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COMMONWEALTH EXPERTS
Does Not Fear
A War
The Hague, Apr. 27,~~~ Dr P. C. Visser, former Dutch Ambassador to Rus- xia, who has just returned to Holland, wald here to day that he did not fear a war in the next few years an this "could never be in the futty understood in terest of the Soviet Union, because everyone knows that the West does not want war"
Referring to tite receat revaluation of the rouble, Dr Visser sald life had be come sightly cheaper for the Russians-Reuter.
STRIKING
DOCKERS
WARNED
TO CONFER ON JAP
PEACE TREATY
Famed U.S. General's
Objections
London, Apr. 27. Arrangements for the organisation of the Commonwealth Working Party on the Far Eastern peace treaty, which opens in London on May 1, are now completed, it was learned today.
The meeting, which is expected to last be- tween two and three weeks, will be held in the Cabinet offices. Either the Foreign Secretary, Mr Ernest Bevin, or the Secretary for Commonwealth Relations, Mr Patrick Gordon-Walker, is expected to preside over the opening session.
This will be altended by the High Commissioners of Com-
Banwealth countries.
ot
Iri practice, this would amount to the members of the Far Eastern Commission, which Burma and Pakistan are now members.
The British delegation to the alks, which are the outcome of London, Apr. 27-The Lon-ja deckton laken last January at
The paltion of Ceylon, Indo- don Dock Hoard tonight warned he Colombo Conference, 14,422 unoMcini strikers Chat | Include experts summoned as esta and State not yet clear.. unless they return to work on they are needed from variously defined.
Britain, Foreign Ofice Monday they will lose the exist-Government departments. in right to unranteed mini- Foreign Offer and Conmen-pokesman stated, has no desire
mum ware of £4 8. wedly,
The Board, whose decision understood in have the Labour Government's approvat, controls all London dock wur- kers,
for
ahora treaty with Japan
wealth Illations Office olleials and will base her appranch on will supply the Jærinnent
recognition of Japan's need to nucleus of the delegation.
trado abroad in order to sup-
į A Foreign Once presuport her population of 80,000.-
today emphasised that the talks go0. are for the exchange and clarit It is a joiní boty repræmi- cation of views unit are not ex- ing! boll employers and trade pected to proftuce a dense unions and charged with ad-Commonwealth draft for a Far ministering the click inbour Eastern pence treaty. scheme in the interests of all concerned,
Over 5,000 Service-men are tready moving cargoes auf this number will increase to a total of 22,000 -on Saturday,
May 6.
began last wenk The stric
men expelled from over thre the union for their part in last summer's unoffieint dock stop- pate in support of the Canadian seamen, dispute.-Reuter.
The British view is that the Japanese wur potential should be limited on security grounds and that her mercantile marine a nature and Ahould be of What
is aimed at is under tonnage which would not make Blood to be an agreed report for it possible for her to convert it Submireler to Governments
to war use. by the respective Common-
(Continued on Page 5 Col. 5) wealth delegations.
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1950,
Pondering The Gambit
Pensively, the youngest competitor in the chess championship for girls held in St Bride's Institute, con- She is Miriam Allwright of centrates on the play.
(London Express Finchley and is six years of age.
Service).
Latest Information from Washington suggests that the JAPANESE INTENTIONS United States fa also, not yet al the stage-of having a draft penes treaty. It was recalled here think
reported differences between the State Department and the Defence Departments Washington last year dis- appointed expectations that
11
a
Britons To Visit United States draft might have
Russia
Landon, Apr. 27.-Two parties
of Brilist trade unionists left Lonion by tur. today to tour Communist countries.
betn available before the Co-
ombo conference as a basis of dicussion.
