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HISTORIC AGREEMENT DISCUSSED IN HOUSE

Mr. Churchill Sounds A Note Of Warning

London, April 28.

Mr. Herbert Morrison, Deputy Prime Minister, today described to Parliament as "historic" the Commonwealth agreement which keeps the future Republican India within the Commonwealth as a full and equal partner.

Mr. Winston Churchill, leader of the Opposition, said he has no doubt what- ever that nearly everyone wants India to stay in the Commonwealth, a But there are many questions un- view which was received with cheers: answered and there are possible consequences, some of thern potentially adverse, which cannot yet be measured, he said.

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Amid cheers, Mr. Churchill declared: "This I say to all my friends: it is the duty of all to try our best to make this now expression of unity of our worldwide association of States and notions a practical and lasting suc-

coss."

had of Commons *The House enflier heard Mr. Mortison read the Commonwealth leaders' de- cinration. He said it was neces- sary to make the result of the conference Known

Mr. Churchill added: "We may also be seeing, coming into view, sis of estates and nations com-

the

Mr. Churchill said he is well argumenta about aware of

the china mail, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1949:

"Imperialist GENERAL APPROVAL OF COMMONWEALTH PLAN

Triumph For Britain

Bombay, April 28,

A fending 'Indianolat, Mr. Ang! All, today describ- ad, the Commonwealth Prime. Ministers agreement as yet another Impariailat triumph for the ao-called Socialist Government of Britain."

Mrs. All, a member of the. Regional Executive of the in.

London April 26 The British Government is well satisfied with the

reception givòn by both the public and Parlia ment to the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' doclaration retaining the full and equal Com. monwealth membership of the futuro Republi- can' India, retuli

dion Bodifilt Party, and Lord Pethick Lawrence, former Secretary of State

"Whenever British bins hav

taffed, the Britian penfus for Volving formulae his come

to the resous of Impoflallant.”

Router.

Pakistan

Position

Unchanged

for India and leader of the historic 1946 Cabinet Mission to New Delhi, reflected the view of the great majority of Labour Party supporters in Parliament.

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He told Reuter: "The success-1 Mr. Clement-Davies, welcoming ful issue of the Prime Ministers the declaration on behalf of the tho congratulated conference will bring widespread Liberals, rejoicing to all members of the Prime Minister, Mr. Clement At- Commonwealth: The actual termistice, "on the very considerable of the agreement are as ample port" he had played in bringing in form as they are profound th about a successful result of the

conference."---Reuter. significance.

London, April 20.

"They reflect the greatest Pakistan's position"in" the credit upon the good sense and Commonwealth reinains un- ingenuity of the men who de- changed by the Commonwealth vised them. Bút still more im- Prime Ministers' conference in portant is the spirit which has will London, her Prime Minister, promoted them or which

the events of Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan, declared endure long after

this week are forgotten." hore today.

He said that his country con-

The leader of the Conserva- tinues to retain full freedom toves, Mr. Winston Churchill, to- shape is constitution (in. the process of being framed); to con-night addressed a private meet- ing on the Commonwealth de- Earlier he had told basis or to substitute full mom-

India; or, if it so decided, to go

tinue membership on the existing claration that it was the duty

SMUTS HAS

DOUBTS ON NEW PLAN

an even wider and larger synthe- equal sacrifice and contribution: Dership on the basis adopted by all to try to make this new Africa's Opposition leader, sald

out of the Commonwealth alto-expression of unity of our world

wide association of States" practical and losling success.

about belonging to the same club and taking the advantages, but

gether.

first to the

newspapers to fuellitate the simul. tonedus announcement in all the self-governing countries

Coever th

terms

I

Think

of

the

ttu-

rising even the United States and a United Europe which may, perhaps in the not fos distant harassed and future, bring to struggling humanity rent security and freedon and for for

pense hearth and home.

Mr. Churchill went on: "Final of h audi ment upon matters

gravity and far-reaching import is impossible today. Debates have to take place not only here but Parliaments which are In the concerned; and which are lovaled

the the Ave continents globe.

"Nevertheless, I feel I shall be failing in my duty as the lender of the Conservative Party if I failed on this occasion lo

House would wish to hear the

of this statement that decision, which will, I am sure, be regarded as an historic one in Common- of the the evolution wealth, may take its place in the records of the House with the lent possible delay."

that He suggested

any full discussion of the declaration, it the House so wishes, night more to a later properly be deferred occasion.

"I am having regard to the fact that the leaders of the delegations Countries of the of the other Commonwealth are not in a posi- ilon vet to report personally to the Churchill said he is well

Government or Parliaments." aware of the 'difcullies of clock Lime and

Mr.

of

not contributing to the rules.

The

The great majority of Con- servatives in Parliament are said to be united in wishing to ide the now arrandenlent work, and 'this will be 'made plain in any debate.

Some

Capetown, April 28. General Jan Smuts, South today that the only satisfactory feature of the new Common- that wealth arrangement is though the link of allegiance to the King is scrapped for India. it is left intact for other mem- bers,

"Despite the general chorus of Approval. I cannot forbear ox- pressing my misgivings about the

India's claim full membership of the Common- way wherein wealth, despite its being an Inde- pendent Republic, has been dealt with," he

he added.

One obvious change, he added, is that allegiance to the King no More Blossed

the essential longer, constitutes

of Coinmonycklin "But, as the Bible says, it is requirement

to membership. more blessed to give than

T certainly mora receive.

