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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1950.
ATTLEE PLEDGES An Historic AMERICAN
BRITISH SUPPORT
FOR U.S. POLICY
Dramatic Moment In The
Schuman Debate
(OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)
London, June 27.
The Prime Minister Mr Attlee could not have chosen a more dramatic moment to make an announcement on Korea at the House of Commons.
Members of all parties crowded the seats, and gangways, standing beyond the "Bar of the House."
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Winston Churchill hud | appealing for Britain Lo just concluded his address throw her weight into a
Outer Lin Tins Under Fire
nited Europe. M.P.s were waiting for Attlee's answer. Instead he rose, asking per-| mission of the House to make an announcement.
Clearly, slowly, sombrely hel
President rad out
Truman's orders to the United States Lea, air and und Forces, instruct- Let them so give all but to the South Korean Government un der Cónmunist attack
M. Is were sulent.
There was neither applause Attice con- nor interruption. small islands near outer Linlin early cluded by adding Britain's up- It was learned port and instructions to Unitial
Nation representative
The Nationalist warships and unboats back to reinforce the blockade of the Pearl River Esfitary, opened fire again for the second! day on the
thus norm feu a ellable source.
The shelling from the war-1 fnddwyn debb, when i hay-1
hip: mail
The landsink to New York.
could be discerner in the Teak
areas in the
Planes were
early
in the area,
Bumbag but they Donati.
morning. wards
toe, were not
It wan. anvier ook that the Mashits Plads were virtually
after-
Diplomatic comment
called attention to age
President point of
Truman's annoncement, I1 .. Policer that the United States
will grewint the
mundets who bad titionel com 3,000 men th
unter the control of the Comunist masa
48 islands
rizi
1
bring
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end Nationndai
since they drave the Nationalise
Harrison
a
*
the
"the
attempts
to blockade the Chinese man- on forcer out and occupied land. This is interpreted as an islands. The Communiste fattempt fu
iolate the present! the
up unit'kry bares on warfare to Korea and the land which served
and event situation there
there at the menace to the Nationala um jetanggle between the Chinere Boats patrolling over the area. Communists and Nationalists.
Depile the renewal
of thi
I reliably believed that highting aroural the
Jintia
prea, i this turn in Macan heated ships left Hunt policy will prevent the Chinese kong a wad this morning. As Government renderin the lighting zone was oil for North Korean Comummists.
way, the chip kept on their anay ad improve possabilities regular course, according to a of trade between Donations and local shipping offtein.
Shanghai,
EDITORIAL
Decision
O
President Truman, responsible for the dramatic decision to use armed forces in aid of South Korea and
to prevent the invasion of Formosa,
Moscow Invited To
Use Influence
With North
Korea
Washington, Jîme 27.
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PLANES STRIKE AT
NORTH KOREA TANKS
Desperate Fighting In Vicinity Of Seoul
London, June 27..
American warplanes struck at a North Korean armoured column and supplies began to pour into the invaded South to- night within a few hours of President Truman ordering United States air and sea forces to the defence of South Korea.
Bombers Out For Tanks and Artillery
Then, while the United Nations Security Council-boycotted by Russia-debated an Ameri- can resolution urging it to allow all members to help South Korea, Washington announced it had sent a note to Moscow to "use its influence" to pull back the Northern attackers."
The Russian chair in the Council was empty. but it was learned that the Soviet United Nations.
and delegate had been to a secret luncheon with the
Tokyo, June 28. Bombers of the United States Far East Air Force groups were expected here to go into action in Korea carly this morning.
te bumbers were point into
faction to counter the North
| Koren advantage in tanks and
median artillery.
American fighters. which wove their way Ewisted and Javer Beoul yesterday in slag- hghts with Rugsinn-built Yaks, down at rast four. expected to establish an e unbestia over the whole of
throuchout last the drum fically appealed to Trin aletouch of South Korea, Mattlin against armoured
The State Department announced today that the United States had asked Russia to use its in- fluence "with the North Korean authorities for then ta dva withdrawal of invading forces and cessation of Sul Radio hostilities."
i
The Department said the American requestjes vir 10 miles north-east was handed to the Soviet Foreign Office by the 4 the echita' to hay: on until American Embassy. The text of the note was not disclosed, but it was understood to have informed Russia of the measures the United States is taking to restore peace in Korea.
