1951-06-22 — Page 1

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, LATE

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No. 34926

PARLIAMENT INSISTS ON NO BRITISH EVACUATION OF PERSIAN OIL-FIELDS

No Support

London, June 21.

The Foreign Secretary, Mr Herbert Morri- son, told the House of Commons today that the British Government did not wish an evacuation of

For China Tyre British personnel from Persia to take place.

Accusations

(Our Own Correspondent)

London, June 21.

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"We are certainly not seeking to evacuate the oil field," he said. Mr Morrison, who was reply- ing to a debate on the Persian oil question, added, "It is our wish that the officers and technicians of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company should stay there."

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Mc Hugh Bottomley, Secre- tary for Overseas Trade, told Mr Reader Harris, Conservative, today that the two firms which Harris had named had not been granted

any licences to export heavy duty tyres since the con- trol over exporis duly tyres came into effect two months

ago:

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"We are watching the post- ton day by day," Mr Morri- said, "and we shall do everything

to protect British life. We are most an xlous that the undertaking shall continue its valuable existence ол behalf of the world

Mr Harris, who is also Secre- whom. Morrison salt that Bri

1ary of the National Tyre Dis- tributors' Association,

told me tain

did not question the exer- else by Persia of any sovereign earlier he had information Bug rights which ohe might leg gesting that the two firms had

timately exercise. bought up large quantites of

"We maintain, however, that military-type tyres and shipped them to China.

whleh It seems the the act!

action

Prime Minister is set on Persian To the third question put down by Mr Harris concerning taking against the company is a shipping company, Mr Bottom- not the legitimate exercise of evklence those rights. It is not nationall- Jey said he had no that this firm was failing to sation, it is dispostasion" comply with the export regula- tions. No licences had been granted them for the export of heavy duty tyres.

Bottomley reminded the House that licences will be required for the export of tyres to Hong- kong from next Monday.. The Hongkong authorities have con- trolled the export of motor vehicle tyres since March, he added.

the Persian Government had any grievance against the company It should have sought

arbitration.

"We remain ready to discuss and friendly",

all points fully

he suid.

Was

no

WRONG MOOD

that

The proposals put forward by the company offered a basis on which a solution satisfactory to all concerned could be found.

Mr Morrison said that there

indication

the Persion Prime Minister was to alter his course. He was apparently not the mood to accept_the_co-opera- lion so freely offered.

Vote Themselves

Salary Increases prepared

Capetown, June 21. Members of Parliament here today voted themselves an in- crease in salary. In future they will receive £1,400 instead of the present £1,000 annually,

The Speaker will get £3,000 Instead of £2,500 and the leader of the opposition £2,300 instead of £2,000.

Cabinet

Ministers'

Opening the debate, Mr Anthony Eden, deputy bentler of the Conservative Party, said that British evacuation from the Persian ollfolds disastrous.

would be

"It would be abject surrender to the threat of force," he said. Supporting the Government's salaries will be increased from £3,000 decision to take the legal ques- while the tion to the International Court annually to £4,000 Prime Minister will receive £6, of Justice, Mr Eden said, "The 000 instead of £4,000-As-fasue is not nationalisation. sociated Press.

It

is whether the Perslans have a

COMMENT OF THE DAY.

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right unilaterally to take over our installations".

If the British were being asked to stay in Persis, Mr Eden said, it was the Govern- ment's inescapable duty to take to protect any step necessary

them.

H be

The

Government may sure that whatever those steps may be, we shall be ready to give them our support”, said.

he

THE DANGERS Declaring that

for three years there had been a vacuum In British Middle East policy, (Continued on Page 10 Col. 5)

British Oil Chief

Asked To Stay As No.1

Abadan, June, 21.

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The Iranian authorities tonight offered the job of running the nationalised Anglo-Iranian oil Interests to the British director of the Anglo-Iranları оп Company, E. L. Prake.

Mr Brake refused to comment

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offer, which wa made to him The suggestion by letter. that he say on the Job and operate the nation- alised oil properties came after a brief and stormy between the meeting Iranian authorities and ofl company officials.