Pakistani Prime Minister)

the

and clastic agreeable to have the power to emphasised

ive than the need to receive, dynamic character of the new the Common- We do not always find ourselvda development in

back Conservatives in that position is respect of wealth conception which he de benchers are understood to have

of tha ribed as an important Landmark counteles dome other

its developings that the inclusion of in the process of world.

a republic in the Commonwealth "If, on the whole, we-most of ment.

repercussions "India's unqualified affirmation may produce us feel able to answer the test

Africa and question in the affirmative and of her desire to continue n' full Pakistan and South

the Commonwealth lend to the re-opening of Fire's associated member of to have India wish

and her willingness to accept the position. the future, it

King as the symbol of association with

that the institution

Com Speaking In the House of the free nations of the fortunate ex- of the Monarchy.

monwealth and, as such, head of Commons, Mr. Herbert Morrison,

ve greater disservice can be the Commonwealth, has enabled Deputy Prime Minister, described done to our world-wide associn- deeply enshrined in the hearts of its proud and willing subjects the

sther amembers of the Com- the new, agreement keeping the tion or the wide world Itself than and citizens all over the work! monwealth to accept

the

con- future Republican India in the than at present, should not have nuntion of India as a fuli mem- { British family of 'nations as "the weakening of the Common- been a barrier to the inclusion ber of the Commonwealth," hetoric in the evolution of the of India

ndia as a Republle in the

concluded-Reuter,

Commonwealth="

prese, under all the proper and necessary reserve, a definite view.

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more

Test Question

which it "The test question seems to me we ought to ask our- have asked

Mr. Churchill rided that some elves, and which

Do we wish india to myself, is:

time ago, when he had some in- time throughout suit

remain of her own free will and Comniog

elleation of what was afool, he the Empire and the

desire within the Commonwealth leati

that th some danger foresaw "I do not say or not? wealth of Nations.

doubt whatever symbol of the Crown, which h

a circle of unity. they been satisfactorily solved on this ocension, which seems to as-

us would hitherto been nearly all of that sin to London and Great Britain SIN

answer that question Aye," Mr. might become an exclusive in- 2.00 pm, as the moment of ro-

Churchil), ipid, raising his voice strument In respect of India in Jease for an important declara-

h1 valce 10 д a shout on the its new gulse. "I am sure it has wise to avoid any tion. This might be a málter

word "Aye," which was recely been very

chance of that," he said. further consideration on future

ed with cheers. occasions.

ne.

But he was glad the declaration had been reported formally to the House. Any other course would, I think, be derogatory to Parlin- meat, and especially to Mother of Parlaments.

the

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"have no

Mr. Churchill concluded: "I feel The

favourable to our voyage. The that the tides of the world are pressure of the dangers and duties

that are shared in common by all of us in these days may well make new barmonies with India, and, indeed, with large parts of Asia." But we are al

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wealth in this fateful period of history," he added.

"Other big groupings are In the process of being formed, but none of them could possibly take the place and waid the Influence which the Common- today and is wealth wälde

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in an capable

'wleiding' emergency,"

There is no assurance that the concession to India will keep her in the Commonwealth for "long, General Smuts declared.

The temptation implicit in the new declaration might prove too much for those member nations where republican tendencies are already strong and where allegt- In the Maland area of Eastance to the King is looked on as Java, the review atated, the sign of subjection, he laid situation is dominated by can tinuing insecurity which,'

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by do not in any way retract or regret the views I have expressed

years, and I am over so many very Lind not to be responsible for much that has been done in ast (Members on the Gov- the past ernment benches ronred in Difficult Questions challenging way at this) and in

Dr. Mohammed Hatta, former | the recent past. wald;" Mr. Churchill

Mr. Clement Davies welcomed Indonesian Prime Minister, ar- unipignedly glad than im. of us governed by events which

the declaration on behalf of the rived here last Sunday from

amid not opened we cannot control, by the actions

prolonged Banka Island, where he was in- passable 'Gulf has between the now that and the of majorities duly elected to the Liberals and,

Government cheers, congratulated terned by the Dutch last Decem- Empire and dicommon. House of Commons."

the Prime Minister, Mr. Clement ber, to confer with Dr. J. H. Van Churchill then recalled & Mr. wealth, or between our famous

Despite these talks, the source saat in India and our anxioua passage in a speech he made six Attice, on bringing the Common-Royen, chief Dutch delegate.

alde neither

London, April 28. has com and Soerakarta in mid-Java" are months ago We must look for-wealth leaders together. all over the world

ver quite sure his understanding play- sald. our duty, whatever

and the sill very active. Seventy "ter- The Government announced to- cannot feel that either the ward, it is

date for United Nations-sporisored the subuta aken in Bekled way abate nest Thuriday the majesty of the Crown of the per-part we have taken in the peo-et n vers considerable part in promlari on principles,

rorists" were killed in fiction If day that the House of Commons sonal dignity of the King is im- ples of India, of whatever face, bringing about a successful re-date for the next formal

In battle South West of Cheribon, entire Chis situation, including conference remains to be fixed. perilled by the conditions under religion, social condition or his sulf," he said. which India 'remains in the Com-toric character they may be. We

The last conference took place in West Central Java, it was re- the Communist attacks on the

British warships United Press. monwealth. On the contrary, the must

return to Banka Island

Wish them well and do

value

of whatever we can to help them on vital significance and

be enhanc

rand. their the monarchy seem to

"Sorrow may lle in our hearts, ed by the way in which the

but bitterness and malice must is acknowledged by the R

be purged from them, and in our remole relations future, more with India we must rise above all prejudices and partiality and not allow our vision to be clouder by memories of the glories that

for are gone

of India and by the latest proofs of tx' enduring importance to the other Dominions, as testified by responsible Prime Minis- their ters'

In practice, many difficult ques- tions and dangers remain to be "I feel that thr Burmounted. tides of the dangers and duties that are shared in common by all of us in these days may well make now harmonies with India and, indeed, with large parts of Asla."

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