TRANSMITTAL OF PRESS ITEMS FROM IRAQ, LEBANON AND SYRIA

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The attached material is sent in the belief that it may be of interest:
1. Daily Reviews of the Baghdad Press, Baghdad, Iraq.
2. Reviews of the Local Arabic Press, Beirut, Lebanon.
3. Daily Reviews of the Syrian Press, Damascus Syria.
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eZLW.7 (Aitor: ;:uh iddin Nsuli, Sunni-Moslem, opposition)
Commenting on the formation of the new Jyrian 6overnment,
this paper writes:
*We have with a4.prehension been following the neve
of the cabinet crisis which arose in 4ria a
age, fearing lest the Syrians should remain ii their
indecision and difficulties and lest they enolAd lose
the greatly needed stability. But the crisis Is over
now and ilasim al-ciudsi has taken charge ot thf,;
administration. He is steady and enjoys a hiji educa-
tion and a greet political morality which make us
hope that he will pilot the Syrian ship to tira shore
of safety...We have said that the new cabinet In
Syria is formed of elements that do not lack .alowledge,
understanding and intelligence. Although the cabinet
is provisional, it would become permanent if il-Qudsi
and his colleaLues would know how to act quickly and
how to liberate the Syrian people from the many
bondages that are oppressing them, the bonda6es of
poverty, ignorance, disease and fear, particularly
the bondage of fear."
This paper reports that the Ministry of Interior learned
yesterday that a fight developed at al-Duwair between
tho followers of Deputy Yuauf Bey al-Lein and of :)"puty
Adil Vey Usairan on the one hand, and the followers of
Minister Ahmad Bey al-Asad and Deputy Muhammad 9ey al-
Falai]. on the other. Rifles, etitks and stones were used
during the fight which resulted in the injury of five
parsons.
A6-HAXAT (Editor: Leal )iuruwwa, inJependent)
devotes its editorial to the tripartite declaration:
It is reported that the Arab states are now udying
the tripartite declaration preliminary 1".7 diseuseing
it in the i'olitical Committee of the Arab League. %e
mace-me this interest b on condition that ti-e discus-
sion will deal not with'Bisease but with the Ledicine.
App
*The disease is known from the st ndpoint of Lhe Arab
states' relations with the three great powers. if
these powers have divided the Arab East amongrA, them-
selves into spheres of influence, the Arab Lovern-
meats have confirmed and adhered to this dIvialon,
Those who revolted against the division attemlted to
we from the lap of one power into that of another,
*What is the influence of the great powers? Is it
influence over a village for interference in the
election of a kukhtar (alderman), or influence on a
at*iI1.I4lity for the appointment of a nightguard or a
metkor It is influent:I over finance, over the arty
the 'high Cloy'. On this basis, the
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"This le eritain dominatino the finance, the arms
and the hioh policy in Jordan and Iraq. have we heard
the governments of eaohdad and Amman revoItine avainst
this 4ominat1on?
"These are Lebanon and ;4ri , Their financial re-
sources are in the hinds of the french. Their armies'
weapons are bound to french industry end the policy
of each cone of them is consistent with French purposes
in the Arab east,
"This is Saudi Arabia unconditionally clineino to the
United States. All its finances, arms and eolicies are
subject to American wishes firstly and lastly.
tte reoard to Lhypt it is trying to revolt aoainst
British influence but it is seekieo to counter-
balance it throuith the Americans.
"Thus every trab state has followed a foreien direction
consonant with the ambitions of ite rulers, ie have
not yet heard that these states have coopereted with
themselves for creating strenoth out ol erah unity,
while unity it the only way for confrontine inter-
natiooal influence. But everyone of them held on
to what It cells its independence, while eaeh one of
these 'independences'is the product of Znt,lvnd and
France. Why do you theafind the tripartite declara-
tion stranoe? Why the crocodile tears?"
AL-,.MAL (Maronite? opposition, ?roan of the Lebanese ihalenee)
strongly demands the revision of the lection Law and
Dane that maneuvers are beino made for evadino the
Sten of this law. The paper also criticizes the
vernment and the Chamber of Deputies which it claims is
? root of all tho evil in Lebaon.
