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VOL V NO, 223

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1950.

Price 20 Cents

Big Three Give Defence Big Fire In MARINES POISED FOR

Guarantees To Germany

Now York, Sept. 19.

Britain, France and the United States today gave Western Europe a guarantee against aggression.

In two communiques after week-long talks the three Foreign Ministers also declared their deter- mination to press on as speedily as possible with steps to "safeguard the security of the free world in Europe and Asia.”

Their guarantee to Germany came in an as- surance that they "will treat any attack against the Federal Republic or (West) Berlin from any quarter as an attack upon themselves.”.

Affirming 1

desire to This mim of safeguarding welenme Germany baek ula the peace will continue to be the community of her nations," three Governments" "chief con- they agreed to end the state et | cern," the Ministers Bald in wer with her. At the same time

their second communique. they will allow her to organise

**** nobile police force which the Fedem overnment could use to ensure security in Germany's bome front and tie: with "possible subversive setivities."

We Liermany will aksy be

The communique was separ- tie from that issued on Ger- many. It sald the three Wes- teru Foreign Ministers were agree that the elforts of the United Nations to resist threats peaceful to pesce and achieve

ettlements would receive

their

Bowed to boost her steel pro- | firmest that the loter-)

duction-limited slace the war

to 11,700,000) ious year-if

as necessary

defence

The

"They

to "elitate the governmental Study efforts of the West"

The three

German questions.

Group on hould con

suid

Ministers-ir tinue it work. They wouti Ernest Bevin, Mr Dean Acheronek

seek to apply these steps to and M. Robert Schuman-saia "afeguard the security of the that they were fully agreed that free world in Europe and Asia the re-creation of a German With the greatest posible dis- national army would not be in

patch." the

* Interests of Germany or Europe,

But they noted the support given to Germany's participa tion in an integrated force for the defence of European tree- dom."

They termed their decisions advance"

4 "major

"consolidation nations in

towards

Minister

they would continue their exchanges of view during the next werk.

The take the necessary steps in their "Big Three" decided."to domestic legislation to terminale the state of war with Germany." RESTRICTIONS LIFTED will Germany

allow.

ed to set uj n Ministry of

of the Western Foreign Affairs and enter dip- their efforts to estabilsh a firm

lomatic relations with foreign basis for the

countries. future peace of Europe and the world."

Security Talks

Brussels, Sept. 19.

and

The Foreign Ministers in- structed the Allied High. Com- mission to ECC forthwith all restrictions on the size, speed number of commercial cargo ships built for export, and The Belgian Minister of me to allow steel to be

produced M. Brassettr, left Today for Park for security talks with the French tuvemment.

Interior,

Brussels

A Belgian spokesman said M. Hesseur would have "sunlar

outside the present limitations where this would facilitate the defence effort of the

West," Hitherto Germany has been restricted to building ships of 7,200 tons and a speed of 12

The

steel ceiling

discussions in the near future knots.

was

with members of certain foreign fixed at 11,100,000 tona annually. governments.”~~Rester,

EDITORIAL

--Reuter

· London

IL

Smoke from hundreds of tons of blazing oil and wax, paper rolls and tins of fruit in a Thameside warehouse adjoining Fulham Power Station in London.

turned night, into day over a large area. (London. Express Service).

Tel: 27880

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RUSH INTO SEOUL

Reds In Full Retreat In South Except For Delaying Actions

Tokyo, Sept. 20.

United States Marines probed the defence of Seoul today, as the North Korean Army in the south pulled back hurriedly from the Pusan perimeter except for holding actions at two key points,

SHINWELL

CALLED TO

NEW YORK

London, Sept.

10.

Air Force pilots reported that the Commun- ists were retreating "all along the line" in south- castern Korea, but the enemy still fought viciously around Waegwan, gateway to the route northward anchor of the northern front without which the United Nations

to Seoul, and Pohang, eastern

forces cannot roll northward without exposing the

right flank.

The British and French Dạ- Marine patrols slipped across the Han River fence Ministers, Mr Einmanud at four or more places to test the defences of Shinwell and M. Jules Moch,

have been called to New York Seoul, officially listed as their "next objective." to discuss the problem of Ger- them Army engineers worked with bridge-

with For-

CHURCHILL AND MORRISON and remained when there are building equipment so the Marines can take their

IN SHARP EXCHANGES

Isolation Bogey Dead.-Malan

The

Durban, Sept. 19,

Prime Minister of South Africa, Dr Daniel falar, sald here today

that the people of his country would ally them- selves with the Common- wealth

and other Ilko- minded nations of the world in the event of major wer.

A

Opening the CongrCKS of the Natal Nationalist Party here. Dr Malan also said that if war came the two while races in South Africa would stand solidly together for the first time in history-Reuter.

