DAILY SUMMARY - 1947/09

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CRITICAL SITUATIONS
EUROPE AN RECOVERY
On the assumption that aid from the European recovery program
will not be forthcoming until April, the French have asked the US
for $151) million in aid within the next two weeks.
TRIESTE
No significant new development.
GREECE
No significant new development,
INDONESIA
No significant new development.
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CHINA
Current reports that the Chinese Communists have been under-
taking a general withdrawal from the Shantung peninsula, where
Nationalist forces are advancing on the port of Chefoo, indicate
that the Communists are continuing their strategy of avoiding
open combat under adverse conditions and of preserving their
strength for long-term warfare of attrition (see itern.4).
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GENERAL
1. USSR_Lto_asss21.25 November date for CFM--The Soviet Political
Adviser in Berlin has told Ambassador Murphy that the USSR is
agreeable to the 25 November date for the London meeting of the
CFM and to the 6 November date for the meeting of the deputies.
(The US, the UK, and France have already indicated their accept-
ance of these dates.)
2. Dan1sh2.19esist Soviet attack--US Minister Marvel
in Copenhagen reports that the Danish Navy was alerted on 27 Sep-
tember to resist any Soviet attempt to land on Bornholm. He stated
that this alert was based on increased Soviet naval activities in
the Koenigsberg (Kaliningrad) area.
(CIA Comment: If the Soviet Navy is conducting maneuvers
in the Koenigsberg area, they are probably without political or mili-
tary implication as far as Denmark is concerned. CIA considers
a Soviet attack on Bornholm too remote to merit consideration.)
3. Proposed US to USSR on German assets in Austria--The
Department of State has informed US Legation Vienna that the US
is prepared to offer the USSR, subject to UK and French approval,
a definite ownership percentage in those major enterprises in
Austria which, in the tripartite view, are indisputably German.
The Department notes that any offer to the USSR must be realistic
in terms of current Soviet policy. The Department would make
the offer after the termination of the Allied Treaty Commission
but before the opening of the CFM, in an attempt to dispose of the
German assets problem in Austria and to pave the way for an
Austrian peace treaty and for withdrawal of all occupation forces.
(CIA Comment: The USSR will probably turn down this
offer unless the Kremlin believes that: (a) the USSR can eventually
force Austria into the Soviet orbit regardless of a treaty; and (b)
it is strategically important to eliminate Western occupation in
this part of Europe.)
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4. CHINA: Possible Communist withdrawal from the Shantun peninsula--
Commander US Naval Forces Nestern Pi1inthitt1i�he
absence of Chinese Communist resistance to the present Nationalist
d:ri7e toward the northeast Shantung port of Chefoo may confirm re-
ports that the Communists have been undertaking a general withdrawal
from the Shantung peninsula to the western part of Shantung Province.
(CIA Comment! Chefoo is the port through which the Commu-
nists have reportedly effected water-borne communications with
southern Manchuria. Since the Communists are capable of using
other coastal points to maintain such communications and of with-
drawing from the peninsula without substantial losses, CIA doubts
that the loss of Chefoo will materially weaken the Communist poten-
tial in north China.)
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CRITICAL SITUATIONS
29 SEP 1947
EUROPEAN RECOVERY
Premier Ramadier, in making a new appeal for a united Europe,
has stated that Germany must cooperate in any effective effort
toward economic recovery in Europe, but that Germany's re-
covery must not take precedence over that of other European
nations.
TRIESTE
A Yugoslav refusal to release five members of the Venezia
Giulia civil police force appears to be a further effort to create
disorder in the Free Territory of Trieste (see item 4).
GREECE
No significant new development.
INDONESIA
No significant new development.
CHINA
The ability of the National Government to retain its hold on
South Manchuria is now being tested by intensified Communist
military activity (see item 6),
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I. UX disturbed oyer US-UK s lit in tariff ne otiations�The UK
Ambassador has informed Secretary Marshall that: � (a) Bevin
and his cabinet colleagues are disturbed at the possibility of a
breakdciWn c')f the US-UK tariff negotiations at Geneva because 7 t
such a development may spell the end of US-UK cooperation in the 7
ITO and because of the "political repercussions" on US-UK rela-
tions and foreign policies; (b) the UK nevertheless cannot accept
US demands for the gradual elimination of empire trade prefer-
ences because Parliament would reject such a "sacrifice" of UK
economic interests; and (c) Bevin hopes that Secretary Marshall
will "see his way" to avoid a breakdown and asks that the US
give the UK Ambassador the opportunity to present his Govern-
ment's views on the situation before breaking off negotiations.
2. USSR rejects US nrotest--Foreign Minister Molotov has informed
US Ambassador Smith that the USSR cannot bear responsibility
for the article on President Truman in the LITERARY GAZETTE
(see Daily Summary of 25 September, item 3) and therefore "can-
not accept" Smith's recent protest. Molotov also maintained that
the Soviet press strives to present the "true facts of the life of
other countries, attaching special significance to the strengthen-
ing of friendly relations between peoples."
EUROPE
3., ITALY: pianameres chances increased�Ambassador Dunn re-
ports his opinion that the Nenni -Togliatti no-confidence motion
was a "serious tactical error" and that De Gasperi,by profiting
adeppy from every opportunity; "is in a good position parliamentar-
Hy. Dunn also states that the extreme leftist group is embar-
rassed by its failure to gain the unqualified support of the moderate
left.
(CIA Comment: CIA concurs with the opinion that De
Gasperi's chances of defeating the no-confidence vote are increased.
De Gasperi, however, will continue to be faced with political crises
until the base of his Government is broadened to include certain
moderate leftist elements.)
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4. TRIESTE: y 1.121121.airt members of civil police�General
Airey, US-UK commander in Trieste, recommends that strong
diplomatic representations be made to the Yugoslav Government
In order to obtain the release of five members of the Venezia
Giulia civil police force who have been detained by the Yugoslays
since 17 September. General Airey considers that the Yugoslav
action is "an insidious and dangerous attempt to undermine the
morale of the Venezia Giulia police," and that the detention of
these men is being synchronized with renewed Communist press
attacks on the civil police.
FAR EAST
5. KOREA: Motives for Soviet ETsms_al of withdrawal �Political
Adviser Jacobs expresses his opinion that the recent Soviet pro-
posal for the withdrawal of all occupation forces from Korea in
1948 was made in order to: (a) develop anti-US Korean sentiment
by making the US appear to be the power favoring occupation and
trusteeship; (b) becloud the issue before the UN and so avoid GA
action; and (c) induce Congress and the US public to favor with-
drawal.
Jacobs also believes that a US-USSR withdrawal would re-
sult in the Soviet domination of Korea because the Communist-
dominated North Korean Government would be in a position to
capitalize upon political disorders in South Korea.
(CIA Comment: In addition to the motives cited, CIA be-
lieves that the proposal is designed to permit the Soviet Delegation
to remain in Seoul ostensibly for further discussions but actually
for the purpose of perfecting the Communist political organization.
Such an organization would be effective in the event of GA action
favoring UN-supervised elections for a unified Korean government.)
6. CHINA: New Communist military activity in Manchuria--US Consul
General Mukden reports that fighting near Chinhsi, an important
junction on the Peiping-Mukden railroad, is on a scale larger than
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any in Manchuria since the "ruth Offensive" of last May. He
believes that the Chlnhsi area will be an important theater in
future Communist operations and that fighting there will seriously
disrupt the Nationalist supply line from China proper to Mukden.
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1. PALESTINE: Arab assistance for uprigui , in Palestine--According
to the US Consul General in jensa:iem, the Transjordan Prime
Minister has declared that: (a) at the Sofar meeting of the Political
Committee of the Arab League it was felt that in the event of an
Arab uprising in Palestine, assistance from the neighboring states
is inevitable; and (b) Arab leaders believe that it would be wiser
to give official sanction to armed assistance instead of striving to
prevent such intervention by the neighboring states.
FAR EAST
2. FRENCH INDOCHINA: French operations believed imminent--
According to US Consul Hanoi, growing evidence of French troop
concentrations in the northern Tonkin area leaves "little doubt
that the French will launch an offensive from there in the first
two weeks of October." The Consul adds that the reports concern-
ing the size of the troop concentrations indicate that the operation
will be a major one (see Daily Summary of 26 September, item 4).
3. KOREA: Soviet proposal for US-USSR evacuation in 1948--US
Political Adviser Seoul reports that the Soviet proposal for the
early 1948 evacuation of US and USSR troops from Korea was
for the expressed purpose of permitting the Koreans to form a
government by themselves, "without" the aid and participation of
the US and the USSR.
� (CIA Comment: This report differs from a UP report of
26 September which quotes the Soviet delegate to the effect that
Korean efforts to form a government after Allied withdrawals
would be "with" the assistance of the Allies. CIA believes,
however, that any Korean efforts to form a government will
probably be strongly influenced, either directly or indirectly, by
the USSR.)
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EUROPEAN RECOVERY
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Premier Ramadier has again emphasized to Ambassador Caffery
his conviction that France will be out of dollars on 15 October and
that unless immediate relief is forthcoming from the US, the
future of democracy in France "will be very dim indeed."
TRIESTE
The Department of State has notified the Yugoslav Government that
the US can no longer maintain a patient attitude toward such
provocative incidents as the recent seizure and detention by the
Yugoslays of US military personnel in the Free Territory of Trieste.
GREECE
Information received by the Greek General Staff indicates that
plans are being made in southern Yugoslavia to establish an in-
dependent Aegean Macedonia before winter (see item 1).
INDONESIA
No significant new development.
CHINA
No significant new development.
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1. Satellite-su Jorted errilla action in Macedonia believed imminent--
According to US Military Attache then.s, theTreerl'aTer�g�al
(GGS) has received information from Yugoslavia that a combined mill-.
tary-political operation is being prepared in southern Yugoslavia to
establish, before winter, an independent Aegean Macedonia with
Salonika as capital. The report received by the GGS states that high-
est-ranking Yugoslav personnel are active in the planning, and that
junior officers speak openly of a pending thrust to the Aegean. The
MA reports that the guerrillas (materially assisted by Bulgars and/or
Yugoslays) have the capabilities for effecting such a coup and that
"the Greeks are naturally apprehensive."
(CIA Comment: CIA believes that action along the lines re-
ported is imminent. Control of Macedonia has long been one of the
stated objectives of the Yugoslav-Bulgar effort in Greece. �The
preparation of some action to achieve this objective is also indicated
by reports from the US Military Representative in Sofia and by CIA
reports of a revived Satellite-Greek Communist propaganda program
designed to prepare Greek Communists for the loss of northern
Greece. Although the guerrillas are capable of controlling large
areas of northern Greece, their ability to capture Salonika would
depend on the extent of overt aid--in personnel and materiel, but
not necessarily in army units--that the Satellites would risk supply-
ing.)
EUROPE
2. GERMANY: Von Sevdlitz seen in Berlin with Soviet officers--
General von Seydlitz,
memner ot tne former soviet-sponsored Free Germany Committee
(FCC), was seen in a German office in the Soviet Zone about 16 Sep-
tember. He was escorted by two Soviet officers.
(CIA-Comment: The presence of Von Seydlitz, together with
that of ex-Field Marshal Paulus and Count von Einsiedel�see Daily
Summary of 19 September, item 2--all associated withsthe former
Free Germany movement, supports other indications that the USSR
is using FCC personnel in attempting to create a nationalist party
more acceptable to the German people than the Soviet-controlled
Socialist Unity Party.)
