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اله
VULCAIN
SWISS
MADE
COMMENT OF
THE DAY
Faith In
CHINA
No. 35443
Britain May
The UN From Suez
THAT President
Elsen-
hower deems It ex-
-pedient to send a
MeRange
to the General Assembly re- affirming faith in the United Nations, and a widely-rend American magazine con- siders the moment la propi. tious to canvass delegates' views on the question of the abandonment of UN, - may be taken to indicate the de- gree to which world cun- fidence in the organisation has become shaken and un-i certain. The United Nations started off with such high hopen and splendid ideals, all embodied in a beautiful ly composel Charler. Charter is still there, and
the ideals continue to
The
DISCUSSIONS
IN PROGRESS
The Middle East
Defence Scheme
London, Feb. 24.
Britain disclosed officially today that she was consulting with the Government of Jordan on the stationing of forces in that country.
A Foreign Office spokesman said that con- sultations had been in progress for the past three beweeks and that they were based on the 1948 Anglo- Jordanian Treaty of Friendship and Mutual As- sistance.
restated; but the United Nations, as un organisation
for the establishment and
defender of world peace and prosperity
is
no longer
united. It would be falac,
however, to declare
that
UNO is a failure. In many 'fields of international activi- Ly it
magnificent hus achievements to its credit. And if it has not yet suc- eeeded in guaranteeing world peace and ensuring a universal adoption of the creet of human rights, the existence of UNO has, at least, welded together the champions of true demo- cracy and has unerringly revealed those who only lip service to the prin- ciples of the Charter but who have neither will nor intention of putting them into practice.
give
If agreement was reached, Britain, it is under- stood, might move some of her forces from the Canal Zone to Jordan.
The disclosure
came amid growing indications that Middle East defence questions were entering an active and decisive stage.
re-
British talks with Egypt en substantially the concept of Mid- the future of the much disputed die Eastern defence and to have Sucz base were expected to added 4
of strong element start in a few days and to stability. bronden into Fullscale
a
Israel is
to be left out of view of Middle Eastern defence. Middle Eastern defence arrange-
A
expert is ments for the present because of Special Isracii nying to London from Tel-Aviv insuperable opposition from this week, presumably to voice Arab states, but it is felt that his Government's desire not to the Western Powers might make be ignored in any forthcoming | separate arrangements with
for the arrangements
Middle Israel either simultaneously or
subsequently.
ATTITUDE UNKNOWN
East.
The
of Brush
Israel has so far not made it clear whether the would object to the stationing
which might, troops in Jordan in effect, act as a buffer between her and the Arab states,
Some of these issues are ex-
Foreign Secretary, Mr Anthony Eden, is, on the other the new United States Adminis hand, to seek assurances from
tration during his talks in Washington next week for close Anglo-American co-operation in new approach to Mickie
arrangements. pected to be discussed here in Eastern defence Mr Eden is known to consider the next few days by a special
Israeli envoy,
Michael Anglo-American front NOR is it right to lay the Joint
Comey, Deputy-Director General un essential condition to success- blume for
the relative fut negotiations with Egypt and in the lanell Foreign Office.
Brilish reports reaching failure of the United Na- other Arab states,
London
from Tel-Aviv today NATO" "LITTLE dele- tions entirely on the
Britain has so far been an-indicaled that among the prob- gates to the General Assem-xious not to disclose her termsoms Mr Comey will raise will question of Brilish jet of the Suez be the bly, the Security Council, for a settlement
dispute
with
Egypt, but plane supplies to the Arab states. the Trusteeship Council, indications are that she will be
over which there kus been
Mr
and the many other execu-more amenable to the Egyptian Convernment quarters.
considerable anxiety in Isracli
tive
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To Jordan Student In
No Chance Of Persia Accepting British Proposal
· Teheran, Feb. 24.
Mr Kazem Hassebi, oil adviser to Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh, said tonight there was "no chance" of Persia accepting Britain's latest oil proposals as they stand.
The British proposals for compensation to the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, whose fields were nationalised by Persia, have been under close scrutiny since they were delivered four days ago.