AWL (Editor: ahassan Twaini, .:;reek 6rthodox, ?el oaition)
reviews the present political situation in ?.yria on the
occasion of the formation of the new eyriaa eovernment and
says in part:
"The formation of a provisional cabinet under such
circumstances does not inspire optimism. Time is not
bs ally of cabinets of this type, because they do
not help it to compose differences and unite the
forces. A Cabinet like the one in question wtich does
t proclaim its faith in the system from which it
s emanated; which proclaims that it will not have
o courage to undertake any measure mit that of
letting the Constituent Assembly do what it likes'
sad which assures the people and itself that it has
40Mo to power only to allow the leeialators eo
legislate their constitution, such a cabinet does
not offer a single ouarantee for survival,
"Obviously, those who cline to the survival of
the ropub Jean system in Syria and who are anxious
to preserve Syria s existence would not have been
approhemsive about the fate of this cabinet had it
mot boon for their fear that it would be, as its
head has saidtransitional cabinet which will lead
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"'however,- if reakonsib lities must oe fixed in this
circumstance, the first responsibility fall e on tLe
Army which came to liberate the country fro a non-
constitutional status but failed to create e con-
stitutional element to ,uarantee political etaeility
in the country. The second resecnsibility - and
not the first - falls on the statesmen who leis-
understood the meanine of stability..."
A TAR (aditor: Hanna alosn, Creek-)rthodox, oeposition)
editorializes on Nazim al-eudsi's formation of tee new
Syrian cabinet. it says in part after criticizing the
Syrian army's intervention in eolitics:
"If the Army leaders will not intervene...alai if
they let the Syrian parties play the eerliaaeltar) eeme
freely, syria will pass over a fearful crisis.
"Aleeadsi's task is hard, before demlline on it end
on the general political situation, ee will bide our
time to see the stand of the leaders of the eouee.
Have the army leaders taken lessons fro e the events
of the coups and consented to function as militarists
only?"
atSWT H44R (editor: Camille Yusuf enamun, Maronite,
oppoeition)
writes that the Arab countries have received the news of
the formation of the new Syrian Cabinet with ledlUerenees
because they expected a cabinet which will include all
the 2yrian parties. Thus, the kuper adds, Nasim 11-:tudei'e
cabinet is not a government in the full sense of the
expression, but it is closer to a board el directera
than to a eoYernment wiahine to rule the ccuntry, eartieulaelo
in the present circumstances. Admitting that Nazim al-
Qudai's eersenality renders him eTorthy of Lealeae a
eovernment, the paper says that his political eersonality
is not enoueh if it is not assisted by leaders exeerienced
in the national and political fields. The paper then
points out the economic problems between Lebanon and Syria
and hopes that Hassan Jabbara, the n w einister (); eineece
and economy will endeavor to open negotiations wieh Lebanon
for agreement and understanding. The eaper thee eoncludes:
"The formation of the Syrian Cabinet in this aanner
clearly indicates that the crisis throttee whLch Syria
in passing transcends cabinete, positions, eloerams,
and internal affairs. It is deeper than all then..
We will not exaegerate if we say that embraces the
policy of survival..."
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June 7, 1950
Al4KRICAN
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JealsUT (Zditor: suhyiedin Nsuli, eunnieeeelem, okeosition)
asain editorializes on the new 3yrian oovernment and
says in kart:
"Aazim aleoeudsi'm oovernment which include ele
ments whose intellectual and moral effielenclea
are undeaiable will face numerous reskonsiailities
with caution and foresioht, althousS it la
provisional or transitional ,evernment, Thes,
it will side with truth and actuality in ehe arab
Lease, strenothen its economic relations with
Lebanon and skread stability in eyrie and tKe Arab
world."
Al.eheYAT, (Sditor; Kail rxruwwas 3hia-Leslem, iedependent)
This eaper's editor says that he was laapired in aritieo
today's editorial on the subject of Tow to erm eute
selves" by a picture (kublished alonoside ae editorial)
depicting an American officer trainino five euroseans
in the methods of esin o American arms. The editor
writes:
"Until recently, NV used to arm oerselvee from
any source. eebanon and $yria, for ins ice, used
to buy arms from France and then from Sieloiva,
Italy and Czechoslovakie, other fe-ab etatee
purchased arms from Italy. This is very sosel.
