U.S. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE JAPAN
Forecast By Prominent Historian
Philadelphia, June 9.-The United States will demand, at the Japanese peace conference, that Nippon be kept weak militarily yet strong enough economically to resist Soviet influence, according to one observer today.
Prof. Kemeth Scott Latourette of Yale, author of several history textbooks on Japan and China, belleves the U.S. Government "will probably believe it to be a duty to defend Japan against Russia.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1948.
MEN AND MACHINE FIGHT FLOOD
Writing in the "Annals of the ground that otherwise the Japanese American Academy," Dr Latourelle will rearm. If this polley is fol- says that, "In order to secure the lowed, Japan must be encouraged to American position, the (United develop her light Industries, includ- States) government will insist that Ing the revival of her textiles." tho Japanese settlement be such as to safeguard it.. Safeguarda will be desired both against the military
of revival
Japan and against Russia."
remain
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WORLD MUST DISARM Finally, he treats with the safe- guards against militarism. He says, "Unless the rest of the world dis Dr Latourette спул the United arms, Japan cannot be kept per States and Russia have become in extricably involved in the For Eastmanently demilitarised. Sooner or
later external prohibitions will although their intentions and good | cancelled or if retained on pape sense might lead the other way. will cease to be enforced. If
United States involvement,
he neighbours says,
weak and if the "may be
unwise,..
even United Nations should not become tragically mistaken. Certainly the strong, the temptation to Japan will United States can hope for no return
un be In commerce on investments which y great. There is the pos
hich siblity, too, that in the struggle for will not even begin to compensate power between Russia and the her for the enormous expenditures United States, an armed Japan in treasure and life which her Far become a valuable ally to the United Eastern policy has already entailed
Slates
The Japanese might well Further expenditures are even less likely to be followed by correspond present the desirability of auch a course to the United States and, ing tangible material reward."
in a time of stress, win the consent and even the aid of that country in rearmlung."
RUSSIA'S CONCERN
will
He concludes the "best and indeed Russin, he says, while mare firmly entrenched in Asia than ever before vival of militaristle
real safeguard against a re- And her may
invival preoccupation
and expan- sionist polleles by Japan Ites in a Europe and the Middle East more
world which is progressively dia- rewarding. Thus, Russin
may "less likely to embark upon costly arming and in the peaceable re- adventures in the Far Ebat.
bc
Yet solution of the tension between the she will not allow herself to be United States and Russia."-United easily dislodged....and she might Press,
which
enter upon a course there would lead her, against her original Intentions, inio major military
operations."
The threat of a revived Japan, nevertheless, is very interral to the policies of both, since each fears encroachments by the other.
In addition, says Dr Latourette.. China, Australia and Britain have very real concern over a militarily resurgent Japan.
nence."
HISTORY IS
REPEATED
de-
a
Ootneamund, Madras, June 0.- History repeated itself in the Econo- mle Commission for Asia and the Beenuse China is weak, she na Far East when, as at a previous turally fears a revived Japan. But session at Bagulo, in the Philip- more, he says, "A weak China pines, the Commission today would be a temptation to a resur- elded to shelve the Indonesian Re- gent Japan especially If the mill-public's application for associate tary once more came into promi- membership until the next session.
The decision was taken by White he expeets Chins to unile narrow majority of one. The vole and become strong "ultimately," he was
the
culmination of three says in the meantime, "A feeble and separate tiebates on
the
subject divided China means intenslication during the present session, with of the rivalry between Russia and much lobbying in between. the United States. Each is fearful
The issue came up for the first the other will control China." Hence, time on June 2 in the form of an ha belleves, cae) will seek bases in
application for membership, first, the Far East.
for the whole of Indonesin, sored
by The s second, for
Australlo, he believes, will be vocal because the memory of the near-Invasion during World War II is very fresh,
BRITAIN'S WORRY
1
the
Броп-
and, as ព
Workmen, with the aid of a bulldozer, make hasty repairs to a levee in the Yakima, Washington area as they battle rising waters. Many were forced to flee their trailer homes near here-AP Picture.
Action For
Gurkhas
Singapore, June 0-Gurkha troops will shortly begli exten- alve military operations to clear out "Communist ruerillas" from the vicinity of Rengam, in Johore Blale, It was rellabis learned today.
of
Twelve members of one
who Johore's largest gangs, yesterday carried out an In- successful rald on * rubber estate manager's house, were again talav In the vicinity.
Been
They wore Japanese caps and carried Sten guns and sawn-off
shotguns.
The Kuala Lumpur polles to- day arrested Liew Yit-fun, the manager of the Communist newspaper Ming Sheng Pao (the Voice of the People) on a sedl- tion warrant,
fo Llew Jamaican-born Chinese. The Communists acquired the paper only last week-Reuter.