BRITISH APPROACH
יינלי
British approach to the Far Eastern treaty is based on
One party of factory workers the belief that oil those cran-
is to spend a fortalght in Hussiaries who played a major part
invitation
Ousting Of All
Foreign
Interests
Predicted
London, Apr. 27. The Japanese Government at the
of Moscow in the war against Japan or rade union.
uffered gravely from Japanese intends to oust all foreign interests and restore old The other, comprising eight agression should be given full totalitarianism in Japan, The Times reported from trade union oficials. is to vish | partleipalion in peace treaty Yugoslavia.-Reuter,
.
EDITORIAL
Acusons,
Tokyo today.
Dealing With A Problem Child
W
of
rc-
THAT is behind the Peking regime's ! change of mood at last permitting foreigners a large-scale evacuation of from Shanghai through the part Tientsin may alir speculation, or it may he dismissed as having nu discernible meaning. If the People's Government had developed the remotest element akin to normal behaviour and willingness to enter imo reasonable international lations, more obvious indications would have been already apparent. When Bri- tain's gesture in extending recognition is, more or less, spurned and Mr Kenneth Younger, the Minister of State in the Foreign Office, admits that we are no nearer the establishment of diplomatic relations than we were three and a half months ago, we have a altuation bordering on the preposterous. Likewise, the Bud- den decision to facilitate the withdrawal of American officiula und businessmen from Shanghai, together with hundreds of different nationality, would create a more pleasing atmosphere had it been accompanied by an intimation that the few foreigners attempting to reverse the process nced have no fear of obstruc- tionism and, in many cases, unsculeable. barriers, Gradual elimination of foreign business interests and personnel-over- looking the Soviet influx-follows closely the trend of Peking policy as demonstrated hitherto. For the sake of those dis- Illusioned travellers who expect to reach Hongkong next week from Tientsin, the Red agreement to arrange a rendezvous with the General Gordon will give pleasure. But small satisfaction from a long-term angle concerned with hopes and expectations that na the general situation can hardly be worse than it is, we can wait patiently for improvement.
The gravity of the overall problem has been emphasised by China Association repre-
Home
sentatives to the Foreign Oflice, and almost reiterated in Parliament with monotonous frequency. And time is the most potent
known Inclor. The best larger enterprises who have contributed so much in the past to promoting Chinn's economic standards and to developing a vast modern city like the erstwhile Inter- national Settlement In Shanghai, can hold out, if they chouse, indefinitely. Their eggs are not all in one basket and their operations go far afield. Many, however, may be compelled to cut their lusses and go into liquidation unless the Communists alter their tune. Hints from Shanghal wayfarers suggest also another difficulty may beset those prepared to hold the fort If the disposition of the Peking regime,
reliefs from to prevent
travelling to Shanghai, undergoes no variation. Con- ditions today Impose heavy strain on Bri. tish employees of certain firms in places ke Shanghai and while they are not exactly overworked In this era of trade stagnation, the need for a rest-cure and more agreeable atmosphere grows In- Thot creasingly for numerous people. argument
may not impress the Reds. ኤ Bituation such
that created. in Shanghal shows how diflcult it is to combat indoctrination and the influence of Soviet Russia. Britain gambled in moving early to offer recogni. tion of the People's Government, believing that it would encourage more friendly acquaintance and impress the Communists with the value of cultivating Trade oversens, to their own lasting benefit. Ruefully, the Government has had to agree that none of the primary objectives has been achieved. Other than n show af foree, not to be countenanceri, nothing can be done about it. Happily defcatism has nol yot entered. We shall keep on trying.
AA
Hendlined
"Resurgence of Japan." the report said that everywhere in Japan there 15 evidence of keerness to play a international leading part in affairs. "Above All there IS growing determination to com- unfettered in pete completely
markets and re- international capture a large portion of world markets."
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Chiang Kai-shek Feared To Be Treading
On Dangerous Ground
Catholics Force SEEKING AIR BASES Leopold Issue
IN KOREA
London, Apr. 27.–Reports from responsible authorities in Tokyo and Formosa indicate that Chiang Kai-shek is seeking bases in Southern Korea from which to bomb industrial areas in Manchuria.
