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TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1948.

FRENCH GOVERNMENT FALLS

Powers Meet In Secrecy

May Bo Discussing Defence Scheme

The Hague, July 19-The Foreign Ministers of the five Western Union countries →→ Britain, France and the Benelux -met secretly here today and were believed to be discussing a plan to build, with the United States, a "North Atlantic re-. gional defence” scheme.

Tho Ministers are meeting for 4wo. days

the as

Consultative Council of the Western Union, created in Paris last April.

Envoys of Canada, South Africa and Australia met Mr Ernest Bevin, the Foreign

the Secretary, and

Eight Socialists Resign

From

Cabinet

ADVERSE BUDGET VOTE

Paris, July 19.-Premier Robert Schuman's government fell tonight when its eight Socialist Ministers resigned.

The issue was chiefly a proposed budget for national defence, although there were other conflicts in the background. Premier Schuman and his Popular Republican Party (MRP) sought to spend the equivalent of US$1,017,000,000. The Socialists and Radical Socialists wanted to cut this by US$17,000,000 The resignation followed a Cabinet meeting late tonight in the National Assembly.

Soviet Yaks Show Off Over Berlin

Before the meeting. Premier Schuman conferred with President Vincent Auriol who now has the job of appointing a new Premier,

The Radical-Socialists supported the Socialist Party stand in de- manding the budget cut. The MRP supported Premier Schuman's stand that the billion dollar army budget | was on absoluta minimum.

formal The resignations, without a vole of no confidence by the Nu- tional Assembly, may put off the of holding now elections. need

dc Followers of General Charles Gaulle long have been demanding new elections constitution of the Fourth Republic, a new National Assembly must be chosen after two governments have been overthrown. Premier Schuman formed, his gov A British official said Russian ernment last November after the authorities had notified the

four fall of the regime of Premier Paul power air control centre sometime. Ramadier. Premier Schuman was Yaks would be Finance Minister in Premier Rama- earlier that the flying into the Berlin area. He said dier's Cabinet. they did not interfere with Allied airlift operations into the Soviet blockaded city,

Berlin, July 19.-A" flight of Russian Yak fighter planes British delegation at dinner last arrived in Berlin from the night at the British Embassy. (The Dominions of New Zealand, Soviet zone of Germany today India and Pakistan are not repre- and did a bit of acrobatics as

diplomatically at sented

the they passed over the British Hague).

field in the German capital.

No official statement has been mode on the Foreign Ministers agenda, but they are expected to discuss the Berlin crisis as well as the seven-power talks now going on in Washington for North Atlan tie regional defence in which the United States and Canada would bolster the existing Western Union plan.

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The Hongkong Police normal. ly retain patrols along the en- tire border and no more than 100 men are now carrying `out these routine functions.

Overnight reports of an af- tack оп Shatankok wers officially, dented. It was stated that two bilef bursts of light machinegun fire were heard in.. Bhataukok during the night, but the shots were not directed-at" the village,

British Govt. Rejects

Suggestion For Five-Power Conference

London, July 19. The Government today rejected the suggestion in the House of Commons that it seek a big five conference including Russia -to deal with the worsen international situation and safeguard peace.

Labour. William Warbey, Mr

The Ave powers involved are the asked that Britain propose five power United States, Britain, France, consultations "with a view to a joint | China and Russia. action on behalf of the United No- ARTICLE NOT FORGOTTEN tons/organisation for the purpose of maintaining International peace and security."

Killed

COMMUNISTS LAY

AN AMBUSH Singapore July 19.-Com- munist guerillas today bushed · and killed four Malay policemen and wounded ‘a Chinese detective in a joop. 10 miles southeast of Kajang, where the Communist loader, Law Yow, was killed last week.

Gurkhas in the same area -today killed a guerilla and arrested"; five, others carrying important docu- ments.

was disclosed that ph Satur day 300 Chinese guerillas attacked Guamang police station, 120 miles north of Kuala Lumpur, killed constable and

A

the

and captured an * Inspector and 14 constables in a sharp battle.

The gang who ambushed jeep were believed also to be res ponsible for the death of a Gurkha lance corporal. The manager of the Gahau Estak, south of Kuala Lumpur, heard shola on the Broga road this morning and later found the Jap overturned with the four Malays dead and the detective wounded,

on They were patrol from Mantin further south.