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3. IRAN: Possible Soviet courses of actiorimainst fran--US Ambassa-
dor Allen suggests that the USSR may follow certain of the follow-
ing courses, if the Majlis rejects the Soviet oil proposal: (a) request
a concession comparable to that of the British in the south; (b) regard
Iran as having joined a "hostile bloc" and open a propaganda campaign
against the ruling classes and the Majlis, coupled with economic restric-
tions and subversive activity; (c) increase infiltrations across the
border and cause disturbances in Azerbaijan and throughout Iran; (d)
Invade Iran; and (e) appeal to the UN against Iran.
Allen considers (c) the most likely course. He believes the
Iranian Government will be able to cope with such a situation because
(in comparison with Greece) the Government seems to be in firmer
control of the people, and the Crown has greater popular support and
Army loyalty.
(CIA Comment: CIA also believes that (c) is thd most likely
course of action but expects that this will be accompanied by an
intensification of (b), which is already under way.)
FAR EAST
4. INDOCHINA: Possible French m1liy campaim--US Consul
O'Sullivan in Hanoi reports that French military officers in Indochina
are confident that a fall campaign in Tonkin would: (a) cut Vietnam
supply lines; (b) isolate Vietnam through the destruction of its com-
munications facilities; (c) disrupt the Vietnam Government and elimi-
nate its important leaders; and (d) destroy the major portion of the
Vietnam army.
O'Sullivan doubts, however, that the French would be immedi-
ately able to restore their prewar-regime, but warns that long-range
external conditions might later facilitate the reestablishment of a
prewar status quo. O'Sullivan believes that in this event Vietnamese
hatred for the French would bring about the formation of a violently
anti-white bloc oriented toward communism.
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5. CUBA: Dominican revolutionaries--The Chief of the Cuban Air
Force has informed the US Military Attache Havana that the Cuban
Army has confiscated all planes and arms belonging to the Domini-
can revolutionaries,and that the revolutionary personnel has been
loaded on three boats now under Cuban Navy escort.
(CIA Comment: These moves against the anti-Trujillo
revolutionaries do not indicate a change in President Grau s
hostile Plitt:11.de toward Trujillo. When the Dominican revolutionary
leaders finally raalized they could not overthrow Trujillo, they
apparently precipitated Cuban Government intervention in order-
to shift responsibility for the failure of the movement. When con-
vinced that the movement would fail, the Grau Government had to
' choose between suppressing it and running the risk that the revo-
lutionaries' arms would fall into the hands of Cuban malcontents.)
6. ARGENTINA: US and UK rain nations--The UK Ambassador
to Argentina has told US Ambassador Bruce that his Government
is alarmed over the effect on Britain's food supply that would re-
sult from Argentine cancellation of outstanding grain commitments
to the UK. (The suspension of sterling convertibility, reducing
the amount of dollars available to Argentina, is presumably Argen-
tina's justification for this contemplated action; see Daily Summary
of 25 September, item 4.)
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EUROPEAN RECOVERY
Because of failure to obtain a promise of immediate financial aid
from the US, the French Cabinet has undertaken to reorganize
the budget and to institute administration reforms in an effort
to stave of bankruptcy.
TRIESTE
As part of a campaign to undermine the economic independence of
the Free Territory of Trieste, the Yugoslav Government has in-
stituted a substantial reconstruction program in the territory
recently acquired from Italy (see item 2).
GREECE
Nu significant new development. THE C.I.A. HAS NO OBJECTION
TO THE DECLASSIFICATION OF
INDONESIA tilIS DOCUMENT.
No, significant new development.
CHINA
No significant new development.
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GENERAL
1, Pessible claa_2.1 UK attituded a. anese peace conference--
VS Araba.ssador Douglas has advised the Department of State that
the British Foreign Office has informally expressed doubt that the
UR: will participate in a Japanese peace conference from which China
as well as the USSR is absent. Douglas adds that the UK Ambassador
in Nanking has been told by the Chinese Foreign Office that although
China has favored an eleven-power conference on the Japanese peace
treaty, the probable absence of the USSR may alter the Chinese posi-
tion.
(CIA Corral:lent: The Chinese attitude has probably been
Influenced by Soviet pressure over the Dairen issue, pique over the
ontoome of the Wedemeyer mission, and the desire to push the US
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2,, YUGOSLAVIA: Reconstruction program for Venezia Giulia tem:gm--
US Ambassador Carrion reports that the Yugoslav Government has
anneuriced a $70 million five-year program for economic reconstruc-
tion in the Venezia Giulia area recently acquired from Italy. Cannon
believes that the program represents another step in the Yugoslav
campalgra to undermine the economic independence of Trieste, but
that its potentialities are more political than economic.
3. USSR: Ulars12!3_tp Soviet propaganda attack on Truman--US Embassy
Moscow has been authorized to make a protest to theviet Foreign
�lice concerning the "wantonly libelous" personal attack on Presi-
dent Truman published in the Soviet LITERARY GAZETTE on 20 Sep-
te ATiber,
THE AMERICAS
4. ARGENTINA: US to support Argentine candidacy for SC --The Depart-
ment of State has instructed the US Delegation to the UN to support
Argentina's candidacy for a seat on the Security Council in the probable
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event of nomination by the Latin American countries. The Depart-
ment has further instructed the Delegation to express to the Argentine
UN representative the US view that participation in the International
Emergency Food Council (IEFC) should accompany Argentine member-
ship, in the SC, and that such pa.rticipation would favorably dispose
European nations toward Argentine candidacy in the SC.
lisotiations for USrail_ purchase--US Ambassador Bruce
believes that:TaTthe Argentine Trade Promotion Institute may cancel
British export licenses for corn and wheat in order to sell to the US
at "substantially higher prices"; and (b) in this event, the US would
probably have to carry out Argentine grain commitments to the UK.
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7-1.-4,i" etileratia:. of the eccnomic and political
11:-.1e.17 7t1.4.1y, US representatives Clayton, Douglas,
ace)Limcnded the 'Oepaztment of State that
cc,rtre.e...1 Cr) a.,rnittoes concerned witTi the implementation of
rer,e7e.ey pal.42,,ram be e.ciivoned about 1 October and
V.7,ata sr3 7-11/ strlEA.011 f Cangrmes be scheduled for early November.
TRI.ESTE
Co.a.lxr.unit:t 70.eadcre in Trieste love _engineered a general strike
i:he ci 'n ord3:,.. to weaken th3 position of the Allied Military
Governruent (see item 1).
GREECE
No signi a.at new levelopme.nt.
INTE".3NESIA
L t a polley ztateme.lit issued at rae Hague on 23 September, the
37.:;.atch hswe inditp.tcd that they catsider it unnecessary to reopen
' 'police i Incioncsia at the prevent time, but they main-
the 7147:-7 that nag-Cations the Republic are not possible
S 1011g z's unstable e.ments cel:,:rol its government. The Consular
COtriMiS3i011 in Eatirla finds that the UN Sectiety Council's cease-
Cre orticr on Indonssian hostiliCes has not been fully effective (see
tern 3).
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EUROPE
1. TRIESTE: Communists force Commanding
General Airey in Trieste reports that the general strike in the city
was instigated by pro-Yugoslav Communists "acting on instructions
from the outside.' General Airey believes that the strike is not
popular, but is designed to test the strength of the Allied Military
Government and possibly to provide Yugoslavia with a new oppor-
tunity to demand that Yugoslav troops be permitted to enter the city.
2. GERMANY: Ku elfischer plant to be dismantled--US Political
Adviser Murphy reports lrom Berlin that as a result of an OMGUS
survey, machinery will be removed from the Kugelfischer bearing
plant at Schweinfurt and turned over to the Inter-Allied Reparations
Agency. Murphy adds that the machinery will be replaced from
plants at Schweinfurt and Bad Cannstatt.
(CIA Comment: The Kugelfischer bearing plant has been
widely publicized as the most desirable reparations prize in Ger-
many. The announcement, therefore, of the decision to dismantle
It will have a strong propaganda effect in Western Europe as evi-
dence of US good faith.)
FAR EAST
3. INDONESIA: Consular Commission reports cease-fire violations--
The Consular Commission in Batavia in its first report to the UN
Security Council indicates that the cease-fire order of 5 August is not
fully effective and that casualties and damage continue. The Commis-
sion's Incomplete investigation shows that failure of both parties to
agree on a demarcation line has caused patrol clashes and sniping
to continue unabated. The Commission has been unable thus far to
discover any practical interim measures which would secure a more
effective observance of the cease-fire order.
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EUROPEAN RECOVERY No. 009
In signing the CEEC report,European leaders emphasized the need
for US aid to Europe before the end of 1947 in order to forestall
widespread economic collapse and possible revolution.
TRIESTE
The Yugoslav Foreign Office has indicated to the US Ambassador
in Belgrade that the Yugoslav Goverment desAres to participate
In the administration of the city pending the appointment of a
governor.
GREECE
No significant new development.
INDONESIA
The Consular Mission in Batavia, appointed by the Security Council
to observe enforcement of cease-fire orders in Indonesia, has
submitted its first report on the situation. It is expected that the
survey will be completed by the end of September.
CHINA
The National Government's military and political position in
Manchuria has somewhat improved as a result of effective action
by the new Commander, Chen Cheng. However, the Nationalist
position is still precarious and military initiative remains with
the Chinese Communists (see item 7 ).
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GENERAL
1. Arab Lea e forrwa in Palestine�According to US
Minister Pinkerton in Beirut, the Arab League Political Com-
mittee (in secret session at Solar, Lebanon) has issued a com-
munique stating that: (a) the Committee will oppose application
of the UNSCOP majority report by "all practical and workable
means"; (b) the Palestine Arabs will resort to war to oppose
aggression, knowing that the Arab States will supply men, money,
and material; and (c) the Committee will point out to all Arab
peoples the danger of the Palestine affair so that every Arab
"may give aid to Palestine according to his means."
2. Thuati_gay_l bands in Czechoslovakia discounted--
According to the US Military Attache in Prague, Ukrainian
Partisan operations in Czechoslovakia are more of a nuisance
than a real threat. (US Army Headquarters Frankfurt had re-
ported that an estimated 3,000 Partisans had reached Czecho-
slovakia and were attempting to enter US Zone Germany; see
Daily Summary of 20 September, item 2). The MA believes it
Is unwise to emphasize the military or political significance of
these bands which are composed mostly of former German
soldiers, adventurers, criminals, and individuals personally
dissatisfied with their lot.
3. EllEpsoss_p_d_p_nci le of further Ruhr talks with French--The
Department of State has advised Under Secretary Clayton and
Ambassador Caffery that it approves in principle the continua-
tion of conversations with the French in order to devise some
international device for control of Ruhr production (see Daily
Summary of 18 September, item 1). The Department suggests,
however, that the talks be deferred until after Secretary
Marshall and Foreign Minister Bidault have held preliminary
discussions in New York on the fusion of the French Zone with
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4. TRIESTE; US maintains '4'irm attitude toward Yagolays_--The
Department of State has requested its Political Adviser in Trieste
to inform General Airey that a "most serious situation has thus
far been avoided only by his admirable and firm attitude" toward
the Yugoslays. The Department feels that this firm attitude must
be vigorously maintained and that overt and subversive Yugoslav
actions must be checked at all times.
