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THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1049.

ANGLO-U.S. AGREEMENT Arab League

ON STRATEGIC AIMS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

King Paul Appeals To Leaders

Athena, January 10.

Greek political leaders to- night agreed to form new Coalition Government after "King"""""Pau) s

appen

London, January 16.

The crisis in Palestine has at least made it clear that the United States and Britain still -have a broad understanding on strategic olme for the Middle East.

On the other hand, there is no evidence that the exchanges between the British Ambassador in Washington, Sir Oliver Franks, and the acting Secretary of State, Mr. Robert Lovett, and sub- sequently with President Truman, have .re- solved the differences between London and Washington on the immediate means, of achieving these aims

all-party United Government of British policy is tied to achieving a settlement in National Salvation.

The 10 loulers, representing all legal political parties, decided to Leave the King tu choose the

·Premier of the new Cabinet.

King Paul's appeal, which he read to the 10 leaders gathered at the Palace this morning. was short and took only three min

utes to read.

It stressed the King's hope for a Parliamentary solution, "You are the lenders of the Greek peo- pie elected by legal and honest alections," he said. "Consequent ly, it is your duty to flad a pos- sible and praebeable solution to the present political crisis,

conformity with the successive resolutions of the United Nations Security Council,

American policy, perhapsfon Palestine and the Middle East more realistically, in the light between London of recent events, is laying the ton. emphasis on direct negotiations i

and Washing-

Paradoxically, the British and towards the

in Rhodes between Israel and American attitudes Egypt, without undue stress on Indonesian dispute, which is due the strict lettor of the United for fresh discussions in the Se- almost BTD Council, curity exactly the reverse off their at- titude towards Palestine.

Nations resolutions.

In fact, Washington regards the Negev truce resolution of Novem-

hier

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dend letter.

Britain here appears more ret- listic-minded, in the light at the The big point at issun is, pos-recent Dutch action in the East sesalon of the Negev, Ilere' Bri-

Indies, while America js still

Call for an end to the politain clings to the United Nations using the language of the strict antil, emmplete formula, while Washington pre-interpretation of the United No-

fers to allow the Conciliation Commission and direct negotia- tjons between the interested par-jest ties play the deciding role:

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tical sqlwbblen pelice has beet: restored i country and it has been possible to hold new elections, the Kingt added: 【 am sure that in 24 hours you will prove to me, to the nation and to the work in general that parliamentary Gov- ernment, in which we all believe and to which you are responsible. has not failed at a moment of crisis, but can rise to the occasion and show itrelf worthy of the the Greek donidende. which people placed in you, severally and

collectively.

again call on your patrio. them. Through my 1ipe you have heard the

Greek people.

voice of the

From London, the prospects of still appear maintaining peace uncertain, although Washingwa is clearly far more optimistic.

In the negotiations at Rhodes,

i will not be easy for the Egyp

to agree to an un negotiators armistice based on relinquishing the Negev, even if this wete ace- companied by the release of the Cuyptian garrison of 4,000 now encircled by the Jews at Fulują.

Á Paradox

To Join In Peace Talks ?

Londons

tons January 16.

M. Constantino Stavro- poulos, legal adviser to the moting Paling Mediator, Dr. Ralph Bunche, has told the Byrlan Premier that all the Arab League nations with be asked to talk peace with the Jaws in the event of a muccessful autoamé 'of the negotiations in Rhodes ba. tween ferael and Egypt.

M. Stavropoulos talked wwith the Byelan Premier, Khaled Ei Azem, after his visit to Beirut and Amman to sound the Labancso and Transjordan Governments on the question' of direct con- farenicar with the Jews for poace in Palestine.

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According to uncpafirmed "zapora """from" trattamentimited" Nations alroraft+ is standing by at Halfa to carry Lebanese délégation Rhodes If the Jewish Leban- talks cez prefiminary pesce going on somewhere in the North

successful.- prove Router.

Jap Real Estate To Be Returned

Tokyo, January 17, v

A stopping up of the return of real estate in Japan to pro-war Allied owners and promulgation of an ordinanca to facilitate the return of shares - and stocks to formor Allied holders are pro-

mised by Japanese officials.