One of the suggestions made by Britain is believed to be o and for "goodwill money" from the Persian oll industry. This suggestion would never be accepted, Mr Hassebi said.
"Thero-is-no chance-of-Persia accepting the latest British proposals for the compensation issue in their latest form," }ie said.
withdrawal of and administrative demand for a
Britain, in turn, is to raise the her forecs from the Zone if the branches of the organisa- latter agrees to join the Middle entire question of arms supply Middle East with inc tion. The inertia of public | East
Britain' made Organisation to the
Iwo proposals feels that laid before Premier Moscadegh constitute a kind United States. She
there should be no unilateral by Mr Loy Henderson, American
Defence
which would
to
Britain and the
of whom United States would agree to
Ex-Senator
Commits Suicide
Former
Gon of
Trouble
A student is dragged by police from the Uni- versity of Rome, where he and others barricaded themselves in as a protest against the imprisonment of "Criminals of Procida” (ex Fascist criminals. charged with political
crimes). All students were forcibly ejected by the ́police,—London · Express.
Ban On On Supplies To China
London, Feb. 24. licences have been Export refused for "ail but half a dozen“ Itents on the list of goods which the Communist China National Import Export Board wanted to from "Britain, ̄ ̄ ̄Mr~~ Harry Buy Mackeson, Secretary for Over- scas
Trade, said
today.
In reply to a question in the
MESSAGE
TO UN
United Nations, Feb, 24. President Dwight D. Eisenhower today sent a message to the reconvening UN General Assembly saying that the problem of obtaining peace chal- lenges our strength and said the world would watch UN deliberations with anxious eyes.
Mr Eisenhower's message was read to delegates from 60 mations including Soviet Foreign Minister Andrel Y. Vyshinsky by Assembly president Lester B. Pear- son of Canada. It was his first act after calling the session to order for a series of crucial debates which aro expected to be dominated by the issue of peace or con- tinued war in Korea.
the
Mr Eisenhower made nóürst half of its current session, specifle reference to Korea or which ended Just December 22, any other of the hot political' He said texts of his commun!- Items on the Assembly's agenda, cations and replies
from but UN oficials halled Communists rejecting the comTM message os an expression of promise terms already had been faith in the world organisation made public in oficial United and # determination 10 win Nations documents. with and through it.
He announced that the Poll-
"It is a pleasure to welcome leal Committee-only one of to the United States the the six standing Committees of delegates to the seventh session the Assembly now meeting of the General Assembly of the would resume ito sessions to United Nations," the new US morrow.. President said, "the United Nations ໄາວຍ already
"The agenda which remains acco before it and before plished much.
the I hope that it Assembly for conclusion is not
will grow in strength and bċ-
come an increasingly effective instrument of peace.
THE TASK
"The achievement of a just and durable peoco is essential to all the values which make life worth lying. This task involves not only the building of collec- tive security, it challenges our intelligence and our idealism on the whole board front of human activity.
The del
delegater to this Assembly have a great oppor
unity to advance the cause of peace. The world will watch your deliberations with deep interest and high hopes. I wish you Godspeed,"
The delegates heard the message and took part in the nine-minute opening formalities of the second half of the seventh session then they adjourned un- til tomorrow when regular busi- ness is scheduled.
An expected demonstration Dgainst Voshinsky did not materialise, New York police and UN guards were on hand to prevent any possible disorders,
be
heavy one and I hope it will possible for work to proceed in an efficient and expeditious manner," said Mr Pearson,
"The subjects, however, of our forthcoming debates touch upon many problems of great
US Delegate Refuses To Shake Hands
United Nations, Feb. 24.
Ambassador Henry Jr., chief Cabot Lodge American delegate to the UN, refused today to shake hands with
the Soviet Foreign Minister,
Andret Vyshinsky.
Asked by photographers Vyshinsky
to meet
for * handshake, Mr demurred.
Lodge
When customary, he you
told it was answered, "Don't know there has been change of Administration?”
United Press.
