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BEVIN BLAMED FOR OBSTRUCTING

PEACE

IN MIDDLE EAST

London, Jan. 17.--Mr. Richard Crossman, the leading left wing Member of Parliament, today blamed the Foreign Secretury, Mr Ernest Bevin, for obstructing peace in the Middle East, and dismissed the idea of "an aggressive Israel" as “a fantasy:"

Returning to London from a visit to Palestine, he described the Jewn there, as "still deeply pro-British."

Mr Crossman told Reuter: "There has never been a time when there was a better chance for peace in the Middle East and for friendship between Jews and Arabs-·· if it were not for Mr Bevin.

"He seems determined even now -to prevent the Jews coming to terms neighboura by with their Arab rallying the Arab States Into a bloc designed to contain B "aggressive Israck"

Mr Crossman said he found in Palestine "passionate resentment of

Harriman Reports

On Europe

New York, Jan. 17-Mr W. Averell Harriman, roving Am- bassador for the Marshall Plan, returned from Europe today with an optimistic report on the progress of nations being help ed by the Economic Co-operation Administration..

Mr Harriman arrived at Guardia Field from Paris, en route to Washington, to testify on ECA's needs for the second year of the European recovery programme.

the British polley, but typically it was always blamed on Mr Bevin, "When we pulled out of Palestine leaving alt the key positis if Amb nnds, we left the Jews, not with their backs to the wall, but

with

thu their backs halfway through wall," wall," Mr Crowman continued.

"Now

ferael has defeated the Arabs. Thus the war is uver uns less Britain Interveniva militarily,"

Some quarters have suggested that Mr Crossman would lead a strong

In group of Labour rankers position to the Government's Middle Eant policy in Parliament this week. CLEARING THE FOG

Air Crossman sald tonight: "My Job In Parliament will be simply to stale the facts and clear away if it prejudien is possible the fog and which have been deliberately creat- et to conceal the errors of the Government's Palestine poiley."

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Other points made by Mr Cross- Middle man were: "Britain hos vital and East. They can only be secured legitimale interests in the by recognising the emergency Israel as the most dynamic factor of Middle Eastern politics, by for-

the past and felting

throwing our weight behind the policy of whole an internationally guaranteed neu

of Israal and Trans- tralisation

dan, including the holy places Jordan, of the three religions.

"For the frat time, there is a our interests and is also passionate- policy open to Britain which serves

in Israel. ly desired by statesmen and the Arab countries.

"There

is a better spirit and better feting for a sound Western in Europe, which indicates Europe, and it can look forward to future peace," said Mr Harriman.

The Ambassador sala Congress "What the Israeli Prime Minister, probably

would ba asked for Mr David Ben Gurion, would like US$4,347,000,000 for the ECA to see in the neutrality of Israel and in Europe beginning in Transjordan guaranteed by the great programme April, compared with US$3,050,000,- | powers. 000 spent last year,

"The programme contemplates a reduction in aid during the four-year period, and European countries have asked for less aid this year than

they did last."

"It would mean Great Britain up a military base. But la giving exchange we would get a centre of

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1949.

Wearinir Jife jackets, two meniher's of the crew of the El Capitan stand on the baw - of the ship which broke in two off the coast of North Carolina. Sixteen members of the .crew, including the skipper of the ship, were removed from this section of the craft by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Argen- ilne tanker was being towed by a tug at the time of mishap, and the line from the bow to the tug did not break. (AP Wirephoto).

Ex-Officers

Planning Burma Coup

International Court Resumes Hearing On Corfu Channel Case

The Hague, Jan. 18.-The International Court of Corfu Justice on Monday resumed its hearing in the Channel case. Sir Frank Soskice, tho Solicitor- General, told the court that nothing had happened to change Britain's claim against Albania. Britain has claimed compen-

sation for the destruction of TRUMAN PAY

two British destroyers in the

| North Corfu Channel in 1946,

with loss of life involved.

Sir Frank, referring to the report drawn up by thre neutral naval éx- perts appointed by the court, sald:

The careful report completely put beyond controversy many points

pends."

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New York, Jan. 17.-Martin Monti, 27, tall, handsome former Air Force Heutenant froment to the General Manager, Missouri, admitted in tho Telephones: 26015, 20010, 20017. Faderal Court today that he was

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guilty of treason, an admission E no American has made before.

When it was over. Monti was: sentenced to 23 years in prison and Elved US$10,000.

With an

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Monil went to the stand know. ing he faced a possible death sen- tence and, prompted by the prose- cutor, tersely related details of his He activities with the Germans. showed no emotion when the Judge sentenced him.

