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MacArthur Dismissal Reactions TRUMAN TALK
STOP PRESS HK Broadcasting:
DINA HOUSE
TRAGEDY
Inquiry Opens
When the
inquiry into the the elreumstances surrounding death of 20-year-old Gwyneth Margaret Hockridge, found last Friday on her bed with a gun- in the head, was shot wound opened this afternoon before Mr Latimer, sitting as Coroner, and a jury of two men and one wo- man, Mr I. Woodhead, ADCI said that he proposed
Commons Query
· London, -Apr. 11, Mr Walter Fletcher, MP, this afternoon asked for a more power- ful radio transmitter in Hongkong
01
spread
British broadcasting ser- vices to the Chinese.
He WON told by Mr Griffiths,
Colonial
the
Secretary, that the fran- smitters in Hongkong had a rango suffelent to serve the Colony.
· Griffiths explained that the services of in- formation for China would shortly be relayed by a new high-power
broadcast- ing station in Singapore,
Conservative MPA took the view that this service missed the point would
service. to call
only very formal evidence and then request an adjournment.
He said in doing sa he was following the practice usually adopted in England rather than in Hongkong.
Mr Woodhead explained to the Coroner and jury that he would ask for an adjournmeır. because the Police enquiries. Into the death of Mrs Heck- ridge were by na means 'tom- ple.e.
Appearing at the Coroner's Court were Mr D. A. L. Wright chstructed by Wilkinson nud Grist) who watched on behalf of Mr Ronald Rockridge, bus-
bant of the deceased; Mr F. X. d'Alamda, watching for the parents of the deceased; Mr C. Y. Kwan, watching on behalf
of one of the witnesseu, Miss D. 11. Chan.
a short-waVO They preferred an expanded medium-wave service from Hongkong,
The Colonial Secretary denled the efficiency of this plan.Our Own Cor- respondent,
S'pore Riots Findings Soon
Sir Lionel
DEMAND FOR TRUMAN'S
IMPEACHMENT
Deposed General Willing To
Appear Before
Before Congress
WASHINGTON, APR. 11.
A REPUBLICAN SENATOR, MR WILLIAM · JENNER, TODAY DEMANDED THE IMPEACHMENT OF PRÉSIDENT. TRUMAN. ́ SPECTATORS IN THE PACKED PUBLIC GAL- LERIES OF THE AMERICAN SENATE APPLAUDED.
the pro-
Mr Jenner made his demand for impeachment cedure by which a President of the United States may be removed from office during discussion of a resolution calling for General MacArthur to address a joint session of Congress.
The United States Vice-President, Mr Alben Barkley, who is Chair- man of the Senate, banged for order and reprimanded the applauding spectators. He called on the Sergeant-at-Arms to enforce the rule against applause.
Mr Jenner declared that the United States was in the hands of a secret coterie directed by agents of the Soviet Union."
"We must cut this whole cancerous conspiracy out of our Govern- ment at once," he said. "Our only choice is to impeach President Truman and find out who is the secret invisible government which has so cleverly led our country down the road to destruction.
+1
The Arst witness was n Police Commission of three, was busyre might take.
in London today putting Bashing they
the report. It is photographs of touches to
hoped that it will be complete by the end of the month.
Photographer, Lau Shing." who produced 13 rooms I and 6, second floor, Dina House. Becan 1 was the bedroom in, which deceased was found.
The pictures included one of a pillow, a bookcase with a gun among the books, and a soparate picture the gun after had been removed from the books. The inquiry is prooteding.
“TERRIBLE TRAGEDY”*
Washington, Apr. 11. Most Republicans in Cou gress on Wednesday denounced General MacArthur's ouster ne tragic and a blunder.
Most Democrats rallied
bo
London, Apr. 11. The findings of the Com-
A Democrat Senator, Mr Olin through Impeachment and the Wherry sought unanimous con- mission set up to investigate
Johnston (South Carolina) | trial of the President himself. sent to force a vote on the re- the "Jungle Girl" riots in
pleaded against any "hasty General MacArthur's projected solution inviting General Mac- Singapore last Decemberhetion. He served understand against his dismissal mado Arthur to address Congress.— should be in the hands of the General MacArthur in World it certain that the next few United Press. Governor
I and War in May, it was
him on "put
a months would produco the learned in London today. pedestal," he said.
bitterest political fight the done to hurt Mac- United States had seen aineo Artnything
hurts me." Mr Johnston the impeachment of President Leach, King's said. But he
fold his colleagues Counsel, who preside over the that they must consider the far- Andrew Johnson, successor to
effect of
any action Abraham Lincoln, in 1865.
