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By Ernest Thurtle,TM M.P..
LONDON. would be untrue to say that, there da not anxiety in Labour circles regarding possible rovelations of the judicial inquiries "Into^alleged departmental irregularities.
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Such anxiety does. fact oxist, for revelations of a damaging character might cleatly have serious political rónsequencES,
One distinction should be made. Obviously any lapses by politicians, clearly established, would be much more serious from a political standpoint than lapses by departmental servants, for whom "there" would be technical Ministerial responsibility.
But I would stress that even politicians are not to be condemned unheard, and the fairminded will await
the facts.
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MOST people must be sick of the protracted wrangling
and futile recriminations which have been taking place at UNO.
There is some minor satisfuction, however, in the fact that the wild and whirling words of Mr Vyshinsky have been thoroughly well countered by Britain's spokesmen.
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IF we switch our gaze from wrangling Paris to Loudon, who among us will deny that there is, in these troubled times, something comforting in the spectacle of the leaders of the British Commonwealth meeting together in friendly family conference? I, for one, will not.
Drawn from the four corners of the world, repre- sentative of different races, creeds, and colour, this was a gathering of real friends, concerned with the preserva-. tion of peace and broad, common principles of freedom."
It seems to me that at this con- ference our old country was rather like a mother who, herself some- what shaken by what she has gone through, and anxious about the futuro, drew comfort from the sight of the youth and vigour gathered round her.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF
D
THE CRISIS IN FRANCE?
ISTURBANCES, strikes. and inflation. That Is the autumn fare for the It French people, and why? may be seasonal. But it may be that Molotov and Vyshinsky usually speak at this time of the year at international con-
ferences.
By LORD GRANARD.
But the ordinary little man in organising strikes which
generally of a political nature. brought a rise in prices, and French are becoming desperate.
Every fall of Government
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THERE are those who clevate the of being sufficient unto itself. "Our- selves alone," an the Irish, motto
Commonwealth Into a position
worry more about their next meal has it. and what it will cost.
Not
1 cannot agree. For world peace so the officials, who are and liberty we
whole want the deeply concerned about the reper-world, or so much of it as is willing cussions of the Berlin dispute on to be linked together.
France.
The French Foreign Office has Bre
been warning its Government of the dangers of too blindly follow- has ing the Anglo-SaxonS over the the Berlin question.
Many had hoped that Paul Rey-
of France is rapidly becoming disgusted with all the political manoeuvres and strikes since Last year the French general the liberation of France. He strike took place while all the has seen all the political somer- peace-loving gentlemen, includ; saults, and he is beginning to naud would have restored the econu- ing Molotov and Vyshinsky, lose patience.. were speaking in London. This year it is in Paris that Vyshin-
the Eiffel Tower.
He had a rough time during
better days when the war was
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SHE SUFFERS FOR RUSSIA
over.
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my of the country. But the Govern- ment in which he was fell beforc ha, could even start work.
The coalition Government of M. Queuille is the sort of Governmen: which France likes.
"It is neither too far to the Right driven out, nor to the Left. It is tolerant and The Germans were but bitter political enmity and, represents the moderate element the
French bourgeoiste. worst of, all, inflation remained.
French The merry-go-round of politics was strange to see. One day do Gaulle was forgiving Thorez, the French Communist leader, and mak- ing him Vice-Premier.
The Communists were calling de Gaulle a "great patriot." Now no word is.bnd enough to be used be- tween them.
In 1945 de Gaulle signed a treaty Yet this is not enough. He with Russia and criticised the must impress the delegates of Anglo-Saxons. UNO with the executive power Today he has changed. The Com- which Russia holds in the muniste have changed, too.. West.
And so France, like any other satellite country, must suffer to further the Russian cause.
PARADOX OF ASSEMBLY VOTE
call a
These political fights of ideology The French T.U.C., which is have continued with such violence,
that to in the Assembly Communist directed, political opponent there an "assas- entirely complying with instructions, sin has become almost a term of calls a strike of the coal miners endearment. and the railway at the expense of the national interests.
Railwaymen, proud of their profession, respond indifferent
ly.
:
MANY VOTES FOR DE GAULLE
His Governoient may well regist the attacks on it, when the Asscm- bly meets in a month's ilme. But this will depend on the success it has in fighting cost of living.
If the coalition of M. Qucuille were to fall, General de Gaulle will gain considerable support for his argument that France cannot pos- sibly be a prey to constant parly politics.