NO STRIKES

--

One of the dead policemen was the.

of Mantin pblies officer in charge station. He had 23 years' service.

In the area of Kajang, Gurkhas burned a large quantity of military Christopher Mayhew answered Mr of detectives

The Foreign Under Secretary, Mr uniforms. Guerillas fired on a force but there were no Warboy's proposal with a briet, "NO!"

No casualties.

D Sir Warboy insisted: "In view

For the first time since the end af the war

Malaya is strike-tree,

Spitfing today made a secon».

of the Guamsang area, where an inspector and SAE 14, policemen were captured on

Such an action, he said, would be BACKGROUND CONFLICT

in accordance with article 100 of the Mr Some Parliamentarians said the United Nations charter, Article 100 the fact that the international situs it was officially announced today. There were two versions of what resignation of the government with provides for Bve power consultations tion is rather arim af the morgent They are also expected to discuss the Russian pilots did as they pass out having been voted out by the to maintain peace and security it would it not be desirable to invpke. trade between the five states, traveled over Gatow airport, the British Assembly could not be considered the powers fall to set up an interna this somewhat forgotten article at facilities; and a report on collabora base, ke

as having been overthrown. tion In the

tional security force under article the charter?" overseas territories American officers reported that a

Another background conflict be- 43 of the charter. dependent on Britain, France, Bel-formation of 12 Yake appeared and tween the Socialists and the govern- glum and Holland,

that two. of them swept down to

ment was Economie and financial problems "buzz" the field.

a bill which Finance They also said

Rene Minister

Mayer reportedly were discussed and the Ministers those two fighters then zoomed up- set up a committee of experts, word and made a "belly pass" at an has been readying. hold its first meeting today, to co- American

power to C-54 ordinate financial and trading prob- which was passing the field at that forms

transport plane Elve the Cabinet

the In

governmental machinery by decree. The Socialists lems between the five nations moment.

The US officers expressed the oppose such a plan. Such reforms opinion that the Russians had mis- now must be made by the Assem- taken the British held for their bly.

however,

National new i

Reuter.

FOUR-HOUR PARLEY

The Hague, July 10-The

to

away.

The bill would SYRIANS AND

Tanke

will

Saga City, Kyushu, July 19.- A home-made hand grenade to- day riddled K, Toduka, Japan's No. 1 Communist, while he was addressing a Communist rally of 8,000 persons.

Tokuda's body was pierced by 38 but the Communist small holes,

five own, which is only about six miles elections result, the Socialists leader continued speaking for about 20 minutes after he was injured. European Union discussed the Ber-tween eight and 10 Yaks few over tell their constituents they resigned Foreign Ministers of the Western A British official said that be- have an advantage in being able to Then he collapsed from loss of blood and was taken to hospital, lin crisis caused by the Russian Gatow "doing rolls". He said to avoid heavy army spending. The where attendants said his condition blockade for four hours tonight short time before a single Russian Socialists traditionally are

without

reaching agreement, it was nighter few "in the vicinity" of on militarists. was fairly good.

authoritatively reported.

American C-54 which was passing the field. He said it did not make tions were announced, the National

A few minutes after the resigna a mock attack on the US plane.

Assembly voted 207 to 214 to amend the budget according to the Socialist ECONOMIC PARALYSIS

demand. There were 78 abstentions. Pranler Schuman's cabinet, al- A conference spokesman, mean- Economic paralysis is spreading in though it fell, did not resign as a while, said the five Ministers had Western Berlin. The motive for this attempt

whole. Only the Socialists took this on drafted a programme for Ughten- Nearly 1,000 "Tokuda's life is not known.. aling the economie ties between their closed since the Russian blockcado action-Associated Press, though Saga Prefecture is ultra- countries within the framework of cut off the flow of coal from the Conservative politically. United the European Reconstruction Pro-Ruhr. Press,

According to Kyodo news agency, the would-be assassin threw a bot- to filled with small metal pellets, then jumped through a window of the hall us the crowd scattered in fright.

EDITORIAL

A highly placed conference source representating one of the Benelux countries said the German situation would be discussed further on Tuesday.

gramme.-Associated Press.

No Cause For Hysteria

NERVOUS tensión is beginning

Nto grip the world concerning

And

to

to

tion.