But the last London conference decided several
days aeo to coordinate 'eurokean arms alone eeericen
standards. This means that the Zuropean arme will
melt, after a time, into the American arms. at
would we then do with our arms? from where eould
we rchase averenition for our arms? esuld oe
remain at the mercy of one or two factories
eroducino 'obsolete,' arms in every :uropean sou.try?
"We trust that this point would ee taken into
consideration when surchaeino arms in the future
so that we will not find ourselves atter a se.ar or
two possessino useless arms without ammunitien, and
so that our millions would hot be squandered;
"We wish that the 4rab Leaoue Council would study
this aspect durinis its forthcomine meetino, se
wish also that it would study the subject of
coordination of armament so that each Arab ceuntry
would acquire cue tyke of aims ia accordance with
the interest of the whole, Thus the comeinee force&
would become c complete unit alono the line ef the
last decision of the Atlantic kowers...."
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.2.
ALA-AU c (orraoMsnt wrtte in a
article ehst in order to 1,1,, -Jordan
dispute end to preserve Arab unity nd the Arab '
Lebanon has with ypt and Iraq aith Jordan.
This medietion, the correspondent declarcs, has re sa lted
in the formulation of a joint Iraqi- proposal
embedyine the eeena for settling the dispute, Iraq,
will submit the proposal to Jordan aM Leb*noi to tgyp
The correspondent understands that Feted emmun ;tractor
General of the Lebanese Foreien Office, has taken with
him a copy of tho proposal for submission to the '?4Iptian
authorities in Cairo; and that the visit of Jordan's
Foreten tinister to ireq has teen rade for the purpose
of dime:seine the Iraqi-Lebanese protosal with tAs
eftmat there. rho Correspondent then adds that 3fficia1
circles are ahowin, ereat interest in the proposal and
claiming that it s success will be retarded es a
y sienificant turnine point in ehe discuesions
will take else* during the fo thcomine ;rite League
il
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Lees on Cairo r
preparine a
on and saes in part:
ek'Crthodox, oseoeition)
that the Ara
ply to the thre
With
regard to the three xeat powers,
knew what importance they will attach to
remised reply. The reader of the partle
=Aeration will see that the declaration wae issued *
only after the approval of the Arab states, namely,
after they submitted sufficient assurances %hat they
will not use arms purchased from the t for any
aggressive purpose. Therefore, these azaurnces
Constitute, in themselves, the only reply eeich the
Arab states could possibly su it to the deeiocraeies.
livery reply which will exceed the scope of the assuranc
will be regarded as nullification ef these assurances,
and will ultimately spoil the principle of Ute
declaration and compel the Western powers to chane
their attitude toward the Arab statee in a eanne
which we do not know how the latter states will
receive itS
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not
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is bable that the Arab state were takma
wares by the move of the three i,reet power*,
offering assurances whilu not realisin, the
at of their attitude. Cr, they were oblieed
submit these assurances. However, the tepertent
La that the assurances have been sabmitted and
hey do not only constitute an actual non-
aegression treaty with Israel, but they also
constitute recognition of the existence of israel
until the Western powers permit its disappearance.
In view of tiis situation which is retarded as a
retreat on the part of the Arab states Which
threatened reventA, a second round, tha rev.)very
of usurped reehts? et cetera, public opinion will
not accept a new allurement aud will not termit the
Lovernments to coven: their retreat with tumult and
aGitation.
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?ly we h to asaure
reply: The7 hsvi told
to the i
Lnterested in its content
LII not belicy. it. o one will
The last to believ, it will be the
h they intend aendin th reply.
onite
11 come when the Jrab peoples
not only the es -Pwere
alsoi*
the presentLlection Law by accusing it of
unaed the growth amentary li r. in
ehe Chamber of Deputies into a part .11ono
or feudalists who pose their will and
sition. It claims that there is unanimity
opinion and in the rese on the necessity
ng the Election ,Law in a manner consistent with
s of the people and with democratic and
ystem so that "we will attain sound representetiod
-peasements, beroeins, not half-solutions which
ve the corruption and eradicate the *wise of
tn 6,R
editor; Fanna Ohosn, resk.4rtbo4ox,
Under the headline )ur elcoze to the Guest French
Admiral" this paper writes that the receptions Witch
wra held in Lebanon in honor of the visiting French
marines demonstreteethe friendship which binds Freeee to
Lebanon and proved that the leaders of our indwndenc
and of the liberation covalent do not differentiate
between one power and another and that new !Prance is
not different, from the standpoint or friendship and
'age, from Britain, the United States and any other
riendly power.* It then oes on to say that no triad
ship is possible between any power i it is not 'acesed
on eutual respect and
that the overnnent and the ople wished to show
the difference between the wslcone which was accorded
in the past to the French marble* or to any
representative and that accorded today. When
feted them, or when the rulers who ruled in the
name feted them in the past, ee ueed to asy.