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urgent notices until noon on day of Rangoon, Jan. 17: The so far debated at length.

confession.

than peaceful development and Arab and Government said on Monday "But nothing has happened to Truman a US$25,000 salary was the first American ever to con-

It was generally believed Mantus. Saturdays not · fater

0930, Jewists co-operation, far more use- that former Burmese Army change the fundamental character of raise from $75,000 to $100,000 fess treason. The Justice Depart ful to our real interests than our officers, joined with forces from the claim of the United Kingdom

inment in Washington could find no

POSITIONS WANTED FRENCH EFFORTS present policy of playing off the an outlawed private army, are against Albania or to alter the basic yearly-together with an

decrease of $50,000 in his tax-free said: "Monti is believed to be ono WAR WIDOW zeeks position as re

record of a similar confession and Mr Harriman said he had visited Arabs against the Jews."

planning a new blow aimed at points upon which that claim REFUGEE PROBLEM Greece, Turkey, Belgium,

expense account. France,

of the few, if not the only American tionist, house-keeper or in charge of The and Germany since December 1 fix

First-class credentials, Livo in Of the Arab refugee problem, Mir overthrowing the regime of Pre-

House passed the Senate citizen, ever to confess to the crime stores. re Crossman sald: "There is no chance mier Thakin Nu next Friday. fence being poor weak and approved bill-setting the President's of treason."-United Press.

Referring to Albania's line of des

· if necessary, Please reply Box119, his capacity as ECA's special

H. K. Tel. presentative to the industries. He of more than a tiny fraction of the

An official statement said former peace-loving nation, Sir Frank sald annual salary of $100,000 and in- sald that while there was continual refugees returning to larael. The progress in producilon, in Europe, he Jewish view is that the 600,000 Arab officers of the Burma Rifles, who that Albania had powerful friends creasing bis expense fund to $90,000. and denied that the United King-| All that remains now for Mr Tru- was particularly impressed by ปา shorts of the French Government to settled in the vast sputes of Trans-number of other Army units were driven by ulterior political motives salary is to sign the bill.

refugees from Palestine should be cluded capture last August when *

dom in handling the dispute was man to start collecting the bigger stabilise the franc and curb in-jordan. The Jewn would certainly charged with disloyalty and dis-

The court was opened on Monday The bill increases the salaries of armed, have been wooing members morning by M. Basdevant of France the three top offcials of the Gov- contribute economically to such

of the underground People's 'Volun-

as president because of the illness ernment. It was "France passed a budget recent-settlement."

the first major teer Organisation.

of the Senor Guerrero of San Salva- legislative measure to be passed by Jy which is an important first step to attain Anancial stability, not only

the new Congress. for France, but for all of Western

Pay

'were included for the raises Vice-President and for the Speaker Europe as France is such an Impor- lant economie unit in Europe."

Instead of $20,000. M. Basdevant said the court had of the House.

each, decided to request the exports, ap-|

they would get $30,000 an-

nation.

..

Mr Harriman said he would leave for Washington some time tomor- row after spending-the-night-here.

United Press.

Refugees In Philippines

The PVO, said to number 50,000 men, is made up of forces from the private army of the assassinated Nationalist Ứ Aung San,

The statement also said Com-

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Mr Crossman said the Jews were not willing to

compromise on the Negev area, where they planned to settle a million people. "Having they studied their plans, I believe can and will do it," he added.

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Lattempting to stir up further troubfo if necessary, modifying the answers the President the equivalent | small fry ward heelers,

that the tax-free expense and one of the main routes criss munists in Southern Burma are a view to verifying, completing and, opposed on the bill on the ground history.

account

There are big city political bosses, A. V crosses over the border."

of Of the Soviet policy, M. Cross-gu district to take up arms agains! January 8, 1940.

report filed on gave the by urging Burmese villagers in the given in their

$300,000 annual salary. They pointed man said: The Russian attitude to the Karens. The Karens, a tribal

out that under the bill the President housewives, professional entertainers He also said that the court shail did not have to account for his ex- and. the police fear, professional Manile, Jan. 18. Forty-seven Israeli has been strictly correct.

group which wants an independent

The three Re- pickpockets. stateless Russian refugees, accom- There 1s гд evidence that the state of Karen, have been skirmish- have the right to make suggestions pense allowance. panted by International Refugee Eastern Bloc powers were readler

rush than ing against Government troops into the experts regarding the points presentatives said that if the salary arrived last to sell arms to the Jews Organisation officials,

which their Investigation and only were taxed the President would night by plane from Shanghal British or Italian Arms-on the the Irrawaddy delta and other areas

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for the same net while about 500 other European contrary,"

yield.United Sir Frank Sosklee - sold that no Press.

About 5,000 visitors will have to explanation had been given on the "ulterior political

that motives" were said to have Inspired Britain.

MASTER OF HARMONY sleep in Pullman cars on sidings near the capliat because hotels ard minde be-

Washington, Jan. The charge had been, mad

17-President all sold out Others will bunk as matters, sald of two

Sir Truman

today made an far away as Philadelphia and Pitts- cause.