The reports said that the Chinese Nationalist delegation, including Generals Wu Teh-chen, Chu Shih-ming and Tsao Shih-chen, at present in Southern Korea, is seeking permission to establish bases there.
New Tory Challenge
Informed sources believe it Is Chlang's Intention to intensify the blockade of the China coust and to further undermine, Com. mualst Chino's enconomy bombing Manchuria's powci stations.
by
These reports were received | with some apprehension because
Brussels, Apr. 27--The Bureau of the Belgian Senato-the Upper HousĘ*** as summoned a session of the House nox! Wednesday for a debate on a mellon. moved by the Bocial Christian (Catholic) Bena- fore calling for the su£TI-
moning of Jolat meeting
of both Houses of Parlis-
ment to vote the end of the "Impossibility for King Leopold to relga
The Social Christians hold a majority of nine
toats in the Upper Honse Reuter.
EUROPEAN
VIOLENTLY
il is feared that the move would ATTACKED
London, Aur, 27-Mr Winston result in Nationalist China's Churchill and other Opposition bombers
becoming Involved tenders proleated vigorously In with Russian shipping, and pos the House
against a Government decision which might provoke Incidents Astounding Kowloon
fo
of Commons today sibly with Russian aircraft. Banction a £27,000,000 In-leading to
la
outright Russian crease in railway freight armed Intervention in the Far charges.
East. Mr Alfred Barnes, Transport Minister, has announced this The reports claimed that the ncrease to help meet railway lesion led by General Wu Tch losses which on present charges chen, visited Tokyo, whence
proceeded 10 would amount to about £100,- they
Souther 500.000 by the middle of 1952. Korea
April 19. It on He said freight charges were believed they discussed the pro- 40 percent more than the 1930 jeet with General Douglas euro-an increase cubstantially MacArthur's headquarters, from
is presumed, London, Ams Zieleyds take awer than in other basic in whom, it
would had mission Rallway coats of ustries. more optimistic view
btained. political conditions in Nordhme up by 125 percent above
In view Mr Churchill complained that
a
East Rates
China.
I connechen with the prewar. Institute
Under- of Lendon writers, they have lowered their this was another form of tax
in the people.
vates for insurance
against
have to
per
Incident
Mr Noel Craig, of No. 4, Hart Avenue, was attacked by two. Europeuns while
walking along "Mody Road
on his way home about 10 o'clock last night.
He was hit over the heal with bottle and was taken later by unr to the Kowloon police
for treatment, being
becharged after the wound had
Korea 2 Pacie
Leen stitched.
of South
The incident took place at the advocacy of
corner of Mody Road and Honol Pari. it belleved that the Road, the two men, believed to overnment there would be to soldiers, accosting him just as he was about to turn into Hart
Tho Avenue.
assailants hm asked Mr Craig. stopped if he was English, and then one of them hit him violently with
battle. They
Immediately
Ile pressed for an early debate Damage to shipping due to war and Mtrikes, riots, and
"elvind indicated that the Opposire to making bases avail- Nationalist blockade commotion" from 30 shillings would force the matter to per 100 value to 20 shillings. vote.--Reuter.
The chanse applies to the area
wath of Shanghal up to and TITO
eluding Tientsin and Dairen.
Premiums for lorses to ship-
plagt from the s me cause while
GESTURE
TO GREECE
Athens,
1
able to Torees.
THE GAUNTLET!
-
Some quarters here sald Ita was unt cipated that Chiling Indie off after the attack.
