THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1949.
New Premier Calls For Marshall Aid New French
For Egypt
URGES ANGLO-U.S. ACTION TO CHECK COMMUNISM
Proposals
On Austria
London, Aur. 8-The French) delegation to the conference here of the Foreign Ministers' de- putles on Austria today clr- culated new paragrapha for an article dealing with Austrian restituilun of property belong.
to
of the United membern
Nations.
This was done in an attempt to clarify three points:
Cairo, Aug. 8.-Egypt's new Premier, Husseining Sirry Paslia, today called for Marshall aid for his country and suggested that the United States and Britain collaborate with all Arab states to check any threat of Communism to the Middle East.
In af exclusive interview with the United Press, Sirry Pasha, who also holds the Foreign and Interior portfolios in the new coalition govern- ment, answered six written questions on both foreign and domestic policy matters.
1.The principle that Austrin nust make restitution of United Nations property.
bo procedure 10
2.-The
made within clx months of the Austrian Treaty coming info
adopted if restitution were not
force,
3. The principle that restitu- tion must be mudo free of charge by the Austrian Gavern-
inent.
the basis of justice Ile promised "greater and ments on more activo" collaboration be: und mutual respect."
Mr George Zarubin, the tween Egypt and the West If the
The new Premier pledged his
Soviel deputy, rejccled the West stands by the United När government to continue to sup-French draft because, he said. dous Charter. He suggested that press Communism and terrorism it did not affect the main points
■ coalition
In the article-the government might in Egypt and said that Egypt of dispute
bencht better succeed in solving pending wiches it possible" to
dates from which restitution from the Marshall plan like should be made. British-Kryptlan problems.
of Com-ether European nations hove, About the threat
coall-that Sirry
formed Pasha munist expansion in the Middle East, Sirry sald: "Perhaps the tion cabinet a fortnight ago as a way by which the United States prelude to general elections, the rights existing on September 1.
could best and Great Britain collaborate to check any threatxt date for which has
to the Middle East is to help
yet been set.
The Western deputies Kay Austria musi malatalo United Nations properly and
and rights which werd illegally transferred after the Anschluss with Germany In atarch, 1938.
nut 1939.
The text of questions mitted by the United Press ant the new Premier's answers in the
secure stablity in this part of the world and Improve their re
The Soviet delegation "main- Intions with the Arab govern-Lent interview he has granted lotains that restitution, In both
the foreign press follow:
nos, should dale from the DISPUTES WITH UK entry of each Alliest country Question-Now that a coal-into the war,
The Western becn
Belgium May Have New Govt. Soon
8. - The Brussels, AUE- Belgian Liberal Party tonight announced it it was wing to form a two-Party Coalition Government with the Social Christjan (Catholle) Party.
The nineouncement was made-
Don
has overnment
deputies inter formed, will there be any new opposed a Soviet plan to exempl [rteps towards the refilement of hom the restitution transfers of outstanding disputes with Bri-property rights made under the Austrian law, as it existed on Answer-Though the wall-June 28. 1940. tion government is better ulted,
tain
| thmm others to deal with a prob.
of
GERMAN LAWS
They said that the Soviet em such as this, the formation draft would prevent the restitit-
the coalition
government ton of the rights acquired un- contracts and does not necessarily imply anger exploration
"Blumen Law" urghey in dealing with the lost by the
which was passed when Vie matter.
German Government was st:U in control of Austria,
Question--WIL the
Kovern-
by M. Roger Motz, the Chairmenta foreng policy be toward man of the Liberal Party, after greater collaboration with the n meeting with his Parly. But Western powers and if so, on
another
Liberal leader
of a 15
said what grounds?