The consequences were like Another Senator, Mr Richard | ¡y to be historic and for- Nixon (Republican, California), reaching,, tenting to divide the Introduced a resolution esking American people when ther the Senate to go on record that united backing of the mobilisa President Truman "has not actection effort was regarded by the in the best interests of the Truman Administration DS
the rearmament American people" and should vital for restore General MacArthur to
the non-Communist world, command. General MacArthur will try
MACARTHUR AGREES make a triumphant return to
General MacArthur has agreed Washington to campaign agatust.. an-
the
Truman Administration's to appear at a joint session of foreign
policies, Republican the United States Congress and
discuss his leaders declared here today.
dismissal by Pro These leadors also announced sident Truman, Senator Kenneth
they would consider the Wherry (Republican, Nebraska) tle Senator Robert S. Kerr suid measures that
said-today. possibility. of constitutionally
portint "to be handled by any overthrowing Mr Truman's
Senator Wherry sald that the man unable or unwilling to co- Democratic Administration General had agreed in a tele-operate with his superiors."
phone conversation with him United Press. today,
The riels broke out in Singa- pore when the Court of Appeal tecided that a 13-year-old Duick girl. Bertha Hertogh, who had spent the war years with Malay foster mother and had married a Malay school-teacher, must return to her parents in Holland and her marriage nulled.
The findings will have special refcience to the causes of the disorders and the tuken" to protect life and pro- perly and restore law and order. Reuter.
COMMENT OF THE DAY
his
to
The Dismissal Of MacArthur
REVERBERATIONS of
President
Truman's bombshell, the sudden dismissal
General of
Douglas MacArthur from all Far East com- mands, has echoed sharply throughout the world more because no prior hint had been given of the President's readiness for shock tactics against a Commander of such high standing than because of any lack of concurrence with the justice of the decision. Any lesser General guilty of political declarations of the type repeatedly made by General MacArthur would almost certainly have been drastically disciplined long ere this. For that reason, going with sincere feelings of regret that an officer of such distinction should end big military career in this distressful manner, a keen sense of relief has dominated immediate reactions. The comment of UN observers that the change of command creates an opportune time for recapitulation of allied aims and objectives in Korea and a fresh bid for a megotiated settlement with Peking reflects the general view. that
stubborn &
obstacle has been removed. Characteristic, Mac- Arthur statements have frequently been absolutely opposed to
the political policy of the Government he Berved and to which, as a military com- mander, he was supposed to be subordinate. His letter to Congressman Martin fell into the customary pattern. He visualised and advocated extension
munist intervention in the Korcan war.--- Of the protest which the Formosa trip provoked, MacArthur took no heed. Few of his public statements, in fact, had the authority of the U.S. Chiefs of Staff or of the United Nations. They embarrassed Washington, raised the worry chart at Lake Success, and created the impression that General MacArthur, his post-war role approach. Ing that of Viceroy or American Pro. Consul, was consciously seeking to lay down policy. Such an issue could not escape coming to a head sooner or later. It stemmed in part from his character. The General is Imperious by nature and does not easily defer to judgments with which he does not agree. These qualities were undoubtedly heightened by the almost unlimited powers granted to him in Japan. Nevertheless, he at all times remained a military com- mander. The American Government's interpretation of UN resolutions, and the mission entrusted to him was binding on General MacArthur, and as President Truman pointed out, ' recognition of that fact was imperative always, and in time of crisis, particularly compelling. His dismissal for refusal to accept the obligation will undoubtedly stir MacArthur's followers in the United States to bitter criticism, but -it can safely be assumed that vocal
Congressmen will be more concerned.