5. ITALY: jii re11s astance
According to US Ambassador Dann, Prime Minister De Gasperi
has expressed his deep concern over the forthcoming vote of
confidence and has declared that he will have to mobilize every
possible support in order to pull through. (The vote of confidence
originally scheduled for 23 September has been postponed until
27 September.)
Dunn believes that immediate measures in support of the
Government may be the decisive factor and he therefore recom-
mends that the US announce the immediate granting of aid
totaling $50 or $60 million.
). � Claims US Senators intended te_ismutlgattag&--
US Embassy Moscow reports that in refusing the request that a
groui: of US Senators be allowed to visit Moscow "on an inspection
trip in connection with the work of the US Embassy," the Soviet
Foreign Office stated that: (a) the trip of the Senators "partakes
of the nature of an investigation"; and (b) "since the Soviet Union
cannot be subjected to investigation on the part of American
Se- `,Nrs, their trip to the USSR is not considered suitable."
V shinski_y_:�_sius.h increases Moscow animosity toward US--
US Military Attache in Moscow comments that Vyshinsky's
,Jeech and subsequent bitter Soviet propaganda represent a new
ligh in Soviet attacks on the US. The MA notes that this intensified
propaganda has had a pronounced effect in increasing local animosity
against the US.
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7. CHINA: Nationalist position strengthened in Manchuria--US mili-
tary and consular officials in Mukden and Changchun report that
the National Government's military and political position in Man-
churia has definitely been strengthened through energetic and
positive action by General Chen Cheng, the new Nationalist com-
mander. Assistant US Military Attaches in Changchun estimate
that, if the Communist forces do not initiate a sustained major
offensive before 1 October, the Nationalists' chances of maintain-
ing their present lines are excellent. However, US officials in
both cities note that the local population remains skeptical of
Chen's ability to maintain the present pace of internal reform
while simultaneously conducting effective military operations
from an extremely vulnerable position.
(CIA Comment: Although the selection of Chen Cheng as
the new Nationalist commander was a fortunate one, the National-
ist position in Manchuria remains precarious. The overall mili-
tary and political initiative continues to rest with the Chinese
Communists who are still in a position to start a sixth major
offensive or to carry out widespread sporadic operations practi-
cally at will.)
8. FIC: Bao Dal to insist on laratskuindependence--Accord-
Ing to the UE' Consul General in Saigon, sources recently in corn-
) munication with Bao Dat in Hong Kong indicate that before setting
up a provisional government, Bao Dat will insist upon a much
larger degree of independence than he has been offered by Freneh
High Commissioner Bollaert.
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489
EUROPEAN RECOVERY
Unanimous agreement has been reached by the CEEC on the neces-
sity for establishing a joint organization which will review the
progress achieved in the execution of the European recovery
program.
GREECE
No significant new development.
INDONESIA
The Vice President of the Indonesian Republic has asserted that re-
sistance against the Dutch would be continued on Sumatra even if
the Dutch should occupy the Republican capital on Java.
CHINA
The position of the National Government has deteriorated seriously
under the double impact of renewed Communist military activity
and the continued lack of US aid (see item 5.).
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1. Analysis of Yugoslav intentions in Trieste--The US Political Rep-
resentative in Trieste, in concurrence with his British colleague,
submits the following views of the situation in Trieste: (a) the
twice-repeated attempt by the Yugoslays to send troops into the
City of Trieste indicates their determination to secure control of
the city; (b) irresponsible irredentist activities by pro -Italians
may provide pro-Slays and Communists a pretext for insisting
upon participation in local government and possibly for attempting
a military move; and (c) Yugoslavia can be expected to conduct a
vigorous war of nerves against the Allied Military Government.
2. 11.S.2E2ttEtE:ng2�.11/. actions In Trieste- -The Department of
State has instructed US Embassy Belgrade to deliver a strong
protest to the Yugoslav Government against the irresponsible
actions of the Yugoslav military in presenting ultimatums to
Allied authorities in Trieste. The protest is to warn that the
US considers such actions "exceedingly dangerous and likely
to precipitate incidents leading to most serious consequences."
3. 41:0_2La..t_hytac S and UK_Qa_pa.agEtbe issue--The Syrian Prime
Minister has informed US Charge Memminger that the Political
Committee of the Arab League has decided to submit a note to
the US and UK Governments reiterating the Arab view that
responsibility for future events in Palestine" rests entirely
on the US and UK.
EUROPE
4. FRANCE: Communists not to strike if DeGaulle returns--US
Ambassador Caffery has been told in strictest confidence by a
high official of the Interior Ministry that the Central Committee
of the Communist Party has denied that the Communists will
Immediately call a general strike in the event of DeGaulle's
return to power. Caffery believes the information to be reliable.
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1. UK views on US proposals in UN--The US delegation to UN has been
told by Gladwyn jebb of the UK delegation that the UK delegation will
support the US proposal for a General Assembly interim committee
and the restriction of the use of the veto on applications for member-
ship; but that it cannot go as far as the US on the veto question with
reference to the pacific settlement of disputes. jebb inquired of the
US delegation whether the US intended to force a showdown with the
USSR which might result in Soviet withdrawal from the UN. The US
delegation assured Jebb that such was not the case.
2. Ukrainian Partisans fi htin in Slovakia and Moravia--US Army
Headquarters Frankfurt reports that strong Ukrainian Partisan
forces have succeeded in breaking through Soviet and Satellite
troops into Slovakia and Moravia and that an estimated 3,000 of
these forces are trying to reach US Zone Germany.
EUROPE
3. FRANCE: Communists olan mass action--US Embassy Paris has
'received "reliable reports that Moscow has instructed the French
Communist Party to prepare for large-scale strikes and other mass
demonstrations. Moreover, according to a trustworthy source,
Thorez has warned the Political Bureau that the Party must be
ready for action "especially in the event that the Soviet Union is
obliged to depart from the UN."
(CIA Comment: Such acceleration of mass action, presumably
designed to embarrass the present French Government and force the
re-entry of the Communists in the Cabinet, would parallel the recent
wave of strikes in Italy and the country-wide protest against the non-
Communist Government scheduled for 20 September.)
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The French official also told Caffery that unless Ramadier
has received before the end of October the assurance of obtaining
essential food and coal during the vital period prior to the im-
plementation of the Marshall proposals, "the present government
is doomed."
FAR EAST
5. CHINA: National Government seriously weakened--Ambassador
Stuart reports from Nanking that the political, economic, and
military situation of the National Government has recently
deteriorated to such a degree that the regime shows indication of
beginning to lose its "will to live." Stuart states that Communist
military activity, together with the lack of expected US aid, has
had the cumulative effect of intensifying a tendency toward panic.
Stuart believes that the position of moderate Kuomintang members
who hold important positions in the Government has been weakened
by a succession of disappointments, climaxed by the parting re-
marks of General Wedemeyer.
THE AMERICAS
6. CUBA: Dominican revolutionaries�According to the US Naval
Attache Havana, the Cuban Army has seized 13 truckloads of
munitions and bombs believed intended for use by Dominican
revolutionaries.
US Ambassador Norweb believes, subsequent to the
seizure of these munitions, that the Dominican invasion attempt
Is "rapidly crumbling."
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EUROPEAN RECOVERY
US objections to the first draft of the CEEC report are apparently
being met, and Foreign Minister Bevin now appears satisfied with
the procedures agreed upon at meetings of the CEEC Executive
Committee.
GREECE
No Significant new development.
INDONESYA
The US has accepted the invitation. of Belgium and Australia to
become the third member of the three-natiw commission of
good offices to act in" the Indonesian dispute.
CHINA
The appointment of T.V. Soong as Governor of a south China
province appears designed to counter separatist tendencies and
to promote economic reconstruction and stability in an area
remote from civil conflict (see item 5).
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FRANCE: Bidault to asio_ntnite "stand" on USSR at UN--Am-
iessador Caffery reports from Paris that Foreign Minister Bidault
t him on the eve of Bidault's departure for New York that he was
C;stanmined to take a "definite stand" in the UN General Assemb.ly
eegard to the USSR.
2. GERMANY: i:_teyorted in Berlin--US Political Adviser Murphy
verities rumors that ex-Field Marshal Paulus and Count Heinrich
vorA Einsiedel, prominently associated with the Moscow Free Germany
Committee, are in Berlin. Murphy adds that a leading German official
in the Soviet zonal administration states that Paulus and Einsiedel
apparently organizing a new Soviet-sponsored nationalistic move-
ment to replace the failing Socialist Unity Party.
(CIA Comment: CIA concurs in the belief that Paulus and
EInsiedel are in Berlin for the reasons advanced.)
NEAR EAST-AFRICA
3. INDIA: Nehru may be ousted from eremieiggy--US Ambassador
Grady has been informed by a prominent Sikh Prince that the split
in the Indian Cabinet "is very serious and that Nehru would probably
be ousted within two weeks." (The Embassy has previously cited
persistent reports that Patel, conservative Minister of the Home De-
partment and protagonist of big business, is attempting to oust Nehru
f:.�om the premiership of the Dominion of :India.)
FAR EAST
4. KOREA: Soviet delegation hazard--General
Hodge reports that although the Korean Joint Commission has not
melt for ten days, the 100-man Soviet delegation shows no indication
el leaving Seoul and is actively guiding and aiding the Communists
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pose of forcing the departure of the Soviet delegates, because he
73z-a1eves their continued presence is an "unwarranted hazard to
3ecurity."
5. TV. Soong appointed Governorof ICw,!_get --US Em-
tassy Nanking reports that Chiang Kai-shek s nomination of T. V.
Soong as Governor of Kwangttmg has been accepted by the National
Government. (Soong has been in semi-retirement since last March,
when Kuomintang leaders engineered his resignation as Premier by
blaming him for China's economic crisis. Last week, however, Soong
cionated part of his domestic financial assets to the Kuomintang.)
(CIA Comment: Soong's new appointment appears designed
to counter separatist tendencies that have been developing in south
China and to promote economic reconstructi n and stability in that
aa, which is remote from the civil war. Chiang undoubtedly be-
lieves that Soong's long financial experience and close association
1.7dtik the Western Powers will be valuable to the Nationalist regime.)
THE AMERICAS
6. ARGENTINA: .Smiorts jamainst US-According to US Ambas-
sador Bruce, Foreign Minister Bramuglia has stated that: (a) Ar-
gentina is with the US in the ideological war against the USSR; (b)
Argentina will continue with the US in any kind of war against the
USSR; and (c) it is "nonsense" to believe that Argentina is endeavor-
ing to take a 'third course" between the US and the USSR. Bramug-
lia also expressed the opinion that the Soviet Ambassador's departure
for the USSR reflects Moscow's dissatisfaction with the Soviet Em-
bassy's failure to disrupt the Rio Conference by splitting Argentina
and the US.
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7. ECUADOR: Recognition of new Government recommended�US
Embassy Quito recommends recognize the new Arose-
mena Government on the grounds of its continuity with the previous
constitutional regime.
8. PERU: Anti-democratic trea. j_s_t US interests--US Ambassador
Cooper reports his opinion that US interests in Peru will be adverse-
ly affected if the anti-democratic trend of the Peruvian Government
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486 IIII
EUROPEAN RECOVERY
US representatives Clayton, Caffery, and Douglas have requested
permission, in view of the precarious political situation in France,
to continue US-UK-French efforts to evolve a plan to use the Ruhr
industrial potential for European recovery while still safeguarding
French security (see item 1).