Since the SCAP directive. ordering the return of Allied real estate was issued in May, 1040, more than 130 cases have been dealt with, but almost 2,000 are still awaiting action.

Prodding by impatient Allied owners hng resulted in the pro- misc of faster handiing, of the problem by the Japanese Gay- crument.

Meanwhile, tko Finance Mink- try is preparing on administra- tive ordinance laying the basis for the return of shares to pre- war Allied nationals.

U.S. Policy

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And Sevens

Washington, January 17. American foreign.policy has Jheen working al cross-purposes in the Orient, says the Bounda- tion for Foreign Affairs.

The Association warns that the U.S. objective will be imperiled Officials estimate that foreign-unless there is an early reinte held stocks affected by the mea-gration of U.S. policles in China

And Japan. sure had a total value of about

goni of American foreign 180 million Yen

The the time

policy in

in the Orient immediately during the war when the Ja- panese Government disposed of after the war was to end Japan's hegemony in the Orient and its

• greatly strengthen China for

it says, expanded role in Asia,

Three and a half years later, itabif the WB, 1 disinvolving

divided and greatly

and Wenkened, China

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Since the Japanese Govern- ment disposed of them at: depressed; value, Japanese news- papers have estimated that the shares are actually worth about 300 million yen.

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taneously is rebuilding Japan, "In pressing for the recovery The diffelt 'question of re- of Japan there is a danger that stitution of shares, or compen-we may, by our getions, weaken sation for losses, probably will even further the central govern- not be settled until orders have ment of China. com-been received from SCAP-

London, January 16. Joseph William Toft travelled Jons resolutions on the subto and from his suburban home The Dutch representative at near Londen for six months not

le expected to knowing that he was a Lake EucCCES give assurances regarding the paratively rich man.

provisional in- daneelen Government, early elections under United Nations observation, and the eventuai traubfer of sovereigally United States of Indonesia.

orention at

to a

China Mediation There is no evidence that the Dutch will agree to act, on the United Nations, resolutions de manding withdrawal to military positions provious to the Dutch military action.

expected

Neighbours firat told him of it. Mr. Toft rang a solicitor to check and found he had been left £2,- 200. If he had been 12 hours later in claiming it he would have Jost IL

Tott's slepmother, who died Just July, left him £2,200 when she died, with another £20 to spent on searching for him to tell

him of kila fortune.

be

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Reuter.

BLACK DAHLIA MYSTERY

Los Angeles, January 10. The Black Dahlia murder

"That we are approaching a Idanger point in this respect is indicated by opposition in China economic policies for Japan"-Associated Press.

to nur

REALISM NEED ON PALESTINE

and remains just as big a mystery mystery is two years old today

If he could not be found in six as over. months, the executors were

The latest in a long series of American talks regarding the influential East, the liberty to prenume his death. Ap-suspects, Jell Connors, was freed Near

night, and You are the

the police ad-Christian Selence Monitor says. There

le reason to belleve

peals for Toft were widely elrou- last leadora. Take the heim."

lated but not until the last doy mit they have no other suspects that while the setting of The King told the leaders that that lureel will now be satis

Britain

to wel of the six months did Tort oonin sight. fled with nothing less than the unless they formed an all-party

Tho police eald investigation come the assuronces, but to Intact the solicitor, saying a neigh- United Government of National Νέραν.

sist that they should be followed bour had just brought to his at- failed to produce evidence that Salvation within 24 hours,

of tension} he While the danger

or is the Americs by early proof that they will be tention the notice about the in-Connors Is Implicated and would find another solution for between Britain

killer-United Press. substance. Whether heritance.--Reuler. which he hoped Parliament will over Palestine has lessened, given grant full support.

remains to be seen whether Mr. Washington will continue to in-

military

The King added: "If you are Ernest Bevin, the Foreign Se-1 upon u unable to give the solution 1 re-cretary, may not feel compelled is not yet clear. quest you will have fulted the to give a full account of the his- people's trust."-Reuter,

Itory of the policy co-ordination

Rising Sun Put On The Ration

Tokyo, January 16.

