THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1950.
The spotlight is turned on Moscow-1
HOPPING
RUSSIA CAUGHT THE WRONG FOOT
Kremlin deciding
line it should
Embargo on
U.S. exports
Washington. June 28. The Commerce Department today Imposed an embargo American exports ON Communist North Korea. Ofelais said no materials of strategle Importance and few shipments of any kind, had gone to North Korra from the United States in recent st United Press
Kay Why
COMMONS QUESTION
ON
NEHRU
London, June 28. Mr Emrys Hughes, (Labour), asked House of Commona
what take
London, June 28.
First American Ground Troops
Takoy, June 28. The diert American stround troups have been assigned to the Korean Wa
They are 24 Amal Corps unk and ground crown for planes of the United
intherford Poals, reported
The first Soviet reaction to Ameri-States Air Force. ca's decision to aid Southern Korea United Press correspondent, and neutralise Formosa suggests that om Ar Force Headquarters Moscow has been taken by surprise by the Fukuoka the deparines of war decisive and comprehensive nature of Presi-hattered old Dskolas are also dent Truman's declaration and is still busy deciding on its own course of action.
One of the most significant passages of today's Pravda article, observers here considered, was that which alleged that the Truman declaration amounts to "an order for the actual occupation by American armed forces of part of the territory of China."
I pushed to its logical conclusion this Soviet inter- pretation would open the way for either Moscow or Peking to invoke the Sino- Soviet treaty of friendship, alliance and mutual assis- tance signed in the Kremlin last February.
Rusin, It was pointed out in the here, is Louna by no such To North obligations forlay treaty
Korea. That is why observers
Moscow
plane at dawn and added,
tom up supplies. Also there are bucket seat planes jammed with Sunal Corps men in com but kit. They are carrying baded titles as well as walkie falkjes (portable radio equips
communica met to set up a
is centre quickly in Korea. These troops were tight lipped when asked about their part in They were under the war.
ni, let orders to my nothing." Chitul Press.
The Spotlight Is Turned On Moscow
or defeat Stalin
War
faces
COW.
Washington, June 28.
ON
Radio-Controlled
Aunt Sally
Minute News
London, June 28.
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Britain today deminded the withdrawal within 14 days of Mr Alois Skoumal, special Attache at the Czechoslovak Embassy in London. This action was a reprisal for the recent pulsion from Prague of tho Third Secretary at the Bri- tish Embassy, Mr Adrian McLaughlin, on the ground that he had indulged in anti- Government activities. Reuter.
Buenos Aires, Jana 28. One man was killed and ons Injured when a postal car ab the ball of a passenger train fell into A oreck In the out-.. skirts of Buenos Aires late to-4 day-United Press.
New York, June 28. The former President, Br Herbert Hoover,
today," sai "When the United States druwa the sword there is only one That
A new radio-controlled motor launch, designed as
course for our people. a high speed sen-going bombing target for the R.A.F., was demonstrated in Portsmouth Harbour today. It has been built for the Ministry of Supply and can be controlled by radio from an attendant vessel up to a range of eight miles.
2 BRITISH
SUPPORT
OF U.S.
(Continued from Page 1)
It was for them to decide what betion they will take.
manencement after
give
Britain applauds. Truman's prompt
action over Korea
London, June 28.
Britain's morning newspapers today welcomed
is to win, To win we must have unity of purpose and action-United Press.
San Francisco, June 20. Peking Judio reported tonight that attractive tricoloured com- memorative
stamps are to be Issued by the Ministry of Posta and Telecommunication of the Central Peuple' Government In celebration of the anniver- sary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Reuter.
The Beal"
Washington, June 28,
"Now organisation of Democrats, known
Democrito
"Americans for Action" expressed the hope lo- day that Nehru would agree with the Security Counell doci. afan on the Korean situation...........
as momentous and prompt President Truman's announcement that American air and naval forces United Press. would support South Korea.
