THE CHINA MAILŲ /THURSDAY, MARCH 30,, 1950, W
CHURCHILL CALLS FOR A UNITED EUROPE
Germany, France and Britain to form core of European union NO IMMINENT DANGER OF WAR
London, March 28.
Mr. Winston Churchill, Britain's war leader, today called on Germany and France to clasp hands in concord and, with Britain, build a core to which the free nations of Europe could rally.
Opening the first foreign affairs debate of the new Parliament, the Conservative chief calmly ex-
plained he did not believe that another war was imminent.
But he returned to his suggestion of highest loval talks with Moscow, insisting: "Those who are responsible must not fail to seize every opportunity. We cannot go on with a policy of hesita- tion and drift. Every day is precious."
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"The Democracies of the West must be constantly convinced that those who tend them do not des-
Mr. Churchill said: "I feel that we owe it to our conscience that no door should be closed which might lead to better prospecta. pair of peace." The Democracies of the West Replying to the Prime Minister, } tiem. must be constantly convinced Mr. Clement Attlee's, charge that that those whỏ lead them do not he was irresponsible in recently despair of peace."
imentioning Germany' in relation of uniting Europe, the theme to Western Union defence, Mr.
Winston Churchill speech, the Opposition
archill said: "I pick- leador declared: "There can be ed my words carefully and I do united Europe not wish to modify them in any no hope for without Germany-there is no way today. I see no reason why hope for Germany except within the Germans should not ok in a free and united Europe." the defence of their own country
and of Western Europe."
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Mr. Churchill added: "I see no reason why the Germans should nul aid in the defence of their country and Western Europe or that American, British, French and German soldiers should not stund In camradeship as part of a combined system of defunca.
A nucious
"Then these three countries, helping each other, conscious their future united greatness, forgetting the and horrible deeds and
trage dies of the past, could makė the core or the nucleus on which all the other civilized democracies of Europe, hond or free, could rally and combine."
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Integrated defence plan for North Atlantic region
The Hague, March 28. The Military Committee of the North Atlantic Treaty organisation has unanimously agreed on on integrated defence plan for the
of the North Atlantic area, it was announced here today.
A communique said that the plan will be submitted to the Defence Ministers at their meeting In The Hague on April 1.
Fourthly, France and the other continental participants provide the ground forces needed to im- mediately resist un attack, pandi ing full mobilisation of the At
Iantle Pact partners across the res.--United Press.
Big Three foreign chiefs to meet
The plan has been developed from the regional plans by the and thus joined, have the superior constantly convinced that those Standing Group, which is in por power to raise Germany, even who led them did not despair of manent sesalon in Washington and more shattered, to an equal rank peace if they were to take even acts on behalf of the Military and to Insting association with the measures which preservation
Committee. |demanded in cose the worst
should come to the worst
The Chlefs of Staff examined Recalling that. Mr.
Ernest the special potentialities of each Bevin, the Foreign Secretary, country and took into account the had described as a stunt his
importance of such, abilities while ancient feuda Election campaign proposal for drowing up the general plan.
another talk with Marshal Stalin, Mr. Churchill
The necessary close co-ordina- declared: "Thosetion of the work of the Military who
the ion BA responsible.
Committee with that
of the
,aiter Foreign Secretary and his prin- Com
agencies. con- cipal colleagues are, must not fall Atlantic Treaty
Ainancial,
econo any opportunity. We carried with the
chill said, "when men
"There was a time," Mr. Chur- hesitation and drift. Every day the plan is
B policy of mig und supply implications ofER cannot go on with
being effected, that the conception of a
thought | Hl
United Certainly
is precious:
Members of
of the Military Cam- British · officials here" sald States of Europe would be re- negotiste from strength and not planning had progressed more and United States Foreign Min-
we must try 10 imiting ananimously agreed that
today that the British, French 1 Incan liberated Germany-sented by the United States of taking part in Western Union
weakness. Certainly we rapidly than had been expected isters would meet in London defence.
America, but now we have the from
must move hand in hand with due in large measure to the American people, with their Owo themselves and using heavy burdens to bear, sacrificing our Allies and, above all, hand butstanding work of each of the all their in hand with the United States. Ove regional planning groups and nuthority to bring
the Standing Group. power and about this very system."
Mr. Churchill added solemnly: In this lies the hope of the Western world."
He continued: "The Prime Minister accused me last week of irresponsibility in raising the question of Germany-by which
ly feeling is, it the Prime ster will allow me to say so, that I am an mod a judge of these matters as he is.
