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FRIDAY, JULY 13,
No Resumption Yet Of
Harriman Off Today To Persia
Washington, July 12, President Truman's special foreign affairs con- sultant, Mr W. Averell Harriman, said today he hopes to leave for Teheran at 8 p.m. GMT on Friday or on Saturday morning in a United States Air Force plane.
Mr Harriman said this to newsmen after conferring with the
Mr Iranian Ambassador,
Entezam, and the assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Mr George McGhee.
Nasrollah
Mr Entezam said after confer- ring with Mr Harriman and Mr McGhee, "My estimate ef chances of success of Mr Harrl- man's mission is 100 percent.
connection In this
I want 10 say I am not a man of Mar- seilles."
28 Killed In Air Crash
Rio de Janeiro,
July 12.
Twenty-eight persons, Including three children and four crew, were kill- ed when a Brazilian com- mercial plane crashed into
A
hill about two miles
from Aracaru, expital of the state of Recife, the Meridionat News Areny reported on Thursday,
agency sold the plane was en route to Blo when it crushed, apparent- ly because visibility was poor.
The
Limi
The report said the vio- included Governor Rosado of the state of Rio Grande do Norte:
and four of his sides. — As30- clated Press.
Seek HK
Skilled
Labourers
clation, most powerful Chinese
Mr Entezam, who speaks fluent French, was referring to the
Singapore, July 12. fact that people of Marselles The Malayan Chinese Asso-
a very friendly body in the ," had
country, plans
McGhee," Mr Entezam con- Governmenta of Malaya and tinued. "I admire Mr Harriman Singapore for the entry for his knowledge and his 200,000 Chinese skilled labour- wisdom. I am indeed hopefulers from Hongkong. and I pray for the success of his mission."
were incurable opti-
Harriman and Mr making representations to the
of
It said immigration of skilled labourers was necessary to Mr Harriman said he will be
a dearth created by military accompanied by Mr William service and mass evacuation of Rountree of Mr McGhee's office and by Waller Levy, Oil Chinese to their mother coun- consultant. Mr Harriman sald, try.
Chinese businessmen report "I find it necessary to have an oil expert with me. I conferred there is a shortage of labour in and building President Secretary
Truman and the oil, rubber of State Mr Dean trades, and Hongkong seemed Acheson this morning on my the most likely source with its mission to Teheran. Ambassador large Chinese population. Henry Grady in Teheran
that However, they warned inform the Iranian government any large-scale immigration of of the details of my arrival." | Chinese would alarm the Malay United Press.
| comununity-Associated Press.
will
COMMENT OF THE DAY
MR
Armistice
Parleys
VITAL ISSUE IS AT STAKE
Tokyo, July 13.
Although officials here believe that the present breach is only a "temporary suspension of the armistice negotiations,” United Press correspon- dent Ernest Hoberecht reported from the advance peace camp that there was no indication that by late Friday morning the Reds had communicated with the senior ÜN negotiator, Vice-Admiral Turner Joy or his representatives.--
While the stalemate on the peace talks was brought to a head over the issue of admitting accredited UN correspondents to the conference area, the real reason for the break-up went much deeper than that. The issue was whether the UN Command delegation and the Communist negotia- tors were meeting as equals to work out an honour- able armistice or whether it was to appear in Com- munist propagands that the UN was suing for peace on Red terms.
Jinc.
Unlil yesterday; General the place where the UN convoy Ridgway and the UN negotiators was stopped yesterday was in had leaned over backwards to the hands of the Korean anny pacify the Communists until the was seen here as a continuation on the track of the Communist, propaganda negotiaters "got The acceptance of Kaesong as the meeting place-under Com- munist arms the willingness to talk while the meeting was "guarded" by Red troops; acceptance of the Communist refusal of a suggestion that Kaesong he declared a neutral ground-all these were conces sions by the US delegates.
