RECOGNITION ISSUE DECISION NOT MADE Statement By Bevin In The Commons
NO IMMEDIATE MOVES
London, October 19.
THE CHINA MÁIL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1949.
Russians Producing
Jet Bombers
London, October 19. Russia is reported to be undertaking large-scale pro duction of a new four-jet medium bomber, according to the 1949-50 edition of Jane's All The World's Aircraft pub- lished today..
The bomber, a product of the 55-year-old Soviet de signer, Sergei Ilyushin, is be ing produced, it was report- ed, at the former German Junkers plant which has been almost wholly re-established in Russia
The plant has an experi». mental section at Kinity, 100 miles North of Moscow, and the main production unit
Kulbycheff. Samaria At the same place, Jane's said, It was reported that the Junkers Ju-2874 Jet-bomber
- was in Umited production..........
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WEST TOLD NOT TO RECOGNISE
CHINESE REDS
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Baltimore, October 19
The Chinese Ambassador, Dr. Wellington Koo, today urged the West not to recognise or trade with Communist China because that would strengthen its grip on the country and help it to enslave its people.
Dr. Koo said the Communists want, trade and diplomatic ties with the rest of the world but such relations cannot influence their policy or fundamental objective of world re- volution or domination.
Dr. Koo took an indirect slap at Britain which is reported to be
considering Card
carly recognitions of
to safeguard Hong Kong and other British
attack areas from a Communist
The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, told Parliament today that
Chacen en la menthe Chimes Comanumiss is a move
Britain had not yet reached a decision on the recognition of the People's Republic of China. She would consult other friendly Governments before doing so, he said. The American reaction to the suggestions that Britain may recognise the Chinese Communist Government during the the next few weeks re- veals that the United States policy is still unprepared for such a move, diplomatic observers believe.
These observers think it improbable that Britain will recognise the Com-
munists much in advance of her major Allies.
MALAYA POLICE INQUIRY
London, October 19. Lord Mancroft, Conservative
Since both the United States British diplomatic and military He added that Mr. Nehru bad and France as yet show no sign chiefs
will of a definite decision, the odds Malaya, during the first week in trary to another earlier report) today that the proposed inquiry meet in Johore, said in Washington that (cou Peer, urged-in the House of Lords appear to be on British recogni- November under the Chairman he had not discussed the recogni- dion in a matter of months rather ship of Malcolm MacDonald, the ton of China with Mr. Clemento the problems of organisa- tion and administration of the than weeks, these observers said. Commissioner-General for South Attlee, the British Prime Minis-police forec in Malaya should be Three other considerations sup- East Asia, to discuss economic, ter, when in London on his way pressed forward with speed and port this view
military and political aspects of to the United States.
auring the past year.
1. A British decision 15 un-cevelopments in the Far East likely before the Singapore meet- ing of British Far Eastern repre- sentatives.
The British Government may wish to await the return of the British Ambassador to China. Ralph Stevenson, to London Sir for consultations before making a definite
move.
3. Recognition how might fur- ther complicate the already in- tricate situation in the curent United Nations, session of the
represented by
where China is
tionalist Government.
WILLIAMS VISIT TO FAR EAST
It is
HK Position
He said: "There are statesmen in the West who "eyen believe that they could save colonial pos- sessions of their country, on Chinese coast by entering into. formal agreement
the
be
tries.
the
to
Chinese Communist, regiqit. -But I wonder what guarantee there can be that the signature of the Chinese Communist regime will than any more dependable those of other Communist coun-
"To imagine that an agreement. concluded with the Chinese Com- munist regime with respect ensure the security of the island Hong Kong, for example, will
Asking if the Government was can only be wishful thinking satisfied that all was well with the akin to the idea of appeasement, administration of the police, he which international bistory of said grave uneasiness had been the last decade has amply proved
recent to be disastrous in the end" caused in Malaya by the resignation of police officers of rank and of further resimations Whole Of Asia India, which were threatened. of
Cannot Ignore Realities
Mr. Nehru was asked by a considered significant that Mr. M. E. Dening, Head of Wsman if India would recognise
government East Department of Communist the Foreign Office, who accom-China and replied:
the Far
*The Government
in
Krmness.
of
panied Mr. Eevin to Washing like any other government can- Viscount Hall, First Lerd tom recently, and Mr. D. Rees Williams. Parliamentary
Unot ignore realities." He added the Admiralty replied that con. der-Secretary to the
Colonial that India has sent for its Nancer had been expressed in the confer on Federation of Malaya about the Office, will be present at the king Ambassador to four-day session.
the subject
administration of
of the force.