Meanwhile, ometals In- dicated that if the British authorities left the oil- felds, the city of Abadan might lose its water and electrical supplies, which come from the refinery-- United PresA,

Gap In Defence Scheme

THE Berics of appointments by General Eisenhower of sea, land air commanders in the Southern European regions, and the London conference on Commonwealth defence, which has as its main subject of dis- cussion the problem of defending the Middle East, point up more than ever the urgency of the admission of Greece and Turkey to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. The United States. hus for many months been pressing for the immediate inclusion of the two coun- tries in Europe's defence scheme; other nations, notably Britain, have been hedging on the question. Both Greece and Turkey are already informally associated in the planning of Mediter- ranean defence; both countries have always been eager for full membership of the Atlantic Pact. Feelings on the question are strong in Turkey, and have been voiced on many occasions by that country's leaders, as well as in Greece. Both countries have good reason for considering that they are in danger. Inclusion in the NATO would, in effect, guarantee them assistance from the Western Powers in the event of attack, though there is, of course, little doubt

D Commons

Not

that help would in any event be forth- coming. On their ride, the Western Powers would have an equally preasing need of full co-operation from both Greece and Turkey. Neither the route from the Mediterranean through Gibraltar to Alexandria nor the oil lands be properly of the Middle East can defended without their help; the former case was vividly illustrated in the last War. There has been too long a delay In admitting the two countries to

clouds over NATO; the war

Iran

more

emphasise the urgency of a practical form of alliance. No countries could be more worthy; Greece (with has already American leadership)

shown her mettle in driving Com- munism from her own soil. Both coun- tries have sent to Korea contingents of troops whose valour has won gencral admiration. In these days it is surely the height of folly not to make full use of such sturdy allies, and no plan arrived at by the present Common- wealth conference for the defence of the life line through the Mediter- ranean can be complete without the Inclusion of theso two nations.

Late Too Little Too

on

OUBTS expressed in the House of

debate

Persin questioning the wisdom of Britain's circumspect approach to the flare-up of the crisis reflect a growing opinion. Not the slightest sign is forthcoming of a change of mood in Teheran and the immediate danger in the situation is the possibility that should events force stronger action it will come too late to. prevent catastrophe. On the surface, there is nothing to suggest the Imminence of auch menace. The Peralans appear to have realised that the transfer is not to be achieved by an overnight waving of the wand, and (providing they can keep the nationalists in control) are prepared to

go alow. Mr Morrison's assurance that there is no intention of evacuating the oilfields, and that British officials and technicians will carry out their duties meticulously, while the real issue is coming to a head, also minimises appre- hension. It is time, however, that British representations to Persin left no delusion that Britain will fail In taking steps to preserve her legitimate interests. The mere fact of one more British retreat would deal a shattering. blow to our prestige and influence. To stand firm may be risky but Britain will suffer more if the slighest im- pression is given of resignation. In watching, we need the keen eye of the cat--not to play the mouse! ?

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French and Vietnam forces, carrying out a pursuit action in the Plaines des Jongs swamps south of Saigon --the area is the largest hide-out of Vietminh rebels in southern Indo-China-captured three arms workshops and destroyed stocks of rebel ammunition. Here a French detachment has set fire to a house used by the rebels-AP Photo,

Hongkong's Plans To Implement Embargo Orders

"I very much regret these increased controls and restrictions on Hongkong trade. Hongkong has always prospered as a free port but I am afraid these restrictions have been caused by cir- cumstances beyond our control,” said Mr K. Keen, Acting Director of Commerce and Industry, this morning, at a Press conference held to explain the new Exportation and Importation (Prohibition) (Specified Articles) Orders, 1951, which will come into effect on Monday,

In compliance with the spirit licence is produced

on "Which

of the United Nations resolution they will be released for rc- оп the selective embargo of export. strategic materials to China passed on May 18 this year, His Majesty's Government tablishing control by licence over exports to Chi

Chine Hongkong. In co-operation with

Present

and

and

"These Orders are being en- British Colonial forced in all territories." is cs-

Asked how effective the pre- the new to sont controls (which

been, Orders supersede) had

As

very

the

His Majesty's Government, and the Acting Director replied: "T

have been In common with all other think they Colonies, Hongkong will exer- effective considering Hongkong's cise similar export control over particular geography."