GREECE
The Department of State has approved AMAG Chief Griswold's
recommendations that the temporary increase in the Greek Army
of 20,000 be extended to January and that a permanent increase of
10,000 be authorized.
INDONESIA
The British Foreign Office has indicated that it may suggest to
former Premier Sjahrir that he contact the Dutch in the hope that
discussions may pave the way for the resumption of Dutch-Repub-
lican negotiations.
CHINA
The diversion of Nationalist troops to counter the current Chinese
Communist raids along the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers will probably
reduce the Nationalist potential in critical Shantung Province and
disrupt the Nationalists' efforts to reinforce their position in
Manchuria.
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1. IJImomptatives ask for further Ruhr talks--Under Secretary
Clayton and Ambassadors Caffery and Douglas have requested
from Paris that they be permitted to continue the US-UK-French
conversations looking to the establishment of an international
device, such as an allocating board, for the control of Ruhr pro-
duction. The US representatives add that the increasingly critical
French political situation makes the continuance of the talks more
urgent now than several weeks ago.
(CIA Comment: A solution to the .Ruhr problem guarantee-
ing French security and affording France increased benefits from
the German industrial potential would deprive the French Commu-
nist Party and French Rightists of one of their most forceful propa-
ganda lines.)
EUROPE
2. UK:Maki omess_r_amiTatelif_may_sut. below 530 000--US Mili-
tarv Attache London renorts
that Field Marshall Montgomery
will resign if he is forced to cut the army below 530,000 men by
1 April 1948.
(CIA Comment: Strong political pressure and the decision
to withdraw UK forces from India this year reduced the planned
army strength for 1 April 1948 from an estimated 672,000 to
566,000. In August the ceiling was cut to 549,000, and during the
last two weeks the army agreed to reduce its strength,to 530,000.
Political pressure for further reductions will undoubtedly continue.)
3. ITALY: 21.....Lem.....ts.....tsji_nn nminent--US Ambassador
Dunn believes that an imminent dollar crisis threatens Italy. Dunn
declares that if the crisis is allowed to break, production, trans-
portation, and employment will be so sharply restricted as to cause
a political upheaval previously unmatched in Italy. He adds that
without assistance the De Gasperi Government will fall and "demo-
cracy will be ended in Italy."
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Smith in Moscow reports that Molotov, at the ceremony for the deposit
of the Balkans and Finnish Peace Treaty ratifications, appeared most
reluctant to join in a toast to the success of the November meeting
of the CFM and commented that the meeting was already "prejudged."
Smith adds that Molotov took the occasion "to indulge in several barbed
comments" directed at the UN Charge and himself.
FAR EAST
5. INDONESIA: Sjarifuddin amends statement on future of Re ublic�
US Consul General Foote Batavia reports that Republican Premier
Sjarifuddin has denied his reported statement that a free Indonesian
Republic would remain within the Netherlands Commonwealth (see
Daily Summary of 17 September, item 6). Sjarifuddin declared that
his comment was to the effect that the Indonesians are willing to
cooperate with the Dutch on the basis of "de ilure recognition of the
Republic." Foote suggests that the Premiers retraction was the
result of the application of pressure by military authorities who
felt that he had committed the Cabinet too far.
THE AMERICAS
6. BOLIVIA: Discovel_14)1ende js_sae.--US Ambassador
Flack has been informed 'in strict conftdence" by a Foreign
Ministry official that: (a) President Hertzog desires two US
engineers to proceed immediately to Bolivia to examine deposits
reported to be either pitchblende similar to that in the Belgian
Congo or high grade iron; and (b) the Bolivian Government wishes
to develop these deposits with the aid of US capital.
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485
EUROPEAN RECOVERY
US Representatives Clayton, Caffery, and Douglas believe that any
attempt to disregard national frontiers in a program for European
recovery will lead to a dangerous degree of planned economy and
fruc:zate natural economic restoration (see item 1).
GREE CE
Reliable reports indicate that Soviet-trained Rumanian soldiers are
assf.3t1ng the Greek guerrillas (see item 2).
MTDONESIA
Former Premier Sjahrir, in calling for active participation by the
UN in solving the Indonesian problem,described the situation in
Indclesia as the most acute manifestation of the world-wide eolonial
problem and warned that Dutch use of force would make an eventual
solution more difficult. Present Republican Premier Sjarifuddin has
asked for supervision by a third power of the execution of any ultimate
Dutch-Indonesian agreement (see item 6).
CIilNA
The recent statement by Dr. Sun Fo, Vice President of the National
Government, that China will seek closer cooperation with the USSR,
if the US does not soon extend assistance, represents another move
in the Chinese Government's diplomatic offensive to win US support.
The possibility of a future USSR-Chinese Government alignment can-
no;: be ruled out, however, because the Government is capable of
making extreme concessions to avoid ultimate political extermination.
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1. French sign Port Lyautev agreement with US--US Ambassador
Caffery reports that on 15 September Foreign Minister Bidault
signed the US-French Port Lyautey agreement. (This agreement
returns Port Lyautey, now a US naval air station, to French sover-
eignty on 1 January 1948; in addition, the agreement contains a
highly classified understanding permitting the US to retain certain
lanaing and communication rights there.) Caffery declares that
French acquiescence took considerable courage because Bidault
would be attacked by both Gaullists and Communists if the details
of tie agreement were made public.
2. Rumanian participation in Greek fighting r_201�ted�US Military
Delegate ACC Bucharest has been informed that more than 200
wounded Rumanian soldiers, members of a Soviet-trained division,
are being treated at a Bucharest hospital for wounds received in
fighting on the Greek frontier. The Delegate believes that the strik-
ing similarity of numerous reports recently received on this subject
and the high reliability of some of the sources clearly indicate that
Rulianian Communists are taking an active part in Greek guerrilla
warfare.
(CIG Comment: This is the most specific report yet received
of participation by Satellite personnel in support of the Greek guer-
rillas.)
EUROPE
3. UK: Estimate of Labor Party position�US Embassy London has been
informed by a "reliable source" in the UK Labor Party that head-
quar':ers of the Labor Party thinks that it would be defeated if a gener-
al election were held now. The Embassy comments that the voting in
a recent by-election (in a working-class district), although it gave
Labor a majority, showed a "strong and unmistakable" swing to the
Conservative Party.
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(CIG Comment: A Gallup poll taken before mid-August
indicated that 52% of the British people were dissatisfied with
the Government's record, while 37% disapproved of Prime Minis-
ter Attlee. Both figures would probably be higher now.)
4. TRIESTE: Yugoslav trkgpA2211,j2c121teisit.--US Ambassador
Dunn in Rome reports that Yugoslav troops have abandoned their ,
intention to enter the city of Trieste (see Daily Summary of 16 Sep-
tember, item 1) after receiving instructions from Belgrade to accept
the "diplomatic situation" which requires agreement among the
three occupying powers before Yugoslav troops can enter Allied
areas.
5. CZECHOSLOVAIM: Benes-Gottwal_issatice reported--US
Charge Yost in Prague reports as accurate in substance a recent
conversation between President Benes and Communist Prime Minis-
ter Gottwald in which Benes stated that: (a) the Communists are
destroying the National Front and subverting the normal political
life of the country; (b) he would not stand for non-Communist parties
being eaten up one by one as had occurred in other Eastern European
countries; and (c) he would not ease the way for a Communist coup
either by resigning or by leaving the country. The US Military At-.
tache in Prague comments that Benes' action is his strongest inter-
vention in a domestic political issue since 1945 and it will probably
make the Communists proceed with caution.
FAR EAST
6. INDONESIA: Republic willing to negotiate with Dutch--US Consul
General Foote at Batavia reports that Republican Premier Sjarifud-
din stated at a press conference that: (a) Republican authorities are
prepared to resume negotiations with the Dutch; and (b) the Dutch-
Indonesian dispute could be settled with the Republic remaining
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nation provided that a third power, preferably the US or UK, sup-er-
visecl the execution of the ultimate Dutch-Indorkesian agreement.
Foote states that a three -nation commission wider Security
Cctmdil auspices ou d be -welcomed by the Republic as a means
of ending the impasse.
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stage of sitaa.tion sesvacially falvora.ble to
their otjeJives, ar3 riml-:71n3a v13,orous effort to anst the
Raniadieis astc e arf.Ls salore their posltions cart be
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American Aic! to Cc e .21.V, t,) Felfiarie its
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1. Es...,,a,cistEitmslav intention to occupy Trieste--The Department
of State has instructed US Embassy Belgrade to protest "in the
strongest terms" the announced Yugoslav intention to send a detach-
ment of troops into the city of Trieste. The Embassy is to point out
that, under the terms of the Italian Peace Treaty, Yugoslav troops
can be stationed only in that part of the Free Territory of Trieste
(FTT) currently under Yugoslav military occupation, which does not
include the city of Trieste. (This provision will obtain until a gover-
nor of FTT has assumed office.) The Supreme Allied Commander
Mediterranean has informed the Yugoslav Military Commander that
he cannot allow this proposed move.
(CIG Comment: The Yugoslav Government will probably not
risk a show of force at this time but will continue to use every
possible means to create unrest in Trieste pending the appointment
by the Security Council of a governor of FTT.)
2. UK views onTrieste 1tor issue--According to US Embassy
London, UK Foreign Office officials believe that: (a) the US and UK
should be in no hurry about finding a governor for Trieste; (b)
since the USSR has rejected all US-UK suggestions, it is now up to
the USSR to present a satisfactory candidate; and (c) it is to the ad-
vantage of the US and UK, unless a good governor can be found, to
have the existing situation continue as long as possible.
EUROPE
3. GREECE: AMAG objectives endangered b ezymniMasftIIation--
AMAG Chief Griswold reports that the promptest liquidation of
the guerrilla situation is essential" in order for AMAG to achieve
its objectives and states that "forceful measures at this time may
avert the necessity for more dangerous and costly measures later."
Griswold urges that: (a) the temporary increase of 20,000 in the
Greek Army be continued until early January; (b) a permanent in-
crease of 10,000 be authorized; and (c) the US promptly dispatch
125 to 200 Army officers to be attached to the Greek General Staff
and to fighting units, if the British cannot furnish such assistance.
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4. PALESTINE: ArabuE.lsag emfasfe.;s1--A Jewish Agency official
has informed US Consulate General Jerusalem that, according to
information recently received by the Agency, the Grand Mufti in-
tends to begin disturbances in Palestine without waiting for the
outcome of the UN General Assembly's deliberations on the
Palestine question.
The Secretary General of the Arab League has informed
US Embassy London that in his view an Arab-Jewish war will re-
sult from the General Assembly's acceptance of either the majority
or minority report of the UN Special Committee on Palestine.
(CIG Comment: Although an Arab uprising inspired by the
Mufti is probable in Palestine, it is unlikely that the Arab Govern-
ments will officially support the Mufti until some decision has been
reached by the UN.)
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EUROPEAN RECOVERY
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The French Government has notified US Embassy Paris that French
gold and dollar reserves will probably be exhausted before the end
of October (see item 2).