About 20 pickets, carrying a comu, demonstrated against Dominican strongman Gencrails-importance both to members of aimo Rafael Trualllo but there the United Nations and to the was no disorder,
as a whole. Re- organisation Cabot mumption of the meetings of tho
Ambassador Henry
tho
merit.
A fooling to those
conside
Lodge Jr., made his first appear-seventh session at House of Commons by Mr John
this time Rankin (Labour), he said the
ance as new chief US delegate gives to the Assembly this new ere refused ilcences were
because
Pause just before Mr Pearson banged opportunity of Washington, Feb. 24. opinion has been a contribu- of "little NATO" for the area.
the gavel. He was greeted with questions the Senator Robert the goods came under the em
the applause from recommended
tion whic jammed which they
I wish ting factor. It has been Britain has sn estimated supply of
to welcome you once agala galleries, the United States to buy Persian and
famous United Nations in May 1951 or public Q laid down, with truth, that 70,000 men in the Canni Zine Stoles but that by the United Ambassador, with an offer from Lafollette, 68, fighting Liberal bargs
Mr Pearson called the dele-participate with renewed deter- ofl if either of the British sug-father, shot and killed himself because, in a few cases, they
common task gestions were accepted.
in the bathroom
of his home were scarce and needed by gates attention to the fact that mination in our
effect to the high he had sent to Communist China of giving Britain, here today.
Rankin asked why the and North Korea the text of the principles of the United Nations Dr Hussein Fatemi, Persian
The Weath today by
AVAS announced number of items on the 1st Indian sponsored compromiso Charter to which all members Foreign Minister, sald
Wilbur that Dr Mossadegh
Volgt. Lafallette's which might not be exported to Korean peace solution approved have subscribed." --- Associated NVAS MONT
when the Wisconsin China had increased secretary
so much by the Assembly during the Pres and United Press, ready to draft reply to Progressive Britain.
was in power in during the past year. He said the proposals the Senate. Voigt mald Lafollette The llat now exceeded greatly were studied in detall at af
apparently meeting yesterday with Mr
despondent that suggested by the United
Nations resolution, he added over a lingering illness. Henderson.
Mr Mackeson replied ho He said Lafollette, who lost could not accept that without his Senate seat
Tho to Senator looking into the for the assets and Installations Joseph McCarthy in 1940, work- items were, broadly
as a
that some ot present, "the success or failure of might be moved out soon and share thun on the basis of an the whole organisation, and others in stages. Some of them agreed plan which would be part
moved with it the peace of
the might be
Jordan of the Middle East defence blue- which is said to have asked for print-United Press. world, depend on a thorough British forces since she invoked understanding of the United the Anglo-Jordanlan Treaty Nations by the citizens of result of alleged Israeli frontier
about three weeks ago the countrips who have violations. pledged their allegianco to The British view is that the it." For without support, Canal base must be maintained as an essential factor in Middle
Paris, Feb. 24. East defence arrangements and that Egypt should be in any such An explosion in an ammuni-
of the company in Persia untiled at his Washington office this strategic goods which both the arrangement from the beginning.tion factory shook the Western
and previous govern- Evacuation would hardly be Paris suburb
the day oil was nationalised in morning, then went home and present of Sevres today,
telephoned his wife to come ments agreed not to export. home from a Red Cross meeting Mr Rankin said in many at the Capitol.
cases the
Britain was re- Koods
and without the support of public opinion, the United Nations cannot fully suc ceed. Unjust criticism, im- patience, or vague formulao
Woman Killed In Explosion
agreed on terms which would at killing one woman worker and any stage ienve # detence severely burning 13 women und for perfection will not do. vacuum.
iwo men. And with equal force it has On the other hand. the ad- The blast tore off their clothes the roof, doors, been contended that the mission of Turkey to NATO and and blew out United Nations can function her increasingly active role in and windows of the building in
Near Eastern defence planning which they were working. the
Es considered by top British A huge sheet of flame shot and diplomats
changed high in the air.-Reuter.
at its best only when principles of Justice equality among all are ap plied in a constant process of peaceful development. Moreover, this can only bo Accomplished through the peoples of the world and every citizen of the United Nationé, Thus President Eisenhower's
reaffirmation
to
have
DUTCH GOVT TO EXPEL TASS CORRESPONDENT
The Hague, Feb. 24.