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TEMIDECHAITNA KUNTIKANI ONNET
Peace Treaty Discussions
and the
Kashmir May Soon Be Cleared Of Invaders
to
London, June 9.-The Indian Prime Minister, Pandit Nehru, might find it difficult to leave India visit London for the proposed Conference of Com- monwealth Prime Ministers, Mr V. K. Krishna Menon, the_Indian High Commissioner in London, told a press conference today.
He added there was "a fifty-fifty possibility of his coming"-he might come in July or it might be in October.
He said he would not be surprised "If the whole of the invading forces In Kashmir were not cleared from
the territory within 30 days,"
"We seek no war," he said. "We only to defend our territory. seek There is no government in the world
desires, which
мого than the
Siamese
Close Chinese
Schools
Bangkok, June 9-The Slamese Government of India, & peaceful Government today rejected China's settlement of all problems.
protest against forced closure of 500 at the Chinese schools.
"Kashmir's main trouble
moment is economic, but we believe it is only a russing phase. Tourists, who mean so much to Kashmir. ean now go there with safety.
"The future of Kashmir must be decided by the people of Kashmir. What we object to is the inter- ference with the sovereignty of the territory,"
Gur
NO IMPOSITIONS Brussels, June 0.-The Belgian Fremier, Mr Paul Henri Spank, and
On the question of a plebiscite in the Foreign Trade Minister, Baron
Mr Menon Kashmir,
said:
"You Van Der Straten Waillet, today dis- cannot take a plebiscito in a coun- cussed implementation of Belgium's try which has invading troops in CUES
Italy pence trenty with
it. We have every confidence in reparations involved,
armed forces and in the poli- They also studied a bill providing tical leadership in Kashmir. for the treaty's ratification by Par-
There are no Impositions from lament. separate entity, sponsored by India. A Belgian Parliamentary Commis-India on Kashmir. In fact, we have In the course of the first two slon reported that the Treasury's officers and not even advisers there. The full administration of debates, The Netherlands' applica- reparations claims on Italy amount
Kashmir in the hands of the tlon went into the background be-ed to 80 million Belgian fennes. Kashmiris. sides the Philippine motion for Damage to Belgian property in
"We are
prepared, rightly от Dritain, he feels to worried about
Italy-was-estimated at 510 million wrongly to have the accession of Japanese competition in textiles
francs. Two-thirds of this is to be Kashmir ratilled by the will of the which explains Lancashire crill-
The Netherlands.
repaid by Italy.
people. cism of U.S. occupation attempts
Belgian Italy has to repay the at rehabilitation.
New Zealand, which had earlier But because of
"It is the same with Hyderabad. million Interesta elsewhere, and Japan's supported a "provisional" member- Congo approximately $60 ability to
If Hyderabad Accession will be decided by the Chairman, Mr Ludovic were an, independent mission's
state, how market more cheaply, Britain will the scale when she supported thems
other coun would she provide for her defence Philippine move, and. with China Moyersden, noted that and Siam remaining neutral, Indiatrics had renounced claims on Italy and her communications? had only four supporters-Australia, follow their example, it would be except in association with the Indian and added that "if Belgium was to "There is no future for Hyderabad
sacrifice Union. unquestionably
Stories of a Government Justified by Italy's eritical situation economic blockade of Hyderabad are and would be an important
con- | completely unfounded.”
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postponement, supported by the United States. Britain, France and
people themselves. to satisfy the Orient ship for the Republic, today tipped for "war expenditures." The Com-
not prove too strong a factor.
With this as background, Dr Latourette outlines four main divi sions of pence settlement terms:
1. Reparations; 2. Territorial ad- justment; 3. Economic opportunity; 4. Military suppression.
Except for property remaining In China and Korea, he says, repara- tions should be completely wiped of the slate. Obsolescence, Soviet seizure in Manchuria and owners' Indifference pending policy state- ment have considerably reduced most capital values,
TERRITORIAL ALLOTMENTS
Territorially, he favours cession of Formosa to China
Pakistan and Russia.-Reuter.
Truman
11
Kreat
In Atribution to the re-establishment of
Fighting Mood
friendly relations between the two countries.Reuter.
MAN SLAIN IN HIS HOME
Ho
FRENCH COLONIES Discussing the position of French colonies in India, Mr Menon sald he was sure the question would be solved by friendly consultation. commented: The French bave neither the means nor the desire to maintain anything by force.
"We have had preliminary talks
and I
current
Aboard Truman Train, June B.- Democratie political cources at Butte, where President Truman | spoke last night, were gleeful over London, June D. John Ramsden, with the Portuguese, ́ 100, what they described as the "spirit" found slain at his home in north-hope to go to Lisbon in the near the with which the President beinboured west Malaya, served with the future. I do not see why, as with
Royal and Congress.