MARTIAL
Charler
*1*120
Mr
de-
Bussin should be obliged to
Nations
The Austrian law on June 20, 1940, tilt left many German laws in existence, they rald.
behind. the that
purpose the meeting had agreed i Auswer-The Egyptian gov-
Soviet plan, The Western that a final effort must be made ernment is anxious for greater to try to form a three-Party and more active. collaboration Duties suggested, was to safe
oil exploration rights Government to include
the with the Western powers so long guard Spelalists.
as these powers stand by the which would pass to the Soviet
Nations Condition Uniazd
and Government through its claim the plan Government
successful, so long as they keep striving to former German assets.
Samuel Reber, of world Belgium will have a Govern for the maintenance
American deputy, proposed that ment after being without one peace.
LAW for six weeks,
United compensate later M. Motz was to confer
Question.Does the govern- nationals whose property--as tonight with M. Gaston Eysment plan to continue the all kena, the Social Christian
Pre.
ou drive ainsi terrorlem and result of German laws passed to the Soviet as German ussets mier-designate,
whose Party Communism in Egypt? In this
Mr Zarubin said that he gained the most votes in the connection, is martial law still
would be willing to consider elections last June.
necessary or does the Kovern-
this proposal after Article 35. The Liberaln
any ment consider relaxation is now say that
dealing with the Soviet clalm Government of which they auro possible.
had been mais! members
German asseta, follow their Answer. The
go present francial, crenomic and socialvernment Is anxious to fight agreed upon,
"The deputies agreed to drop programme to a large extent. It terrorism and Communism and would also have to solve
would have the will not hesitate
an article which to suppres Royal question--whether or not martial law as soon as justifica- empowered the Austrian Govern- King Leopold is to resumo
ment hillon for its existence cames lo
to end onerous contracls Royal functions.
an end.
between Austrian nationals and Germans in the post-Anschluss period.Reuter
_SOCIALIST_REFUSAL.
Question-When do you plan to hold the general élections
different Have the
parties of agreed on the division of Seats or will there be an open clce- toral battle?
The Socialists have refused to Join a three-Party Coalition and last Saturday they brake negotiations.
This followed a declaration by Answer--The election date the exiled King. Leopold declar- has not yet been fixed and i j ing that the final decision on his
will be able, as soon as this date return to the Throne, should Is iixed, to take practicat steps
et-uth-Parliament,
for-elections in conformity with Belgium's three Parties are at the elee.c
oral law. over the dynastic problem ecks
Question-Does the govern country ment split the
ent intend to ask to be in- hostile
eamps since the cluded in the Marshall plan in liberation, The Catholics Watzi order the King to return. The Socia
social projects in Egypt? abulente. tols want him to
which has
Into two
Most of the Liberals are also
in favour of abdication, though the Party does contain a small Lcopoklist
group,
ver,
The three Parties, however, agreed in principle to a referea- The Socialisis said that duns. the King should obtain a two- thirds majority or abdicate. The Liberals
If the King
sald
that
obtained less than he should abdiente.
percent
20
opponents should
60 percent If he got more
his agree to his
return, but if he obtained n percentage between these figures It should be left to Parliament
to decide.
The King rejected the plan to lay down a percentage and sald a referendum should not be decisive. It should be held
merely as a guide to Parliament and himself.-Reuter,
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Priest On Trial In Poland
Ship
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Malta's Economic Problems
WARNING TO
BRITAIN
Londen, Aug, 8. —The Mot- told Brilain tese Cabinet has that there will be grave conso- the quences - for. Afalta unters Island's economie problems now under discussion are resolved.
Dr M. Mintoff. the Maltese Neconstruction Minister, whb arrived here by air today! after the Cabinet discussions In Mal- 18, told Reuter this today after handing the Cabinet's statement to Mr Arthur Creech Jonce, Britain's Culonial Secretary.
"It would not be fair to dis- close the details, of the docu- ments until the British Govern- ment has studied them," he con- tinued.
"We have, of course, discuRN- ed the threatened dismissal of 1,200 Maltese workers from the Royal Naval Dockyard nt Malta and also the refused renewal of food subs'dles.
