CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1960/05/24

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• Publication Date: May 24, 1960

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I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Demonstrations by Japanese extremists
against Kishi and treaty with US continue,
but no large-scale public reaction yet
apparent.
Cambodian Prince Sihanouk voices strong
criticism of US, praise of Communist
China.
Saudi Prince Faysal reportedly delays
trip abroad because of Saud move to re-
assert domination of government.
King to rule Morocco personally follow-
ing his dismissal of Ibrahim government.
Statements by leftist Congolese leaders
raise some possibility of an African at-
tempt to seize political power in north-
ern Congo; Belgian security forces appear
sufficient to suppress such action.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN
24 May 1960
DAILY BRIEF
I. THE COMMUNIST BLOC
II. ASIA-AFRICA
Japan: The continuing demonstrations by a small
minority of extremists against Prime Minister Kishi and
the US--Japan security treaty apparently have not, thus far
at least, stimulated large-scale public reaction. Kishi's
power play in forcing lower-house approval of the treaty
has momentarily weakened his position. L_He still remains
the only conservative leader who has the support of a ma-
ority of the ruling Liberal-Democratic party, however, and
no logical successor is in sight.j With upper-house approval
of the treaty assured, intensified demands by Kishi's rivals
that he step down could prompt the holding of an election for
party president soon after the Diet adjourns in mid-July.
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Cambodia: Prince Sihanouk, in his strongest anti-US
statements in many months, has accused the United States
of following a "blind policy" of tolerating South Vietnamese
and Thai hostility toward Cambodia. At the same time,
Sihanouk has praised Communist China and stated that Com-
munist countries.in contrast to the "free world's hostile atti-
tude,have done nothing against Cambodia." Further, and
possibly stronger, emphasis on this pro-bloc, anti-US theme
seems certain in the period prior to the 5 June referendum
Sihanouk has called to allow the electorate to choose between
him and his detractors. (Page 2)
Saudi Arabia: King Saudis initial move last week in an
effort to reassert his domination over the Saudi Government
N O has caused Crown Prince Faysal to delay his scheduled depar-
ture for medical treatment in Europe,
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solidate a bloc of key government officials and influential senior
nrinces in onnosition to the King.
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*MOiocco: Following his dismissal of the Ibrahim government
on 20 May, the King announced on 23 May that he personally
would rule for a two-year period and would seek to prepare the
country for a constitutional monarchy. He apparently will ap-
point Crown Prince Moulay Hassan as his deputy premier. This
appointment will almost, certainly provoke increasing opposition
among left-wing political and labor groups, which regard the
Prince with growing disfavor. Ibrahim's ouster followed his re-
cently frequent challenging of royal authority in regard to the
control of the police, his dismissal of all French technicians in
the national security establishment, and his rejection of a pro-
posed increase in the number of American service attaches in
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Belgian Congo: Attacks by leftist Congolese leaders Patrice
Lumumba and Anicet Kashamura on Brussels' program leading
to Congolese independence, and their demands for the withdrawal
of Belgium Army reinforcements ordered to the Congo, raise
I) some possibility of an African attempt to seize political power in
Ig�- the northern Congo. Should such action be started. Belgian secu-
rity forces appear sufficient to suppress it.
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II. ASIA-AFRICA
Japanese Political Crisis
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A small leftist minority, consisting primarily of labor union-
ists and radical students, has continued to demonstrate against
Prime Minister Kishi and the US-Japanese security treaty, but ex-
cept for strong press condemnation of the government, there has
thus far been no large-scale public reaction. The press, while gen-
erally critical of Kishi for forcing ratification of the treaty in the
lower house of the Diet, assesses the Socialist resort to violence
in the Diet and student attacks on Kishi's official residence as added
blows to parliamentarianism in Japan. One of the nation's three
largest newspapers is demanding Kishi's resignation.
Kishi, for the moment at least, has been substantially weak-
ened, but says that he will surrender his aspirations for a third
term as Liberal-Democratic party (LDP) president�tantamount to
the prime ministership- -only if the entire party is agreed that he
do so. Cche LDP policy board chairman has commented that Kishi
is the only conservative leader who has majority, support in the party
and that no logical successor is in sigh
Nevertheless, several party factions are calling for Kishi's resig-
nation, and there are indications that, once final treaty ratification
is secured, such pressure may be intensified with the participation
of some party members now supporting Kishi. The extent of public
criticism of Kishi probably will determine the ultimate success of a
move to oust him, and could advance the party presidential elections
from January 1961 to a date soon after the Diet adjourns in mid-July.
