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The Islands
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HE immediato, short-term danger in the Far Eastern situation-as Sir Anthony Eden emphasised in his television Interview last week -15
the "vest-pocket war" going on between Nationalist- held islands and the Chinese Communists on the mainland, "If we could lesson tension over the smaller island," Sh Anthony told
viewers,
ought be able to make pros press over Formosa." That is a big "I". One possible way in which tension could be reduced | along the Chinn coast is the conquest of these outpont, by i the
That, Communists, course, is governed by anothe But
The Americans allow such a conquest to take pince.
For Washington policy
an the defence of these isinnds is still obscure. The Ameri- cans would alo have to tell the Nationalists; "No more attacks απ
mainjur which would mean rescinding |
eider
the
the turning to the polities of Mi Trunan.
There are at o
insure at stake in the e island outposts for Chiang Kai-shek Their loss would not finis Farnosu any more vulnerable One hundred miles of peu still parates the Communists from their goal,
But Nationall is argue that the 195 of the islands would prevent
them from
asembly
frustrating the
of IT? invasion
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NAGUIB NOT TO GO ON TRIAL
Sudanese Intercession
Japanese Trawlers Sunk
Off
Quemoy
Tokya, Nov. 22. Att unidentified Vessel fired on and tank Iwo Japanese fishing boats on Sunday morning near the embattled Chinese Nation- allat island of Quemoy. the Japanest Coast Guard reported today.
The Coast Guard Mald number 31 and 32 Yamada Maru (both 65 tons) sank within minutes of belag fired on.
Nearby Japanese fishing boats ploked up all crew members of bath vessels but two fishermen died of Injuries later, the Coast tiuard said.
The
waid Coast Guard the incident occurred near Quemoy.—Reuter,
armade and psychologically China Makes
would be
1ker morale.
severe blow 10
TO uns belleves there is going
Nto be an early rolution to |
this problem, an vorly caslug of j tension in that region. Both Conununista and the Nationalists would be happy in have the American Involved
on the China. in a "Uffle war”
Progress On
Tibet Road
London, Nov. 21. The first of three road arteries
Saves Former President
Cairo, Nov. 21.
The Egyptian Revolution Council has de- cided not to put the deposed President, General Mohammed Naguib, on trial, Cairo Radio an- nounced tonight.
At the same time a Government spokesman announced that the Egyptian Revolution Com- mand Council had approached 81-year-old, Mohammed Lutfy El Sayyed, elder statesman and prominent literary figure, and coaxed him to be- come President to succeed General Mohammed Naguib.
Cairo Radio said a Sudanese delegation, headed by Sayed Mohammed Nur El Din, Minister of Works, arrived on Friday to urge the Egyptian Government to safeguard General Naguib's life.
Cairo radio said the delegation Issued a statement tonight an- nouncing an ogrectuent with the Egyptian authorities, under which the ex-President was not to be tried,
The statement, as quoted by the radio, read:
Egypt's Strong Note To France
National
"The Sudanese Unionist Party delegation has been acquainted with the details of the situation and has followed the developments leading to the present conditions in
Egym "The delegation is convinced decision to the
remove General Mohamme Nagulb fron his post was an inevitable mensore which primarily took Indo coneicberation the interess of the country,"
that
CLOSE THE SUBJECT
The statement continued saying that there was agreement between the delegation and the authorities in Egypt "to, close- the subject-oncomod-for
General bringing
by
coast. For the Nationalists from Chilus Into Tibet. which
turn to the mainland (virtually the sole Justice will replace the old cɔravin Llon
continued uute kas nów entered Tibetan
Cairo, Nov. 21. by not beleretory, A New China News
Egypt has protested Mohammed Nagub to trial. attempled without "Ameri-Agelles report said tonight.
When completed, the
road strongly against accusations
"Thus no
no opportunity will be of the given will
to the enemies connect Lhasa, capital of
for
existence)
con support.
their
cannot..
For the Com- munists, ince an attack on
Formosa is at present out of Tibet, with Lanchow In Kanon by the French Prime Minis-country, who are walling for on pre-war railhead and start of ter, M. Mendes-France, that occasion to disrupt the unity of Railway, it has been stirring up the country"", "the staterent the new Trans-Asian
to reach trouble in France's Northaddert. is eventually Ala, capital of Kazak-African territories, n
The question with the hined units of the 1st and 7th
Beets
of
Navy
which
Nuvy
way,
ALTHI
an
noreks
them
Tibet.