The principal topics for discus-
will be
force.
This
to
of
Threatened
DR. WELLINGTON KOP
great effort and their task of sup- pression is not yet over. Nor is Burma free from the Communist problem. Although Siam is out- Ambassador Koo
wardly calm her authorities are half of China has been brought fully aware of the potential march under Communist domination from both within and without
said that
and the Communists threaten ali South East Asia with even- ! tual Invasion and subjugation. All of Asía itself might even- tually fall under Communist tule
and become base of operations against the rest of the tree world for domination and conquest; **
*Even in India, increasing Communist agitation and vlo- lence has led her Government} to resort to widespread arvesta in order to cape with the
situation.
that the Communists would not cluding the military attache and of the tion implied no lack o tinue the fight but he warned North Korea.is entirely Soviet- |
Secretary.
d'anaires of the Chinese Nation-pore, the Government of the In Moscow, Chen Ting, charge As already announced in Singa- delegates responsible to the Na-e present situation in alist Government, entrained for Federation was arranging
China
whether the Chinese and
Helsinki
inki tonight, formally mark secure from Britain the service of Communists will push against ing the end of old Chinese re- an independent and impartial au- thority with police experience to Kowloon and Hong Kong. Most presentation in Moscow. observers here think
Accompanying Mr. Chen were investigate nct. but
the problems high authorities say informally 11 officers and their wives, in organisation and administration
hesitate If the British do not take
Embassy's Erst the a firm stand.
Some of the Embassy's minor confidence the Commissioner of Studi Whether arms and
ser- troops personnel, clerical staff and be sent to Indo-Caina to help vants are remaining in Moscow, Police or his staff.
Moscow-trained Ho Chi apparently determined to declare Minh and Vietminh forces new allegiance
Mao
Tse-tung carrying on a cold war against the It was understood that Em- French or whether the Commu bassy furniture, equipment and Mr. David Recs-Williams. nists will cross the border them-supplies would be turned over to Colonial Under-Secretary of selves from China to take the the incoming Peking Ambassa- State, said today that he rich rice lands. Most onlookers dar-Reuter, Associated Press hoped his forthcoming tour of expect the former eventuality but and United Press. the Far East would be fairly are taking care to be prepared extensive. But arrangements for the latter.
London, October 19.
the
3.
in
to
Athens, October 19.
Lord Hall said that the num ber of resignations in the last three years w
-was not exceptional. He promised to put what Lord Mancroft had said before the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Arthur
Creech Jones.
aske
Viscount Elibank, Conservative, ked for an carly statement on
against the terrorists had not suc- ceeded
press reports that the campaign
Lord Hall said that the Govern
continue.
to
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"Nor are Indonesia and the China is determined to con- Philippines immune from Com- munist infiltration and trouble. that demperacy everywhere
and Communist would be in peril if the Com-sponsored mmunist advance is allowed dominated. Irap in Western Ada continues to be troubled from time by incidents Of He did not directly appeal for time to
Communist instigation ÜB its new United States aid. He said, "I know that the American Northern borders and is obliged
to pursue .a policy not mention here are unable to vigilance and preparedness
United Press. give much aid and support to the cause of free China at present although it is part of the common |- use of all freedom-loving peoples."
people, for reasons" which I need
were still tentative.
The present situation Burma and whether help for the The crew of six of a British Colonel Rees-Williams, Who Burmese Communists will come Anson which crash-landed in the ment could not accept the impli leaves here by air next week,
He added: "But I am sure you through
Yunan will represent the British Gov-far, the Yunan military chief has of Athens
province. So sea near Khalkis, 30 miles North cations of these reports.
An will all sympathise with the erment at the Singapore con-
on Tuesday night, operation of that sort was peces people of free China and wish ference, convened by Mr.Malcolm Nationalists but it is not known Force Headquarters
been considered to favour the escaped uninjured, Royal Air Sarily slow, but he could not
them success in their brave fight announced agree that the operations were to uphold the independence MacDonald, South East Asia
not succeeding-Reuter. Commissioner-General, on Nov. how long he will do so.
their country and freedom of the world."
ember 1.
The conference is expected to discuss political, social and other problems of the area.
