cll still had the problem on its South Coast of England today and enforceable by any cross-Channel ships rushed for but are accepted as fundamental agenda, thus preventing the Gen-looked forward with feelings of Soekarno, and the American re- shelter as winds up to 50 miles per to the good governance of the eral Assembly from making any special warmth and cordiality to presentative on the United Na- Indonesiu. hour, with occasional 80 mile gusts, country.
positive recommendation.
the early emergence of the Unit- tions Commission on Ind
This plot was aimed at stilling were reported all along the Sussex
"The change made by the Con- Mr. Dimitri Manuilsky (Ukraine) ed States of Indonesia as a sister
the liberation movement a pur- coast.
attack or
thelle.
would also like to express pose the United States promised and demanded stituent Assembly in the original made a strong
of
the Rus- agreement
the hope that this sister Republic to assist, Mr. Tsarapkin, the draft of the constitution are
Security Council inquiry. There have been
declared, two kinds.
He alleged that the war un- will join us at no distant date as slan representative,
Immediately after the some intelligent compromises over
as the leashed by the Dutch decuplers a member of the United Nations,"
spiracy, "Tho
Government-of such delicate questions national language, linguistic ad- with the support of the United Sir Benegal added.
"shameless deal with the Nether- justment of provincial boundarien States and the United Kingdom Mr. Agha Shahi (Pakistan) Hatta and. Soekarno" made
minority com- and directed against the Indo-welcomed the agreement.
received arms to and protection of munities."--Reuter.
nesian people, is being waged In this instance it means the lunds" and
national Ilberntion the even now with no less ferocity freedom of a people to whom the break
the Indonesian people of Pakistan are bound by movement of than in the past."
Intimate Lies of religion and cul- potriots," ke charged.
Thus it completely "prepared "Ferocious" battles were being turo," he said.
Mr. John Hood (Australia) the surrender of the Government waged, Mr. Manullsky charged, said that the agreement was one to the Dutch invaders." adding, it is being suggest-
The waves pounded new constall defences being constructed be tween Newhaven and Seaford to replace those wrecked by last win- ter's storm, and sea water pounded over the coast to the low lands Hundreds of tons of debris were washed up and blocked road traf- fle-United Press
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con-
outstanding accomplish- Mr. Tsarapkin further said ed by the delegate, of India', that ments of the United Nations. that the agreement was pregnant!
we should sanction all these mes- He defended the work of the with "serious political and mill-
sures."
He also criticised Arab coun- for signing the resolution
commending the agreement
The Hatta clique has sold out
United Nations Commission Indonesia.
Dutch Defence
on tary consequences" which might malce Indonesia a threat to peace and
security.
Dr. C. J. Van Heuken Good-
Mr. Julius Katz-Suchy (Po. Land) sald that the agreement
to the Dutch, he asserted. hart (Netherlands) declared that provided only for another form He enld that "wide" demo Mr Manullsky was annoyed of colonialism in Indonesia, oratio circles in Indonésia, av about the agreement because he Mohmoud Fauzi Bey (Egypt) forces, could no longer talk of Nether-criticised the Soviet group for well as the resistance
recognise either the lands-Indonesian disputes.
did not.
1081940
in recriminations" ' In "Indulging stead of limiting themselves to the substance of the matter.
He declared that the people of Indonesia must be helped to wards complete, freedom. The Committee had no right to
to be obstructive.
"We do have the duty to help and to welcome any forward step towards freedom," he continued. "I urga: the. Committee not to show, any hesitancy In the mat ter. All we do now is to wel- come, this step, which seems to; have been taken towards tree- dom."--Reuter,
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