Peking Regime And The UN

INDIA

DIA'S decision to initiate a drive in the General Assembly of the UNI favour of Henting the Peking regime to represent China In the Councils of the United Nations has its values, although the prospects of success are slim. H Peking's clnlm: failed to get endorsement in the Security Council, where the sup» port of but ane delegate would have been sufletent to fum the seales, the two-thirds majarity required of the General Assem- bly will be more difficult to muster. The strength of hostility to anything savouring of Communism is almost certain to be greater among the lesser countries, for removed from close proximity to the Chinese people, and not like Britain possessing a background of long comnier- elal and cultural relations with the Orient. Nevertheless, India's realistic approach, whether or no immediate results are to he expected, may strengthen those who feel that sooner or later the decisive step requires to be taken, so why not take it now 7 It is not easy to resist India's main contention. The resolution simply states the obvious, that the obligations of a triember nation cannot be carried out except by a government which, with a reasonable expectancy of permanence, actually exercises control. over the territory of that member and commands the obedience of the people. Any quarrel with the implication of the final phrase does not alter the fact that if Peking does not, no other political group does. Dr Tulang Ting-lu, admirable and highly esteemed as he is, when purporting to represent China's views in the General Assembly is today in a false position. One of the main obstacles to rectl@cation, if not the principal one, is the United Nations battle against flagrant aggression- In Korea and the possibility; doubtful

though it may be, of intervention by the Chinese Communists in support of the

North Koreans. And the period most dangerous from that uspect is now, when nt last things are going badly wrong for the Korean Reds. No hint of Peking's real mood has recently been forthcoming, hut heavy pressure is being applied from Moscow. The propaganda directive theme plainly discernible in the Izvestin diatribes and Radio rantings has been to insist that the United States means to widen "the field of aggression" in the Far East. This expression is generally taken to mean that the United Sintes is conspiring with Chiang Kai-shek to invade the mainland when American troops can be released from Korea. Latest and most absurd concoction alleges that Chiang Kai-shek will be assigned the task of subduing Kwongtung and the South and that United States troops will take care of Shanghai and Peking, and northern hinterland. How much this talk of "Insolent provocations" anul "piratle actions" impresses the leaders in Peking cannot be assessed with any pretence to accuracy. But

# Impresas Pandit Nehru, in one sense, and there may be sound appraisal In his insistence that the admission of the People's Government to the United Nations is of supreme impor. tance to the future of the UN and to pence. Britain's prompt recognition of the Peking government was inspired by a somewhat similar Instinct. It was snubbed, but it was a gesture, and quickly followed more generally and generously, it might have achieved the principal objective-to wean Red China to self-reliance and break the spell of Soviet Indoctrination. India rejects the Idon that it is now too late. Unfortunately, a fresh approach. Is not exactly opportune.

Censure Motion Defeated

By Six Votes

London, Sept. 19.

eign Ministers of the Western

occupation powers, it is learned tanks and heavy weapons with them when they from a usually reliable source.

Mr Shiawell is expected to ay storm the former South Korean capital where to New York from London to prisoners said the Communists planned to make

their stand.

morrow.

The

Ministers now hope to reach agreement by talking out the

of practical aspects the problem with the help of the three Delance Ministers.

on

Enemy opposition west of the had entered the outskirts last Han continued to be spotly, night, but the R.O.K. tròops re- Meanwhile, the Seventh Divi-sumed their stṭark this morning. slon faaned out on the Marines': U. S Marines are confident right flank to the south. Thele that they can take Seoul, but British acceptance of the principle of

and objective it may be a tough fight. a German armid exact disposition

"By now the enemy knows contingent in un Atlantic Pact were not known, but it seemed

act likely that they would cut the we are coming and has had force is in any case dependent main highway south of Seoul, (Continued on Page 5 Col, 1)

agrement in give priority of perhaps in the vicinity of Suwan Mr Winston Churchill announced in Parlia-equipment to the Allied forces. to apply a squeeze on the North.......................................¶NAUUKAUTOGENING

One matter which needs Koreans retiring from the south. ment today that if the Conservatives won back

examination is how long it will,

The Air Force reconnaissatiço power they would repeal the Steel Nationalisation in fact, be before I would be reported that three big truck

practically possible to sex up a Act whether or not the industry had already been German military force, even it from supply points in the Com

convoys were moving northward STOP PRESS taken over.

agre ment IPL principle were munist rear area In the south, renched now.-Reuter,

apparently to

strengthen the 2 To 1 Against defences of Seoul. Trains and at least one troop column also moved toward Seoul from the northwest under air attack

Mr Churchill said this in the course of open- ing his attempt to unseat the Government on the steel nationalisation issue.

Policy In

Europe

A crowded Parliament heard his words. Government leaders were tonight confident West that when the vote is taken they would win by a margin of four or five.

the

expert in

Mr Churchill said Clement Attlee, Minister, hat not only fomented nution unity". national discord for party pur- proses but was placing an ob stacle in the whole steel organi sation which

'',

upsetting

on nn bet

In an article

H.K. UNIT IN

The Reds fought bitterly against two 24th Division beach-

Lake Success, Sept. 19. The Indian resolution to scat Communist China was lost by 33 voles to 10 with 10 absten- Hons.Reuter.