Malaya Terrorism
4. The stability of Thailand.
5.
How long it may be be fore terroriam in Malaya. where the situation has much
improved recently, reaches the proportions of a. war,
He plans to visit the site of the proposed new airfield at Hong Kong,
to study agricultural deve- lopment work in the New Terri-
6. Whether the provisions of tories and to inspect the fisheries the Hague Conferences can really Co-operative scheme
and police bring peace to Indonesia. establishment,
It is expected that
the COD-
SO
Mr. Rees-Williams added that ference will make definite re The wanted also to visit the new commendations to Whitehall,
is considered unlikely that an Malayan University, the Malayza Regiment, police training est-informative communique will be ablishment, and the cocoa issued immediately. unser of Singapore.
In New York, 2 a spokesman fo: He looked forward to renewing Pandit Nehru, the indian Prime
Since with old friends in Minister, sus today that
Fenerg
Kuala Lumpur
there and was no truth in an American news agency report, that the Pre-
today-Associated Press.
State Department Accused On China
Washington, October 19. Republican Representative Walter Jadd today made public a "secret" report on the Chinese Government in 1944 by a State Department Foreign Service officer which, Mr. Judd said, revealed "either incredible miscalculation or misrepresentation”.
Malayan Reds
of
of
Sense Of Unity In The Empire
London, October 19. Mr. Anthony Eden, deputy leader of the Conservative Party and former Foreign Secretary, said here today: "There exists in this British family, the Com- The Chinese Ambassador, said:monwealth, a stability and sense "The struggle against the French of unity which the world so sore- rule in Indo-China has bech ly needs." under exploitation by Communist Mr. Eden, speaking at a lun- forces.
cheon of the Overseas League, "The British, havẽ had to deal said that there were a certain with Communist violence in number of troubles. Some saíd Singapore and Malaya for over a that they were connected with year at great expense and with exchange, some said that they had more deep-seated causes than that
"But whatever they may be, it prevent reforms and democratte reorganisation of the Chinese is more than ever true that this Government by continued and British family of curs has a sense exclusive support of the Kuo-jof unity, of loyalty and of pur
pose which can be of value to the
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mind also introduced into leadership. of the world."--Reu- He was particularly anxious to mier had urged on the United Mr. Judd said that the docu- importance and far-reaching the House record an address made; ter. see the big fisheries research States early recognition of Comment, prepared by John Service,political significance.
by General Albert Wedemeyer in farm at Penang which will serve munist China."
was one of the "essendal" reports It. advised Stilwell that the 1946 at the celebration of the the whole of the Colonial Em
White Kuomintang Government was in Chinese. Republic anniversary in "We have urged nothing" the omitted from the recent direReuter
spokesman said.
Paper on China issued by the a crisis because of its military New York. General Wedemeyer Secretary of State.
| meffectiveness and approaching This memorandum and others economic disaster.
General Stilwell as It went
cncceeded
commander of US forces
Bangkok, October 19. like it had led the Government to
Thailand is to have an airstrip that passive inability to ma Bay
China to adopt a policy toward China meet these crises in a constructive
over a mile long capable of taking Mr. Judd said that General leading to mitigated disaster
aircraft: way, stubbor unwillingness to Wedemeyer, who had succeeded next, a Thai Air Force spokesman up to 100 tons by June for the United States In the submerge selfish power-seeking brilliantly in China where said today.
democratic unity and the General Stilwell had-falled, call- The State Department had not statement of Chiang himself were ed for full
He announced that the contract seen fit to make public certain sufficient evidence of the bank-This support, Mr. Judd added, ed shortly with the Boripharf Com- support of Chiang for its construction would be sign- telegrams, correspondence, reruptcy of Kuomintang leader- ports and other documents which, ship.
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The claimed, had been used in Wedemeyer Call
part to prepare the White Paper
He is issuing
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The
memorandum said
the
by one so that the American United States was tending to people who can read could judge for themselves whether they would change the impression sought to be given in the White Paper.
Mr. Judd said the Service re- port was furnished by Major- General Patrick Hurley, who in- vestigated the Chinese situation Zor the Government: The, Con- gressman said the memorandum was obviously submitted to the State Department
Report. To Stilwell
"But the Service's conclusioris regarding the Communist move ment in China represent either incredible miscalculation or mis- representation. Such mistakes in the armed forces, leading to dis aster, would produce. a court martial. In the State Department,
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