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FOREIGN MINISTERS DISCUSS FAR EAST No decisions taken:

talks to continue

UNITY OF PURPOSE

For Mich

London, May 1tract The Foreign Ministers of Britain, “America and France Today discuited, among other subjects, China and the situa ion in “Sapih: Edit Asia during the first day's session of their cold war strategy tolke fiere, No decisions were reached, according to authoritative sources, but it is understood that unity of purpose between the Foreign Ministers Was ntation was use very marked,

The deadlock in the United Nations over Chinase representation was falso discussed. The conference is expected to go into a more défalled

analysis of problems and policy tomorrow. Germany was not discussed Inday, nor, was the Schuman plan for merging the heavy In- dustries of France and Ger- many.

It is expected that both these topies will be discussed Juw.

tomor-

timed his an- protection" or the The Premier nouncement to coincide with theiles of the world. start here today of the three- ex- Power conference which is pected to formulate grand stra- tegy on a work scale for dealing with the cokl war.

It is believed that the Schuman

The Foreign Ministers called lan was discussed by the three

on the West tonight for Th

of en-operatiun- newed effort

particularly in the building up uf an effective defence.

Foreign MinistersM. Schuman

Acheson

rehmself. Mr. Ernest Bevin

tain) and Mr. Dean (United States)-when they met in private lor 30 minutes today Lefore joining their delegations for the full-scale talks.

In a communique Issued after the day's session, of their tails, they said that the preservation of petce needed such an

effort in

the present world situation.

the

The communique said that, the Ministers had taken note of thu the gent progress achloved in last two years in European TC- every and in the development of a common defence system.

Economic front

Ministers The three Foreign

development of sald that the defence must be accompanied

of strengthening by A economic foundation of Western Powers to support efforts for the protection of the free communities of the world. Eritnin today caine out in Invour of the French Foreign Schuman's Minister, M. Robert

help create A new plan to Europe, by welding together the heavy, Industries of France Germany.

the

and

The Prime Minister, Mr. Cle- meni Altler, welcomed the plan

in Parliament us a notable con- tribution towards the solution of

a major European problem.

But he was non-committal about whether Britain would ne- invitation to cept the French

throw her iron and steel Interests cru- into a common European cible.

U.S. JETS

FOR EAST

Pearl Harbour, May 11.

Grand strategy

THE CHINA (MAIL SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1950.

Carpentier to confer with "MacArthur

Balgon, May, 11.

A Franch military.mlesion may soon visit Japan to con Ter with American occupation affolds on U.8. military ald for

י.

"Mr. Dian" Adheson, announced in Paris this wook that the United States would give substantial hulp to the French inheirohtigeinst

It

Coin

considered. possible here that General, Marcel Carpentr

ontjar, Commander ine chiế

French

inch Forgon in the

Far East, might confor in Tokyo with General Douglas MacArthur

for

French sources said some the American aid would prob

bly be, from U.8.surplus equipment, available in the Paolo bases, Associated

U.S. PLANS FOR THE FAR EAST

Washington, May '11. "The United States State De-"

Canberra scheme for fund to aid South East Asia

Against the background of retentified Warfars In Malaya, Commonwealthy delegates orb dother

conference Ing. Her today for Mondays.

Fon

The Palu to South and South East Asia. The Austrailon External Affairs Minister, Mr. P.C. Spender, is expected to propose the establish- ment of a Commonwealth fund from which Urgent credits could be granted to South East Asian countries.

The "Herald" said that Britain's recognition of Coramuhist China had strengthened the indsence of Red agents, among the large Chi neso rainority in Malays and had been an, undoubted factor in thd resurgence of Communist tor- rorists.

Would make a Hal contribution, to this und and make available also amounts of four and other goods, abres sesengyel

Mr. Malcolm, MacDonald; Bri- | light (Ceromissioner General for South Eastosis, who arrived here today; declared that he could The paper added that no beno- noty Whether the speelfiet accrued from the British deci question of aid in dealing with ston which, to the humiliation of poslilan in Malaya would be a great nation, had not even. re- discussed. He would not discus sulted in the resumption of the question of Australia's giving dipibmntle relations zid, be added......, plas

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"It is not in the proud tradition Monday's conference will open in Admiralty House, normally to walt month after: month on the used as the Sydney realdence of doorstep of a totalitarian regime. the Australian Governor-General, Britain's withdrawal of her pa-l

tient envoy, from Feking would Mr. W. J. McKellad mit

Delegater include, Lord. Mac-raise her prestige da many lands," Donald, Brillan, Pazuzuster-Genc- the paper sald-Reuter. ral, Mr. J. R. Jayawardena (Cey

Ramaswami Muda- Chaudhury, Nazi liar,

all folds particularly. In habartment "ls working on plans Pakistan) and, Mr.

to

ter of Fisheries.