The South the United Stater
aid to
It
The State Department waldt) P "In reply to inquiries from the
Dramatic Change Of Scene
TAVEN yet it is impossible to Hay
UN
wise will be the invasion of the Korean Communists. The qualities of thuse directing the forces entrusted with the defence of South Karen are an unknown quantity. The rapidity of the insurrer- tionist descent
Scond, on the other hand, could not be mnintolaed as lines of ceramunientions extended. Taking advantage of opportunity for redeploy- ment
better und
co-ordination has allowed the Southerners to hit back. The signs were ominous until the dramatic Truman announcement. Mosenw's cynical declaration of # neutral non-interven tionist policy could perimps have indicated that they were not quite certain, but although the American military analysis of the situation suggested that it was nut quile hopeless, if that was the best face that could be put on it, it was a slniple matter to draw a conclusion. The defence cracked in vital areas, and the accusative "too little and too late" broadcast by President Syngman Rhee's apokesman presaged a defentist down- tails spirit whleb, prevailing in higher quarters, could swiftly spread to the rank and file. Not to be discounted either was the judgment of the American Ambas-
a month ago, sador
emphasising the undeniable material superiority of the North Korea forces, suflicient to give them a margin of victory in the event of a full-scale invasion. Appearances, indeed, compelled the conviction that if this new demonstration of Moscow's flagrant dix- regard for the generally accepted require- ments of international behaviour were to bo rectified, positive uction had to bo taken outside Korea's boundaries. Ta rely upon the Rhee forces' military efficiency looked to be perilously close to
Leaning on a broken reed. More important, the underlying meaning of the Muscuw challenge could not for moment be overlooked. For the Kremlin, the koreans, north and suuth, are mere pawns in a bigger game. Timing of the invasion presented Soviet tactics in familiar pattern, It was ordered to produce a crude test of whether the United States means business and as a direct response to the
peace treaty and security con- ferences in Tokyo last week. What Presklent Truman has decided to do to frustrate Communist strategy in Koren and the Far East in general will enter deeply into Communist calculations, Neither the Kremlin nor the Western world are prepared deliberately to enter into a shooting war. The Senate, when ten.e. grim and angry over Soviet proveestion, minde It quite clear that no action thrusting the United States into war with Russia should be contemplated. Neverthe- less, President Truman's statement was more than ordinarily forthright. Not only are armed forces to be sent in support of the United Nations' ellort to assert its authority in Korea, but America is taking an unexpected initiative, again throwing down the gauntlet to Moscow, by ordering the Seventh Flect to prevent
a Com- munist invasion of Formosa. Trans- forming the international atmosphere, the defenders of democratic freedom are now working to the plain fact, that action is more important than words. The bloscow- inspired invnsion of Korea has been taken up. If we interpret the Truman announcement correctly, United States determination to end the Korea fighting in favour of the South is today a side- show; she is committed to all-out effort to stop Communism in the rest of South- East Asia.
ARTILLERY TARGET
American representative and Mr Trygve Lie, the Secretary-General, to try and avert a complete East-West split in the world organisation.
Both Britain and Prunge) and counter-attack. They us pledged their support for pended the planned evacuation of Scoul when the Southerners the American resolution in reported that they had pushed the Council.
General Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Allied Comman- der in Japan, has taken charge of the whole tactlest operation around Korea, fle is believed to have 1 combat vessels, In- cluding aircraft carriers,
the Northerners back 12 iniles.
AMERICANS OUT
Air Force headquarters in Tokyo
announced that all Americans in the Scoul 0700 and had been safely evacuated by tonight. Evacuees reported that South Korean morale was good troops singing as with
they marched through the streets There was no sign of panic,
B-20 bomber group, two light bomber groups and six fighter groups available in the far
East
North Korean forces claimed tonight, to be "completing the General MacArthur's com- destruction of South Korean unique added that "reports of dividons; and to be "receiving the seizure of Seoul have been offers of empitulation," Tass re-examerated but this in under- ported from the North Korean standable dur lo war hysteria capital of Pyong-yang
resulting from the unprovoked TANKS IN ACTION Korean asmull.
"Tanks From: Tokyo,
it t
balated funys.
Bain
learned
3af'acIg
with
reportedl
in
the United Contiisz.on
were among Japan Al-
Korean their staff
10 OVUCUPOR
Yang-joo, Korean
A Major Policy Decision
London, June 27.
President Truman's deel-
alon Вед
to provide air and cover for the South Korean armles indicates a major polley decision the United States Govern
by
A
ment to fight, if necessary, to prevent the spread of Communiam in the For Fast, it is believed here.
Diplomatic
obscrverw American ground troops would als
forecast that
be sent to Korea If air and naval assistance proved In- adequate to stem the Com mmunist invasion from the North.
Following 48 Biogra heelle top-level discussions In Washington it is clear that the United States Ad- ministration has deelded to go all out to call a halt Communism In Asia
and the Pacific and has rejected thio alternative policy of aiming first at Jocalising tho conflict. Reuter.
NEW YORK
HARBOUR COLLISION
New York, June 27. The American steamer. Excalibur, was in collision with the Danish freighter, Columbia in New York
Barbour today and was sinking by the stern with 14 passengers on board, out-bound on a Mediterranean cruise.