The Japanese Government is planning to put the national flag on the list of rationed items. Officials disclose that there is: An attempt will be made, to - not enough cloth to go around offer the first batch, probably to meet the increased demand during March, to cities which were

General wiped out in 8-20 ralde, for Naga following

Omdals report that conferences

Douglas MacArthur's New Year are under way looking toward the message removing fall restric-allocation of 200,000 square yards tions on the use of Japan's na-of cloth which will be sufficient to tional colours.

of 180,000 provide an initial lot laga.-United Press,

In pre-war days it was custo mary for most Japanese homes to display the "Rising Sun" flag at their realdunces on important national holidays and other special OCCASIONS. This was temporarily banned after the war and at auch times the flag could be displayed.

withdrawal

It is now considered certain in London that the Chinese Govern ment's attempt to secure a chase- fire. followed by four-power medinilon by the United States, Britain, France and Russia tr pave the way for a Coallon re- gime, will fall,

States is under-

The United

Jewish

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Britain

London, January 16,

stood to have despatched instruc- A resolution expressing great concern at the present

tions to iis Nanking Embassy to negative reply, and

make a

Britain will undoubtedly follow sulf-Reuter.

Taft Calls

For Slash In Budget

crisis in relations between Great Britain and Israel was passed unanimously by the National Conference of the World Jewish Congress

(British Section) today.

Its resolution odds that theter of grave concern requiring Conference regards friendship military forces to be despatched. between Britain and Israel as There are deflnite, und legiü- essential to the peace and pro- mate British interests in the mineral, Middle East-either sperity of the Middle Easton strategic or tactical, ,economic

The indispensable foundation

such good relations, the re- and comm solution adds, is a frank and loyal acceptance by all nations

Every

Mr. Sydney

and communications Mr. Silver-

British Government

Washington, January -16. Senator Robert Taft (Re- publican, Ohle), one of the top Republican spokesmen in on of the decisions of the United will have to defend these in- gress, today pounded a call, for Nations General Assembly, Interests but this can not be accom

reaction- US$3,000,000,000 cut in Pre-cluding recognition by all nations plished by bolstering

aries and mediaeval feudalism WINSTER BACK sident Truman's US$41,000,- of the State of Israel.

Labour and

the destitution, in

Arab 000,000 spending programme

Er of Parliament IN CYPRUS

lands. who, in- for the fiscal year 1950.

troduced the resolution, said he Iaracl has shown how a Nicosia, January 10.

Chairman of the powerful

to understand neglected and derelict only after permission from tho Lord Winster, who resigned Senate Republican Policy Com-funds dimcult Allied Supreme Commander. the Governship of Cyprus last mittee, Senator Taft also come why a war waked by Egypt be brought back

Brived here by out fatly. The Commerce and Industry November,

against any tax, la- against Israel is of no concern to and, provide.

defensive war for a neglected London, crease and from

apid that to boost Britain but a Kaya new flags probably will have plane.

today to be manufactured from silk where he had being spending taxes now will be to kill the against Egypt by Israel is a mat-people-Reuter fabrics because of the current two months leave. shortage of cotton materials.

He is stated to have returned

goose that lays the golden për.

Senator Taft appeared a radio debate with Senators Joseph O'Mahoney, H. Alexander Smith

Although it in planned to put to wind up his affairs. No date fage on the ration list and offer has been given for the termina- them at official prices, purchases tion of his appointment-Reu-and Paul Dougins. will be entirely voluntary,

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agreed with Senator Taft that the budget can cut and tax raises avoided, but Senators O'Mahoney and Douglas termed the budget "tight."

Mr.

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Senator Taft's roll for a $3,000,- 000,000 cut in the budget is the biggest auch slash yet proposed by a leading member of Con- *gresa. Representative

John Taber, ranking. Republican on, the House Appropriations Committee, bas sald that U.S.$2,000,000,000 and perhaps more can be trim- med. United Press.

Chiang Must Go, Says Bloom

Washington;; JKDLBJY Hepresented Sol: Bloom saidā today, that at least a part of China can be saved, from : tho Communists only, if Generalis- simo. Chiang Kai-shek is re

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