Canadian Minis-

"It is recognised that, in the. presont world situation. 4hg.pro-.. servation of peace.requires a renewed effort, of co-operation, In building up of an affective da fence through the North, Allantic or the immediate implemento- Treaty, the Robert Mayhew. the economic foundations of the gramme for South East Asia. Western Powers

Bupport

Mr. James Webb, Assistant

Lord MacDonald, reported to Secretary, of State, told in Press these efforts? femi

conterence that the Department he perturbed at criticism of his Boldest plan. the New York Times," in on working on the recommenda- Government for not sending a sald, "I have tions of a special survey mission, senior Minister, Biz editorial today, zald the

have headed by Mr. R. Allen Grin, some of the best, brains of the Three Foreign Ministrs Eefore them what is by all odds which had just returned from Treasury to help me arid advise me and I see. no reason why the the boldest and most dramatic, South East Asia.

Its overall recommendations conference should not be a drama- to combat

and Lie success," European proposal Russo-Communist

-imperialism for

... in

neighbourhood of this plan $60,000,000," he said. "The De

s, working on plans to would partment is, v

that programme at undertake to subordinate their implement pwn sovereignty in respect of once

the be- Mr. Webb sold that coat and steel industries to a high

σα a

went partnient is working jointly with hesitancythe Economic Co-operation Ad- authority, the paper then on to discuss British

ministration, to implement the to join the programme.

"The Times" commented: "The economic and technical assistance Fronch have now decided to recommendations for lindo-Chiny break the logam British as well as

The scheme was not brought up at the plenary session Which was, devoted to each delegation giving a gencral review of Reve- lopments cince the last meeting of the Ministers in November.

Dr. Dirk Stikker, Netherlands Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, paid surprise visit to London today which observers linked with pas- sible repercussions of the Schu- man plan,

Not expected here until Satur- Minis- day with other Benelux ters, Dr. Stikker arrived by 'plane from Amsterdam and within a his arrival was few hours of

Cripps, Sir seeing

Stafford ford Chancellor of the Exchequer,

The "Big Three" talks began today with ittle ceremony.

ifying A solitary Communist, to unfurl banner outside Lancaster House, where the Ministers met, created the only diversion. whisked him away.

ever advanced thus far.

Saying tlations participating

in the are, modest

Way

Laison. by mitving for continental: South East Alather States of will get economic upification from which that this programme

in the inmediato Britain can absent hersel only at under

future. considerable risk..

'South assistance for "One danger facing the plan is. that it may be diverted into Miltary

East Asia, boing worked out new kind of cartel arrangement by the, Department of Defence.in

began

Seerat talks

tha

مامان اداره تا

AFL ASKS AID FOR TAIWAN

Philodephin Nay 11, The Executive Council of the American Federation of Labour today recommended. "immediate, economic and military assistance to safe- guard Taiwan against being overrún by Chinese "Com- usurpers equipped munist

The Australian Erimp, Minis ter, Mr. Robert G. Menzies, and Mr. Maipolm MacDonald today,

On secret talka Malayan altuation. The talks were held at the Can- with Russian weapons and terra residence of the British commanded by Kremlin Com- High Caramistioner in Australis,missars." Mr. EJ.Willams,

conference that he expected Mr. MacDonald to outline the Malayan situation during the talks, He thought it unlikely that any official qatoment would be made at present, ne Alr Vice-Marshal F

Mr. Menzies, had earlier, told a

Council also urged independence

A statement issued by the

for French Indo-China and ade- quate military aid by the United Moscow- States "to smash the controlled armed bands fighting to force Indo-China into the slove orbit of Russlan Imperialism." W. 1. added:

"There should be

which that this danger is amni,co-operation with the Depart- ellersh...the Royal Air Force established mislernational "We Want Peace" that dangor can be avoided the ment of State, and the detalls wilCommander in Malaya, :And the CO #TE DEOples.

of Europe and now plan is bound not only to not be monde public for security Acting Australian Air Minister, tho,

"he said.

Mr. R. Casey, Litended the talks. Azin shall be represented and and commend American moral reasons,

with the Anancial support but also to

shortly. after his arrival Menzies exert powerful attraction on ha-

facilitating toak .met from

the President's in Canberra today and later was

rade tions. now being exp

emergency the Soviets behind the Iron

provided. under the military de House Representatives-regard ma fence nazistance programme tored as the greatest possible, honour,

materials the general area of Chiña...

West under the House Standing Orders | ****

during a debate, on the.. Aus- tured goods for Grallan Anti-Communist, Bill.

