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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1949.

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SOVIET

POLITBURO WORLD

WANTS

DOMINATION

Engaged In Ruthless Campaign

Detroit, Jan. 12.-The ECA Administrator, Mr Paul Hoffman, said today that the Russian Politburo is using its beat efforts to achieve world domination. He said that his observations during his recent around the world trip give him the absolute convic- tion that this is the primary goal of the Soviet policy and a "drive is being waged with an intensity and determination that makes Hitler's efforts seem amateurish."

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Mr Hoffman's statement, which was one of the by responsible strongest condemnations of Russia United States official, was made in an address prepared Automotive the Society of for delivery before Engineers here. Ho opined that "the United States people, despite recent revelations of the

Communist

that world. He described

activity at home and abroad, are still unaware of what is happening and of the seriousness of danger threatens them and the entire tho Russian campaign as "ruthless."

Spreading World's Manpower

He said that "one of the dreams" of the Soviet Union "is to establish world dictatorship by promoting zalellite police states dominated by the Kremlin," He listed the Soviet successes since VJ-Day and oplued that Generalissimo Josef Stalin has "every right to be well pleased with the results."

BASIC ERROR

He noted that in addition, to tak- ing over severni European countries, the Kremlin is so close to taking over all of China that the situa- Hon in most serious. He said the basic error of the Chinese govern- ment in its fit against the Reds was to believe that Communism ean be beaten by bullets alone."

Me Hoffman said that most Chinese leaders efforts have Geneva, Jan. 12.-The Inter-exclusively military and apparently national Labour Organisa-most of the provincial leaders

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for-believed that all their energies and tion which is mula for spreading the world's resources should be concentrated in

an effort to

to stop Communism with manpower where it can do the bullets. They did little or nothing

session.

Director-General Mi recallcet

President Truman plaċes his "re-deal" programme before a joint session of Congress in Washington. Scated behind him are Senate President (pro tem) Kenneth McKellar (left) and House Speaker Sam Rayburn. The President asked for $4,000,000,000 of new taxes and a vast exten- sion of government in social and economic fields.-AP Picture.

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Message To Congress

Sweden Recalls Envoys

INDONESIA A WORLD TEST TUBE

Strong Action By Security

Council Essential

Washington, Jan. 12.-Far Eastern observers believe that strong action by the Security Council on the Indonesian problem will profoundly affect the forthcoming conference at New Delhi.

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Informed observers lleve that the cleavage between Norway and Sweden on the objec tives of the proposed Senndinavian bloe is too wide to be closed,

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The observers said today that if the Council action demonstrates the big powers truly support the Indo- nesians it would militate against the formation of anti-white bloc. They said on the attitude of the Western powers would largely depend whether or not a serious rift develops between the "white" West and the "brown and yellow" East. York, Jan. 12.-No most good, will come to grips to Improve the lot of the people or scheme for world control of

Indonesia has become a world fest: then feel a part of the

tube in which Orientals will gauge with the problem here

onment.

conse-atomic energy and not even the the genuineness of Westem inten- The tragic Thursday when its permanent

said. They of migration committee goes into ques of following this concept are Western Powers' blueprint ap-tions, these observers

ali too evident.'

Yen proved by the United Nations believe that strong Security Council But he singled out Marshal

can prevent the use of atomic netion against the Dutch before the The governing body of the or- Shi-shin of Shansi province as one

the weapons in a "long drawnout conference opens would soften the

many delegates military leader who has seen recent meetin ganisation. al

to explore here, approved a programme drowa picture in its true perspective." He war," according to America's enable the conference

co-operation that Marshal Yen authored member of the United Nations possibilities of future tap by the

entitied "Ways and

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Com-Atomic with the

nesian issue. unemployment problem through re. Means to Cope

remunist" which cimphasised that Frederick Oshorn, today.