Naval Voluntary Reserve the French. ther
there cannot be a lower Sakhalin to Russia for national They said it was a fighting speech during World War 11. He was 40. friendly settlement with the Portu- and geographic reasons. Admitting and rarely in Mr Truman's political Itamsden was educated at Eton guese Government."
Clare College, Cambridge. the Kuriles would be of strategic career had he spoken with such and
On the subject of the value to the nation holding them, he verve.
In 1935, he married Lady sterling balances negotiations, the President Truman had demanded second Earl urgen their retention by Russia. For
elder daughter Catherine,
of the High Commissioner said: "We shall Ancaster. The of one thing, the Yalta declaration as that Congress stay in session, despite marriage
do everything to meet reasonable dissolved WAN
three signed them to her. For another, she the political conventions, and
not
consider surrendering busy on his
I have programmes to
doubt that the British vide months ago. There is one daugh- requests from the British side, and provide
ter, born in 1038. them. For Russia, they
I think it is n ittle housing and check inflation.
will do the same. constitute
Ramsden's father, Sir John W little
anding more than an extension
The Presidential train will arrive Frecheville of
largely of Ramsden, lives
Question at
Very Sakhalin from the standpoint of air at Olympia, Washington, today and Gerrard's
Cross in Buckingham- methods and of trying to see how bases while In American hands the chief executive will not rejoin
shire. Ile also has estates at In- these methods can be adjusted to would be
a constant "irritant" to the until Friday afternoon in Port- vernesshire and Cumberland.-—--AB- Soviets In Japanese hands, similarly, land-United Press. they would menact Siberia, The Ryukyus, he says, are comewhat different.
would
them
The U.S. already occupies Okinawa and if it is to assume the defence. of Japan bases In those islands are vital, he declares. If the United Nations were stronger, ulti mate autonomy might be considered. But until the U.N. is strengthened, ho would oppose that.
Returning the Islands, except Okinawa, to Japan Is A possibilty, he says, becauso Japanese adminis tration was good and the peoples are closely related.
sociated Press.
Bevin Satisfied Tassoyev
Was Not Beaten Up
London, June 9.-The Foreign Secretary, Mr Ernest Bevin today refused to order an investigation into the London adventures of Lieut. Colonel J. D. Tassoyev, the Soviet officer who deserted to the Western Allies and then changed his mind.
aro
We
our economy.
"India requires plenty of capital goods and Britain has them. shall naturally try to get some of them. The discussions
being carried out in a very pleasant atmosphere and there is no ques- tion of catch-as-catch-can methods." -Reuter.
Prisoner Escapes On Way To Dentist
Calro, June 9.—A young student, Hussein Tewfik, who has been on trinl for more thap two years charged with murdering the former Mr Devin said: "I get a lot of or anything of the kind. You can plan Finance Minister, Sir these cases of people wanting to understand when gentleman has Amin Osman Pasha, escaped today He concedes American occupation escape to England. It is not a bad aberration of this character and his while being of Okinawa irritates
escorted to a Cairo the Russians country to escape to. I have to conscience has told him to go back dentist, I was announced here. but discounts its importance_saying, deal with it every day. These there must be a good story when Reuter. "the major causes of tension be- enses constantly crop up and I he goes back." tween Russia and the United States cannot have a prolonged inquiry are elsewhere."
Into every caso. I am quito catie- Mr Bovin sald Tassoyov, head of Economically,
he says to provide ned."
the Soviet Reparations Commission Japan
with the means of making a He denied Tass' charge that he in Berlin, voluntarily
vital.
left his Further," pros was beaton by the London Police. country's service and came to the perous Japan will contribute to the The charge was carried in an in- United Kingdom only to change his welfare of the rest of the Far Eant." terview with Tassoyev by the mind and ask to go back to Ger--
But here, he says, "probably the official-news agency.
many.' Tasoyev reported to the effort will be made to discourage Mr Bevin said: "I m quito Soviet authorities on May: 20, Mr
cavy Industry in Japan on the satisfied that there was no beating Bovin sald-United Press,
Hving..is
DEATH
notified the
The Foreign Office Chinese Embassy in Slam that the China treaty to friendship was not violated by the closure.
At the same time the Slamese Education Ministry banned "foreig nera". from selling food stuffs on the uremises of Siamese schools. The foreign vendors are all reported to be Chinese.
The Chinese Embassy had pro- tested that the 1040 Chinese- Siamese treaty gave the Chinese the right to operate the schools. The Siamese reply admitted this but said the schools must conform to regulations.
The Siamese said no special con- cessions would be
granted to Chinese schools. They said they have been given two years to con- form to Slamese regulations. These rules require teaching of Siamese and flying the Siamese flag--Asso- ciated Press.
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