Most considered it a heartening indication of United States determination to strike back againstay that he planned to meet
New Dell, June 28. The United Nations Kashmir mediator, Sir Owen Dizon, entzi
The Indian and Pakistan Prime Stinksters together to settle "this stangerous and digeuls Kashmir.”—ünted
what arrangements. were believe that Presiden Truman's muude for brondeggling the acclusions of Former and Indo-
The Prime Minister made bla sperch of Pandit Nebro. the China hi
in
ty f statement
The United States appeal to the Soviet Union Indian Prime Minister, at some rare that
American policy has surprized
a meeting the Pravdo to further the withdrawal of North Korean forces the Cabinet's Defence Com Singapore "advocating
mitee today which was attended revation represents holding from South Korea has, for the time being, turned Servic Ministers and Chief non-violence policy of
in line while the Kremlin naked j
of Stall of rea, air and land. Malaya,"
upit mind.
the spotlight of interest from Washington to Mos- Cable from
world capital
The Committees discussed Air John Dugdale, the Minkus į teday have these Techons 15
what id Britain would Some observers considered that the Presi- South Korea ter of State for Colónia Aftales, ¦ the butinstone
of the aggression anywhere in the world. In view monline fint only one amwch
Washington:
Most American dent's strong action in ordering U.S. armed forces Security Council's resolution
advance which They counted it risk but alie
15 inore mares by Pandit Nehru in Senators sind: Party differences
mattifer and swiller than the Singapore was broadcast--that and aid they were ready to to defend Korea and bringing Formosa under U.S. calling en members lesser risis that allowing Combarrone
to ald the Koian Republic
Press. lo
South Bustan one. We must see to in hit humour by the Legislasjadent Truman $1,222,500,000 naval protection left it to the Soviet leaders to the Communist attacks
Britain's test in the Far East Korea and endanger at South-fit that this prscription res arm-for-Allies bill to sureng-decide whether to precipitate war or accept the
#lene with the American army," cons of three crusts, a lit
East Aria. the military defences in Asia now practically certain defeat of the Communists' aircraft curses, even destroyers
Practically 11 the news-i Heading its editorial "America That in no way advocated and the West.
and tight frumtes,
aade President papera
Tru- Runs Amak," the Communist man's statement the main story Daily Worker Saltl, The entises are the Belfart, under the baumer hearlines Yankee war maniacs, enriched Jumavia and Kenya.
like the following:
the by profits of two world to plunge are seeking Lord Beaverbrook's Coder-the world into a third. If they vative Daily Express, "America do not succeed, it will be be Moves In."
given at the dimer arranged
tive Council,
policy
gel
of non-violence, hel
och through approval of Pre-
North Korean forces.
PHILIPPINES PLEASED
President Truman bed his Manila: The Philippines Pre- Me Hughes "Are you aware
Quirino, action ptio
specifie vot upon any that an appeal was made to the pudent, Mr Bandits? Do you not think it, "The people of the Philip recommendations for the use of the Far East have foren by the United Nations' Houht have licen given the panes and
upon the greater possible publicity, both been incalculably harlened by Security Council but
Prenich t Truman's prompt very general reelution passed tú the bandit: anel there
dtension".
by the Security Council on Sun sighting them?"
Talpeb: The Chinese Nie-
all members etaling upon quay Lonidist
Prime Minister,
the United Nations to uid the execution of the resolution.
Air Dugate: That is quite another question,”... Reuter,
Radio Hongkong
H.K.T.
6. "Hongkong Catling --Progauistime Summary Gi Colour vote Ball Hour -"Poytown" ("Jogtown thing
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Mir
Chin Chen, Caid, "Our - tional policy of Bghting Com-
Busi BREMSH
Asembly
of
before
Mr
met,
aed that if the democratic,
nations did est back up Tinted Nations "the peace will
for long."