'France is giltift itself.' "eet today our rulers,
the leaders of the independence movement and of the
country are Setinc; France's representatives and
Lebanon is I etin with them. The the world is
4tnossin that friendship does 2revail between tL
two ind ent countries and the leaders of new
France are reaItinthat friendship based on
mutual respect and emanati% from the heart or the
people is stronger tad more endurin& than ,traditional
friendhhip' 'whose weak gossamer is woven by the imperial
spider!"
Ankajai (Witort rhairt .:eannieteoel e,..eremt
nationelist)
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refers to a report purported to have emanated fromiaxis
to the erfect thsto1Frencn Navy has decided to u$e one
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ports in
*neon flee
sr. nw bain, itade between
for agreement on the areas
for their respective fleet
that the port which the Fr
within the sphere 4)f french
the recent London tripartite a-
comments:
an as a ?.lase
t contakAs
and washin6ton
lotted
aneans mad
se fiis
accordance with
The pap. hen
"Fromtb tte tbe
Beirut rumors have
lois that the weement between
wows was oonsummated during the
or the distribution of spheres_ct
Middle Last between Britain, Yrano
rovided that Syria and Lebanon wil
ap of Trench influence; and other
visit of the French warship to the po
directly followint, the issuance of the
deelaration is nothing but a politleo-ni
demonstration intentionally stood by frail
order to Show the Lebanese and Syrians that
returned to them.
"these rumors have been accompanied by het rumors
to the effect that about two thousand reach soldier*
are now on their way to Lebanon permanently to carrison
In ooe of its districts under the zuise of
serving peeve and stability in the Xid4le
it cetera. Will the Lebanese overnment *id
those matters to the people?"
Nasib Nimr, * pro-Soviet intellectual.,
article akpearing in Ali-SHAN on a 0
Pasha al-Bandaris "Yormer Ngyptian ki
is reported to have made to AL-44131Us
regarding krab affairs and the three-poi
Nasib Nimr praises al-landari and says the
:mouses the Areb Aoveraments
that if they wish to accept e tripartite declare
tion and its consequences, wch acceptance would
fan assietance on their part for continued
loitation by Cerrito capitals, for protection of
aperial oil interests, for draggint our youths into
war against the Soviet Union - ws have no interest
la fighting it. It would also mean acceptance
0 foreign impirrial dominations occupation by
foreign troops of apt, Iraq, Jordan and lorocco
vad imperial :.1:11uonee over all the Arab world.
If we ars conscious of Arab honor, we must obli
the three power* to tear the declaration into ptcs
and throw it into the Manche!"
the Arabic lanzuage newapapers publish under
Henry iharonts manifesto demanding revision of the
111, ?
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T (Edi .".uhyiddin Nsuli,
opnosition)
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reviews with approbation the program of policy of the
Syrian government- Which "won, an overwhelming majority
of votes of confidence after the issuance of thi? brief
but useful program." The editorial then declares in-
part:
now time for yria to emerge from the
from Which it has saffered for almost
months, to march along the straight
path in the present and the future,
hen its relations with the Arab stritli,n..
rify its relations with the testern
firm bases of friendship and mutual
these relations which were almost
d y statements representing the views of
made them - whether government or no
t officials - and not the vie-Ts of the
an people and the Arabs.
*cussing this program of policy and in
tulating al-qudsi an the confidence the
ntatives of the lyrian people* have
d upon him, we hope that relations
o normal between Boirut and Dsiicu and
en Damascus and all the Arab capitals..
Pinkert 's visit to the Lebanese
at Butrua Palace yesterdey, AEt
test
0,Mr. 7ihkerton conveys to tntt.r T1ilip Tacla
his government's reply ions Lebanon
had requested in cenn.ction with the three-power
declaration. Tad* stated, ro1ewing
Mr. Pinkerton' s departure from Bustrus Palace,
that the explanations Lebanon heti requested from
the great pow?* were being sent to the Lebanese
government. Hut he did not specify the powers
that have already complied with Labium's request.