Questioned whether the an agreed list of strategic mo-controls had resulted in any ap terials.

preciable decrease In besides Mr

Keen, Colony's trade in general; and were Mr Angus (Personal Assis- the export trade in particular, tant), Mr M. D. A. Clinton Mr Keen asid they had had an (Assistant Colonial Secretary) effect.

Mr I. M. Lightbody ITEMS LEFT OPEN (Assistant Director),

Asked if there were any items Mr Keen said the new Orders left open to traders in the are in large part consolidation Colony

not affected by the of orders which have already Orders, Mr Keen replied that been Issued from time to time goods of a non-strategic nature In Hongkong. There are a

fow were not included. This cate additional items, such as iron gory included consumer goods, and steel and motor vehicles, chemicals such as dye-stuffs, which

were

not covered by textiles and fertilisers, previous orders. These Orders

Mr Keen said he thought the will be an addition to the work new Orders would have an of the Import and Export almost immediate effect, when

and if i Leening Section,

asked how long it would be to remove that section before it Wis possible to of the office from the Mercantile estimate the full effect on, the Banic Building to the Fire Colony's trade, and on employ Brigade Buliding where they ment.

One Government win be in close touch with the other sections of the Depart-marked that there should not

be me also propose to separato Colony was

less employment, because the

getting require The import licensing section m ments for local industrica on from the export Licensing Essential Supply Certificates, section, and they will be com- There might be loss in business pletely separate entities

for. Import and export arms, (Continued on- Page 10, Col, 4)

IMPORT LICENCES "Goods covered in the Orders. which comes into effect on June 25, if they are to be imported Info Hongkong, must be covered by an import licence and an im- port licence will be issued for iwo reasons: (a) for local con- umption in Hongkong, and this will depend on an Essential Supply Certificate; and (b) port into Hongkong. for re- destina- export to approveit Lions. A licence will be issued for re-exportation / on endor sement by the importer to the effers that it is to be export- ed to approved dostiations.

“Goods imported for.re-ozport will be directed on arrival to specided godowns and will' be haldus there until man's export.

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official re-

Shaky Moments In Persian Oil Demonstrations: Wives

Leave

Teheran, June 21.

The British Ambassador to Persia, Sir Francis Shepherd, told Reuter tonight, "There is no hope of a resumption of the oil negotiations between Britain and Persia so long as the Govern- ment of Premier Mohammed Mossadeq is in power."

The Vice-Chairman of the Anglo-Iranian Oil] Company, Mr Basil Jackson, who is leaving with his delegation by air for London tonight, told Reu- ter, "The looting of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Com

Labourites

pany by the Persian Government is a disaster for Accuse

Iran. They cannot get rich. The money will not come in-it will go out.”

Mr Jackson added, "If Persia continues her present course it means the complete stoppage of the Persian oil industry."

"I consider the oil talks definitely broken down," he added.

Americans

London, June 21. Mr Herbert Morrison told Parliament tonight there.

no evidence American

Was

oil companies had conspired against British oil interests in Persia.

Thro

The

out.

A spokesman said that the | the company's vehicles were Embassy, while "perturbed," repainted or had black Peralan did not take a serious view of characters spelling, "Nailonal Mr Morrison's statement came loday's incidents.

Iranian Oil Company," scrawled after the Commons was startled An oil company British em- over their white roofs.

by allegations from five Labour ployee said: "It could have been Four hundred miles to the back-benchers that American oll much more serious. It was a south, in the great all refinery interests were plotting with the shaky moment when they came town of Abadan, British and Persians to get the British. Into the main office to tear Persian oil executives me; for down

the signs but they just just one minute before the Per- Foreign Secretary said contented themselves with that alans refused to discuss yester- the United States Government and left,

day's Government orders taking had urged Britain to accept the over the multi-million sterling principle of nationalisation In oll plants.

the present case. Mr Morrison The Abadan meeting which maintained that what the Por- was called by Anglo-Iranian's sians were trying to do to the General Manager, broke immediately because the Persian not temporary Board of Directors possession,

There have been some persona objected to the presence of the

Me connected with the American oll Consul-General, British

F. Capa,, Mr Capa had been industry "who have sold some unwisc and dangerous

these people were not anding importance."