KOREA
FIGHTING
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The News Chronicle, US. cause of the restraint shown by They are among the fastest Cab On United Nations."
other States where peoples un- derland by fighting ships of their kind in
blfter experience The Labour Daily Herald, what war really means. the world.
"Americans Are in Action."
"The British people under blrcraft carrier is the Several printed photographs stand what war incans but alas Triumph, carrying of General Douglas MacArthur, Britalu cannot be unbered 11 harte with which the outh of the river and cast and
Allied Supreme Commander in mongst those States which are Ruwan acute White House issued the state-west of Secul.
also a 14,750-ton
Express uver will be
the showing restraint."-Reuter. enrried to Thement made it appear deliberate Arney officials sald It had aircraft maintenance ship, the dapan, the
caption "MacArthur, Uncrown- fullest realistion."
The former and that it was timed to come been established definitely curly Rio de Janeiro:
I ed Ring Or The Facille Cur- The Commander-in-Chief the Security Council today that the North Korean President of the United Na-
100 the Far Eat forces is Admiral | tuit." about forets were using Hour Genezet
Britain and other
With members Soviet-built 134 and T70 tanka. Sir Patrick Brind
the excuption u waldo Aranda id that he of the United Nations had been The T is a 35-ton tank and ship is an adapted frigate, the Daily Mirror their leading: arti
Alert. did not believe that the Korean
advance and it the T70 a 12 tenner.
eles dealt with the same sub- Mr Attlee's stalement were originally intended that way wouht be the beginning of called in
that They are types
jeci. But he was another world wag
during reerived with pavity. in Risin e statements by the President being built
Aboni belleved to
350 members were Prime Ministhe war and are and the British 117
ler, Mr Clement Allee, should have been in production since present hut when news of the
announcement spread simultaneously at 1945, be repented 16.30 GMT.
Military authorities conceded came hurrying in. that the armoured strength of The President's
Korean forces was ment of direct intervention in the North
at than South Korea was received with sa.isfaction among higli-rank thought. ing officers a! the Pentagon, American
Titat 134
obviously prepared kot: fortem with the American | well in advance were brought action."
into action and the whole nerve Par The American devrion centre of the American mill- heart.nout effect onary machine was keyed to a 19.10, Think Re- vench public opuion.
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NO NAVAL CLASHES To date there have been
of engagements reports
naval American
vessels patrol in the Korean straits. Operating in conditions Door Virility they have been unable so far to confirm reported landing of 1,000 North Korean troops
THE PRESCRIPTION
The Times said, "In a tense abe dangerous situation, il 19 probable that the Soviet leaders, i PREMIER'S STATEMENT
who have never liked to commit The Prime Minister
themselves too far and to judge safe, "The House will wish to know all actions according to their will waft to see what action the Government is effectiveness, taking in pursuance of the re-the effect of the American inter- vention before deciding on their solution of the Security Coune response. The only certain passed yesterday calling on ali
that days of aquic) members of the United Nations thing is
DWN
to furnish assistance to the Re-auxiuly lie ahead." public of Korea,
"Orders to this effect have
The Liberal Manchester Guar- dinu commented, "The strength of the West Bles in having prescription for social and econo-
"We have decided to support the
United States action in Kurca at Urusanwan, by inmediately placing our 45 miles north-east of Pusan in naval forces in Japanese waters of the at the disposal of the United corner the south-easi
States authorities on behalf of irja to kann im preznce.-Reuter, ja jew hours of the President's Peninsula.
officials sald today the Security Council in support Navy ar and nava.
vessels had of South Korea. furers were conducting combat that no Russian
for in the CARTONS south
3din been sighter an Inu
Korcun operation and they had L'art,let,
been unable to confirm a re-
that port
л Russinn-type the tool: part It is certain that the Ameri- destroyer can
military chiefs bave not Cametitik landing on the cast
The under-estimated
chunees coast in the early stages of "the that the Soviet Union might be invasion. tempted 10 become directly in- volved, lading to a world con- [fliet.