"Informed circles state that the Lebanese government
will keep these explanations so that When they are
complete, it will submit them to the ?limbers
of the Arab League Council far preparin a loint
reply to the three-power declaration."
In its roundup of the 3oca1 political scere, P-EIPUT
writesthat political and parliamentary ofrales
yesterday showed greet interest in Henri on',
manifesto on the necessity of revising the ,1ectton
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They unan.trnouslymaintained that th. manifesto
con stitiated the first practical step for re sing
the ilection Law and that the !minor list" Henri
Pherson proposed foresee middle sol tion for the
differences prevailing between the advocates and
opponents of revision. The paper then declares that
prominent statesmen as well as a group of government
leaders support this proposal. 3ut would the opponents
of revision accept this proposal? This question, the
r continues, was not answered yesterday because
bri Finade's absence from Beirut. The leper
states tleit the parliamentary Administrative and
*di lel Committee will meet Tuelday, June le, in
order to study the 1lection Law.
ALU44?YAT (4itor: iiarri.l
maintains that Ran
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independent)
nifesto on the
emotion of the necessity of revisingthe Election
Law takes this question free the bebtnd-th.-scene
debates and brings it into the open foram. rtating
that the government promised to revise the Eaection
Law immediately after the MI 25 1947 election and
that the revision was blocks by a strodg group of
influential deputies, the paper charges that the
Election Law has been instrumental in rendering an
the State's machinery subservient to the will and
avarice of a few individuals. It then goes on to say
after regretting that the advocates and opponents of
revision are using sectariahism as a means for
backing their demands
"The opposers to the revision of the election Law
are wrong in obstrecting the revision. The revision
might promote their own more than other interests.
The existing conditions in the country are not
reasonable. The internal disturbances that have
taken place since May 25, 1947: the bloodshed, the
use of arms, the disputes, the evidences of chaos
are all born of the present Tlection Law..
!The aection Law is one oe the principal factors
that have blocked ie road efore the new generation
and led it to .lou do not see in Lebanon
today a bloc, a youth organisation that
does not endeavor h to contract or expand
Lebanon or to blow up its existing conditions.
Wouldn't these facts merit appreciation at the
proper tine in order to overcome them with reasoneAe
solutions instead of contenting ournelvee with
waiting for the disastrous consequences?"
ADee R (Aitort Hanna nhosn Oreek-erthodox epee
approves of Henri rharaon's manifesto on the necssity
of revising the Election Law and says "if the riders
do not wish to realise all the reforms, the realisation
of a part of them will be better than the realization
of nothing. The pernetuation of old conditions will
harm the people and the overnment. Probably the
epproveretelMietgeotitkib*PMZ alYkellT94 ot 64Ft of the
people if the old condit. one remain un need."
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AL. AMA (&rortite,
baiang Part
y supports Henri Pha manifesto a
battle is now raging for the revision of
tior Law between a front supported by feud*
egoists and opportunists; and a front backed by
IRROFOR of the people with their intellectuals, wor
and peasants all of whom are determined to SRVO the
country from the threatening dangers. (Bale; TjAAP,RAPh
and SA "T AL.AHRAR also support Henri Phareon's
statement )
ti on, organ of the
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or: iiiAyiddiu Leuli,eu -o e
an. Olerson'e z'nifesto on the
Law hes been supported b el
sober suil.estioa for the a
list as a i'?ee reee toward the desircd
democratic representation. cterin
sible authorities would listen to
ich are upheld by all the =Albanese
criticises the eovernment and the Chamber
plains that Lebanon is beine dominated
o in pose their will from one end of
4 i'. The paper than continues:
the minor list would b* divided
4 by Henri iharson s_ that
esentation would be sound. iJut
p is impossible and that we
must covr one sten after another in order to
reach the smaller electoral circles where every
elector knows his candidate and every candidete
knows his elector...
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*This cry which has been raised all fharaon
must have its echo in the hearts of the resonsihie
authorities. ethermiees we are afraid lest this smell
homeland e Lebanon - mieht collapse at the ands
of ttose who pretend to love it aw saetifice
themselves in its service.