A

the

the possible dévélopment of thê Berlin-situsan into shooting match between the Western Allies Russla Some of American press, Judged from weekend editorials, aro inclined become hysterical and

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af A SEDEO

propor be We would last

to Ignore the explosive potentialities of the "cold war" between the Soviet Union and her wartime alles: nevertheless reason suggests that wise states. manship at this time is likely to produce better and more - lasting results than hot vapourings about "vast international poker game in which' tho Western Powers must call Eussia's blud." There is no necessity for war over the Berlin issue, and if the ordinary technique of diplomacy incapable of resolving the Impasse, then li

would appear

that both sides are barron of the right type of leaders and advisers, This is not the time for the world to become atilicted with neurosis, more -- especially as the Inuen. Involved » cannot -- justify Buch ca_fragio stop. There is no lack of sympathy for the difficult poslilon in which Russia bas placed the We

Wesloth

Powers Not only has foscow Indulged in highly provocative actions affect for the daily lives of

Western

two an

and = ball million neaical to

the Berlin and! governing Interests of the

Western ailles in, their own sociors of Berlin, Ini 16-fa naw: Küfsly oltar that-Rumla's aim is to embarrass Sand: LEAVʻposible. completely

sabotage the recovery of Western Europe under the Marshall Ald Plan. It is this which holds more serious import than the futuro presence of the United · States, Britain and France as the con- trolling powers in Western Berlin, and it is an attempt to under- the European Recovery Programme which must be firmir resisted. War, of course,

could: bo Russia's most effective insieu- ment in the fulfilment of any such

design. deeply-conceived

but undoubtedly she realisg ́only, too that such an gaitute action well would bring disastrous results to herself. It is almost certain that the Soviets would never to to war over the question of whether or not the Western Powers should continue to exercise some control ever Berlin, despite the fact that Kremlin's arents are doing their utmost to give the issue twice the Importance It

Busala merits. unquestionably is trying to

10 less the colidarity of the Weelern Allies, hoping that France will prove the weak link'and that the Alller will become divided øver future polloy vis-a-vis Germany. In view of this the outcome, of

the vote In the French

ach National Assembly and the decision the Freach representatives at this wock's meeting of the Western Powers Lo decido

upon common Pollon in the – Berlin crisis 'may. well be the two factors that will

sations #uide Moscow's

In the Immediato future. The Berlin crisla could.-pransitó a war, but the odds are. It will not be per mited to derclap to such Rengils, and pablo at this singo IN certainly not called for.

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Industries

have

be 11-

By the end of this week as many

200,000 people may employed according to military government. experts.

In the American sector alone, 409 out of 2,000 plants have closed their gates so far, throwing 6,500 people out of work,-Associated Press. WHITE HOUSE. DISCUSSIONS

Washington, July 19.-The Bus- sian blockade of Berlin was "high in the list" of top level discussions at the White House today.

President Harry Truman review- ed the grave situation with diplo- and defence offelals, getting matic a fresh report in person from Under-Secretary of State William H.

tho

Draper, who has just returned from

Borlin area,

to tell re- Mr Draper declined porters what went on behind White House doors. Others, cluding Secretary of State George

the

in-

of

Marshall, Secretary of Defence James Forrestal and Secretary the Army Kenneth Royal, were equally silent. State Department Press Officer Lincoln White said, "You can be sure Berlin was high on the list of subjects discussed."-- Associated Press.

NO MOSCOW EXCITEMENT Moscow, July 10-From outward appearances the Berlin, situation i creating noe

o excllement whatever, in Moscow.

Trouble On H.K. Ship

JEWS STILL

FIGHTING

nows

the

carly

Mr Mayhew replied: "We have no Saturday when they ran out of am need to demonstrate our desire for mynition after holding, the ter peace. We have

not forgatten rorists at bay for 90 minutes, article 100,

06, but if we cannot get

Spitare pilot reported there co-operation under article 48, we was "no movement" In the district see no good purpose in invoking this today. First of attack other article.

received at Kuala Lumpur Mr Philip Piratin, one of the two today when a wounded constable, Communist Members of the House who had escaped and trekked 80 of Commons, suggested that Britain miles through jungle, reached tho take advantage of Russia's offer to city. Unconärtned reports

said of provide supplies for the whole Bertam, 35 miles north of Guam- Berlin

Bang, was in the hands of guerillas. Military operations are talding placo.. in that area. Router.

any

PRISON FOR Chinese Singapore, Juels 19. Three Chinese, who falled to report to the police that they know of persons possessing firearms and ammunition, were sentenced to two years hard labour by an Ipoh court

today.

