Veto Is Thorny Issue Before U.N. Assembly
(By DEWITT MACKENZIE)
New York, Sept. 17.-The most dangerous issue... and the most difficult-which-the-United--Nationa General Assembly faces as it begins its new session here is that of the veto. by means of which any one of the Big Five-Russia, Britain, France, China and the United States-can kill a majority decision of the Security Council.
Chinese Buy Mosquitoes
Toronto, Sept. 16-The sale Canadian of 150 war surplus Mosquito alreralt to the Chinese Government for £2,500 each "I understood to have been completed," the
the Toronto news- paper, Globe and Mail reported
Otlaws today.
A Canadian Government spokesman said that there had been some preliminary discus- slon on selling the aircraft, but the sale Involved questions of polley in view of the strife in China.
A spokesman of the Canadian External
Affairs Department declined to comment on the re- port beyond saying the sale of arms to a foreign country was always a "Hicklish question." Reuter.
Cut Civil Servants, Urges Tory
So far, the peace organisation has been rendered, virtually impotent by Russia's persistent employment of this power, which was adopted originally as a necessary safeguard but was intended for use only in extreme emergencles. Continu
situation must ation of this
ultimactly mean the death of the United Nations, or at least ever-present obstruction.
The Soviet tactles of obstruction coincided with Moscow's have Launching of the world revolution for the spread of Communism, and have been duplicated In Allied coun- The result is that cils in
Europe peace and economic recovery have been stymied and it is significant the foil in that turmoil provides
but by
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1947.
DAB
AND FLOUNDER
by Walter
CHINESE LEADER HINTS
HINTS OF
PRO-SOVIET POLICY SHIFT
Nanking, Sept. 16.-Dr Sun Fo, Vice-President of China, in an inforview with the United Press today, said that China would consider whether it would be better for her to side with Soviet Russia or the United States after learning the results of the Wedemeyer report to President Truman.
GANDHI SEES
which Communism thrives, CIVIL WAR
A recent report turned American Congressional and State Department co-operation for Con- gressional says the Russians are the "principal obstructionists" In the Allied Con- trel Counell in Berlin,
commitices in Europe, IN INDIA
persists in wrong-doing, there is bound to be war between India and Pakistan."
The report states that Russian-ganisation, occupied, Eastern Germany is "well on the way to be Sovletised," says that the "suspicion is now. pos- ble that the USSR, covets Austria in order to isolate Czechoslovakia, und penetrate Italy and Germany as of Western well as other parts Europe, with Communist politics and economics"
Dr Sun said that if Russia the would really implement Sino-Soviet treaty to show her friendship, there would be ample reason for China to re-
BRIGUE AND
consider her attitude towards TENDE AREAS
Rússin.
He explained that Russia's be haviour in the past towards China was mainly based on her displeasure
actions in
wants
NOW FRENCH
IU: S. Plan
To Protect Greece
New York, Sept. 16.—A Unit- ed States plan, which may re- sult in an international police force to protect Greece against Balkan aggression, has been* prepared for submission to the United Nations General As- sembly, it was learned here to- night.
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a defence treaty to suggests which any number of states could adhere, to be backed by the collee. tive armed forces of the signatory powers. This would supplement the United Nations Charter, it was stated.
The signatories would make avail- able the required number of military divisions and equipment to imple ment the decisions authorised by a two-thirds majority of the signatory states.
The treaty would be open to sima ture by any or all of the United Na- ilons, including the Soviet Union, but would come into immediate opera- tion whether the Soviet Union or the states associated with her signed it Action under the treaty, including
signatory powers, would not be sub- ject to the veto by a great power.
or not.
the use of the armed forces of the
The
that the
pro-
treaty i argues
Soviet against the continual
alleged aggression by her and alleged neighbours, obstruction by the
of the
the completion of military agree- ments between the United Nations set up an and member states to International police force to enforce United Nations decisions.-Reuter.
OUTWARD MAILS
otherwise
New Delhi, Sept. 16.-Mahat- aver close Sino-American relations. Tende, via Paris, Sept. 16. veto of any action to protect Greece ma Gandhi, in an address to le cited the Soviet refusal to give The French tricolour flew off-
up Dairen, and Soviet Sovictisation Of Europa day to the militant Hindu or- Manchuria,
the this cially today over. Alpine as evidence of Rashtriya Seval displeasure, but added: "This does communes of Tende and Brigue
Russin "If Pakistan not mean that
tons this border area reverted to Sangh, warned:
19, She has been Just French control after 87 years destroy
United States pene under Italian rule. tration." counteracting
Dr Sun emphasised that any re- orientation of China's policy awalts
He said; "We must have a more the Wedemeyer report. effective policy to guide our future. Wo must understand the Soviet
parts. Mosiem? Today point of view. The Soviets fear that the United States will direct Chinese
Our policy.
differences with the Russian Government are mainly over Moscow's failure to act in accordance with the terms of the Sino-Soviet trouty,
Russia would probably im- plement the treaty if she did not fear that in case of an open conflict, China would become an American ally,"
Given a little more hunger, de- Liverpool, Sopt. 16.-Lordclared the statement, the Communists Woolton, chairman of the Con- could dominate France, Turkey and
Greece. servative Party, in a speech today called upon the Govern- ment to help solve the nation's manpower crisis by reducing by 50 percent the number of civil servants.