of the field of conflict in Asia-by-with attacking the Administration than ---
active American backing of a Chinese Nationalist invasion of the mainland at a moment in diplomatic spheres when greater stress was being laid on con- fining hostilities to Korea. The damage" potentially done to attempts to disarm- Peking suspicions and bring the Com- munist leaders to an amenable frame of mind was only paralleled by provlous MacArthur initiative, his personal visit to Chiang Kai-shek on a military mission shortly after the break of and before Chinese Com-
withholding the tradition of separating political and military authority, President Truman's intention of moeting the throat halfway by a broad- cast message to the nation reveals both the crucial inturo of the dismissal" decision and the courage" which prompted its making. We need no assurance that the situation, while: fraught with a measure of danger, is well in hand. The Presidentas las enhanced his prestige at-home and
of
Senator Wherry said that he would introduce a resolution today asking for a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives to hear General MacArthur,
Such a move would require the support of at least some of the Democrats, who now control the Senate and the House
Representatives, Senator Wherry
gress.
ng
TO THE NATION Far Ea Policy
Bevan Changes His Mind
S'pore Detentions
Queried
A wide-open spill in the ruling Labour Party WES averted on Wednesday accord. ing to an Associated Press message from London, Labour Minister Aneurin Bevar, though fuming over changes
Health Ser-· stay in the
in the National
vion, decided to cabinet.
Overnight it, had been wide. predicted he would quit In protest against the new budget, which requires Bri-
President Truman's support, General MacArthur's appear- Demands were made for
ance before à joint session of Congress Investigation of Far Eastern and for a complote policles.
Typical of Republican com mem Was thot of Senator Robert Taft who said the fring of General MacArthur "terrible tragedy" and the re- suit of the "obstinate course" House of Commons today pursued by the White House how many of the men No and the State Department. arrested in Singapore in On the other hand, Democra- January (as suspected Com-
Mr
London, Apr. 11. Stanley Awbery was a (Labour) asked in the
tons to pay
half the cost of their faire teeth and spec- taoles. These have been dis- tributed without charge, Taxes paid all the bills.
Trace Of
the Generale job was too immunists) were still detained. Chinese Troops
la
had
Ho also asked when they would be brought for trial.
Hanol, Apr. 11. French Army headquarters The Colonial Secretary, Mr sald on Wednesday that French James Griffiths, replied that 15 paratroopers have retaken Tela-
these
I
Washington, Aprä President Truman tonight that he Goneral, Douglas -- Arthur because "the"; of world peace is mos portant than any” dividual".
In a
major radio a which held out a new of Far East truce negotiation President sald the United aim was to prevent the E 4ghting from spreading in out war in Asia. "A 立 of events have made it e that General MacArthur agree with that polley " he "I have therefore conside essential to relieve C MacArthur so that there. be no doubt or confusion the real purpose and sim policy.
Mr Truman added tha onsiders General MacA
of our
commanders and dismissed
with the
regret."
greatest m deepest
Mr Truman,
with
Imp
was threatened ment in Congress for a MacArthur, referred speci
the general's demands free hand to bomb Ch Communist basea in Mand
uso Chiong Kal Nationalist troops to ope second front on the Red mainland.
and
**12
A GRAVE RISK
we were to do
beru
-things, we would
-
a very grave risk of start general war," he said,
He added that nothing suit the Kremlin better for our milltary forces to commitled to a full-scale with Red China, ”**
Mr Truman conceded the Communist leaders thems may.
decide to expand Korean war lato a world. flict, but he noted that milliary strength of tha nations is rapidly growing said there was reason to Russia may "realise it woul foolhardy to widen the h lities,"
"A peaceful settlement
be possible," he contin he door is always open." The President said "we ready any time to
пот peace, but
engag
appeasement--we are only terested in real peace."
He then laid down a
point basis for a settlement
The fighting must sto "2. Concrete steps must
taken to insure that the figh will not freak out again."""
"g. There must be an end the aggression.
Mr Trumman did not elabo
LONDON.COMMENT
London, Apr. 11. of.39 people arrested in January ho, tiny northern village, and found no trace of Chinese occu- The British Government had were still 'detained.
pation no previous Information about
reported earlier, President Truman's decision to
The evidence agains!
Unomcial reports Tuesday dismiss General Douglas Mac was
night said n still being examined.