GREECE
Guerrilla operations are increasing while the Greek Army remains
on the defensive. The guerrillas are also conducting a successful
recruiting campaign, despite the new amnesty offered by the Greek
Government.
INDONESIA
Netherlands forces are continuing to occupy new towns beyond the
line of positions held by the Dutch at the time of the Security Council
cease-fire order. The purpose of these advances appears to be to
deny to Indonesian Republican guerrilla groups established centers
from which to operate against Dutch-held areas.
CHINA
No significant new development.
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1. US acrees to withdrawal from Greece of UK battalion-1n reply to
Bevin s suggestion, the US has reluctantly agreed to the withdrawal
from Greece of one UK battalion of not more than 800 troops, pro-
vided there are definite assurances that no more withdrawals will
be made until "at least" 15 December and provided no publicity
creates the impression of the beginning of a major withdrawal.
Bevin had previously told US Ambassador Douglas that this action
would: (a) improve his own domestic political position; and (b)
establish a precedent for the withdrawal of USSR troops from
Bulgaria. Bevin added that the rete tion of UK troops in Greece
for the winter presented the difficulty of finding cold weather
accomodations.
(CIG Comment: Bevin's remarks contrast with his hitherto
Intransigent attitude on withdrawing the UK troops. Developments
between now and 15 December will probably justily the UK's reten-
tion of troops in Greece beyond that date; Bevin's remark about
winter accomodations may reveal that he foresees this possibility.
Because USSR troops are bound to leave Bulgaria by the terms of
the peace treaty, while UK troops in Greece are under no such
injunction, to set up the withdrawal of the UK battalion as a quid
pro quo for a USSR withdrawal from Bulgaria would seem to be
an unnecessary invitation to the USSR to bargain.)
EUROPE
2. FRANCE: Gold and dollar reserves near exhaustion--The French
Government has given US Embassy Paris a memorandum declaring
that: (a) the gold and dollar reserves of the Treasury will probably
be exhausted before the end of October; (b) to maintain its current
purchases in the US until 1 April 1948, France will require approxi-
mately $600 million; and (c) lacking such aid, France must cut
down its imports of indispensable raw materials� and food.
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3. ITALY: Dunn recommends U.5. ama_ssmaggi_Lun Italian fleet--US
Ambassador Dunn recommends that if the US decision is not to
accept its share of the Italian fleet, as allocated by the four-power
naval commission under the terms of the Italian peace treaty, the
full advantage of "the beneficent gesture" should be obtained by a
press release indicating that the US intends to relinquish all such
claims.
US urged to erakIlian army Dunn also reports that
the Italian Army is still lacking the materiel required to establish
the minimum level of a balanced force. Dunn urges that the US
make every effort to insure that the reduced Italian forces are as
well-equipped as possible.
(CIG Comment: Adequate equipment for the Government's
troops would appear to be essential to the security of the De Gasperi
Government because of: (a) the withdrawal of US-UK occupation
forces; (b) the increasing unrest of the Communists; and (c) the
necessity for guarding the Yugoslav frontier.)
FAR EAST
4. CHINA: Nationalist r osal to obtain US ammunition--US Ambassa-
dor Stuart has learned that Chen Cheng, Nationalist Chief of Staff
and concurrently Nationalist Commander in Manchuria, suggested
to General Wedemeyer last month that: (a) US stocks of ammunition
now in western Pacific areas should be shipped to China to meet the
urgent needs of Nationalist forces; and (b) China should concurrently
purchase ammunition in the US and ship it to the western Pacific as
replenishment. Stuart notes that such an arrangement, while entail-
ing cash payment by the Chinese for ammunition purchases, would
involve the US more closely in China's civil war.
(CIG Comment: Two likely motives for Chen's proposal
were: (a) to involve the US; or (b) to impress upon the US the
urgency of the Nationalist ammunition shortage. CIG estimates
that under such an arrangement, the transfer of ammunition from
the US to China would be set in operation only two or three weeks
earlier than it would under a direct shipment plan.)
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5. BRAZIL: Dutra desires US aid--US Ambassador Pawley has been
told by the Brazilian ga-aisacior to the US that President Dutra's
Cabinet is pressing him to obtain US help, and that Dutra is "ex-
tremely distressed and annoyed" because he believes that there
has been practically no US aid, although the US has been "constantly
seeking and obtaining Brazil's cooperation."
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le SEP 1947
EUROPEAN RECOVERY
Ambassador Douglas has been instructed to explain to Foreign
Minister Bevin that the US believes that certain revisions of the
CEEC draft should be undertaken at the 15 Septe ober meeting of
the Foreign Ministers of the CEEC nations (see item 1).
GREECE
The general situation in Greek Thrace has become so bad that the
whole area may fall under the control of the guerrillas (see item 5).
INDONESIA
No significant new development.
CHINA
The National Government h 0 renewed its plea for US materiel and
ammunition (see item 7).
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1. Bevii_l_gmnigar_iews on CE FC!in Ministers' meeting�The
Department of State has asked Ambassador Douglas to explain to
UK Foreign Minister Bevin that the US welcomes the 15 September
meeting in Paris of the Foreign Ministers of the sixteen countries
of the CEEC, but hopes that they will not rubber-stamp the report.
The US feels the meeting should: (a) seek to revise the present
report to incorporate elements considered essential by the US;
(b) indicate that the report is only a preliminary study; and (c)
agree to leave the technical working groups in session to make
possible revisions in the final report.
Douglas has also been asked to urge Bevin to drop his
objection to the inclusion of the bizonal area in CEEC considera-
tions. (Bevin appears to feel that inclusion of the area would
offend the French and jeopardize the November CFM.)
2. US 'lie on re arations from US-UK Zones Germany�The Depart-
men o an WarhavrinIZT�rmFd�ai=erarEETand Ambassa-
dor Murphy that: (a) no reparations are to be delivered from the
US-UK Zones Germany until after the conference of the CFM in
November; and 03) preparations are to be made for the resumption
of deliveries to certain countries immediately after the Conference.
If the Conference does not obtain the economic unification of Germany,
the US plans to suspend indefinitely all reparations deliveries to the
USSR.
3. USSR-Czechoslovak air ariapEple_nts�US Embassy Prague reports
that Czechoslovak air authorities, following discussions with the
Soviet Deputy Chief of Civil Aviation, have secured the use of the
Soviet airport at Berlin in operations to Scandinavia, but have failed
to gain permission to fly through Soviet territory and through the
Balkan States to Turkey.
(CIG Comment: The USSR, while prepared to assist and
exploit Czechoslovakia's international air operations, is apparently
unwilling to sponsor a Czechoslovak air route to Turkey through
the Balkans, foreseeing a Turkish demand for reciprocal rights to
overfly Rumania and Bulgaria.)
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4. USSR reeo.sts withdrawal of US Naval Attache Odessa--The Soviet
Government has requested US Embassy Moscow to close the Assist-
ant Naval Attache's office in Odessa by 15 September. The Depart-
ment of State has requested Embassy Moscow's recommendations
regarding the feasibility of securing Soviet permission to establish
a consulate at Odessa. (The USSR requested in the summer of 1946
that the Odessa office be closed, along with several others estab-
lished during the war, but grqnted a US request to allow it to remain
open until the completion of UNRRA operations in that port.)
EUROPE
5. GREECE: Guerrilla control of Thrace feared imminent�The US
member of the UN Sub-Commission in Salonika., Lieutenant Colonel
Miller, has informed US Military Attache Athens that the guerrillas
will be able to assume complete control of Greek Thrace unless
steps are taken to alleviate conditions in the area before cold
weather sets in. Miller stressed the need for immediately arming
and organizing civilians under military supervision so that they
can defend their own localities, thus releasing Greek Army forces
to conduct aggressive actio,, against the guerrillas. The MA be-
lieves that Communist control of Thrace would be followed by
ulgarian annexatio g of the area, "which probably could not be
rectified peacefully."
NEAR EAST-AFRICA
6. IRAN: Clarification of US position sought--According to US
AmbasFaToThllen, the impression is gaining in Iran that "the
great powers have made an agreement on Iranian oil." The presi-
dent of the Malts has sent word to Allen that if the US allows a
false impression of its attitude to remain uncorrected, few deputies
will remain firm in the face of Soviet threats. (Ambassador Allen
sought to reassure the Iranians in an address delivered to the
Lran-American Relations Society on 11 September.)
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7. CHINA: National Government reare
US Embassy Nanking reports that the Chinese National Government,
In renewing its plea for US materiel and ammunition supplies, has
emphasized the desperate shortage of ammunition in the Nationalist
Army. US Military Attache points out, however, that because of
an inadequate inventory and supply system. the Chinese actually do
not know whether or not there is an ammunition shortage.
(CIG Comment: While Chinese ammunition supplies are
believed to be fairly low, the shortage is probably less critical
than represented. Moreover, Chiang ICai-shek, in a reported
speech to Kuomintang members,recently asserted that the National
Government could carry on its war against the Communists for one
or two years, if necessary, without foreign aid.)
THE AMERICAS
8. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: ReveIl_mtionai_i_eulair attenatinyasion--
The Navy Department has informed the Commander in Chief of
the Atlantic Fleet that, according to a "reliable source," the
Dominican revolutionaries (now based on an island off the northern
coast of Cuba) may attempt landings in the Dominican Republic
before 15 September.
(CIG Comment: It continues to look probable that a revolution-
ary invasion will be unsuccessful if attempted.)
9. VENEZUELA: Rumored invasion from the Dominican Republic--
The Acting Venezuelan Foreign Minister has infoi--7�Frne M.6'i�JTZTharge
in Caracas that a "not overly reliable" source expected an "armed
blow from Santo Domingo" on 11 or 12 September. The Acting For-
eign Minister added that if the attack occurred, the Venezuelan Gov-
ernment would "take retaliatory steps immediately."
(CIG Comment: Such an attack would presumably be made
by Venezuelan revolutionaries based in the Dominican Republic and
not by Dominican troops. Rumors that such an invasion attempt would
be made under ex-President Lopez Contreras' leadership, have been
current for several months. CIG estimates that: (a) such an attack is
at present improbable; and 03) if attempted, it would be unsuccessful.)
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SEP 1947
480
EUROPEAN RECOVERY
The UK has instructed its representatives to counteract US efforts
to obtain a revision of the present draft of the Committee for Euro-
pean Economic Cooperation (see item 1).
GREECE
Surrendered guerrillas report that the "free Greek governments'
will soon hold elections for its General Assembly (see item 5).
INDONESIA
Recent requests for the formation of an armed Chinese security
corps within Indonesian territory have been rejected by the Re-
public= Government. Chinese official circles have become in-
crea.singly concerned over the heavy, casualties suffered by
Chinese nationals in Indonesia. Such an attitude tends to direct
Chinese sympathy toward the Dutch in UN Security Council discus-
sions.
CNA
In Kuomintang meetings now being held, National Government lead-
ers have reportedly expressed the determination to reform and
rejuvenate both Party and Governme:it and to crush the Chinese
Communists by military force. The Government's ability to achieve
either objective remains in doubt, although some form of "purge"
and reorganization can be expected.
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1. UK opposed to US views on CEEC report--US Ambassador Wiley
reports that the UK Ambassador in Lisbon has received two circu-
lar telegrams from the UK Foreign Office instructing him to make
representations which would counteract US efforts to obtain a re-7
vision of the present report of the Committee for European Eco-
nomic Cooperation (CEEC). According to Wiley, the UK Foreign _
Office has stated that: (a) any delay of the final report beyond
15 September would endanger all progress made in Paris; and
(a) all US views on the substance of the report should be commu-
nicated to the committee in Paris and not to the 16 governments
concerned.
