EMPIRE RECOGNITION OF PEKING HASTENED
India Takes Lead In Exchanges On Issue
NEW DELHI MAY ACT ALONE
London, November ` 20. Recognition of the Chinese Communist government by the Com- monwealth countries is believed to have been hastened by the recent talk here between the Commonwealth High Com- missioners and the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, Through diplomatic channels the Western Allies most directly interested in the China problem-the United States, Britain, France and Hol- lond continue to exchange views with the aim of co-ordinating poli- cy on recognition.
The lead towards an early recognition at the Commonwealth meeting in London was taken by 'India, according to u ually well-informed sour-
ces.
TALKS ON ATOMIC ENERGY
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Frankfurt, November 20. A
conference secret atomic energy will be held in Germany late this month by U.S. army leaders in Ger- experts many and atomic from the Army Department. US Army officials disclosed today.
It now seems clear that New Delhi would be glad to recognise the Peking Govern- ment as soon as possible, pre- ferably alongside other mem- bers of the Commonwealth but, if this proves impossible, then alone.
Kong
inevitably closely is bound up with the eventual Commonwealth decision to re- cognise her or not.
Whether the Australian idea of asking China for a specific gua- rantee will be pursued or not is still undecided, observers believe India's own attitude towards
it is now india's recognition,
Existence of French and suggested, might roughly coincide the
possessions with the inauguration of the la-Portuguese colonial
the Indian сп
sub-continent dian Republic on January 26 sext
In this case, the negotia- would make it virtually poss! year, tiens between the Commonwealth ble for her to make a public countries to produce a co-ordinat-move against China on a colopial ed policy would be completed be-issue.
CHINA MATA
Britain Urged To Act
London, November 20.
The
"Daily Telegraph"
commente that in Anglo- American discussion of a Ja- panese peace treaty the deel. sive voice must. Inevitably be that of the United States, ar she bore the greatest burden in the Far Eastern war,
of
The treaty and recognition W213 Communist China
considered certainly bo
In coming conferences, says the paper, and urges Britain to met concert with the Com- monwealth and U,B. Govern- ments on Chinese recognition, but added:
"Great Britain still has large interests In China which ** cannot be looked after things are now, and there no advantage to be gained from unduly postponing the formal-recognition of Chinese Communist triumph.” -Associated Press.
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JESSUP'S REPORT ON
.
FAR EAST
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Washington, November 20:
It was disclosed today that the Ambassador at large, Philip Jessup, will start draft- ing his report on United States Far Eastern policy when he returns from the forthcoming American diplo matic conference at Bangkok
The State Department spokes- Michael McDermott, said
American diplomats
La
fere the Colombo conference of She must be expected to dis- | man, the Commonwealth Forcien sociate herself from any Com work on the report, which will Ministers at the beginning of monwealth representation to Pek-guide
Britain, whose Far Eastern di- ing seeking assurances for the framing new Far Eastern policy, will be all but suspended during Dr. Jessup's absence plomatic and colonial represent-future of Hong Kong.
January,
The conference will be held in Heidelberg European headquaratives met recently in Singapore Chservers doubt whether any tors of the Army, on November 30 and December 1.
The atomic experts will bring the Army's high command in Germany up to date on atomic energy development. Army of- cials told the Associated Press.
They have
advised not been who will make up the atomic group from Washington.
will
and made a majority recom-formal Commonwealth declara- mendation to London in favour then on this point will be made. of recognition, observers LATE Pakistan. it is understood, is ready to recognise, and willing to co-ordinale her policy other members of the Common- wealth. She does not appear to the share India's opposition to idea of a joint Commonwealth dermarche on Hong Kong, if a Commonwealth majority even- tually decides that this is desir- able.
Plan For Aid In Far East
Melbourne, November 20. Australia and other Com- There is no plan for the con-
monwealth countries plan to tactical ference discurs
to
give increased financial, strategical problems in relation
medica! and cultural aid to to the atomic bomb, said officials.
various Asiatic countries as They denied a published report
of an part school atomic energy
drive, the Canberra correspon. will be set up in Germany by the
dent of the "Melbourne Army.
Argus reported today.
that an
No such school exists now and none is contemplated," they said.
Associated Press.