Passengerg
scrambled down Ladders and leapt into tugs as the luxury liner, listing badly, was lowed. to Brooklyn Flats and beached in shallow water with her forward
part awash
WHA stil
known Whether any of the passengers had been injured or flung into the
se by the Impact. The Danish freighter caudat fice after
11
1s
under
hour.
not
the collisionL The were reported to be control within
1ml
Heuter,
U.S. Rumourings
T
Washington, June 27. The Air Force today denied report that unidentified planes had appeared over Alas-
the
a
that North Korea's heavy tanks Suburbs of Scourt appear to have at hele: in her sides,
Summi J menaemtiy
"American Embassy anil today after crushing o American aid arrived,
desperate
Kerem military advisory staffs Southern counter
have not left Seoul, Previous the iron grip on et prering red is for air their
Korean State's ditive to free
reports that the Korean Govern- capital.
Ind left Seoul nient Seoul celord to
for the action ainst the Thurian-built
the din of 33-ton tanks which roared down battle a few miles to the north South appear unfounded."
Members of of deg-fights to through the Inchon-Uijongbu and the roar corridor, reaching the outskirts the air above while its out-Nallong 12:0 State Department the capital early yesterday
gruned defenders struggled to confirms that
American before being tung back, ti
hoid tuck the Cominumist inva Embassy at Moscow today com-
ders who marched over the horsether about 2,000 Americans and other foreigners were ex- municated with
Soviet
der three days ago. Foreign Unive in regard to the
American Bahters that down ped?" the Minister anic The second priority is to deal four Soviet-type Yaks trying toy
Kim anvasion f the Repub-
with the 155-mm medium ar-interfere with the evacuation of Minister in Tokyo, today made Korea Dv
North rulery with which the North American civilians from Seoul Korean arned forres.
The Korcan troops have been shel- in transport planes, General Embarry asked that the Sovieting the Southern forces.
Douglas MacArthur, American governmeal use its inthunscoi
of Commander in Japan, announced Artillery, believed to be
in here. with the North Korean authort-American-pattern, captured 34
Korean fighter pilots Chins, smashed the way for a tica for the withdrawal of the break-through at Uijongh, the ao reported to have shot down invading forces, and cegation of
13 miles north-east of the tumian-type planes over hostilities,"
Scouts Kimpo Airport early to- This enabled the invaders today. It was believed the United break clear of the rugged Blue
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South Koreani angeing States listed each action t was leuntains encircling Seoul to President, Mr Syngnau Rhee, toking to stop out the inva- the south and hurtle down to and his Cabinet stood fust in sion. Official aid that the the plums and paddy fields sur-the embattled cupital through note in this respect followed thing the capital-Reuter.
hours of confused the text of President Truman's statement released видо thed White Hour earlier today". MOSCOW POWER
Officials sok! the United Staver gave the Soviet a full report on its action ordering American alr and son forces to
the Support
South Korean troops,
Seoul.
the
were
attack
Labour Gains Votel
Of Confidence
London, June 27.
Britain's Labour Government tonight won a Such an appeal indicated the vote of confidence on its handling of the Schuman!
State Department's clear feel.
ing that aloscow has power to coal-steel merger proposals. halt the Nor.h Korean attack
on South Koren. The note was The Government get 309 votes compared to also regarded as a tacit warning the Opposition's 289. When the voting took place on a Government amendment asking Parliament to approve its attitude towards the Plan the majority | The Departinen! ordered the dropped to 13.
to Rusain against tending any direct or Indirect
support to the North Korean forces.
withdraw
I
vate
Mr
Prime
Embassy in Moscow, to rush the
The Conservative - Liberal Government note to the Foreign Office. Ohi-
ranks had stood mation called on Britain
but to firm
zeven Opposition cials sald the appeal was Join the present Schuman Plan members had refused to directly based on the American talks with the reservation that for the Churchill motion. stand that the "aggression" of
che could the
the debate North Korean Communist
If the Winding up
Clement forces was a matter of the ut scheme was not practicable,
Attlee, The The most concern to the United
Government amend-Minister, accused Mr Winston States. The note was described mentcarried by 309 to 206 Churchill, the Opposition Tender,
welconied the initiative shown of "trying to cause bad blood" as pulling no punches on either by the French Foreign Minis-between Britain and France. he government's position or its ter, M. Robert Schuman, but Ho sald that the action to restore pence in Korea,
Labour that it was not pos-Government had always been It appeared almost certain Mes declared cow would formally reject the in talks which committed her to
ible for Britnin to take part willing and are still willing- appeal, but the United States
cuter into International hoped it would influence Russia expressed
In advance to the plan. It arrangements, to take some indirect action to might be able to join later,
the hope that
But the whole point of the restora penco-Umted Press.
Schuman Plan was that a supra. The figures Indicated
(Contd. on Pro 5. Col. 5)
that i
impurmione appeal for quick delivery of arms and ammuni- tion to the South Korean forces. "Every Ume I get through to Seoul they ask Where are the (Continued on Page 5 Ct. 1)
Senate Democratic leader Scott Lucas denied Tumours that possible use of the atomic bomb had been discussed at to- day's White House meeting.-- United Press.
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