Peking Radio's statement that
Japanese Peace Treaty
R Foster Dulles believes that the majority of Japan's World War II enemies will be "95 per cent satisfied" with the proposed Japanese peace treaty which the United States has drawn up, but this view is not strongly supported by immediate reactions in France, the Australia, Britain, India and Philippines to the text of the pact. The desirability of a peace treaty with Japan is fully recognised and there will be general
the agreement with American view that it should not be vindictive in design. Nevertheless the determination to make the treaty one of reconciliation and of restoring Japan's full sovereignty carries with it the danger of failing to provide safe- guards against the re-emergence of Japan dominant militarily, politically and commercially in the Far East. It is right and proper that Japan should be encouraged to stand on her own feet, that she herself should restore the nation's economy, and that she should become politically independent. But none of these things should be allowed to be accomplished at the expense of the countries she so viciously
THE
and
Since
the first meeting, the Communist delegation has in-
whatever placo cluded
personnel thought necessary by the Red included This negotiators photographers-and it is be- in uniform. lieved-reporters It was over this issue that the
two meetings were equal participants that the cease. fre discusions came to An abrupt halt.
is
grievously injured. Australia especially concerned over the apparent loose phrasing of the peace treaty con- dition concerning Japan's right to rearm; Britain is not at all happy about the freedom the treaty gives to Japan to expand her industries, shipping and general commerce (a fear fully shared by Hongkong's industrialists). It is a treaty virtually without restrictions and generous to a fault. Moreover it does not seem proper that a special privilege, such as the right for the United States to retain troops in Japan, should be written into a treaty which the rest of the Allles are expected to sign, while the subject of US trustee- ship over former Japanese colonies is surely one for the United Nations to decide. There are, Indeed, several curious features of the proposed treaty which call for clarification, and certainly there must be full discussions on the controversial aspects of the pact before No matter signatures are attached.
how urgent the fulfilment of a peace treaty may be deemed, anything suggestive of a falt accompli would be deplorable.
Where Does Britain Come In?
HE close link between the proposed Japanese peace treaty and the Pacifle Pact between Australia, New Zealand and the United States, is demonstratively acknowledged by for Initialling the arrangements Pacific Pact draft in a day or two and it becomes the understanding that operative when the Japanese treaty is concluded. The only pertinent question Jacking an answer is Where does Britain come in? Admittedly, the guarantees will be a valuable contri- bution to stability in the Pacific and must be welcomed in that sonso, but Britain is still a first-rate Pacific Power. Singapore, Malaya and Borneo are vitally important strategic positions, and even Hongkong remains prominent in the overall picture. All that Mr Herbert Morrison has to say on the subject is: "It would not have been unwelcome to us if we had been included In the proposed prot.” Or, to put it in another way, Britain was not invited
In
in. No wonder the Egyptians can perpetrato a deplorable Empire Roach incident feeling confident of Immunity from reprisal; no wonder concessions here and there merely promote further demands; no wonder Persin proceeds to steal British ollfields. There are several things Britons would like to know about, the Pacific Pact, Was Britain consulted? Or were Australia and New Zealand so tired of bringing up the question with no result that they went right ahead and Ignored the Labour Government? Mr Morrison argues that the new Pact is on all fours with the Atlantic Pact. But that is not the same thing. Britain and Canada happen to be Pacific Powers as well. Australia and New Zealand are relying on American action should aggressors rise again in tho Pacific. But Britain, too, is vitally concerned and it is time she assorted her rights when her Interests are clearly involved.
between
Red China charged today that the United States broke up the Korean peace talks by violating" an agreement to keep newsmen away from Kacsong.
The Peking Radio broadcast, accusing the Allied Command pressure" in using "bluff and trying to get correspondents into Kaesong, may have sounded a armistice death knell of the talks,
Admiral Joy, stood fast on his announcement that "there will be no further negotiations Com- and unless the until munists
all interference ccase with UN authorised personnel or convoys"
The first Red retort to Adm. came Joy's firm announcement the form of in
a Feking broadcast at 3.30 am. Quas- tioning the good faith of Adm.