Mr. Churchill warned that time was not necessarily on the side of the West. "If there 19 breathing space. it would be grave mistake-perhaps a fatal
"I said nothing about the re- mistuke-to suppose that it will
armament of Germany and last for more than a few yea recreating of
There was no doubt
that
the passing of time would place the fearful agencies of atomie des
in
Mr. Churchill referred to the proposni of Dr. Konrad Adenouer, the West German
to seize
Fatal, mistake
"But if there is a breathing space it. would be a grave misi take of a different order
mistake-t perhaps a fatal
suppose that even If we have this Interlude it will last' for ever or last even more than few years. "Time
and and selence, those powerful, though not infallible,
of
human side solvents not necessarily on our
When the last Parliament
Details considered
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IL German Army But 1 see no reason why Ger- mans should not aid in the de fence of their own country and truction effectively in Soviet Western Europe, or that Amerl
1 Itussin hand 50 atomic can, British, French und German Federal Chancellor, for an econo= | bombs "we should get those 50, soldiers should not stand and fearful experiences far becomradeship as part of a yond anything we have endured bined system of defence." would be
be our lot."
Mr. Churchill said the strong Mr. Churchill began by re- German race which, during the affirming his Party's intention to last 40 years, Britain and her continue to support the Govern-Alles had fought and defeate roots of the matter," Mr. Chur Mr. Churchill had mentioned four new defence plan "is based on
com-
mic union between Germany and France and to the concilia- tury way in which the proposal Charles de Gaulle. had been welcomed by General
"Surely it ies
close
to
the
are
met,
Washington, March 28.
May 8 or 9, probably the
former date.
The British Ambassador in Washington, Sir Oliver Franka, dismussed; - derangementa- for-the conference at an interview with the United States Secretary of State, Mr. Dean Acheson, yes- tordoy.
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and will be available for a meals Mr. Acheson will fly to London, ing of the Foreign Ministers of the North Atlantie Powers London: This meeting Iscxpected to follow the Big Three conter-
ened,
in
The Military Committee afso considered detalls of organlaa tion and planning which have resulted from 'the recommenda- tions from the Regional Plan- ning Groups and the Standing Group during the six month that the organization has been in active existence, The communique says that the
The agenda for the Big Three years as a period before which the agreed strategic concept of ment's foreign policy as we did twice, has now an opportunity of chil? commented. "But what we
to cover during the years when we were rendering an immense service to want is, of course, far more than any power, other than the United the North Atlantic Pact countries. conference (is expocted
States, might have the atomle It emphasises the responsibilities a wide range of both European, hopelessly outnumbered."
bomb. Today ho "So long as the Foreign Secre-
Mr. Churchill that
said: "That assumed by each nation to parti- and Asian problems, including ra- "They now have the chance of 190 could be made the occasion period has gone by and our post- cipate, with the maximum forces lations with the Soviet Union, tary marches forward on the
tion is desperately worse, in this launching Europe for
Japanese peace brand lines of polley on which redeeming the German name by
on its
can provide, In tissuring the proposals for fa
and resistance matter, both as regards our own continued security of the ter treaty
to thd we have been agreed he has over-helping to repair what has hip voyage with pesec and
poned in the past and by playing He said the rat stage,
energy safety and the conditions which whelming Parliamentary support,"
Communism, parti ritories was to
by the North spread covered their part in lifting civilisa- create a friendly atmosphere and,
I believe are effectively preserv-Atlantic organisatiori,"
cularly in South Eart Aslo. Mr. Churchill added.
"The fact that this Government tion of Europe, to a level where feelings of mutual confidence and
ing the
'the 'peace of the world.
It emphasised also the prin- Reuter. Its old glories may revive and 155
"There is no doubt that the ciples of a 12:5
und 11 precarious existence (n
harmonisation culture may be restored.”
respect in Europe. Every day of present majority of three) need
delar in werking hard for this passage of time will place thase integration of regional efforts to not hamper him," Mr. Churchill
fearful agencles of atomie des-set up a collective defence ori truction effectively. In Savlet declared.
Our conscience " Speaking of British relations with Russia and explaining why he did not bailave another war was imminent or inevit- ablo, Mr. Churchill ald: " feel that awe it to our con-
eclence that no door should be closed which might lead better prospects.