Lanchow
The radio also quoted Major Salah Salem, Minister of Na-
has been unanimously agreed to foil any intrigues by the enemies of the country by adopting a final decision hot to bring General Mohammed
Nogulb to trial"
tho 0.5. barring Beir
the hastan in Soviet Central Asia, Foreign Ministry spokesman tional Guidance, as saying: "It belligerent allitude of
Sinklang, westernmost Nationalists gives
province of China north of said tonight. opportunity to create incidents
positions that mort Alreoty 1,000 miles of the ambara America, As long us !
int road, which follows the old the Nationalist forces remoto
**** | caravan route from "unleashed" lo altack the main- land and as long us American and Sing through Jyekund), wh the south of Chinghai Pro- policy on the defence of the
vince, Into Tibet, has
been Islands continues unstated,
cd open to traße. Only 180 miles the Communi-ts will probably rem
Mremain to be bunt, between prefer to play the cut and Nagelnika, Tibetan border town mouse game and nake
the on
the headwater of the most of the unenviable position Salween River, north-north-east of the Americans. Certainly as of Lhaea and The Tibetan long as tension remains in
The Egyptian Foreign, Under Secretary, Sammy Abul Fetuh, yesterday summoned the Frenen Charge
d'Affaires in Cairo, M. Robert Gilles,
and asked him to supply the text of statements by the French Premier for full study before Egypt defined her attitude towards France, spokesman added,
the i
Moanwhile the French Q:V- ernment is reported to have threatened to break off economie |
of
the
in that capai. ares, it will tend to exacerbate From the newly-opened road relations with Egypt if the an already dangerous situation. scetion, which runs roughly Egyptian Government does not As for the probent of Formosa northeast from Tibet Into suppress the "Voice it-elf, it is very doubtful China, another road artery will Arabs” broadcast over the state-
mediation whether
will branch off
northwards into controlled Cairo Radio, succeed in producing a solution Sinklang
the to mutually satisfactory
Mendes-France Peking and Nationalist western provinces of China, will regimes, it looks like being a
long cold war.
A third highway, to the south-
link Lhasa with Chengt Szechuan.--Reuter.
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"ALL OF FRENCH ORIGIN,
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WILFRED
yt on November 12 to step radio propaganda' inciting the North African people to "revolt, insurrection and oven murder".
He told the National Assembly that France would not hesitate If the situation could not be modified, to take any useful and effective measures-Reuter,
SEATO Meeting Called Off
New York Nov, 21.
The projected meeting of the signatories of the Manila Pact hasbeen called..off, highly reliable sources disclosed here'; today.
The Manila · Paci sot; up 'a: South East Asia Treaty Or- ganisation.
The Old Crocks Get Under Way
Knowland Predicts New Aggression By Red China
Washington, Nav..21.
The Senate Republican leader, Mr Willam. Knowland, predicted today, that Communist China would launch some new aggression "within a year" and he called on the United States to "have the will" to help resist it.
Emphasising that he 'was, a comprehensive summary of "serious gaps" in Ailled de. speaking for himself and not his views. In a question and fences in Asia, for the administration, he sald answer interview with Fort- Asked why he took "such a the predicted attack may be night, o California news maga-Arm stand", Senator Knowland. against Formosa or it may be zine.
Bald: "I sit silent now and let aimed at South Korea of South his job gave him information not sometimes what I will say when Senator. Knowland, who said the tide take us along, I wonder east Asin.
Senator Knowland said available to the general public, my grandchlidren ask:
"You is possible" hydrogen and said in reply to a question: "I atomic bombs would not be used think the Chinese Communists when all this happened. Why But he strid will move somewhere within a didn't you do something about
in a future war.
also
it?
were in the Senate
the U.S. atomic lead was the The feet that they are falk- Senator Knowland felly_op-
that
only thing
would save Western Europe Communists struck there. In "the next year or two,"
thing about Formosa doesn't mean posed proposals for a non
It will be that,” he said.