Its
"It is time the Government put own business in order. It is trying to do so much control so many things, that the cast of government is making Itself a millstone around the neck of commercial enterprice,"
The Tory chairman urged the Government to:
1. Decentralise control from Lan- don to the provinces, where indus- try is carried on."
A
but
ensure
destruction
the
and
"Why didn't Pakistan pleed with the indus and Sliths to remain in their homes and cnsure their safety?" Mr Gandhi asked. "Why safety of every couldn't they in India both
partles appear to have gone crazy." So we see that the consistent use
He added that the result could of the veto power by Russia in the
be nothing brad United Nations Als fa with
which is misery. strategy of obstruction
in full swing favourable to the Communistle world revolution that now
Soviet delegation Meanwhile, the bas been able to use the United dis- Nations as a sounding board, for semination of Communistic ideas. However, the Russians lately have
ver been swinging into the defensive, in contract to the offensive which they were maintaining a year ago.
that
Pakistan
Was BUY-
rounded on all sides by forces to destroy us."
11A
The official transfer, provided for in the Italian
peace treaty, tools place at midnight as French gen- darmes and customs guards took up their boats along the mountain Iron- tier, replacing their Italian counter-
French civil and military authori- ties, coming from Nice, toured Tende, Brigue and other flag- bedecked communities of the new French territory his afternoon, and took part in ceremonies celebrating their return. A big oficial banquet will be held here this evening
The territorial switch was effected Several Isolated without violence. incidents were reported when groups as they crossed the functionaries of young Frenchmen hissed Italian barder and demonstrated before the home of the former Italian mayor of Tende, M. Ange Durero. The police threw up guards before the former mayor's residence and the demon- strators quickly dispersed.
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The Indian leader concluded that if he had his way, there would be no milltary forces, not even police.
Meanwhile, the Indian Premier,
Anti-Soviet Sontimont Expressed surprise Pandit Nehru,
When asked whether such a shift at the assertion yesterday by the Pakistan Premier, Lingunt All of Chinese polley would not be Khan,
difficult for the Chinese people in resulting from Soviet actions during "out view of the anti-Soviet Gentiment Mr Nehru said: "None of the past two years, Dr Sun replied that the Chinese people would change thought of treating Pakistan as an Reorganisation The other members of the United enemy, or harboured intentions of their attitude if itussia did.
"Russia would have to convince us from Soviet satel- destroying it. It is unfortunate Nations--apart
nuch a motivo has been imputed to of her trustworthiness and confirm lites are determined to have A
of India." the Government of
it by her action." He said, workable peace organisation cven
Mr. Nehru confessed that there Dr Sun admitted that the type of
Bangkok, Singapore, French oficials were moving fast Give civil servants Instructions if they have to scrap the present
was more in the Pakistan Premier's government China says she is try- and authority to make decisions. structure and reorganise along lines charge than there had been derelic-ing to establish in "ideologically in- into the area today to take up where 3. Prune regulations governing which will eliminate present diffl-tion of duty by military and police compatible" with the Soviet system, the Italians left off. Communications commerce "so the people in industry culties.
forces in East Punjab, but denied but said that if Russia did not in- workers, are nearing completion of will feel responsible for the success The hope, of course is to secure
that the India Government had not terfere with Chinese domestic af- telephine and telegraph lines to isolated communities of this national effort."
reform without remodelling the
lived up to declalons made with the fairs the two countries would got connect the
along United Nations, but it will take a big Inspiration to ovolve an idea that Moslems at Lahore-United Press.
and "Differences between China will work.
Russia must be worked out so that the British Foreign
we can live in peace. The differences those between friends who don't see eye to eye," he stated,
2
4. Reduce national expenditure and income tax.
Instead of Increasing the severity
year
of food rattening, fell the te adorntry Minister, Mr Ernest Bevin, proposed VIEW OF ROYAL
needs," he urged. "Remember it was the businessmen who made the prosperity of Britain."--United Press.
Union Endorses Cripps Plan
London, Sept. 15-Britain's Eest union.
lar-
to the Big, Five Foreign Ministers that a "code of conduct" be adopted in connection with use of the veto. But the Soviet Foreign Minister, Mr Molotov vetoed this,
Since then thero has been an enger search for a way to alter the United Nations Charter so as to pre- ctude abuse of the veto, but the Charter cannot be changed in face of a Russian volo-Associated Press.
WEDDING GIFTS
Wedemeyor Said Tactless
Dr Sun said he regarded Lt-Gen. Wedemeyer's action in releasing to London, Sept. 16-The King and the public his criticism of China be- Queen will give an afternoon party
fore his report to the President as at St. James' Palace
on Monday, tactless."
ກ November 17, to view the wedding He said the United States gave presents for the marriage of Princess the impression of not knowing what Elizabeth and Lieutenant Filip
she wanted to do about China. Mountbatten.