MUT carries thu followine article reeortine
of Nide' al-C;wami flirty on the three-power is
'The Nide' al-Qwmmi karty has iasued
eontainine its views on the three-power dearatjon,
The tarty bean its statement by declarin at the
three powers were atteaptin4 to confer on themes ves
a capacity of trusteeship and domination ofer the
Arab states and to eive themselves the rieht of
interferine in matters some of which are rei,arded
as part of tLe national sovereienty while others
fell within the jurisdiction of the 'United Nations
Oreanisation.
The statement embodies a detailed study of he
ration and deals with the arming; the assurances;
saes and mocurit;-. It then tells the ereb
states on the occasion of their meeting in Cairo that
1 - This 4ecleratiGn which hes bean iss-ed by tb.
United hingdom France and the 'united :Aatee eovern
meets is an unlawfulfrog one side. It
does not bind the other vide tc anythinee ',hie Arab
sits held. that nothis4 limits its sovereienty en
liberty exceit its oblieations under the provisions
of the United Nations Charter.
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ration it an unfriendly act dire
ab tat4s which neve offered P3c1.4,
f their attachment to peace, rsepect
al law end seal for every usetul
ad
rab
*sem
interven
ssary measn
re uhich
must submit a note
nz.? according
recommends the adoption
fOr restoring thn les**
been dieturbed by an act whic
or its nst*re, prejudiees friendly fellations
between nations. IA is, at the same time,
Ilolation of thz, provisions of the
d ions Charter.
felt the danvers thr enik; the r
the Arab states must i*?diat,ly o
rences and reach a unified fore en
h will ensure the Lrest Arab interests
s the sovereignty enr.* independence of
ate s and the honor and life of the
s of these states.*
snt dee
d their
imperial
b countries
A
Shia.osles, independent)
fetes in Lebanon have
*While all the peoples are
ndence and liberty ,ge are
rtite ueclaration which
to spheres of influence
ee powers and attempts to mobilise them
peoples into the war the imperialists
The statement of the 'artisans of time. Win
a the sit of the French iruiler to '3eirut
the iseuane or the trtertite declaration
e thesttftcance of this visit.
supports editorials
on the necsedty of revisin
its usual criticism against
ChaMber of Deputies.
:ba ssn Twaint1 reek-0
on' u manifesto
ion Lew ead levels
ment and the
opposition)
rjallr that 3abri Himada "one of the leaders
feudalism from which the country complain*
he heroes who wish to keep old nditione
nts to abolish sectarianism from the
. Thus, the editorial uros every progreseive
pPort Sabri Himadels wish. liut it **premiss
he same time, at Himadets demend for under
-
$ to determine the increeses in the members
er the other. it argues that there will
such a census after sectarianism is
ever, the editorial hopes that Saki
eers in his desire to do away with s*ariani
?smug . iM to the end in this respect.
1-Pta-P , WhifilifF9t5efAckl7M3iiiint,
the
11 Liget with success.
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he three-ower declaratioe and say e that
a sethe declaxation Is to stren_then
the position of ?rasl incree its ability for
ruing itself frec all sides while feelint; that the
Western powers will protect it whenever any Arab state
contemplates attacking it, The paker then continues:
This is the first effect of the declaration.
Its significance is coordination of the attitedes
of the three powers toward the Arabs, because the
arms question is the key W Arab.e.eatera reiatiene.
Indeed, it la the key to international relations in
these eircumotanoes duriag which all are preparing
themselves for war. This coordination ia t4e gravest
point la ti e declaration. The Arab states ,aust
inevitably counter it by a similar coordination of
their policy toward the estern powers. Thia must
be the principal item on the aeenda of th nezt
meotin of the Arab
MakitAa (Ld
dhil 2'e.d Aql
fully supports henri iharaou's
revision of u aectiGA aw.
article on he vecepUona which
honor of Lha lea or the risitire?