The police

confer. Background to the ence-which will last, threa by days le a tacit admission all thraa Western Powers that they must regard the cold war as a more or less permanent feature of the modern interna. tional scene, With this agread upan, their task is to, plan grand world strategy to

atom the Commurist advance Renewed effort needed

a

The communique on the first

A U.S. Task Force of 20 day's talks of the three Fort warships leaves Pearl Har- Ministers bour today and on Friday to seld;

"The

toin."

With Herald.

Germany. 1s, one

Joma with, Fordion, Minitators,

ba

by

ur

"Military assistance heeds. Will MacDonald dined with Mr. which shall be charged ended

the

fund of $75,000,000 oven a seat-on, the ligor of the to making them with A, New

"Economic assistance needs will be met from ECA China. ald, funds, part of which "both Houses of Congress have In

Time for action dicated will be made avaliable

Conservative. The

Sydney for the general area of Chins.”

Webb said that final Noming Herald, in a leading legislative.

on the aullior-article today, said that Mr. Mac- mayiation is

Donald's "be"

vicii to Australia-could have no better ending than in an pleted within the next week.

The sum of $30,000,000 has agreement on the principle, and Zorm of Australian aid to Malaya The already been earmarked

"It is me for the Government sian military pesIA- South East Asian

3,000,000 for to go further than offer, to give assistance," Indo-Chin - $10,000,000 for Siam Guest by Britain, or to late-

Indonesia. and

avaliable fortes fance pro 19.

Everyone at the

Knows that the “70- and conqueror" pnd that, the Germans certainly stabilahan Inde pendent nationhood and yet adhieve their "unity,” Weir's problem The paper, said the

West's Issued here, tonight

problem is one of shapitis and Foreign Ministers at directing the carry the American flag to the France, the United Kingdom and that West Germany can bring the United States today began into the Western prstem, and that unity, If it comes, will be a union Hended by the carrier, Valley their meetings in London. which

with "These meetings.

will of

Germany Forge, the Task Force will take

ast rather than along the Arst U.S. Navy lot last three days, are directed to. planes to make an appearance wards strengthening, by all ap-tence of West Germany, in the over Communist threatened propriate measures, the, structure Communist East 1 1 not dayy. It added that the French initia South East Asia.

of peace.

tive showed statesmanship.

The Tribute. The second wreat the Farelin

the

troubled

Vice-Admiral Calvin T. Burgin, Commander of the Pacific First Fleet and temporary Chief of tho Task Force, told reporters:

"You know what the showing

of the flag aid to jack up de- mocratle hopes in the

ranean.

Frea

"They will also permit the three Ministers, having in mind

-of- responsibilities the special their countries, to survey Jointly the results achieved by the great course, Co-operative measures taken in the last

yeatsh

under SOON:or

Low Mediter

That is what we plan which have found their expres- less' in pas

to do in the Western Pacife."

The jet fighters are 33 Panther Jels. There are 47 other planes The Task Force will carry 6,000 men,

new

Included among the warships. are two other

weapons Snorkel-type submarines, the Aemora, and Catfish, "Which can breathe under water,

Admiral Burgin said all major strengthening of the Pacific Fleet

for the Immediate future has been completed. Associated

Urgent in Est Thap in Europa thure have been no from any quarter sweeping boldness ana

the

The 300,000,000 economic pld. It is believed in. oncias eircles in

will be Washington, distributed as follows: $23,000- 000 for Indo-China, $11,000,000 each for Indonesia, Eurma and Slam, and about $5,000,000 for Malaya Reuter.

U.S. MINISTER

TO VIET NAM

'Washington, May.|| Government quarters 311 today that Prealdent Truman bas picked Donald Heath for a key "Cola war" job in the For Ent

Heath United

Stales tive potenuäuities of the Schu- ister to Bulgarip until the recen

bothe man proposal for Europe break of rentions, is do

sion in the Brussels Treaty, the European Recovery Programme, the Council of Europe, the North Atlantle Treaty and the, mutual defence assistance programme.

Ministers, in their arkt the day's survey, took note of | fighe Dalled Blates fardghtful United States Minister to

bebu decims, be able to supply abra Violin, Laos and Cambodia, great progress. which bas achieved in the last two years in thing of positive content here. United Press... the realm of economie recovery The act hat 1t has, hos idoen o

and in the return of a large may, in part, be the fault of its

measure of stability and hebith statesmen, nat 460. Zeftainly later stations. Ho shreds a to the European community, and the "prite 'We pay for the undermining

at home." a co-or-irresponsibility, and folly with which they stand the 'development dr dinated defence system for the which we have

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President William (Groan of the AFL said the labour organisation wants a fundamental revision of U.S.. policy towards Germany. The German Federal Republic, Mr. Green said, should be cognised-as-sovereign State.

Mr. Green-also called on "the U.S. and diz allies to replace the present German-occupational statute with; a provisional treaty of peace, under a which Western Berlin would be, Incorporated Into

the German Federal Republic-

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