Dr Sun attributed this to the fact the
United States listened to the "pre-advice of "too many Far Eastern ex-
and said Ports
Wedemeyer had
tain amount of resentment."
The next day, November 18, the King and Queen will give
Buckingham trade wedding party" at Transport and end to repair the adverse the
Palace In the evening-Reuter. General Workers Union, with balance. 1,250,000 members, endorsed Sir It called upon the Government to Stafford Cripps export programme make certain that prices of com- on Tuesday.
modities and profia are so regulated The Union's Executive Council that the most favourable conditions adopted a resolution pledging the are effected by way of creaiing con- full support of the members of the fidence throughout the country and union
In the all-out production to equality of sacrifice and effort of Victoria and an inscription rehabilitate Japan. drive designed to step up exports secured.-Associated Pres.
with 'Nico.
French tobacconists, school tea- chers, tax collectors and all sorts ut public employees are rapidly as- suming their new position in the Brea, which is officially attached to the Alps-Maritimes Department of Southern France-United Press.
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JERUSALEM ALARMS
Jerusalem, Sept. 16.-Alarm sirens
the beginning of the Jewish New Year festival of Rosh Hashanah.
Unofficial sources said the alerts resulted from a new series of ex- plosions in a "war of nerves" being under- carried on by the Jewish
Australian Women's Gift caused "misunderstanding and a cerblared to-day for the third time sluce Melbourne, Sept. 10-The wed- He said that Russia and China ding gift to Princess Elizabeth from share the same view with regard to the women of Viopria will be fear of economic and political resur- a Jewel case mode of Victorian fine gence in Japan, and maintained that gold engraved with the coat of arms America seemed to be anxious to
Associated Press.
Dr Sun asserted that he did not ground... expect an open conflict between Rus sia and the United States in the near future because he thought they were both "bluffing."-United Press.
TWO MILLION ITALIANS ON
STRIKE; UNREST SPREADS
Adm Harcourt
On Cruise
Eight explosions blasted the holl- day peace in the city during the aight. Police sald they were unable to trace the sources of the distur- bances.
Meanwhile, the Arab algher Executive
scheduled cancelled a one-hour strike of Palestine Arabs casc Egyptian in sympathy with the against Britain In UNO. The Executive cald that, general strike would be
in
The Turin secretary of the strik- broken zoon before mounting inda- ing metal workers announced: "This
London, Sept. 16.-Fourteen all Arab countries to coincide with tion and Inbour agitation brings Italy strike la simply a warning. If this
should not be sufficient, the FOM ships of the Mediterranean the presentation of the Arab case to UNO against the partitioning of
to economic chaos.
Rome, Sept. 16. Italy's Communist labour oMelals must be Rightist government "examin- ed" the internal situation and public order tonight in face of unprecedented labour, agitation which has Dut more than
will not hesitate
They voiced these alternatives: government and enlargement of the He said there was "no imminent Western Mediterranean during 2,000,000 men on striko and Caiminution of Communist pres- we have
danger of strike broalding because training exercises between Sep-
placed persuasion, comtember 18 and October 10. provoked guarded talk of sure to get back into the govern-mittees in every factory to confront The cruiser Liverpool (Captain volution.
ment.
any eventual dissenters,”
1. Resignation of tho de Gasper! at its disposto adopt all means Fleet are to visit ports in the the Holy Land-Associated Press.
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A. C. Chapman), flying the flag of 3. Further concessions by manage- Premier Aleido de Gasperi, in his
Admiral Sir Algernon Willis, Com- worst difficulty since ousting
"Porsuasion" Committees. the ment despite labour's ever-increas-
mander-in-
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for the annual sailing regatta. at their disposal.
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Vico-Admiral Sir Ceall Harcourt, The situation has been made even
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more tense by Saturday's impending More than 100 industrial plants The. de Gasperi-Scelba confer- Fleet, will proceed, on the light National Teftist-sponsored "day of are hit by the metal workers two-ence was obviously motivated by carrier Triumph (Captain Abel TO-DAY'S BROADCAST protest against the Government by day strike. The Flat auto works, public speculation on the possibility Smith) escorted by the destroyer warnings from Communist labour Breda aeroplane plants, shipyards at of the internal criola leading to re Raider to Tripoll, Ldbyn, and on-to chiefs
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but a strikes were "only the beginning of Cogne smelting works in Piedmont the outcome of the meeting,
Bay-Reuter. the struggle" and by the adamant and the Pigfaono foundry a survey of Ministry of the Interior refusal of employers to make fur-Florance, the Ilva Piombino blast officials disclosed that the govern- ther concessions to labour,
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6.00, STUDIO; Children's Half-Hour: Four United States Congressmen Carabinieri 83,000 trained men, London, Sept. 16. Radio Moscow 0.30, Music Time" Concert Orchestra of Communial secretary of the Labour
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of British make and harvest the rich and sugar beet crops
article cald Kr before 700 trucks, and turn them over to the govern- on the agricultural afike
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Glover: 0.13, I.B.C. Transcription Service: There will be trouble If the The entire Rightht Brass stressed Police 30,000 men, not so wollUkchine were also guilty.
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