Peking To Protest To MacArthur
ciced
Moscow, November 20.
anti-Communist
The terms of the increased aid, now being prepared, will be announced after the Com- monwealth Conference open- ing In Ceylon
January. irs the correspondent wrote
The countries to receive the greatest increase in aid wi!! Include Indonesia, Malaya, Burma and Slam, as well as other areas where British in- fluences predominate, the re- port said.Reuter,
new year or
Canada's Attitude
Ceylon is also believed to ac- cept the principle of recognition, but without as much sense of urgency as India.
South Africa is perhaps the the least directly affected by issue of recognition. Her spokes- man at the London meeting. it is learned, expressed co hard and fast views on the timing of re- cognition.
Consequently, it is expected that South Africa will not act in the matter until a Comman- wealth policy is finally formul. ated.
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Dr. Raymond N. Fosdick and Dr. Everett Case have been co- operating with Dr. Jessup in col- lecting material for the report. They have discussed with bun- dreds of people the question of American policy in the Far East now that Chiria is conceded to the Communists.
Mr. McDermott said the three mem Laiked could possibly
WASHINGTON TALKS ON U.S. CHINA POLICY
Washington, November 20. U.S. State Department officials disclosed today That the former Secretary of State, Mr. George G. "Marshall," Mr. Harold Stasser, and other non-Governmental · American leaders have the been called in to help find answers to Chinese Communist upheaval.
| Mr, Marshall and Mr. Stassen were among a group of 25 who participated in a recent three-day session behind closed doors.
The conference was called taking part included university to aid the work of shaping a specialists on Oriental affairs, of- ficials of international business revision of American policy-firms, bankers, and a representa- This revised policy is appar- tive of the Army War College. ently in its final stages of Mr. Stassen, former Governor of formulation.
Minnesota, is now president a the University of Pennsylvania.
who Another college president served as a temporary consultant was Mr. Arthur G. Coons, Oc: cidental College, Los Angeles, ':
of
Among the questions put to the group by the Secretary of State. Mr. Dean Acheson, were what to do about recognising the Com- munist government of China and halting the advance of Com |munism through the rest the
Orient. Their views
not disclosed.
Government officials said their suggestions were taken fully into account
by those involved in shaping_America's China policy,
were
They were asked to make no formal recommendations but to state their・・ views
and trankly.
واليد
inde- This conference was pendent of the specialised study of the problem being made by a three-man" group of consultants The State Department has had to Mr. Acheson, headed by the frequent meetings with repre- Ambassador-at-Large, Mr. Philip sentatives or organisations con-Jessup.-Associated Press. cerned with foreign policy in the last five years. But calling in leading Americans for advice on a specific policy while it is in a formative stage is new.
In addition, a three-day con- ference under the direction of Mr. Francis H. Russell, Director of the Department's Office of Public Affairs, on means of
United Na strengthening the. tions was concluded on Satur day at the State Department;
Frank Statements The China meeting was held on October 6 to & Aside from Mr Marshall and Mr. Stassen, those
Albanian Recognition
Of Peking
London, November 20.
to everyone who Albania announced today it throw light as is establishing diplomatic rela- the subject, including such mentions with the Communist re- as General George Marshall and gime in Chisa Mr. Harold,Starsen, the Republi- can, politician.
Based on these conversations and on their own investigations. the report of Dr. Jessup and his colleagues will recommend a "positive" Far Eastern policy for the United States. Dr. Jessup will meet senior diplomats in the United States Far East in Bangkok in Januars He will also visit Japan, India and Pakistan, and possibly other Far Eastern areas.-United Press.
NW AIRLINES AND CHINA
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The Tirana Radio said the Albanian Premier, Enver Hoxha,
a message,
to the Chinese sent a Communist Foreign Minister, Chou
saying:
"The Government of the Peo- le's Republic of Albania is con- iced that diplomatic relations betweca
PERSIAN - RIOTING SEQUEL
Teheran, November 20. The Persian Supreme Mili- tary Court has sentenced six people to death for their res- ponsibility in the beating to death of four election officers in election riots last month, according to an announce ment of its "final verdict" issued here by the Court.
Thier people received sentences of four years' hard labour and eight sentences of three years' hard labour. One defendant was I declared to be insane and 34 were
released.