aggression pact with Russia, could be Korca again or to the saying it would doom "f South. From past experience people behind the Iron Curtain when the Chinese Premier) (to) apend the rest of their Chou
hou En-lal talks about moving lives under davery. gak and threatens, he does
"MOVË SOMEWHERE” Tho Senate leader, who stirred up a furore last week with his demand for a full remove. He's reliable that way. " view of U.S foreign policy, gave Asked if tho United States.fe and have no hope
|STOP_PRESS
The United States Government Cricket Latest
decided to abandon its plan for immediate convening of Manila. Pact powers following talks - last week between, tho
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Balley France, there, sources said: ket R. Archer & Andrew b Bailey
Earlier, the British Govern-P
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b Wilson... ment is believed to have ex. Bratchford e. Androw b pressed the Vlow that such a Statham conference was not timely, silice Walmaley
the Manita Pact had not yet. Hymer bóct' ratified::
theless Lake place through
Conversations will never
normal diplomailes channels
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"They'd be doomed to that they
hope," he
should "make an issue of 1" ineed
Communiols moved against United Press
the
South Asia, Senator Knowland replied: "In my opinion, yes
I'm
not speaking for the ad- ministration. But I don't think we can blunt if we aren't ready.
to act......
"A PAPER TIGER"
declared.
Malcolm MacDonald Rubs Noses Now!
'Auckland, New Zealand,
Nov:21.
Mr Malcolm MeeDonaki, Arlushi Commissioner-General
we shouldn't talk, unless for Southeast Asia, shook hands we're ready to follow through. and rubber noses with an old That only convince the Com friend, a famous Maori woman 23 muniste, as it has in the past, guide, when they met for
that wo won't art next time. Arst time in 20 years at Rot
The
Rotorua,
40 That made us what they call 120 *miles southeast of here
33
22
"the" Orient a paper tiger.
20 less we nee
yesterday.
willing to In shirt leaves "and" Camiling these people in Com- broadly, Mr. MacDonald warmly munist slavery, we must have greeted the guida Hangl, and
21s the will to stand sold
28:2.0. Schoter Knowlanil
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ABOVE:
Mr R. K. N. Clarkson's 1902 Panhard (91) toois derisively as it passes
S. E. Scars' 1901 Mors ori Westminster Bridge, Lon- don in the opening stages. of the Hyde Park to Brighton "Old Crocks” race,
Some hours later, the Panttard was involved in- an accident near Hand cross, Sussex. One of the passengers was thrown "oul of the car and 'killed; another, seriously Injured, was taken to hospital,
LEFT:
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HANGE
Mutiny In Vietnam Army.
Saigon, Nov. 21.
A Bouth Vietnamese battalion hus' mutinted at Phan Rang, 150 miles North- east of Salgon, in support of Premier Ngo Dinh Dlém, Army headquarters... an“,
•nounced today, "*
| Thesh majority of the Viat- "namejo “Army · backs the Chier
of Staff, General Nguyen 'Van, Hinh, who opposes the Premior. The Chief of Sunt flew to Paris only 48 hours ago to confer with the Vietnamese Chief of State, Bao Dài
The muting threatened South Vietnam with hew chaos. Obser- vers here said it'might to tho spark that would ino, off a poll- tical explosion and, uprising in free Vietnam.
The battalion of troba bloty up, two bridges connecting the seaport of Phan Rang with a mainland rond antl izolated themselves. Loyal troops tools no immediate action
Against
thom.
PROPAGANDA ALLEGED
General Nguyen Vy, head of the Army during General Hinh's absence, sald he planned to fly to Phan Rang tontorrow to In- vestigate
Ho the situation, that government proTM pagandists had been "working"
the area.
said
En
open
Premier Diem, met the first from the opposition 300,000-man Vietnamese Army when he attempted (o oust General Hình and banish Him from the country in September. Now, observers said, Premier Diem might try prevent the Chief of Staff from returning to Vietnam after his' consultations with Bao Dai on the state alTatra In Vietnam, United Press.
India-Pakistan To Meet
ok
Karachi, Nov. 21 The Indian Premier, Mr. Nehru jan sgreed to a Pakistani ros quest for direct negotiations bes tween the two countries to iron cut existing differences, It was disclosed today,
THREE Nehru's acceptance of
The Soame steam carta of 1897, entered by J. M. Edwards, seen at the start of the "Old Crocks" race.----Reuterphotos.
„talke' was contained in the Governor.
letter ta
General of Pakistan, Ghulam Mohammed. The Governor- General had proposed such inlks in a message to Mr Nehru on the occasion of the Premier's “birthday --France-Presse.
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