:

Clso

New York, Sept. 19. The defence

heads on the west bank of the FULL RETREAT Western of that Mr Mr Churchill was Parliament's aim of the foreign and military wrecked city of Waerwan Jast Europe not liberation-is the Naktong, but another 24th Divi- sion unit "walked Into" the

Pusan, Sept. 20. Prime "biggest

The Wacgwan and Pohang policy of the United States in

night, backed by British troops battles appear to be delaying World War II, according Bry The Conservatives were Molo- to General Omar N. Bradley, on their left flank. The Corn-actions to prevent the Eighth vs. Me Morrison said. because the Chairman of the United munists still fought in that aren, Army forces from rolling north however, to prevent major and north-westward until the very they were trying to exercise a States Joint Chiefs of Staff. night be

American break through, Communists can plan defences serious in the swift re-equip new form of veto

appearing ment of the defence Services, already passed by Parliament. Kimultaneously in the combat through which the Eighth Army for a two-front fight to prevent

Tho The Conservatives, Mr Chur-

Conservatives

shouted forces journal and the Readers could pour northward along the annihilation in Gen. MacArthur's Wildraw" as Mr Morrison at Digest.

said main highway toward Seoul, 140 nutcracker. Everywhere chill said, st

General Bradley thought that

tucked Mr Churchill.

that Britain could perfectly well

the chances of defending miles northwestward,

along the front, except where On the cast When he could be heard ngata | Western Europe (have taken part in the Schuman

coast, the Reds Isolated pockets were im-

are trapped, forced two South Korean bat- they are e declared that at the begin mensely brighter than Plan talks in Paris on the

they

talions out of Pohang after they Press. understanding that she could

(Continued on Page 5 Col. 1) were a year ago.-Reuter. break off at any moment.

He added,

would bave been an advantage not only to Europe, but to our own steel In- dustry to have been present at he meetings on a project which carried with it many hopes for | the ending of the Franco-Ger-i man quarrels which have wrecked Europe in our life- time."

CENTRAL AUTHORITY Mr Churchill criticised the Iron and Steel Corporation, which the Government has ap

Ex-POWs Campaign

For Compensation

{FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

London, Sept. 19.

Agitation of various Associations throughout pointed to take over the indu Britain for compensation for British ex-prisoners

try, saying that bardly any of

its members had the slightest of war in the Far East was carried a stage further

knowledge of stool.

today in London when regional delegates decided Mr Churchill,

whose speech to press claims on a national basis. was interrupted many timin by laughter and ironical comments

Dissatisfied with Govern, Llcut crant General Percival rejection of claims former General Officer Com- the matter came up inmanding, Malaya,

from the Labour benches said, ment's "The small number of Con-when

Another

munists in our midst cannos at, the form of a House of Com-member of the Executivo Com- present injure our defence effort mons question carlier this mittee present was Brigadier 30 much as stel nationalisation year, distinguished former army E. Backhouse who command-

this act of party sabotage."

In the Far Easted the 18th Division which was Mr Churchill

cumpaleras and a group praised Trades Union Congress plan

are determined

to seck captured at Singapore. to MPa bring the sieci Industry undere earliest reversals of Gov-

commanders

of

Two MPs who attended thu a central authority of employment's views. BIC Ma- ery, workers

mecting were Brigadier Smy he and Government)

tional campaig are to bo

commanded the British launched in which claims representatives.

will who based on Japanese viola troops taken prisoner in the first Kot be back to power they would set on of terms of the Geneva Burma Campalm and another up such a board, he said.

Convention and the treatment ex-POW Major Tution Beamish, He offered to withdraw his of prisoners contrary to usages Recently

It

the Conservatives

motion of constire if the Gov-jof war.

House all members of both 101563 Of Parliament rectivel ernment would agree to tha Continued sufferings today of *

setting out the solution.

many ex-POWs is a result of

OFFER REJECTED starvation and maltreatment in of the Far

East

and POW “b

the

and

now launched will haBRES ARCH

But the Deputy Prime Minis. Japanese hands has brought the drawing attention to the dif tor Mr Herbert Morrison, the demand to "make the Japanese ferent treatment America had mala Government speaker, repay". Frozed Japanion assets given to her ex-Far East POW% Jected this offer immediately he should be used for this purpoen It is hoped that the

Mr Morton set Parliament riarted to speak.

it is declared

Freading over today's regional ly. advanced to bring the ques- la an uproar by calling the conference it the London' head- tion-Before"

both HOLISCO Conservative loaders "the new quarters of the Betumed British Parliament early after their re- Molotove" and declaring that Prisoners of War Association was (sumption in October,"

of

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