The charges arose out of riot- g in the Lar area of the South- ern province of Fars during last month's general election, in which four members of the local, elec tion committee were beaten death.
to
Teheran police today arrested Javad Gholamreza, a member of the Moslem organisation. Paday
culated pamphlets after the as a Islam, alleged to have cir sassination of the Court Minister, fort- Abdul Hussain Hazhir, a nighi ago,
Hussain Emami, another mem- our countries, which will
ber of the organisation, was pub. lead to ever closer friendly latione between our two peoples, liely hanged for the assassina Pamphlets circulated in Teheran will contribute to the consolidation. tion of the camp of Democracy and Socialism and to intensifica-afterwards said that Hazhir went tion at the common struggle for to hell and Amami to heaven- peace of our camp, headed by the Reuter. USSR, the greatest and dearest friend of our people and of the entire mankind.”
Russia and ber Communist neighbours had previously an- nounced recognition of the Chinese Communist government -Associated Press.
MAO'S MESSAGE:
Carada in some respects forms The Pan-Asiatic Trade Union believe, has decided in principle
recognition, but is the Enk between the Common- Conference in Peking has de-on eventual
States
Seattle, November 20. General waiting in the hope that by the wealth and the United to protest to
Donald King of the North-West soon afterwards thinking on the question of re- Douglas MacArthur, the Sup- Washington, Paris and The Hague cognition of the Chinese Com-Airlines is on his way back with reme Allied
Commander in may be at least in sight of re-munist Government.
China to resume negotiations with Japan, against the refusal of cognition
but Last week's declaration of for the Communists
says
San Francisco, November 20. permission for Japanese dele- Australia, with a general elec- eign policy by her Minister of agreement will be reached until
The Peking radio said today gates to attend the conference, tion on December 12, will take External Affairs, Mr. Lester Pear- the Communists release the U.S. Tass, the official Soviet news no steps that would commit her SQ3, reflected something of the Consul-General, Mr. Angus Ward, that Mao Tse-tung yesterday'sent the following reply to the staff way before
atat Mukden. agency, reported from Peking. Government either
ore stiffening of the American She is believed to titude since the arrest by the Mr. King spent a week con-of the National Resources Com- capital of China's People's Re- that date public.
favour establishing relations with Chinese Communists of the Unit-ferring with US. State Depart mission in Hong Kong who re- the De-cently broke with the Nationalist Peking provided, as her Minister ed States Consul General in Muk-ment officials. He said
partment does not object to his Government. for External Affairs, Dr. Herbert
West "I am glad to receive your recently indicated, Evatt,
At the same time, Ottawa ac- resuming talks for North Communist China is
ready to knowledges Britain's practical Airlines operations in China but telegram of the 14th. I hope you the respect China's international ob- reasons both politically and eco he understands no agreement with will unite and uphold, your patrio- China is possible tic stand to protect the property thenomically, for establishing every- Communist 10.000 ligations, and particularly
of the motherland and await now in Persian position of Hong Kong
day relations with China provid- while Mr. Ward is held. detention
HK Position
Mr. King is Vice-President of taking over by the ed the Communists are willing to
the lines' Orient service.Asso- People's Government' The attitude of the Peking place these relations on a reason-
Press ciated Press. Government towarda Hong able footing-Reuter..
The protest decision was taken on the proposal of Mr. Abdullah Diplo, a West African representa
tive
that Over
A Persian delegate told Conference people were prisons and Tass added.
camps,
The delegate said that in the last two or three years 15,000 democrats had Беед killed in Persia, where Anglo-American "Imperialists" had "established a Fascist regime."
Several thousand leading trade
members unionists, and
of the Tudeh Party had been arrested, and 13 had been condemned to death, the Persian representative declared-Reuter.
PARIS MURDER OF BRITON
Paris, November 20. The three young French Ser- vicemen who are accused of
killing Australian-born Edward de Muralt, have been charged with voluntary homicide and qualified robbery.
De Muralt, Paris representative of the Federation of British In- dustries, was found battered sto
death in his car last Tuesday morning.
The
thred men charged "yes- terday were Jean Guiset, 18,
Jean Lanthiez, 18, and Andre Faury, 21.
In a brief private appearance before the Examining Magistrate, defense lawyers were assigned to them. The men were then re- manded in custody being trans- ferred to the Sante Prison
The charge of... voluntary homicide" allows the Court: to find verdict either of murder or of manslaughter. Reuter
des.
that
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