Mr Mayhew replied: "The whole London, July 19-An Israeli subject is now being considered and spokesman in Haifa announced I should not like to deal in isolation For anti- today that fighting had broken with. that particular point.

out with the Syrians in the one thing, we do not have

is uncon and called it "the most serious northeastern tip of Palestine, evidence that this offer

ditional."

Mr Anthony Eden, Deputy Op- position Icoder said the Soviets, breach of the truce."

A Baghdad report, meanwhile, "as a little start," might permit said that Iraq and Syria had re- Czechoslovakia to send in food that This is the first such case under fected the Palestine truce as pro- is awaiting delivery.

the new Malayan emergency regula~ Mr Mayhew said: "As a start, tions. The acting. High Commis- posed by the United Nations Securl- ty Council

perhaps, milk might be delivered sioner of Malaya, Sir The rejection by Iraq and Syria through the Soviet sources which Newboult, will broddcast over Radio promised to let full-scale hostilities had been stopped irrespective of the Malaya on Wednesday, it was an- flare up again in those parts of the blockade of our communications.nounced at Kuala Lumpur today----

Router, Holy Land where Iraqi and Syrian | United Press. troops face Jewish forces unless the United Nations, or the other Arab states who have agreed to the truce, exert their influence to stop the

Londen, July 18.A crypiłe message, received in London today, reported an attack on the Chief Officer of the 5,189- ton British steamer Hellenio Trader during a voyage from to Pepel, Sierra

Middlebrough to

Leane.

Hellenic

The

Trader 38 owned by the China Hellenis Lines, Ed., and is reghierod al Hongkong.

The message, received by the the Loudon agents for owners, wlated: "Having crow. trouble. Chief Ofeer attacked with marline-spike, Will put Into port if further frouble and am Informing Ad- alty"

It came from Captain Ernest Boolt. At the Admiralty to- night, a pokerman sald до message had been received from the ship, which has an all-British crew of 52-Reuter,

WILL FILE AN APPEAL

Shanghai, July

Jewish spokesman in Haifa, in commenting on the violation of the truce, said that "we consider that we are consequently at liberty in attack Syrian troops wherever they are.

JEWS LOSE HILL

"The Jewish High Command is determined not to ccaso fighting) until the Syrians have been taught | their lesson."

1

The spokesman said that the Syrian attack this.. morning had enured the death of ten Jewish

lost soldiers, and Israeli troops strategically important hill..

Syrian pressure was continuing and Syrian troops had also launched a supporting attack further south, he

The Jows bad said,

an attack

.therefore the Syrian Jordan at Mishmar Matarden to draw off pres-, sure in the north.

We head over the

The Iraqis left the battlefield: "savarod with dead" when they at- tacked and were beaten,, batk ̈ ̈ ̈ ̈at | Zirin, north of Jonin, the spokesman added Reutor..

RICE RATION

The Press today, made no re

20,- Harold ference to the meeting of the William Allen, 28-year-old American It is announced by the Rice Con Western Powers Military Governora sentenced yesterday to three and

troller that at the next rice-ration- Pravda published: a despatch from half years Imprisonment by the ing period, from July 31 to 35 in- London quoting ADN and teutor resulting in the death of a taxicab be fanied, the quantity remaining at BEEAult clusive, A.1. Broken Siam rice will Chinese District Court for to the effect that there still driver, will appeal against stretch on the railway line linking verdict, it was learned today.

the 31⁄2 cattics per capita per porlod at Conta per n reduced price of 45 Berlin and the British zone which

Ho hasten days in which to file | catly. needs repairing,

The message added that repairs an appeal. are going on at "rapid fempo."

The verdict was announced yester- the Russian Prem his day in the presence of representa- taken a serious view of the German tives of the American Consulate- Shoreham, England, July 19-Mr. situation as a whole, particularly General here. According to the W. J. Blahop said today that the the six Power decision on Western prosecution, * Allen, dan gradio chiet difference in his work since Germany, it has never taken o technician, caused the driver's death he started as a nurseryman just half gloomy view of the Berlin situation on the evening of May 29 during a a century ago, is that tomatoes have -Associated Press.

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