"I was clear that the British Government was saying 'No' to everything when we find our talks last week.
Gar Wood, inventor and speedboat racer, revealed recently that he has designed and built a high-speed, twin-hulled ship at his estate, Fisher's Island, Florida. The ship, named the "Ventur?”” and shown here in side and head-on views, cruises at 26 knots on a completely even keel. The "Venturl" is 188 feet long and 40 feet wide, with the twin hulls connected by a deck 22 feet above the waterline. Wood says air rushing through questions," Mr Mintoff sald.
the "Tunnel" buoys up the ship. (AP Plċture).
Quirino Arrives At Washington
MET AT AIRPORT BY
PRESIDENT TRUMAN
Washington,
Elpidio Aug. 8.-President Quirino, the first President of the Philippine Re- public to visit the United States, arrived by air at Washington Airport today.
He was greeted by President Truman, Cabinet members, and a 21-gun salute from a Guard of Honour.
Truman
"It was equally clear that the British Government would adopt the same altitude on Malta's remaining economic
**So the discussions Wero suspended and we returned to report to our Cabinet,
"We feel that the points already refused by the Beltich Government have not been pro- Go-
perly discuspect and the vernment has 'not given sufficient rensons except finan clnl stringency for its refusal.
"Regarding the British Government's refusal to renew food_subsidies 11 means that either Malta herself will have to pay the entire subsidy of £850,000 or permit increused wages in the Island. If the sub- sidies go a loaf of bread for example would zo up 2d, or 24d. In the
Island. Higher wages, would follow."-Reuter.
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Sir, Having in London President Truman, Instead of landing before the
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unattractive and in the past 50 years the two silent days-an # Catholic
Father To Be Charged priest,
its peoples had together written commentary and presents Wladyslaw Curgacz, who is
memorable chapter in world medtea! message crudely and Heged-to-have ind an illera Dortmund, Aug. 8.--Charger history. It was
a record of with an unnecessary amount of of Polish have been dropped against 12 peaceful pursuits-of-their own unpleasant detail. underground "Army Independence, opened today if the 31
the choosing and of two world wars employees of the Krakowid district military Dortmund parailin works uc. not of their choosing, which court.
:
to further economic and The illegal "army" was stated cused of beating up a dismant. they fought side by side and to insist, it is not intended to
Answer The Egyptian gov-
to have
rnment wishes if possible to gainst State
benefit by the Marshall plan
Southern Poland.
The prosecutor
in order to further its econofnic Father Curgacz hnd recruited and social projects in the same young. peasants for the "army way as other governments did.with promises of material and United Press.
religious reward-Router.
SIDE GLANCES
shared
con-
If, as this film is over-anxious
be sensational, why does it offer defeats and victory. ng contractor, Edwin Mueller, made armed raids who
two unnatural births but no had undertaken
in English from a 10 strip
Speaking Institutions in the works, the prosecutor an.
fing-draped rostrum. President normal one? And why, after a about of lush dialogué Quirino thanked President Tru- lot thatnounced today. sald
Nine of the remainder will be inan for the welcome and said bundles of happiness,"
were a number of front prospective mothers with Mueller or participated in thei
with having beaten that there charged
matters of common
the most frightening aspects of and con beating, and the others will be tinuing Interest to the Philip childbirth? charged with a breach of the pines and the United States
"The Birth of a Baby" is a pence, the British Control Com- which would be reviewed dur- useful contribution to adult mission court has beed told. ing his visit.
education. "The Story of Birth" The defence claimed that the He sold: "It encourages us is worthy only of a circus
Philippines beyond booth. cause of the dismantling work measure that you should affint.