The Dutch government is going to expel Lev
Persia has always said com- pensation was payable only
1051.—Router,
DIFFERENCES COMPOSED
and
was
matter,
speaking,
Teheran, Feb. 24.
When she arrived; she found fusing to export are being sup-
piled to China from
from within the Shoh Mohammed Reza Pahlevi| Lafollette dead in the bathroom Commonwealth. He
gave manila Premier Mohammed fully clothed with a "mall pistol rope as an example,
Mr Mackeson said Britain was Mossadegh reached "temporary one he had owned for some agreement today in their dis-fimo"-beside him on the floor. pute
Voigt said he believed that not exporting manila rope be over alleged Court in- trigues against the Premier and only one bullet was fired, enter cause she wanted it herself. "serious internal troubles and ing the temple and killing bloodshed" have been averted, Lafolletto instantly. Volgt zold
Lafollette had a rerious heart
A high official told the United | attack about three or four years Press after the meeting between | ago.—United Press, the Shah and Dr Mossadegh this morning, "A temporary agree ment was reached between the
To Sign Pact
of faith in the United Na- Pissarev, correspondent of the Soviet news agency Tass, and serious Internal troubles Of Friendship
tions is at the same time n
challenge to the peoples of
the world to reassert their confidenco In success
pointment there may
over the inability to date of
ns a spy.
had
bo cilvities
"Under these circumstances,
the United Nations to at- singes,"
The
Shah and the Premier in four-hour meeting this morning including bloodshed, have now been-nverted.
Istanbul, Feb. 24. Plasarev Was arrested last grade Dutch civil servants from the ultimate December 23. A Foreign Omee whom he tried to get infonnation Premler bu had no reason to a friendship treaty with Yugo- "His Majesty assured the Turkey and Greece will dign of the organisa- communique today sald speedy on Dutch defence.
Pusarev gave money, to these fear intrigues by the Court slavin on Friday or Saturday in tion. And whatever disap-interference" of the authorities
halted his "Inadmisible persons and offered them lavish against him the Shah had al-Ankara, diplomatic sources sald
today. . in their initial dinners and champagne in ex-ways supported him, he said."
pensive Hague restaurants and
The agreement is expected to night clubs, police sald.
"temporary agreement" After his arrest, the Tass man forestalled a Court moyo to issue state it is open to any neigh- bouring country which wishes cherished aims, It can still to bring a court action against/was brought before an examin- ja counter-cominunique clarify to adhere to∙ils provisions.
Observers say the treaty will De fairly claimed that him, but to expel him from the Ing Judge several times for Ing its position on charges made
hearings behind closed doors by Dr Mossades. Dr Moss have no military or defensive existence of such an or Netherlands," the communique fo
degh, for his part, has Dutch was permitted, ganisation nt this time declared.
attorney, M. D. Proper, a Com- decided not to issue a communi character, but will be purely political. "However, talka are offers the best anfeguard
Pisarev was arrested in the munist member of the Haarlem que of his own on his differences expected to continue between
with the Court or demand by a the top milltary against a conflict which act of receiving what police said Municipal Council.
of the three A protest by
Soviet broadenst the
and referendum Balkan nations toward an might well result in the were faked documents from a
Dutch contackman.
Embassy against his arrest has whether the public wishes him eventual joint defence arrange- total destruction of civilisa- ! The Russian was charged with been rejected by the Dutch to continuo in office."United ment tied up indirectly with
having made contact with lower governmentAssociated Press.
| NATO----ÁSsociated PreDO.
tain its highest and most
'tion.'
it has been found advisable not
Proas
Now
Reuter.
HK Bank's New Manager
Mr Michael W. Turner has become the new Chief Manager of the Hong- kong and Shanghai Bank- ing Corporation.
This was announced this morning in the fol lowing official statement: The Directors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation an nounce that Mr Michael W. Turner has been ap-| pointed Chief Manager in Euccession to the Hon. Sir Arthur Morse, CBE.
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