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No hope without Germany
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was a matter for regret
united cause of a
r bave always held that the hands-that is to say, in hands/Conisation to maintain the peace
Europe would where there is
d
and defend
the
11:0 customary, a united Europe without Ger injured by attempts to draw up restraint," Mr. Churchill declar
"There can be no hope for not be helped and might well be traditional, moral or religious area against aggression. many," Mr. Churchill declared,
rigid precise and
constitutions adding: There is no hope for pre agreements too soon or in Germany except wit! 'n a tre { hurry,"
"he commented. and united Europe." Recalling his speech at Zurich
"The presence of Germany in nearly four years ago, when he our midst will be an event from
which
good nothing but said it would be the proud duty of France to stretch forth her
come."
Mr Churchill declared: "1. hand and leadGermany back into the European family, Mr. Would say to Germany-let it all Churchill observed
happen naturally and easily, and
the North Atlantic
The chiefs of staff met here under the chairmanship of General Omar Bradley of "Of course, the United States has the stockpile and it will only United States hat only to approve be by a gradual process that any the defence plan, but for what, thing similar could be built up well-informed quarters aald was in the Soviet Union."
a comprehensive study of Russin's
We
"Since then the whole structure
cord
Turning
human race.
cant
The atomic bomb, was only one war did not men-
'said.
ever
situation,
is time for a further effort
Im
The
the
but if was the dominant factor. tion the allocation of round, sea, factor in the military you will find that very soon Ger-But if the United States had and air responsibility among the of West Europe has developed, many will take her proper place pke figuratomic bombs nations, but informed sources are presently to have a meet- and that all questions of legalls- take the figure merely as an said the general division wou
illustration and Russia had 50, First, the United States will be Ing at Strasbourg of the European the statues will cease to be of we should get those 50, and fear-responsible for strategie bombing, Counell and Assembly when, we any importance."
relations with ful experiences far beyond any-and will play the role of trust, that in spite of all that his Russin, Mr. Churchill declared: "I thing we have
endured "arsenni, of 'the Aited States, ! happened French and hands will be clasped in
incon will begin by siating the reasons would be our lot," Mr. Churchill Secondly, the
and the Nether why I do believe that another war
Britain, France, "Therefore, while I believe lands take responsibility for naval Mr. Churchill declared:
Is imminent or inevitable, and there i "I
superiority. recomment to the House that we why I believe we have more time for a lasting and peaceful settle If we use it wisely and more hopement, I cannot feel it is neces
Thirdly, Britain and France should do all in our power ten-
of warding off that frightful sarily a long time, or that screens for Western Europe, und supply `anti-alreraft and rudar courage and promote Franco- German reconciliation an catastrophe from our struggling, passage will progressively
as approach to unity or even perill-informed and almost helpless prove our own security. Above carry out tactical bombing in sup haps, in some aspects, to union.
all things we must not fritter this "But France, after her tribula-
time away. Deterrents strong tions and in her present distressed
"Thare never was time (Continued On Page 3) condition, 'may not be strong
when" "the deterrenta against to enough
accomplish single-
war' were so strong." If penal- handed her mission. That is why
ties can prevent crima and the irreparable relationship bd-
folly, we certainly have that tween Britain and. France must
hero on a gigantio sosis in the bo confirmed and 'assorted con-
affairs of nations." tinually In the most effective
"Many of the old Incentives "France and Britain, both sorely which, wore the causes of distressed, could bind together, lost their significance,
beginnings of so many wars have 'ho said: "Another world war would begin by both sides suffering, as The Arst stop, what they dread most Nolther side could prevent the fearful cataclysms which would mark its. .opening
manner.
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Returning in, bis. General Elec- tion campaign proposal for Big Three talks to end the cold war, Mr. Churchill said: -" feel that we owe it to our conscience that no door should be closed which might lead to better prospects.
No one. should underrate the L'ancullen In the way of a bottigTM"
ment or clage, his eyes to
to the gulf separating the two worlds, each armed and drming reaching out for agencies, that might even tually destroy the human race."
• Me.... Churchill said he thought. It probable that the Sovint Glovia Kernment feared; the friendship of
the Wast, oven, mara
they da innostuity. An
andless series or quarrels, the conscious ness of an outside enemy in the minds of the masses might be re- garded by the Sovlots on a nuces- sary precautionary element in mantining the cltance of, the Communist power.
Than
"Here, Indeed, Isa:glooms. thought here, 'Indeed, is a reason for fear," observed Mr Churchill “Buz Lear must、naver, be slowed. to hast but hope, ta he addedzkie I do not take an over sanguinii view of the poution, 23. 2are thurs chill said, adding that
dered he thell Chrikinn dut do their best mordovazi Democracies of the West must be
port of their ground foreca and
"i"
of the communications » zono-
of
any aggressor with fighter plzacs and medium-range aircraft.
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