F. E, G. but because he was alleged to America's continued solicitude have denounced several people by providing us with a special Ten Cont Coins during the war.
occasion to
with Workers at the Kaiserstuhl
you, so that we may, thereby. Sir, I shall bé obliged. If you Colllery and the Dortmund strengthen the common basis of will spare me a few lines to winzworks struck for half an friendly understanding
and ask what Government intends hour this morning in protest collaboration which have always
**doing in respect of ten cent against the trial, and adopted characterised the relations be colns.
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crowd beat up Mueller not bein
resolutions condemning the pro- ceedings before a British court
c." Reuter, as "undemocratie."
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Government Next Change: "I BECAME A CRIMINAL”
One is aware that so soon as new coins arrive they are made available to the public-pul RED THREAT
where are they all today?!
When the first shipment was realise that
Immediate made
available problems of even greater, mug issued a statement that ten nitude press upon your atten- cent paper notes would tion. It Ja a most
reassuring not be recognised as legal ten- ind'cation of your sincere ap- der after July 1 this year. We preciation of what my country are now in mid-August and Sydney, ́Apr. 8—A gunman can contribute; however modest these filthy bits of paper are
dead with his own ly, to the progress. the peace and still floating around. pistol in Sydney City Park the happiness of our two coun-
With Own Gun
was sliet
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tries and perhaps of the world No doubt Government's
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EUROPE'S DEFENCES
(ontinued from Page 1).
MORE TROOPS ARRIVE
The troopship Ordung, arrived tonight, the police stated.
this morning with the main Two men approached Willium as a whole, that you should answer to this query would be "holding" force to Western party of the 3rd Royal Tank McAndrew, who was sitting in pause and afford thy Philippines there are insuflelent coins-so Europe.
Itegsment and other tho Purk with girl friend. the opportunity to discuss with it seema. Asido from tho "It is not intended that there cellaneous reinforcements, One drew a gun and said, "Me you matters that vitally affect general exodus of these coins should be maintained In Wes- The 3rd Tanks aro comTM
home and to Canton and perhaps other and my mate are going to take our peoples
In-being monded, by Lt-Col. D. J, E torn. Europo*forces abroad.". your money and your doll".
parts of China, there is uncapable of defending all Europa O'Flynn, DŠO, OBE, McAndrew snatched the
doubtedly a certain amount of
The 3rd Marine Commando: During his four-day Washing hoarding going
this against all-out attack. But it оп In man's gun, ahot him dead, and
13 essential dan, who ton visit President Quirino is Colony, and unless Government peace and our own security that liner Georgie,
to international Brigade is due on Sunday in the fired
at the other
expected to discuss with Pre-sets a delinito date by which
thero be maintained-in Western sident Truman, of State, Mr Dean Acheson, and longer bo
the Secretary paper ton cent notes will no
legal tender,
Europe forece sufficient to con high Government officials, shall be lucky to and one col that he could not by quick vince any would-be aggressor methods of meating any Com- to every nine pleces of paper.
marches gain easy victories thrent in Acīm.
escaped,
The police said that the dead п well-known
man
WOR criminal-Reuter.
Dr Stuart In California
Fairfield, Calif., Aug. 8.—Mr J. Leighton Stuart, U.S. Ambas sador to Chind, arrived here today en route to Washington Associated Press."
mtinin
We
Human Shiold. statement today claimed thai Rangoon), Aug. B.--An officiat. Observers consider that. As for the exodus of coins to China wo shall no financial aid to develop Philip parts of
Tip programme's purpose he rebel Karens defending the rail- them again some maintained, was to enable Westway town. Nyaunglabin,*****93 pine economy, and proposals to doubt sco Increnio Upiled States payments time in the future-most pro- ern Europe to hold the line until miles north of Rangoon, are us in a powerful U.S. armies could be using Burmans as a “bumen do- of war damages to the Phillpbably flying around
from $625,000,000 to totally different shape te
(Re-marshalled to assist the tree fence screen? against the ad- pines
goverruments fight internal sube vanting government troops. $775,000,000 or $878,000,000 will member?),
OME DOLLAR BILL. ver.United Prem
{Associated Pres also be discussed/Rauter, &:
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