paper writes that the members of
and of the opposition as well as
moslems equally welcomed Vies-Admiral Lambe
Ut
ex-, the
A,overnmeat
a and the
eines this
looms was extended to a rriondly power eo4 *ince it
$ a sentiment baaed on the strongeet foundations b.-
? France was, before its mandatory ree,ime, always a
d of Lebanon. The ,aper than mentions iranse's
cultural etntributions to Lebanon and states that the
French kinister la Lebanon has, in a ma?ical way,
*placed the Vrench tavups who were in the Levant before
1945 and et.o did a lotto mar .erance's reputation in this
part ol" tht, world. '1The ireacit Aihister Las, with his
intelliouice, sincerit), Aefinement, neutrality and
saeacity, teem able to restore everythin4 to its former
place without tumult or ado,* 1he paper then continues,
"Within a few years of hard work, self-denial and
sacrifice ee 1-estozed trance's first position which is
desired by evely Lebaneee. This poeition is far from
isperialiam, expkoitation and selfish interest.
ierench A.nister realised thet iraecese position in Lebanon
and the Zest was 41A, commerce, not finance, not arbitrary
rule and not imperialism, but literature and taste.
France in 1950 eke only ,friends because oi tbi.a attitude.
The welcome which the Vice-admiral anil his officers
extended to their oests on board the cruiser was evidence
that the sentiments of friendship are mutual between the
two nations.'
The peke writes also that
*ached Junie, after leavi
topped at a point facin4
flags. This gestare the
in the heart of the aroni
of the district
warshipkONTCALK
on duns 7, she
salut d it with
left a deep Wee
ano of the people
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oppoaiti
luau!
t inditat ens point out
betwees Lebanon and
a short while cp.
Tacla as sayin,, at an economi
otttce last W
countries has
and there
soluti
stat em
%gnomon
for the Lebano-5yrian relations is the conclusion of a
commercial a4reement for exabande local c,ricultural and
industrial products end or4?anizin4 the importation of
goods which are not produced by the two countries.*
jets).
.a are now bet
quotes ,orelion
conference held in
**day: "The a =sphere between
eatly improved in relation to tLe past
is great hope for reachint, an acceptable
n a short time." The 4roper then quotes a
nada by Dr. Shakir al-'As, Zyrian iUnister or
Q the effect that otl,e reasonable solution
The
then coaaonts:
rian minister statement which aimp
at ' sin. thy Laporte. ion of,00de tnat are
not 4toed by the two countries' till be z.he asts
on 4ich he future ne?otiations will be cridact 4,
we do not believe that the economic kelations Will
be improved 'ore than they are now. Ca the oDontrary,
the situation between the two countries mitot
deteriorate in ?
?The coordination of economic z olations between the
two countries will not be 6uaranteed b aimitino
impartation and opening the doors widely for
Syrian a?ricultural produce. %Ilan 5yria wi:.hes to
sell .,ebanon ??rains forve million liras annually
and when it wants to sell Lebanon sheep, cocking
butter, es, veetables, cheese, weal and t7ven
fruits, it should not have the ri4.ht to bind
L.non's comlercial markets to chains whia kill
its trade and lead to bankruptcy....*
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AK47ICAN U?
rr
4)111T (EdItor Wuhyiddin Nsuli, Sunn
writes that Nazi al-4udsi's Cabins,
a wave of optimism in Lebanon and
resumption of economic relations between the too
countries. Deecribing the los-se both the Syrian
and Lebanese peoples have suffered as a rf. suit OI
the disrupted economic relations and eTphanlvinp
the necessity of encoureoing economic and other
associations between the two countries the editorial
states: "Ms cruel lesson which the past three months
have imparted on us must cause Reirut and Darascus
to act wisely and prudently.* The paper then
continues:
""s have already said and still say that Israel
alone benefits from the economic separation
and not Lebanon and 'Irria. !Ilan we resuoe the
economic negotiations and reach impediate
settloments?....If Arab League questions are
engaging our attention to day, resumption of
economic relations between Lebnnon and -oria
must be given first preference lest the situation
should grow more critical and lest smugoling
activities shouldinerease because they are causing
the two countries to lose considerable revenues."
?air
cm
ALogAYAT Edit ? Kamil ,Ma-roslem, ind peed
devotes Its editorial, or the third consecutive day,
to the lection L4114 It claims that this law is retarding
the country's progress, while the world is foreino
ahead, and that it was enforced by the foreioner for
promoting his interest and (*eructing every political
advancement in the country.