His Joy and
negotiator, the broadcast said their procedure had raised doubts of the true sincere desire for peace in
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The United States Navy recently announced that the Douglass Skyrocket, a supersonic research plane, has flown "faster and higher than any other known craft.” This picture shows the Skyrock et taking off from the bell of its mother- plane, a B-29, over the California desert on the day the record-breaking flight was made.-AP Picture.
No "Favoured Nation" Rights For Japan From Britain
London; July 12.
Britain will refuse "favoured nation" rights to Japan after con- clusion of the Japanese peace treaty, Sir Hartley Shawcross, President of the Board of Trade, told the House of Commons on Thursday night.
Refusal of such rights means that British imports from Japan may. be taxed more than similar goods from favoured nations.
"Bearing in mind the pre-war record of Japanese competition, especially in the textile trade, we have decided not to accord most favoured-nation rights to Japan because we feel that we must for the present retain our freedom to protect our economy if neces- sary against abnormal and injurious competition,” Sir Hartley said.
the problem of Japanese trasie peace treaty would deal with competition.
50,000 Made Homeless
By Floods
Answer
Security Charges
Washington, July 12.
The State Department 'an- nounced on Thursday night it had suspended two high- ranking officials, who were formerly diplomats in China, pending hearings on security charges against them.
I
They are Mr John Paton Davies, 49, member of Secretary | Acheson's top-level policy planning staff, and Mr Oliver Edmund Clubb, the last. Ameri- can Consul-Central In Peking at the time all American diploma- Kic personnel was withdrawn
from Red China.
Mr Davies' hearing is set for {July 23, and Mr Clubb's for July 31, The nature of the charges against the two men ör who brought them has not been revealed.
State Department Press Offler Mr Michael McDermott ald the Department had not Intended announcing the sus- pension actions but did so be= causo word had got around Washington that they, were suspended.
He pointed out that suspen- sion implies no guilt or security risk, but is imandatory under the law until bearings are heid.
BORN IN CHINA
foreign service officer since 1931. Mr Davies was mentioned in the recent MacArthur bearings by General Wedemeyer, who said Mr Davies wrote "very the wartime
His written statement was in not been communicated either answer to Д question by to the Nationalist or the Central
It is the Department's ownI John McKay who People's Government of China.
Topeka, Kansas, July 12.
Security Board, operating under asked for an assurance that the Labourite
Mr Morrison
Kansas' greatest explained that '
flood spilt tightened restrictions ordered by half today Topeka in
and
Truman, President
which "our efforts since 1947 to make threatened to inundate a major ordered the hearings. peace with Japan had failed because of disagreement as to part of the city, while at Ottawa
Mr Clubb had been in the "We have observed the co-whether or not the Great Powers the mayor declared martial law foreign service, mostly in China, operative attitude
and in should have a veto to the peace Guardemen shown
at Manhattan 210 National since 1928. Mr Davies, who wis
and post-war years by the lords of conference.
siranded born in China of American soldiers were given full police missionary parents, had been a Japanese industry," Sir Hartley
Six years after Japan's ac- power. sold, "but the circumstances of international trade have not so ceptance of our surrender terms," Water climbed to new record tar put these matters to the which she
had scrupulously marks in southeastern Kansas
nities teat.”
carried out, we do not- -conelder
in the greatest... flood
Ten. were The Board President noted that we should continue to post-disaster in the state's history.
known pone a peace treaty which would
dead, that Japan's economie circum- materially aid a settlement in Several were missing. Scores of critical" reports about the Na- stances are similar to those of the Far East simply because #elties and towns were inundated tionalists during Britain-dho must export to small minority are not prepared in whole or part. It was and "favourable" reports about to negotiate a treaty unless the estimated that 80,000 people the Communists, General
were homeless and damages Wedemeyer added "Japan must succeed in pay- veto is retained."Reuter,
at more than he considered Mr Davies estimated
among Ing her way without United
$85,000,000..