REMEMBER · THE OCCUPATION
Many French politicians feel that no provocative sabre-rattling, such as the widely publicised appoint-
nient of Field-Marshal Montgomery
as Commander-in-Chief of the Wes-
tern Powers, should be done until there is a reasonable chance defending, at least, the line of the
Rhine, if not the Elbe.
in Few Frenchmen who fought 1914 recollected well the German occupation of 1870. Today, nobody forgets the German occupation, and
wants Robocly
to be "occupied" again.
Yet this British combination of self-governing units is no small thing. Strong even as it is, it is still more Impressive when its vast potentiali- ties are considered.
India certainly, and Pakistan prob- nbly, may already be considered, actual giants in point of numbers, while the possibilities of, Canada. Australlo, and South Africa ore almost limilable. They need the imagination of a modern Burke to portray them.
boast" may we be preserved, but, at cast, we can hold our heads high,
From "frantic word and foolish
ABOUR looks on with great in-
Lterest at the public row between Lawther, bluff and hearty Will Durham head of the Mineworkers' Union, and its Communist secretary, Arinur Homer,
It is a clear clash of loyalties: Lawther, ruggedly British, with his association backing him, supports the Marshall plan and the produc-
on drive.
That the French urge caution is reasonable, for their armed forces tion ure yet to be rebuilt.
Homer, on the contrary, takes the Communist ne of opposition, to This is hard to do quickly, es- Marshall aid and to increased pocially when the French Am-British production... bly never misses a chance to cut the army vote.
For France it is a ducult task, to build an army and, at the same time, maintain economic stability.
If elections were to be held now he would undoubtedly receive a
Indeed, all forces of the Western very large number of votes. It is
Powers, including those of the of Amerien, would hard to tell whether the general United States
have a difficult task in preventing will reach power soon or not.
Western Europe being overrun Today, he would seem to have a the event of a conflict. better chance than a year ago.
"
He may have lost parliamentary support us a result of his
recent speech, but he has gained support in the country,
Another paradox is to see in the Assembly followers of General de Gaulle voting with the Communists If de Gaulle attains power against the Government; the will have done so largely by
and folly
bickering of his
one
ponents;
WOULD SELL HIS SOUL FOR. FRANCE
he
the
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to upset the Government, the other le cause trouble at any price. But the miners follow the most is a stable Government good What the Frenchman longs for Communist order. Coal is the enough, but not too dictatorial, to life of the Marshall plan. The stabilise prices. defeat of the Marshall plan means a great Russian victory, risen steadily. And French people: gure in France today.
He is still the greatest single His in- have seen all their cash savings tegrity is beyond question. become nearly worthless.
However, the strikes will not continue long, because, they are unpopular with both the miners and the people of France.
Instead, since 1944
prices have
The worst-off are those who have heers receiving" pensions. These have now become, a plitance,,
Indeed, these Moscow- Inflicted strikes do immenke.,'- harm to the French Communist Party as well,
rising costs, LOW WAGES
Wages are
foo low and never
But the French Communistë must suffer and obey. For manage to keep up with the ring
cost of living. there is to be no Tito business
This causes much misery, ani in their wing of the party. helps to justify the French T.U.C
He is a very great patriot, and no man has rendered more service to his country,
In his actions he associates him self personally with the destiny of France. And if he thought he could help France by selling his soul to the Devil he would do 50.
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IN PEACE THEY WILL PROSPER
Without war, France will recover her prosperity and stability. That day may not be far off.
Marshall aid will hasten it. Her industry is working and oxporting. Her ngticulture is flourishing.
But what is generally forgotten is that France is still fighting with energy and courage a war to keep her Empire.
A successful war is being waged in Indo-China, and disturbances are being fought vigorously In
Madagas-
car.
So, whatever criticisms may be levelled at the French Government since the been lion.
Brent credit must be given to them for the way their empire has been preserved in spite of the opposition of the Cam- munists and their support of rebel elements in Indo-China and clec- where.
There is still nothing really fun- At this time the French public, lamentally wrong with France which take little interest in whether there' time and a good government cannot
They put right. will be another war or not,
But whether, the general reaches
will depend, too.
the power ́international slfuntion.
THE ADVENTURES OF FIDO
on
He wants no Western European- recovery, and goes to France to support the French Communists who are behind the coal strike in that. country.
THERE is thus a head-on collision between the two oficials, of which there is bound to be an after- math.
...
My guess is that the big fellow from Durham will come out on top of the little man from Sauth Wales.
British patriotism will triumph over allen ideology.
Horner is capable, and the miners have
much respect for his ability. But they are hardly likely to allow him to flout their wishes on so vital an issue of national policy.
They stand behind the Govern- ment.
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