By Galbraith
COFÝL 1900 BY HELA FERVICE, INCĮ SU NA NEO, DA SU PIT. OPT.
The big question mark, how ever, was Russia.
the
and
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
Putting It Right
IL
already been issued to the naval Commander-in-Chief on the spot and notification of th action i being made to Security Council, the United States Government. the Gov. jernment of South Korea
Sir-Would you please ask all Commonwealth countries," your readers to correct a mis- NORTH CLAIMS
Take published in the "Tele- Earlier, he gave a resume of graph" of June 2tk It is after a which Korean troops for the North Korean
last night's Security Councia | harsh-battle of 18 days and not Ongin Peninsula foreus
the United States overran the
debate and, answering a ques of 5 days,
Cli. tlled and captured more than lon, he said that Britain woula Foley, that the Belgian Army,
as plated by intervened with the slated m tention of pushing them back
obligations to being completely encircled, had only to their own border.
to capitulate.
The many gallant boys who that lost their lives during campaign thank
you for
North
carry out her the United Nations,
news
CLOSE TOUCH
South 2,000
Koreans, the Korea) Phyongyang (North Radlo reported tonight, accord- Only South Korean ground
Tasa Soviet forces will be used but they willing to a
to fight agency message. tive America arina with and the backing of United States naval md air power,
A communique issued by the Agreement on a single Commembering this. Northern High
Command monwealth line on the Korean believed to have been
between Brilah
In addition to 375 jet lighters claimed that bouly taken an war is able to range over South Korea Ongin included six anti-tank reached from their Japanese bases, the guns, 140 torrles, 500 heavy and most of the Dominions,
I since 2,500 carbines. guns and 2,50 United States navy will be able light
The communique additional air support to offer
anil Ever
South ROYAL
the invasion of
Foreign Office has continued. Korea the the fighting near Tong-kept in the closest touch
the Dominion Governments.
with the first line fighters aboard,
a
Fir-
with
of regiment Valley the 27,000-ton carrier Forge attached to the Seventh Seventh enemy division
The High Commissioners of rendered together with its com- the Commonwealth are to meet Ficet.--Reuter,
mander.
"In the afternoon
Jap Flag In America
Valley Forge, Penn.
June 28.
A
"A Patriot."
NAVY'S ROLE
Landan, June 20.
at the Foreign Offlee tomorrow Most abips of the British For of June to discuss new Far East moves.. Eastern Fleet were on a sum-
26, troops of the People's Army Aid to Malaya will play a big mer cruise to Japan when completely Aberatel Chwun- part in the talks.
fighting in Koren broke out. chun and the adjoining districts,
them conveniently! including Howchen, and are ad- A Foreign Office spokesman This made
said today that the Joint Starts placed for co-operation with the vancing southwards.
"Unita of the Republican orrangements of World War II United States naval forces The national flag of Japan Army continued the bombing of waa still in existence in The aircraft carrier, Triumph, ker will fly over U.S. territory on
artillery Washington, Consultations about had actually completed enemy aerodromes, Friday for the first time since stations and troop trains. Korea are taking place there, visit to Japan, but presumably December 7, 1941. The flag "Naval tanis of the Republic he added,
will be held in the area Inglead will be displayed at the second leptled in $15
Tonight, the the towns of Kan-
South Korea [of returning to Britain's naval national jamboree of the Boy gryng und Samtchum In the Minister in Loudon, bir Teh! base at Hongkong. Scouts of America when the south-east part of the Kenvon Chang-yun, called on the British The British warships assigned Boy Scouts of Japan are-ad-Province, and have joined Minister of Stats, Mr Kenneth to the Korean operations will mitted offelaily to the Inter- forces with guerilla
detach-Younger, who is deputising for be directed by the senior Bri- national Bureau of Boy Scouts, ❘ments operating In these dis-the Foreign Secretary, Metish naval officer in command,
tricis."Reuter. United PresI.
| Emtat Bevin-Reuter,
taking his orders from General
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