Mic member

and Frank, "Our delay in niing Lleu-honorary

of the burgh and commute by train American Federation of Musicians plane for the festivities. tenant Kovacic's evidence (Kovacle, a former Yugoslav naval officer, is a because of his "mastery of har

The climax of the week will be the inauguration ceremony itself at star witness in the British case) and mony" In music and statesmanship.

Mr Truman received

President Tru gold life for not proceeding against Yugo-

noon on Thursday. membership card from slavia instead of Albania after it

James man will take his oath of office on hnd appeared that the former state Petrillo, president of the Musicians the steps of the Capitol and then CASTLETONE FINE STATIONERY. Thres Union. In addition to the card, Mr lead an Inaugural parade down pleasing shades in boxes of 35 anvelopes may have been involved, he said.

Truman was given a silver plaque Pennslyvania Avenue to the White and 22 cols notepaper $3.00 per box.

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steamer Hwa Lien.

Theso 、evnclices from part of about 6,000 Europeans coming to the Philippines from China under an agreement between the Philip- pine Government and the IRO.

They will all be given a temporary honie in the Guiuan area in Samar unlit such time as the IRO can send them to their final destination. They are expected to stay in Guiuan at least four months,

with

Naturalisation

For Poles

Canberra, Jan. 17-Atstralia will grant naturalisation to former Polish soldiers and airmen who have lived for a year in the Dominion and for four of the past eight years in the British Commonwealth.

The Russians who arrived by plane IRO ofcials constitute the will begin pre- working party which parations for housing and other a commodation for the refugees, and Announcing this today, Mr Arthur

by are scheduled to proceed

they

Calwell, the Minister for Immigra

plane to Guiuan today. Four IRtion, sald: "There are 1,500 Pallah

The Government said a Japanese,

believed to be a henchman of Thakin Than Tun, Stalinist White Flag (Communist) leader, is head- Ing Communist anti-Government forces in the Prome district, about 170 miles northwest of Rangoon Associated Press,

TALKS ON N. IRELAND

"On the contrary," he said, "taken in conjunction with the close poll- lical co-operation that then existed between the two countries it seemed

on bania."-Associated Press.

London, Jan. 17-The Prime! men accompanied them, headed by ex-eryleemen In Australia, of Minister of Northern Ireland, Edward Pupp, Annncial officer. The whom Bad are working in Tasmania Sir Basil Brooke, and the Prime party, includes engineers, draftsmen, with the Hydro-electricity Commis Minister, Mr Clement Attlee, to confirm the plain guilt of Al-

blacksmithssion. carpenters, and mechanics.

"At least 500 would be eligible will have further talks

plumbers,

An IRO official and the as Hwa for naturalisation If they applied. Northern ́Ireland's constitu- Lien was expected in Manila today After the oath of Australian all-tional position tomorrow.. afler undergoing quarantino ntance and renouncing Polish cllizen- Mariveles. The ship will proceed slip, they would be free to seek 10-Guluan as soon as possible.— [employment in any part of Austra 'United Press.

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New Singapore

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Landon; Jan. 17-A now £830,- 000 Singapore radio station, now un- der construction, will be heard all over Asla and will be one of the dominating high-power transmitters These will ipvolve early legima-in the Far East. tion-considered by the Cabinet here last Thursday-to alter the The agreement between. the Bri- King's title to "King to Northern tish Government treland."

was

ROYALL TO

VISIT JAPAN

Washington, Jan. 17.-Secretary of the Army Kenneth C. Itoyall will leave the United States next week on an economic and financial sur- vey of Japan.

Secretary, Royall told reporters that his party, which will include Mr Joseph Dodge, a Detroit banker, will leave Washington on January 28 on a special air force constella- tion plang

Mr Royall said Japan is slowly re- covering from the war and General Dougins MacAthur fins done a "mag- nicent job" In administering the oc- cupation.

He said that China, once a princi-, pal customer of Japan, can no longer regarded as a good market, and other markets must be found.

Some of Japan's goods can be sent to the United States, he said, but the U.S. should not be Japan's only cus-

...

and the British Broadcasting Corporation, for taking over and transforming the old low- It will also redefine in other ways power Foreign Office installation will the relationship of Eire, the United come before Parliament for formal Kingdom and Northern Ireland, ratification, on Thursday. Authoritative quarters sold that the Singapore will have some of its fegislation, expected to be presented own programines and in addition tomer.

Parliament at a very early will relay many broadensts addressed Mr Noyail will take the northern momant, would conform with Mr to the Far East from London in route to Japan, flying from Washing- Attico's repeated assurances that Japanese, Chinese, Siamese, In- ton to Alaska and across the North- there will bo no change in the donesian Malay, Dutch

andern Pacifle.

constitutional position of Northern Burmese,

Ireland without the approval of that The main language will be Eng-

· Hah.---Reuter, country.Router.

Mr Royall recently returned from o_similar trip to Europe-Associat» ed' Press.

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