2. Views of Noma Netherlands and Sweden on CEEC --The Deputy
. Foreign Minister of Norway has informed US Ambassador Bay
that the Norwegian delegates to the CEEC have been instructed
In accordance with US views on .e present draft of the report.
Bay adds that the Norwegian Cabinet is fully sy .,,pathetic with the
broad objectives of the US.
US Embassy The flague reports that the Netherlands Minis-
ter of Economic Affairs is in sympathy with US objectives in re-
gard to European recovery. The Dutch official points out, however,
that the US should realize that obtaini the coopera. on of the 16
nations In producing the present accomplish �ents is an important
achievement under present political and economic conditions in
Europe.
US Minister Dreyfus in Stockholm reports that Swedish
sentiment regarding the European recovery program reveals no
sense of urgency and tends to emphasize the difficulties involved
in implementing any mutual aid program. Leading Swedish bankers,
according to Dreyfus, attribute the critical European economic situ-
ation to a dollar shortage rather than to lack of production, and this
explanation, supported by Communist propaganda, is receiving con-
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3. UK to consider delaying troop withdrawal from Greece--In reply
to US Ambassador Douglas' represen tions for the retention of
UK troops in Greece (see Daily Summary of 9 September, item 2),
Bevin stated that he would: (a) submit the considerations put
forward by the US to the Prime Minister and the Defense Committee;
and (b) do his best to keep the troops in Greece beyond the "date
fined." Bevin stated that the UK troops could probably not be re-
tained in Greece beyond the end of this year. (The UK had earlier
indicated its intention to withdraw the troops during the fall.)
4. Possible Yugoslav bid for SC vacancy--According to US Ambassa-
dor Cannon in elgrade, the composition of the Yugoslav delegation
to the General Assembly suggests that the Yugoslav Government
may make a bid to replace Poland on the Security Council in 1948.
Cannon points out that among the principal delegates there is only
one active Communist and that the delegation is "the best Yugo-
slavia can offer in affability."
(CIG Comment: Gromyko stated on 2 September that the
USSR favored the Ukraine as Poland's' replacement. In view of
almost certain Western oppositio to he Ukraine, the USSR may
be grooming Yugoslavia as its second choice.)
EUROPE
5. GREECE: "Free government" reported planning to hold elections--
US Consul General Salonika has learned from the interrogation of
eight surrendered guerrillas that: (a) the guerrillas have been told
to pick candidates for the General Assembly of the "free govern-
ment" prior to the elections to be held during the period of 16-26
September; (b) heavy ordnance, including field artillery pieces, is
to be supplied the guerrillas, immediately after the elections; and
(c) a steady stream of German small arms is reaching the guerrillas
from across the Greek border.
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6. FRENCH INDOCHINA: French offensive indicated--US Consul
O'Sullivan at Hanoi reports that: (a) according.to all indications
a French offensive against the Vietnam Government is scheduled
for late September; and (b) French military circles, with "amaz-
ing confidence," expect the campaign to be completed in about
three months. O'Sullivan states that the emphasis in these opera-
tions will be placed as much on killing or capturing Vietnam
leaders as on the destruction of Vietnam forces.
7. CHINA: Government re orted unwilli to ant Sinkian _al...dol....4mm --
US Embassy Nanking reports information from a credi le source'
in the Chinese Foreign Office stating that General Chang Chih-chung,
Chief of the Generalissimo's Headquarters in northwest China, will
probably urge the Chinese National Government to grant immediate
autonomy to Sinkiang Province. The Chinese source believes that
the Nationalist Government will not accept Chang's recommendations
but may publicly promise that autonomy will be granted eventually.
(CIG Comment: Chang, who is a responsible and capable
official, would probably recommend immediate autonomy in the con-
viction that the Government's present military capabilities are in-
adequate to defend Sinkiang against the new native rebellion which
is believed to be imminent in the northwestern part of the Province.)
THE AMERICAS
8. ARGENTINA: Ob ectives at UN Assembly.--US Ambassador Bruce
In Buenos Aires has been informed by the Argentine Delegate to the
UN that Argentine interests in the current session of the Assembly
will be: (a) to "fight Communism in every way possible"; (b) to
favor partition in Palestine; and (c) to advocate revision of the UN
Charter to include abolition or at least modification of the veto.
The Delegate declared that "we will get rid of Franco" if the anti-
Communist members of the UN decide that: (a) the Franco regime
is of no value in the fight against Communism; and (b) the Spanish
question should not be postponed. He also expressed the view that
the Marshall proposals should be extended to the Western Hemisphere
since failure to do so would "put Europe ahead of the Americas, Hemisphere
since
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EUROPEAN RECOVERY
� Although UK Foreign Minister Bevin has indicated his disagreement
with the US proposal to revise the CEEC report, the Foreign Ministers
� of ten other countries have expressed their fundamental agreement
with the US proposal (see item I).
No significan
GREECE
ew development.
INDONESIA
While in Washington, Acting Governor General Van Mook indicated
that he holds little hope for a UN settlement of the Indonesian situation.
In Batavia, the US Consul General anticipates little difficulty in placing
observers in order to obtain 'formation on the UN cease-fire order
In the shortest possible time.
KOREA
No significant new developments are expected on the Korean problem
prior to its presentation before the UN General Assembly some time
later this month.
CHINA
No significant new development.
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1. Folt_ymIL_Iiinisyreviews on revision of CEEC report--US Ambassa-
dor Douglas has been told by UrriiieigiThitiiiiiiiiirevin that the
countries participating in the Committee for European Economic
Cooperation (CEEC) have gone as far toward a cooperative effort
as possible and that the US proposal for revision of the CEEC re-
port would cause dismay and might "so impair national sovereignty
that many countries would rebel."
Full agreement, however, with the US view on the proposed
revision of the CEEC report has been expressed to US representa-
tives by the Foreign Ministers of Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Iceland, Italy, Portugal, and Turkey who have indicated that they
would institute action to revise the present report.
The Foreign Ministers of the Netherlands, Norway, and
Switzerland have indicated general sympathy for the US proposal
to revise the report but have given no definite commitments to US
representatives.
EUROPE
2. USSR: Ausitts._ ptembe datelms_m_le aits--US Embassy
Moscow reports that the USSR has agreed to a deposit of ratifi-
cations of the Italian and Satellite peace treaties on 15 September.
NEAR EAST-AFRICA
3. IRAN: Position vis-a-vis USSR weakened b. Bevin's attitude--
According to US Ambassador Allen, UK Foreign Minister Bevies
recent advice to the Iranian Government not to close the door to
further Soviet-Iranian oil negotiations has been interpreted by the
Shah and Qavam as an indication that the UK has weakened before
Soviet threats against Iran and now wishes Iran to grant the USSR
an oil concession (see Daily Summary of 6 September, item 1).
The Shah, in informing Allen that Qa.vam is preparing some sort
of oil proposal for the USSR, appeared resigned to the inevitability
of such a move in view of Bevin's advice.
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Iranian determination to resist Soviet pressure will rapidly dissi-
pate, and the extension of Soviet influence in Iran will be expedited.)
TE AMERICAS
4. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Possible lanciiiig_of US nia.rines--US
Charge Burrows in Ciudad Trujillo has indicated that: armed
protection of US lives and property would "very probably" be
unnecessary in the event of a revolutionary outbreak; (b) such
protection should be sent only upon the US Embassy's request;
and (c) he has so 'informed the District Marine Officer in Puerto
Rico. (The Commander in Chief of the Atlantic Fleet had previously
asked for an estimate of US marine requirements in the event of
revolutionary activities.)
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EUROPEAN RECOVERY
Ambassador Douglas in London has been instructed to urge UK
officials not to oppose the discussion in the CEEC of the economic
program of the US-UK German Zone (see item 1).
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478
GREECE
The new amnesty which the Greek Government intends to extend
to the guerrillas will probably not be effective because the Com-
animist leaders are expected to demand exorbitant political conces-
sions before issuing a cease-fire order. However, the amnesty
will demonstrate the good faith of the government in seeking peace
and will place responsibility for continuance of the war squarely on
the Communists.
INDONESIA
Following conversations with Department of State officials, the
Netherlands Ambassador and Acting Governor General Van Mook
have indicated Dutch willingness to abide by Security Council
mediation in Indonesia by means of a three-nation commission.
Two of the members of this commission, selected by the parties
to the dispute, are Australia and Belgium; the third member may
be the US or the UK.
KOREA
No significant new development.
CHINA
Chinese Communist military capabilities for offensive action in
Manchuria have become strengthened recently (see item 4).
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1. US to urge ILTK to Include bizonal area in CEEC report--The
Department of State has instructed US Ambassador Douglas to
urge UK officials to agree to a discussion of the Ger bizonal
economic program in the Committee for European Economic Co-
operation (CEEC). Douglas is to point out that the failure of the
bizonal area to participate in the preparation of the CEEC report
would: (a) jeopardize the ecoioomic recovery program; and (b)
render difficult the position of the US in urging a cooperative
approach to the CEEC while the US-UK Zones fail to cooperate
in the report.
2. Marshall informs evin of US thinking on Mid. le East--US Ambas-
sador Douglas has been requested to inform :evin that Secretary
Marshall agrees to a joint review of the whole: US-UK position in
the Middle East by top military and political o ticlals, looking
toward an understanding in regard to a common policy. Sevin is
to be informed that: (a) "the i_ iodamental cornerst ea of US
thinking on the Midi., ie East is the maint=nance of the UK's position
there; (b) the US counts heavily on contL4ued close US-1UK cooper-
ation in the area; and (c) UK troops n Greece symbolize US-UK
determinati. to insure Greece's continued independence, and their
withdra,i al would be interpreted as an abandon 'sent of joint re-
sponsibility. Douglas is to that the US Joint Chiefs of Staff
believe that the withdrawal of UK troops would not only cause a
marked deterioration of the US-UK strategic position in the entire
Mediterranean area, but might well provoke a critical situation In
Greece itself and would leave the US no course of action which
could fully offset lie adverse effects.
EUROPE
3. ITALY: Commissio set up for Franco-Italian customs union�US
Em assy -ome reports that documents establishing a mixed com-
mission to study the formation of a Franco-Italian customs union
are scheduled to be signed forthwith by representatives of the two
nations. The cornic. iSSICO plans to hold its first meeting in Rome
before 15 September and to present its report by the end of 1947.
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4. CHINA: Military situation in Manchuria favors Chinese Communists--
US Consul General Mukden believes that Chinese Communist mili-
tary capabilities in Manchuria are now greater than before the'May-
Ifune offensive because: (a) the Nationalists have lost seasoned troops
and mobility; (b) the recent change in leadership of the Nationalist
Manchurian command has created temporary confusion; (c) the Com-
munists have had time to consolidate recent gains and to shorten
supply lines; and (d) the Communists can live on the forthcoming
domestic grain harvest while Nationalist soldiers from China proper
must be fed imported rice. The Consul General believes that the
Nationalist potential, although increased by recent arrivals of troops
arid ammunition, is inadequate for anything more than defensive
operations.