"Evidently they are respect- Ing that part of the Persian law which says that all former all company property now belongs to the Persian people."

Oil Company was

up Angationalisation but dis-

A mass meeting to support the ejection of the ofl com- was called for this pany evening. It was feared that speakers nt might whip up fervour of the General Manager, as a witness was to crowds into something more because the meeting

such an important serlous than this morning's deal with

this meeting invited by Mr Eric Drake, the Mr. Morrison said. But

incidents. These were described by one British resident here as having "an August atmosphere."

Bank The

subject."

back-benchers referred

by name to Mr George McGhee, Assistant Secretary of State. Mr Morrision said, "I do not wish to pursue that subject Associated

PROCLAMATION Hoilday The Persian Army authorities Persian took over Anglo-Iranian's print crowds this morning concentrating works at Abadan last night Press.

a seven-point pro- ed their actions mainly against to publish the

were clamation asking the staff and minor

at the workers at the oil plant to re- at their posts and co- sight of the English cars and main the notice board of an English operate with the new National At Port Said language school was torn down. Company.

company.

There

demonstrations

SENATE SUPPORT

Minister, Mohammed Mossadeq, The Senate gave the Prime a vote of confidence today 43-0 with three abstentions.

Troops Arrive

Operation "Family Breakup'....

Port Said, June 21. the evacuation of wives arid

A detachment of 1,371 British chlidren of British, Indian, and Khuziston ollfeld-was almost and left by, train for service Pakistani men in the southern roops marched off the troop- ship "Devonshire" here today completo today. About half a

at Fayid, in the Suez Canal dozen airlines have co-operated Zone. Military Governor Kamali is in a big air lift and many

An official source said the sued

a proclamation in Abadan

women and children have left arrival

troop today

was "ordinary promising British wor- by

relief" and insisted there was kers good treatment if they

The oil company's four-man "nothing extraordinary" about slayed on their jobs under the delegation, ordered home when it,

nationalised oil com

the talks abruptly broke off two The arrival raised to almost number of troops The proclamation also said days ago, was expected to leave 1,000 the

today or tomorrow. Reuter, brought into the strategie Suez there would be no interference

Associated Proes and United Canal Zone area

Tast in the with those who preferred to

Press,

24 hours-United Press, leave the country.

Iranian

pany. any.

It

employees sald foreign who remain "will be regarded by the Persians with respect and affection,.

The

"

proclamation was published-at the Military Governor's orders-in the centre of the front page of the AIOC Persian language news- paper, the Persian Daily News. "MISUNDERSTANDING"

When

the editors and staff of the English language Abadan Dally Nowa went to work this morning they were barred from the office by armed military guards,

Later, however, the Military Governor said this was **misunderstanding" and newspaper could be published.

4

the

Reports tonight said the Iranian Government had fully

taken over the Nattishah oli Belds and the Kermanshah

refinery, which supply Iran with her local dit needs.

British officials were not able to confrm these reporta.“

Thousands of Persians swarmri- ed through the capital's streets, breaking up Anglo-Iranian Oli and forcibly Company placards

now signs on trucks. NO BILITONS HURT

the police They swamped guard and swept through the company's offices but no Britons were hurt..

England's Test daubing

Score

With an excellent stand betwear - Deals Complot and Watson (Yorkshire), England made 311 runs in their first innings in

the Boound Test yesterday.

Compton and Waleon both lost their wickols hav«/ Ing made 7D runs each.

Bouth Africs were 4 runs.

of play

Persian police

took physical possession of the Anglo-Iranian On- Company'a Information Once in Teheran after ejecting the British and Persian staff. The information office at Abadan will also

lso, be padlocked. Loudspeaker

Cars toured Teheran a sweltering streets to [day, urging the turbillet crowds to rejoice in their "now 'free- dom.” By, early afternoon", all

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