However,

the observers said, it Mr Osborn said that it dietribution of manpower, vocational!

and Britain United States, cannot be won unless morale battles training and

"fallacy" to believe that even pro- and migration. The move

in effect. side with the Bimost

on the home front is good. revolu

London, Jan. 12.A London was regarded as

Mr Hoffman quoted several pas-posals devised by the United States

by default or agreement on ILO history since 1!

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from using "every effective consequences may be grave. Should tralian Director were charged of class distinctions, tlons

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atomic plan was a step toward a Eastern eyes are focused on

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taining 20 millimetre anti-aircraft world government in any form.

The announcement said that Indonesia stand was believed to be guns with ammunition at Bale Mul- military recruitment polleles.,

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reflected in the strong words spoken.

the same time the round trip fare May 11 last house, France, about He said, "It plan for co- yesterday at Lake Success by the

the year.

for regular flights will down from among national states, United States Security Council dele- The Managing

Director, Mr $239.40 to $180, or a reduction operation not for coercion from supra

nagate,

Philip C. Jessup, Far Frederick Cotton,

51-year-old $50.40.-United Press. Eastern tional

sources here raid if Mr pioneer airman, was alleged to have Mir

ogaln attacking Jessup's words are followed by; nided and abetted in the offence. Russia's refusal to accept the ma- United States netion then the dele- The summonses were adjourned jority plan for atomic control, said gates to the New Delhi conference indefinitely. that the

much embellished Amerl- be guided acordingly. plan was

Mr Jessup conferred here yester the only possible formula for prov

providing a degree of day with Mr H. Merle Cochrane, atomic safety. But he said that

of the United Amerlenn member Nations Good Office Committee, who was recalled from Java as conse- police retion. quence of the Dutch Mr Cochrane refused to discuss his mission in any way.

The migration committee has been

of

asked to draft a revision of conven- tions and recommendations designed to Incilitate the migration workers from one country another. The committee will con- ana sider the problems of both tem porary and permanent migrants and its work is expected to have some bearing on The future and diapinced persons as well.

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On the European front, Mr Hoff- man described the recovery picture as "fairly optimistic" for the coming year.

He said, "The tide of Comm- munism is ebbing 412 Europe

Marshall Plan wherever the gone."-United Press,

KING TO HOLD INVESTITURE

even that would not block the use of atom bombs when any nation on its London, Jan. 12-King George possessing atomic facilities will hold an Investiture at Bucking-own soll, felt that the chips were ham Palace on Tuesday, March 1, down.

Mr

that

the

However, observers concluded Mr it was officially announced tonight. Mr Osborn euld the merli of the

This will be the first major func-

majority plan was that it would Jessup's words in the Security Coun- decided after tion which the King ling held since eliminate the chances of any nationell must have been

Mr his less was announced last No-

the State Department heard "gaining immense initial advantage" vember

ver 22.

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They are expected to improve the ILO's system of exchanging in- formation among governments

in atomic armament by placing faci- Cochrane's report of the Indonesiasi the movements of workers and their

I! Is understood that specialities for nuclear energy The completed drafte availability. will be submitted to ILO arrangements will be made to enable hands of the proposed international

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the King lo sit while conferring atomie control authority. While this Delhi conference was first suggested general assembly here next June.

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Morris from seizing control from by the Burmese Prime Minister, Nuffield, Chairman of the Committee the strain of standing up will participate in the

Motors, sald today that his or- hours or longer would be too much the International authority, Mr Thakin Nu. ajeeling-Associated Press.

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satisfied, he doubted whether other Mr Osborn added that the control Meanwhile, as United States of- eltizens got more than 10 percent of machinery endorsed by the West and ci sentiments on the Indonesian the allocation.

Lord Numeld arrived here today scorned by Russia would, provide for question were volced by Mr Jessup

nother indication of American for a trade tour of Australia and a "period of grace which may make possible a settlement before atomie opinion came In the House of Re- New Zealand. He has already visited bombs ramo into use," and would presentatives. Congressman Emanuel South Afrien-Reuter. sprinkle alomice facilties around the Celler introduced

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