(CIG Comment: A new Chinese Communist offensive in Man-
churia will probably be launched within the next few weeks.)
THE AMERICAS
5. ARGENTINA: 12_cgkg2Lt:s.2LrfLma.inst Communism recommended--US
Ambassador Bruce has reported that in his view the present moment
is "appropriate" for arranging a liaison between US and Argentine
police for combatting Communism and has requested information re-
garding any US-Argentine discussions of this subject at the Rio
Confere .ce.
The 16 epart ment of State in reply to this request has stated
� that, according to Foreign Minister ramuglia, Argentina would like
to conclude a secret anti-Communist pact with the US. The Depart-
ment comments that the US, though fully aware of the dangers of
Communisrn,believes that anti-CommunTist measures can best be
adopted by individual countries.
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EUROPEAN RECOVERY no..
US representatives have been instructed to inform the sixteen
governments participating in the CEEC that the US desires a re-
casting of the present draft of the Paris Conference report and
a postponement of the present 15 September deadline (see item 1).
GREECE
Guerrilla strength is increasing to such an extent that, unless
corrective measures are soon taken, the Greek Army will be un-
able to assume the offensive. The inability of the Army to control
large areas has already resulted in the flight of 150,000 villagers
to large towns, thereby increasing unemployment and economic
dislocation.
INDONESIA
The Australian and French representatives at Batavia have re-
ported to the Consular Mission that conditions are "quiet" within
Republican territory. Meanwhile, Acting Governor General Van
Mook is in Washington in order to clarify the Netherlands position
and to seek US influence in securing prompt issuance of the Consu-
lar report (see item 6).
KOREA
The US Delegation reports that the Joint Commission has been un-
able to agree on a Joint report. Because US efforts to reach a
solution of the Korean problem at a higher level have been blocked
by the Soviet refusal to participate in four-power conversations, the
Joint Commission will probably continue stalemated until the whole
Korean problem, is brought before the UN General Assembly.
CHINA
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L US tsvis,ts revision of CEEC i_mp221--The Department of State
has instructed US representatives to the sixteen governments
participating in the Committee for European Economic Coopera-
tion (CEEC) that the US desires: (a) the improvement of the
present CEEC draft; and (b) the continuance of the Conference
after the issuance of a. revised draft in order to develop more
concrete proposals "for mutual and self help" among the partici-
pating countries. The Department proposes to secure a tentative
report by about 21 September which will conform to US major
policy lines and will be subject to later revision.
2. US view on allocation of Saar coal to France--The Department
of State has informed the French Government that: (a) although
the US is willing to discuss the subject of Saar coal at the forth-
coming Berlin conference on Ruhr coal problems, it will not
support the immediate allocation of Saar coal to France; and (b)
if the November meeting of the CFM does not produce an agree-
ment concerning the integration of the Saar into the French eco-
nomy, the US will support such integration if the French Govern-
ment will fuse its zone in Germany with US-UK zones.
EUROPE
3. FRANCE: Preltignadier Government at new low--US
Embassy Paris believes that despite the recent vote of confidence,
the prestige of the Ramadier Government is now lower than ever
before. The Embassy indicates that although the Government will
probably continue in office until the October municipal elections,
its inability to remedy the present division of the Socialist party
makes unlikely its survival much beyond that date. The Embassy
reports its view that in case of a complete economic collapse, the
chances that the Communists will gain control will be greatly en-
hanced; but, In the event of continued deterioration, "the most
likely solution" will be the return of DeGaulle.
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4. ITALY: Government threatened by wheat shoil_.:_tam--US Ambassador
Dunn reports that the Itslian Governtas decision to restore the
pasta ration on 1 November despite inadequate grain imports may
have grave political repercussions. The Embassy has been told by
a Cabinet member that the USSR may be willing to supply the wheat
necessary to meet the ration this winter, provided that Communists
and left-wing Socialists are taken into the Government.
FAR EAST
5. JAPAN: Soviet reaction to US-sponsored Japanese peace treaty--
US Ambassa or m in'Y oscow repor e a vac) en o e press re-
action to US proposals for a Japanese peace treaty. Smith believes
that the Kremlin may be convinced that its control of key areas in
East Asia and its "satisfactory" influence in Manchuria will enable
the USSR to remain aloof from an Allied peace conference without
harming its position in the Far East and will leave the USSR free
from obligations in post-treaty apan.
Smith anticipates that the USSR will base� propaganda attacks
on the theme of US-dominated action in Japan and will redouble
efforts to infiltrate Japan and foment social and political unrest to
the maximum.
(CIG Comment: The Soviet press has for some time strongly
attacked US-sponsored Japanese peace proposals. Should a peace
conference be held without USSR participation, increasingly violent
attacks can be expected. The USSR is unlikely to attend the confer-
ence on US terms)
�
6. INDONESIA: 131....m2.t_ol Van b_ itvis ..t92.2�.--US Embassy The
Hague reports that the purpose of Acting Governor General Van
Mook's visit to the US is to emphasize that the Dutch cannot remain
In Indonesia longer than three to five months under present circum-
stances, and that Van Mook will therefore seek US influence in
expediting a Consular report on the Dutch-Indonesian dispute. The
Netherlands Foreign Office has indicated to the Embassy that if
the Consular report is unfavorable, the Dutch may feel obliged to
withdraw from Indonesia and submit the problem to the UN.
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1. Bevin appears to favor an Iranian-Soviet oil agreement--US
Ambassador Allen in Tehran believes that divergences between
the US and the UK policies on the Iranian-Soviet oil question
threaten to be serious at this time. Allen states that Foreign
Minister ':evin's latest instructions to the ritish Ambassador
indicate that evin not only retains his hope that Iran and the
USSR will enter into an oil agreement but also that the UK
should use its efforts to bring this about.
FAR EAST
2. FRENCH INDOCHINA: French o itimistic about milt
US Consul Hanoi reports that the French remain tmal era .7
optimistic" about the prospects of success in widespread military
operations (eNpected at the beginning of the fall dry season) . The
Consul comments, however, that French military equipment is in
very poor condition, and believes that Vietnamese guerrilla activi-
ties will continue to disrupt any French operations.
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CRITICAL SITUATIONS
EUROPEAN RECOVERY
French anxiety to maintain political stability in order to further
the European recovery program has been a prominent factor in
enabling Ramadier to win a strongly-contested vote of confidence.
GREECE
� A government under the Liberal leader, Sophoulis, has reportedly
been formed. Although on the surface the government will be broad-
ly representative, the coalition will actually be an uneasy one, and
it is doubtful whether the presence of Liberal elements will at this
late date produce any effective change in the policies established
by the old Cabinet.
INDONESIA
High level discussions in The Hague on the Indonesian situation are
stymied by contrasting views of Dutch officials (see item 3).
KOREA
The USSR has still not replied to the US note of 25 August proposing
four-power conversations beginning 8 September in Washington.
CHINA
No significant new development.
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1. Australia desires t articjae in Korean conversations�The US
Embassy ta London reports that the British Foreipa Office has
not replied to the US proposal for four-power conversations be-
cause of difficulties occasioned by Australian demands for partici-
pation, The Embassy states that the UK will agree to participate
but, in order to placate Australia, will request that an Australian
official accompany the UR representative as an observer or
adviser.
(CG Comment: Under the terms of the Moscow Agreement,
Australia has no legal claim to parttlpation. However, exclusion
from the conversations would pr duce an adverse Australian reaction
which might indirectly result in support of the Soviet position and
cause severe la.mage to present itarmous US-UK-Australian
relations in the Pacific.)
EUROPE
2. GREECE: Rumor of all-out attack from north disco ted--Accord-
in to the
"prepait, aliens for a bulky and blitz attack"
along the entire Greek northern frontier prior to 16 September.
the attack will be launched by guerrillas, assisted
by the armies of northern neighbors, and that Soviet troops will par-
ticipate only in the event of foreign interference in defending Greece.
believes that eastern Turkey is to be attacked.
comments that an attack on Greece is unlikely at this time, and that
the report may he a "plant" in tile currentar of nerves.
old
(CIG Comment: No tangible evidence which substantiates this
rumor has been received to date. While an increase in guerrilla
activity this fall is highly probable (see Daily Summary of 2 September,
� Item 6), CIG considers direct participation by the Albanian, Yugoslav,
and Bulgarian armies unlikely. Such action would � obviously have far-
reaching international repercussions and might even involve the USSR
in a world war for which it is 'unprepared. The lfkelihood of direct
participation by Soviet troops in Greece or Turkey at this time is
so remote that it need not seriously be considered.)
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3. INDONESIA: pittsJ1 high-level talks blocked bygamtg_c_e_i_m
Ambassador r,varuch The Hague reports that Dutch high-level talks
on the Indonesian situation, following the arrival of Acting Governor
General Van Mook on 2 September, have become a "tussle" between
Van Mook who is adamantly for "decisive action to end clashes with
irresponsible Republican troops" and Van oyen, Deputy UN General
Assembly delegate, who is apprehensive of possible Security Council
economic sanctions should the SC resolutions not be respected.
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CRITICAL SITUATIONS
EUROPEAN RECOVERY
Acting Secretary Lovett's statement concerning the necessity for
Immediate action in relieving the European economic crisis has
greatly encouraged the leaders of the Committee for European
Economic Cooperation in Paris.
GREECE
King Paul and Greek political leaders are engaged in extensive con-
versations with Ambassador DilacVeagh and Loy Henderson in an
effort to form a new government with will meet with general ap-
proval in both Greece and the US.
INDONESIA
Consular officials representing Security Council powers in Batavia
have met in accordance with the Security Council s request and
have decided to obtain the aid of military officers of the SC powers
in observing the implementation of the cease-fire order in troubled
areas of Java and Sumatra.
KOREA
The US Delegation to the Joint Commission has rejected the latest
Soviet counter-proposal for the establishment of an independent
Korean government on the grounds that such action would violate
the Moscow Agreement and would result in the establishment of
Korea as another Soviet Satellite.
CHINA
Although Wedemeyer's departing statement continues to be re-
garded in China as a major humiliation and is receiving bitter
criticism, the immediate effect is believed to be beneficial in
that it has spurred efforts for reforms (see item 4).
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1. Conflictina renorts on Canberra Conference--Atestralian Minister
for External Affairs Evatt has stated in a memorandum for Secre-
tary Marshall concerning the British Commonwealth Conference at
Canberra on the Japanese peace settlement that: (a) the broad re-
sult cf the Conference was a recognition of US leadership in the
Pacific area and a confirmation of General MacArthur's initiative
In urging, an early settlement with Japan; (b) agreement was reached
for a two-thirds majority voting procedure with denial of any veto
right; and (c) the Conference was an outstanding success in further-
ing US-British Commonwealth relationships.
US Naval Attache Melbourne states in his report on the Con-
ference, however, that little was achieved at the Conference, that
Evatt was rebuffed by other delegates in his attempts to nominate
Australia as British Commonwealth spokesman at the Japanese
Peace Conference, and that delegates from Canada and New Zealand
refused to commit their Governments to any Australian proposals
on the grounds that the Canberra talks were exploratory only.
2. Canadian supatior anti�Zoviet action in UN--US Ambassador
Atherton in Ottawa has been told by a high Canadian official that
Canada would: (a) support in the UN General Assembly any reason-
able initiative on the Greek problem that would "put the Russians
back on their heels"; and (b) be prepared to contribute troops in any
collective" action relating to a Greek border patrol.