Chinese invaded battalion had linked up with on these terms, but said the Arthur from all bis Commands was not therefore, possible
settlement formed on 11 the Far
Communist-led Vietminh rebels "would open the way for unif Foreign to confirm that charges would near this village in the worth- tion of Korea and the withdra East Овсе spokesman ald today:
be preferred. Press reports from Washing-
west Thai tribal country.
of all foreign forces logi ton were of
the first intimation Mr Awbery asked if the men lifted into Lafchou,
The paratroopers were nfr- President Trumen's action,
Diplomatie quarters indica to the British
170 miles that the Government of would have a chance to de-northwest of Hanoi, the
statement provided at framework for a new Uni No consultations previous
fend themselves in an open nouncement said, Then they Nations policy declaration lay taken place.
court of law. Their continued lugged north 25 miles through down detailed derms for cod Asked whether Sir Oliver detention WOR causing greatgged That country to retake the Korean war. Work on
the village against unidentified UN declaration already Franks, the British Ambassador concern and damaging healthy opposition.-Associated Press, to the United States, had been democratic
(Continued on Page 10, Cal. Re-informed of the declalon before Malaya; he said.
it was announced, the spoken- man said: "No so far as I M: Griffitha replied that he know."
could quite · understand the A private meeting of the 315-concern. But it would be rea- starliamentary pred us so that in this ance it was
reported to the utmost importance to take have given "an enthusiastic measures of this kind at times. welcome" to the news of Gen-He was very anxious that the eral MacArthur's dismissal. examination
of the
ovidence Sources close to the Party should be completed as soon as said that after the meeting no possible, he added. member showed "any regret whatsoever!! at President Tru»: man's action-Reuter.
at
quated General MacArthur saying that he would be "de- lighted and honoured" to return
to appear before
Con- Senator John Bricker, Ohio, one of the many publican supporters of General MacArthur in Congress, sald that there was Ittle that Com gress could do about President Truman's dismissal of the
Genreal
to
He said that the Democrats in Congress would probably try to block a Congressional probe but General MacArthur" doo great a man to be dismissed without baing given present his of the issue."
Mr Joseph Martin, the House
Representatives Republican leader, announced in the House: *I am authorised to say that General MacArthur would be delighted to have an invitation to
of
speak."
The sad that the General "can
be here in about three weeka.”
Mr Martin introduced a T230- lution calling for an 'invitation to General MacArthur to address Congress, flouter,
Thi
STAR WITNESS
|
CONGRATULATES TRUMAN
Washington, Apr. 11. The President of the Congress of Industrial Organlantions, Mr Philip Murray, congratulated President Truman today for dr ing Gen: MacArthur,
movements in
AIRPORT RUNWAY
Mr Leonard Gammans (Con- 'servative); asked if the Air Minister, Mr Arthur Hender- son, would make a slatement on the abandonment of the heavy coticrete runway *nt Chang! aerodrome: near Singapore and say how much money had been Mr Murray told newsmen he written off for compensation."
certain
that the "over- whelming mass of American
Mr Henderson
replied, "It citizens wh
will support
the Presi~ was orginally intended as the dent because they have instinctween the Ministry of Cill
result of
́a joint - decision be-
the Government
was
live opposition
to any effort by the military to gain control of
of
Republicans" mado "it] policy-making powers of the Singapore and the Air Ministry
government.United Press to
SEEKS RETIZEMENT
develop Changi with a heavy concrete runway ds a combined Royal Air Force station and clvil airport,
right-hand men, announced to win
Washington, Apr. 11,
plain on Wednesday they want General MacArthur himself to be the star witness in the in- vestigations they want of the
Aro Apr...12.. Mal-Gen. Courtney: Walinar, Truman-Acheson foreign policy, one of General MacArthur
the
to site difficulties Bound members of
Armed Servicom Com
emerged in the course day he had requested retire of preliminary work, It became mitton voted to male Chairman ment from active duty so he necessary to modify this plan Richard Russell (Democrat) to may leave Japan with Glorieral and Hexible runway has been Invlle Greberal
to MacArthur. Ansociated Preak textle AEROSOL ARGALOFF TO TOKYO KU
constructed instead to meet Senator Stylos Bridges, rank Washington, Apr. 11. RAF, requirements only. ** ing: Republican member, sald The new
Eighth Army co ho
com- Tablutios, amounting his collegation want. Mr
mander sa Louri-Cim? i Chunaval Mac Fices, is acbeduled to leave by by the Air® Ministry,
A Ván £319,193 were incurred jointly Ministry andreqiat him to air for the Far Saat at 1.mp of Civil Aviation, and the Gov- coins before the Committed to
Thursday Cost Whis core of ous hour fer arriving here nu banca to the contractor on the only ariewernment of Singapore for distar- Evacklich Saeed The modimention slithe home and clined of 263447 for work dona put this not directirequired in the pros
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