In the four young diplomats States support which has sus-
whom he downpour bringing Chungking Embassy tained her economy during the
# new danger and more rain called “very keen, 'fino_men.” Occupation.
will be
The hearings › forecast for Friday, Governor
also brought dimcult task with her rapidly
Edward F. Am telephoned the out that Mr Davies was recalled increasing population and lask
Air Secretary, Thomas Finletter, from the Chungking Embuary of raw materials."
in Washington for help from at the request of the then Am- Fair and sea rescue service-bassader, Mr Patrick J. Hurley,
-Associated Press, United Press.
live-and went on;
Thic
Tribesmen In
Disturbances
exiled
He said Japan has introduced
Bechuanaland, July 12. legislation
of for regulation working conditions, and trade It was learned today that 14 relations have been catablished. Young tribesmen, supporters of chief designato "We attach special importance their Korea.
to the Intention expressed by Seretse Khama, had been ar- The radio, heralding its Japan of conforming in public rested for disturbances against
as the and private broadcast in advance
com-supporters of Tchekedi Khama, trade and version" of the break off merce to Internationally
ac-ex-chieftain of the Damang- of
practices. Asso-wate tribe. ciated Press.
NOT COMPREHENSIVE
d the bringing of cor; } cepted fair
respondents to the environs Kaesong represented "on at- tempt to hide the real inten- tlon which was to prolong the talics."
REDS' VERSION
are
on
Additional police have been drafted to Scrowe from neigh-. bouring Southern Rhodesia and London, July 12.
other reinforcements The draft treaty with Japan their way to the capital. The did not pretend to be a com disturbances were a result of prehensive and complete For reports of the possible return of Eastern settlement, Mr Herbert Tchekedi, who is at present in Morrison, Foreign Secretary; London-United Press. told the House of Commons to- day in reply to questioner.
At Wednesday's session, the Peking broadcast said, the Americans raised the question of having the press represented at the talks and asked permis- sion for 20 correspondents to attend the Friday meeting.
The Radio said the Com- "We would have been hap-. mat pler if we could have had a munists replied that all ters connected with the talks tidy solution about the Chinese required mutual agreement and the request would receive dus consideration on a fair busta,
The Radio continued that at 6.45 a.m. on Thursday a Com- "There is a difference of view guards munist Haison relayed
hand we thought we had done
situation but it was impossible in the circumstances,” he de- clared.
OUTLAWS SEIZE POLICE ARMS
Asmara, July 12. terrorists Fifty
overcama
Coast answer that "at the pretty well by leaving that on the Massawn highway, early
the
at the police post in Nefasit, 15 miles from Asmara off a large today and carried time for procuring question open.
haul of arms and, ammunition, Information both American DOL and our correspondents would
Mr Anthony Eden, deputy The Entroan outlaws cut tele- proceed to Kaesong.
leader of the Opposition, asked phone wires before the attack,
thon tied and gagged The reply also said that res if it would not have been more tho porters would be welcome when satisfactory. If Commonwealth guards and ransacked the post, but left the guards unharmed. peace talks reached the con- countries could have agreed on clusive talks. But the Americans this draft before it was made The foot comprised 21 rifles.
two tommyguns, one machine "ignored" this reply and "vic- available.
cun and over 4,000 rounds of. lated the agreed principles of tha conferênco and wilfully
Mr Morrison replied that Ammunition-United Press, sent a convoy of 20 nawamen this draft treaty represented the and 65 delegates at 7.45 a.m. views of the British Govern- on Thursday which reached our ment. It did not follow that defence polits east of Kocsong. they were not willing to listen There the Communist officer to anybody in further dis- told the convoy that it could go | mission. At no further as no agreement has been couched an press repre-
sensations."
MINE DISASTER
Darlin, July 12.
miners Sovion" Bant German
Ho agreed that the procedure were killed and 20 were injured kate was not usual, but it was found in an underground explosion to be the best that they and the in the Glueckeuf potash mine Bonderghausen, "Thuringia, United Sinton, could do in the In
yesterday, the East Germain In- circumstances,
Eadler, Mr-Morrison said that formation Ministry announcet the text of the dran treaty had & today?"Reuter,
The liaison officer added, the radio seld, that the Communists had no intention of stepping the delegates's service "person" İnelintünkea: Frest,
were
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