Mr Craig managed to make his tended in some way to throw way heine, about 30 yards from
Apr. 27. Greek down the gauntlet to Russia in
the scene of the attack, and im- a route to, from, or between Government leaders today wel-order to provoke a World War mediately telephoned the police. as the beat means of restoring The Emergency Unit arrived Japan, have been cutcomed Marshal Tite's announce-
is Nationalist regime to power,
War and he Was rushed off 10 from the diag pot £100ment about the restoration
suggested Yugoslav relations with Greece. These quarters even
Tee hospital. to one chilling and six pence.m
statement. the that Chlang might declare war Joint United Tr
¡Prime Minister, General Nichos on Russia if the United States
as Plastyras,
ras, the Deputy Pre-showed gus recognising Communist mier. M. Georges Pandreou. Muo Tse-tung's ind the Economic Minister, Movernment. Emanuel Trolderos, suld that
Syrian Cabinet Crisis
Damascus, Apr. 27-Ahram Pduran, Minister of National It added that in great com-Defence and a prominent figure mercial centres like Tokyo and in the Sylan Cabinet, resigned Osaka, resentment against for followed a strong debate in the
Cabinet Inst night, elgners, particularly traders, is noticeable.
re said, "Since the Allied Headquarters restored the right uf Customs inspection have been instances in Japanese Inspectors highly respected mem. bers of the foreign community,
there
which
search
The
Timea report said the Japanesɔ polite niso ne plan-
A Ministerial crisis is ex- pected-Reuter.
14
of
Antwerp Arrests
have
Antwerp, Apr. 27.--The police arrested six more Communist By creating a situation where- agitators in Antwerp today as
6,000 striking docker he could accuse Russin of about he announcement had made most arrecable" impression on clive Intervention, he could drifted back to work. the Greek Government.
Seventeen Communists make a declaration of war, and
since the been arrested Marshal Titus anouncement thereby hope to force the United now
take sides. United unofficial port strike began.- was a surprise to Government Staten to
Reuter. quarters here. They were not Press.
developments any "xpecting
efore the return of the Yugo- slay Charge d'Affaires, who left yesterday for Belgrade.-Reuter.
Violence Flares In
New York Rally
New York, Apr. 27. Five thousand high
ning to impede the activities uti foreigners once the occupation school students staged a riotous demonstration at
of Japan has ended. Itd,
"They have already begun to pry Into the private lives of foreigners with a view to re- establishing their derslers."
the City Hall today, overturning cars and harass- ing the police who blocked their entry to the build- ing.
The
In
students were among Three youths were held The report warned that de- 35.000 who left classes through- US$1.000 ball and another de
in the for appearance out the city to attend noisytained spite the dimculties confront- ing Japan, many British mar-demonstrations in protest against jadolescents' court.
teacher- the curtaliment of kets will be Japanese markets)
Police radio cars were mobl- supervised after-school activi-
lised in the morning to handle before long.
ties.
A huge parade down the west Violence flared ot Folty side
of Manhatten. Demons- "The
manager of a textile plant made it clear that the re Square, where police Unes were rotors at various high schon's vival the Japanese
textile in- up to keep students out of circulated about the adjoining And the City Hall, Seven times the streets, disrupting traffic dustry was just beginning. In police pushed jeering students causing confusion. dustrialists and politicians here
the square and frequently speak of surprises back across
The police said 000 to 1,000! that are in store for Lancashire, each time they fought their way
back. The police refrained from students were thwarted in an on Gracio The report said that at pro- using their truncheons and in- allempt to march gent business la retrained by stend mounted police broke up Manor, the Mayer's residence. to labour the students charges with their 500 others in a meeting at Cen- The students, however, joined regulation relating conditions but it is not expected | sorces
that these will long survive One girl was tramoled by tral Park.
At the City Hall, n student the end of occupation." "It can policeman's and one horse was hardly be doubled that the tuck with a ha'pin in an effort kicked a photographer for the ultimate aim of the government to make him unseat his rider. Now York Journal Americon na is to put an and to foreign One student threw a knife at the latter was about to take o Police held the youth, activities in Japan preparatory mounted policeman and others picture.
to restoring the old totalitarian top firecrackers in attempts but the photographer refused to ism."—United Press,
to frighten the horses.
press charges-Valted Press,
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