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3. VS suastiLjjap...tanb e r date for treaty deposit--The Department
of State has proposed to the governmen sCRWTIK, the USSR, and
France that ratifications be deposited on 15 September in Paris
for the Italian peace treaty and in Moscow for the Satellite treaties,
U that date is agreeable to the three governments.
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4. CHINA: Wedemeyer statement spurs efforts for reform--US Consu-
late General Shang i repor e view a oug e general
Chinese reaction to the Wedemeyer statement has been a rankling
sanse of humiliation, the general effect of the statement has been
to shake lethargy and to spur efforts for reforms. The Consulate
also reports a well-informed Chinese view that Chiang Kai-shek,
despite his bitter reaction to the Wedemeyer statement, will probably
go to considerable lengths to follow Wedemeyer's advice and will
take drastic action provided only that it does not include accepting
American ''supervision.�
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EUROPEAN RECOVERY
US officials in Paris recommend that the US continue informal
talks with the French concerning the establishment in the German
peace settlement of some device for international control of Ruhr
production.
GREECE
Reports indicate that the Communists in Italy and France, along
with the governments of the Satellite States, are prepared to give
official support to the "Free Greek Government' whenever it can
be established on Greek soil by guerrilla action.
INDONESIA
The commission of consuls in Batavia, headed by the US Consul
General, has met for informal discussions prior to the submission
of the joint report on the Indonesian situation requested by the UN
Security Council.
KOREA
The Department of State does not expect the USSR to participate
in the four-power conversations on Korea. In the meantime, the
Soviet Delegation to the Joint Commission has apparently been
ordered to remain in Seoul (see item 4).
CHINA
Another open rebellion against the Chinese National Government
by the Iii group in Sinkiang Province, with possible Soviet support,
is considered likely (see item 5).
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1. Peron offers coowation against Communism�US Ambassador
Bruce reports that he has been told by President Peron that
Argentina is willing to "go all the way in meeting President
Truman's views on Communism and desires to make an agree-
ment with the US (see Daily Summary of 11 August, item 4).
Ambassador :3ruce adds that Peron has expressed regret that
he had been unable to meet President Truman to discuss the mat-
ter with him.
2. Evatt's intentions at UN General Assembly�Australian Minister
for Foreign Affairs Evatt has indicated to US Ambassador Butler
that he intends "to go after the Russians" in the forthcoming UN
General Assembly meeting. Evatt also made it clear to Butler
that he desires the presidency of the General Assembly.
3. Cardinal Spellman possilal Secretm of State�According
Cardinal Spellman has been
designated as the next Papal Secretary of State.
FAF. EAST
4. KOREA: USSR unlikely to accept US proposals�The Department
of State has informed the US Political Adviser in Seoul that it
does not expect the USSR to take part in the four-power conver-
sations suggested recently to Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov:
The Department states that in the event of a Soviet refusal it
Will present tie whole Noreen problem to the next session of the
UN General Assembly.
� Soviet Deletsation to remain in Seoul--Political Adviser
Jacobs report:3 that the Soviet Delegation to the Joint Commission
has abruptly changed its plans for departure and now is apparently
prepared to stay in Seoul until October. Jacobs believes that the
Delegation has been told to remain because of the recent arrests
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5. CHEM: Imminence of Ili rebellion in Sillga,nc,--The US Consul
In Sinkiang P7ov1nce has been reliably informed that the last re-
sponsible representative of the Iii group (which dominates north-
western Sinkiang) has left Tihwa, the provincial capital.
(CIG Comment: This development increases the proba-
bility of another 111 rebellion against the Chinese National Govern-
ment, similar to the rebellions of 1944 and .1946 and may also
foreshadow a USSR-sponsored autonomous authority in Sinkiang.)
THE AMERICAS
6. ECUADOR: Revolution continues--US Embassy Quito reports that:
(a) Carlos Mancheno has resigned in favor of a three-man civilian
junta; (b) Mancheno is leading the defense of Quito against the in-
surgent forces that are converging on it from the north and south;
and (c) the diplomatic corps in Quito proposes to mediate the
conflict.
RA MI,: Requests US help to meet wheat shortagq--US Ambassador
Pawley reports that, according to President Dutra and other high
Brazilian officials, Argentina's failure to fill its wheat shipment
quotas, under its reciprocal trade agreement with Brazil, will pro-
duce a bread shortage this fall that could strengthen the position
of the Communists and endanger the Dutra Government. Pawley
adds tha Dutra: (a) desires US help either in the form of wheat
shipments or in representations to the International Emergency
Food Council (IE FC); and (b) indicates Brazil's willingness to
rejoin IEFC immediately.
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US officials in Paris believe that the expectation of a deficit after
1952 in Western Europe is based upon the continuation of a higher
standard of living than European production will support (see item 3).
GREECE
The Chief of Staff of the Greek Army has expressed his fear to the
King that, unless the political crisis is resolved, there will be serious
disturbances within the Army. Active participation in political affairs
by Army leaders is believed to be foreshadowed by the Chief of Staff's
warning. Meanwhile, the Communists are repOrtedly preparing heavy
attacks for October. (see item 6).
INDONESIA
The Dutch Government has nominated Belgium to the three-nation
"good offices" commission proposed by the Security Council to
help solve the Dutch-Indonesian dispute. The Republic is expected
to nominate Australia to this commission. The third member expected
to be nominated is the US.
KOREA
No significant new development.
CHINA
The Chinese National Government appears unduly optimistic about
the military situation in Shantung Province, currently the most
active area of conflict in North China (see item 7).
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1. Bevin reserves "definite answer" on UK troops in Greece--Bevin
has told US Ambassador Douglas that three considerations make
the UK Government most anxious to withdraw British troops from
Greece: (a) the US was given notice, more than a year ago, that the
UK considers the purpose of the troops to have been accomplished;
(b) the UK Government is under great pressure, which can no longer
be resisted, from within the Labor Party to withdraw the troops;
and (c) most importantly, US policy in the Middle East is unknown
to the UK Government.
In reply to Douglas' statement that British troops in Greece
are symbolic of US-UK joint responsibility, Bevin stated that his
colleagues are very anxious to withdraw the troops but that he
"would not now give a definite answer. As a "purely personal"
suggestion, Bevin recommended that the US and UK jointly review
the whole position in the Middle East in order to arrive at a "gentle-
man's understanding" in regard to a common policy and joint responsi-
bility throughout the area, with "the British acting as the front and the
US supplying the moral support."
(C1G Comment: The recent intransigence of the UK Govern-
ment regarding the withdrawal of its troops in Greece appears to
be a bargaining position taken to obtain US support for cerin UK
aims in the Middle East)
2. Early establishment of Greek puppet governmellt foreseen--US
mbassy Arkiscow expectsirtrfffgri7STerifranc. recogx�Wie a Greek
puppet government prior to the 16 September meeting of the UN
General Assembly. The Embassy believes that such a development
is foreshadowed by the hasty Soviet action in completing ratification
of the peace treaties, and considers that an international brigade to
support such a puppet government, if not in actual existence, is at
least in an advanced stage of organization.
The Embassy's opinion is based on the following considera-
tions: (a) recent Soviet propaganda Is depicting Greek internal strife
as a major civil war (see Weekly Summary of 29 August, page 9);
(b) deposit of the peace treaty ratifications before 11 September, as
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recently proposed by the ussrt, lgould free the Hungarian, Rumanian,
and Bulgarian Governments of present restrictions on their sover-
einty and enable them, together with the USSR and its other Satellites,
to recognize a "free" Greek government; (c) UN Delegate Gromyko
could then sponsor the new Creek "government" before the General
Assembly; (d) after the establishment of a Greek puppet government,
an international brigade could be openly supported as a group of
"freedom-loving volunteers" and would facilitate Soviet control dur-
ing the period of conflict.
(CIG Comment: CIG concurs in the Embassy's views regard-
ing an international brigade and in the Embassy's belief that the USSR
may recognize a new Greek government prior to the meeting- of the
General Assembly; see Weekly Summary of 22 August, page G.)
3. CEEC Chairman's views on European deficit after 1952--Sir Oliver
T,Trg�lia man orihreonitaitt74-ETYrinireaTh6Tiomic Co-
operation (CEEC), has told Under Secretary Clayton that Western
Europe can be self-sustaining by 1952 only if: (a) currencies of
the area are made completely convertible so that export receipts
from one part of the world can be transferred to other areas to
meet dollar needs; (b) markets for export surpluses are available;
and (c) a readjustment of trade conditions is arranged to correct
the disparity between the prices of imported raw materials and the
prices of exports. Clayton believes that Franks' expectation of
deficit economy in Western Europe after 1952 is based upon a
higher standard of living than Europe's productivity will support.
EUROPE
4. USSR: Embassy suggests US stop wheat for Eastern
Embassy Moscow suggests, in order to forestall an anticipated
Soviet offer of considerable wheat to France prior to the French
municipal elections, that: (a) the US cancel its wheat allocations
to Eastern Europe and divert the shipments to France; and (b) the
extent of US shipments to France be publicized in every possible
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harvest, and CIG believes it probable that the Kremlin will use surplus
grain in a political maneuver in France.)
5. RUMANIA: Possible chance in Government--Acting US Political
Representative Melbourne has beeninformed by a source who "enjoys
the confidence of leading Communists" that the Communist inner
circle is considering the appointment of Gheorghe Dej, Communist
Minister of Economy, to replace Premier Groza. Source states that
Dej is being considered because a strong figure with a direct line to
the Kremlin would help Communist efforts to resist Western pressure
for carrying out peace treaty terms. Melbourne comments that such
a step would be consistent with recent Communist consolidations in
both political and economic spheres.
6.
GREECE: Heavy guerrilla offensives planned for October-
reports from thens that at recent meetings of
both Satellite and Greek members of the Communist Party, the follow-
ing points were presented: (a) with the world dividinF into armed
camps of the East and the West, it is "now or never' for the Com-
munist Party in Greece; (b) although only small accomplishments
can be expected from the guerrillas at the moment,in October "new
and heavier" weapons will be available which will permit the seizure
of "capitals and small cities"; and (c) plans are being considered
for the apprehension of right-wing personalities, including British
and American, who can be "traded' for prominent left-wingers held
by the Government. the tenor of the meetings
indicated that the new Balkan Council would take over complete con-
trol of the Greek Communist effort.
FAR EAST
7. CHINA: Chinese Communists hold initiative in north China--According
to US Embassy Nanking, the Chinese National Government is unjusti-
fiably optimistic about the military situation in Shantung Province.
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The Embassy states that although some local Nationalist victories
have been scored, the Chinese Communists have maintained the
military initiative and appear to be preparing for new offensive
operations to be coordinated with the anticipated Communist offensive
in Manchuria. The Embassy adds that the three Chinese Communist
commanders in the Shantung-Horaan area represent "the best Com-
=mist strategic and tactical talent in north China."
THE AMERICAS
8. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Governmenests data on "invasion"�
The Dominican Governmenrhas asked-thoreigna-haters ong
American Republics to furnish Information concerning the anti-
Trujillo revolutionaries allegedly assembling in Cuba. The Govern-
ment further insists that Dominican charges about an "invasion force"
can be "directly and immediately" verified and takes exception to
the "evasive" attitude of the Cuban Government.
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