Legislative deliberations now focus on the upper house, which
has 30 days in which to act; after this time the treaty is automatically
ratified. The Socialist party seems intent on a complete boycott of
the deliberations, but the moderate Democratic Socialist party (DSP),
which already has been damaged in the early phase of its political
life by vacillation on the treaty issue, remains undecided as to its
next step. The Socialists have announced their strenuous opposition
to a visit by President Eisenhower nnripr nrPciPnt rirealmnfanePs, and
the DSP also is advising against it.
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Cambodian Leader Criticizes United States
Prince Sihanouk, in recent public statements including
editorials and broadcasts, has accused the United States of
following a "blind policy" of tolerating South Vietnamese and
Thai hostility toward Cambodia. Laos now has been added
to his list of "imperialist" neighbors encircling Cambodia.
At the same time, Sihanouk has praised Communist China
for its understanding attitude toward his neutrality policy,
and has stated that in contrast to the "free world's hostile
attitude," Communist countries "have done nothing against
Cambodia."
In his personal newspaper, The Nationalist, Sihanouk
wrote on 21 May that the West's "defeats" in the cold war are
attributable to the "bad faith of imperialist circles, who claim
to be working for the free world."
Sihanouk's statements against the United States are the
strongest in some time and go against his usual practice of
carefully counterbalancing any significant Communist bloc
propaganda gain in Cambodia, such as that achieved by Chou
En-lai's visit earlier this month. Further, and perhaps
stronger, emphasis on this pro-bloc, anti-US theme seems
likely in the period prior to the 5 June referendum which
Sihanouk has called to permit the Cambodian people to
choose between him and his detractors. Sihanouk is in a
depressed and troubled mood, probably stemming basi-
cally from continued friction between him and the palace
over the succession issues with the barbs of the dissident
Cambodian radio a contributing factor. The American Em-
bassy in Phnom Penh notes that Sihanouk is especially un-
predictable when in such a mood.
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Congo Nationalists Split by Extremist Attacks on Belgians
Moves by Belgium to deter further election violence in
the Congo and to reassure European residents there have been
vigorously attacked by extremist Congolese leaders, who may
hope to create an atmosphere which would permit them to
seize power in the northern provinces. Other African lead-
ers, however, have remained aloof from the extremist attacks.
Criticism of Brussels' program for Congolese independence
by leftist leaders Patrice Lumumba and Anicet Kashamura be-
came virulent on 18 May. In a press conference they charged
the Belgians with "rigging" the balloting for a Congo legislature,
demanded that provision be made for new elections within six
months of the Congo's 30 June independence date, and rejected
the colony's projected constitution as having been "prepared
by Belgium." Both attacked the dispatch of Belgian Army rein-
forcements to the Congo, where inflammatory oratory by
Lumumba and others had stimulated anti-European demonstra-
tions and had increased apprehension among Europeans.
The sweeping character of the charges by Lumumba. and
Kashamura probably contributed to their repudiation by the
four other African members of the General Executive Col-
lege--the interim organization governing the Congo in the peri-
od prior to independence. It is possible that Lumumba and
Kashamura are concerned about their showing in the legisla-
tive elections, which were completed on 22 May, and are
attempting to discredit the results in advance. While they
might attempt to set up a rump government in one or more of
the northern provinces, they would be unlikely to succeed so
long as Congolese security forces remain loyal to Belgian
authority.
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THE PRESID:ENT
The Vice President
Executive Offices of the White House
Special Assistant for National Security Affairs
Scientific Adviser to the President
Director of the Budget
Director, Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Special Assistant for Security Operations Coordination
Chairman, Board of Consultants on Foreign Intelligence Activities
Special Assistant for Foreign Economic Policy
Executive Secretary, National Security Council
The Treasury Department
The Secretary of the Treasury
The Department of State
The Secretary of State
The Under Secretary of State
The Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
The Deputy Under Secretary of State for Administration
The Counselor
Director, International Cooperation Administration
The Director of Intelligence and Research
The Department of Defense
The Secretary of Defense
The Deputy Secretary of Defense
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs
The Secretary of the Army
The Secretary of the Navy
The Secretary of the Air Force
The Chairman, The Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Director, The Joint Staff
Chief of Staff, United States Army
Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy
Chief of Staff, United States Air Force
Commandant, United States Marine Corps
Assistant to Secretary of Defense for Special Operations
Director for Intelligence, The Joint Staff
Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of Army
Director of Naval Intelligence, Department of Navy
Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Department of the Air Force
Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
Commander in Chief, Pacific
The Department of Commerce
The Secretary of Commerce
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Director
Atomic Energy Commission
The Chairman
National Security Agency
The Director
National Indications Center
The Director
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