AN-NANAR Mossan Twaini n hodoxicppotsiti n)
maintains that despite the efforts for reconcilino the
divergent viewpoints, the Arab crisis is growing worse
because Egypt is insisting on its stand on holding
the meeting of the Arab League Council and because
Jordan is itill stickino to its view. he editorial
then states in Pert:
*If the League has been changed from a aeans
far realising Arab aspirations into an Iron
chain for binding the Preb peoples, let the
League go unrogretted. *1..th regard to those
who have created the League and brought it to
its present condition, the day on which they will
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'low their League is not dista
A opposition,
arty)
oontinu?e its campaign tox
flection Law,
Lebanese
revision of the
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OltOrtillait.s on the Arab tea,?-,,eo.ri1 wad6.ers whether
it will meet today to disc via sQlve ,rot)lem$ con.
f*tta the Arabi, or it will kQet.ipone ,Atetlit,- and
the solution of tilso and fr-?:t;T:rate, uke
have been pinned on this
then refers to Jordan's_ a.ilnexatioli of
alsotins and says this atittio Is aQi, coisl$ioted
Leasinot besauso it took place with the cnnse,nt the
ralOOtihimns themselves throu4h free and he..)zt*.t
It eentlitnees After appea1in4 to the Arab&tc,',
differsmeas and to set positively:
*WO believe that the Separation Gf Jordan ncorf,
will not be effeet&d viitL.t: ease L'Ai,ILled
or woe people, because =re r rab ,c,1 74111
Ws% Wet to ma a *operation. we .i.,,,r712.1t Wes
Lofts* tO smash itself on tLis roe, 1l r rabe
are facia& =serous ,ixotlems th
ic cooperate to da more than at any c;tLer tIais?
there is taanimity sP4sration
Lowe, will such 4 soic4iration be ensonsat
interest tif the Arab Lealiuset?
The editorial the
leaders will sot
diffisulties wwo
the field and to
the Arab peoplet ,
proper Use,'
? cQneludee that if the Arab Latino
tily work to overs e the present
ftlXy ask them to withdraw from
the trust to its people "because
word which they will say at the
in repertinitrittsh Xinisterts visit to the Foreign
offiee 411 Saturday, 4=0,10, this paper writes that both
the foreign kinister and the British Ninister refused to
rake **7 press states-eat on their conversation. The
taper then eentintAms
*While Mr. einkerton was the first to deny reports
that
the three powers had decided to divide the hiddle
Best tato &plater** of influent'', Sir Boswell Jive the
Saa, assurance.
Iliewever, the tripartite dealarat/on is svil
the attention of official Tarter* an4 political a re *.*
T reports tht, -abase** dalezitiOA to ttt neet
.v.es,ua ounell oomprisea trader Risdh
tcr 2,;neral of tLt Fo Office; and
_abanase lAniatu, fa A* -301h
1 letvt, for Cairo we 12,
Ao.t-Air411
(marmites fairition, zano; the Lebanese ?halano eertY)
the Chambc,r. of Devuttea Lovernmeat and the
IthasntoWIE: 1-411ionn Woo*MAWArinism
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IT fr?,4 t,ratin.....
,i. that
Gfl th.tCk...',F--,....1---ei:lasz. u
C plItinu
Law
SAWA
1V4ert--
ism. 7'
tL,:z spirit
4.,oi4w rember that
fl?
uebacie
onvo
co
eoa
it iL311
titude
0
;Alf
ove:Ttaii
st bouxdto :.:.tents
dy told the bne d the
t$ ttat every reply they
''efher today .?)r touhyrrow
1?,-)ok part in the, formulation
-Leh they are resenting today
*Sad it flOt eer the assurances they has
-esters. powers, there would n4f
federation, has the ..ebanese
,d realised afterwards that it ac
riot to have accepted and that
aces 'which it could net oaran
oveuiaents thought, when they hastily
to offer the assurances asked of then, thit
be flooded with arms. Rut they foiot to
rpose of the flow of arms, U it wrJuld
' forgot that the only fight 40 want
ht which our governments h4vs been
so that the declaration is
of te tiW Charter and interfere in our
airs. -cut we permit ourselves t4 446000
h rd his g0Vornment as well as every
nt hich holds his view today, of circumventlea
lot blame thf., tlr laek of under.
....ad that 104c ml,;ht not obli,,e us to
h-11 ccnspir cy absint our AatiOnal
iinty mit h they resent hein4 prejudiced and
la nr)t 'nave been prejudiced were it not for
0.4ARAR earrie
re
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airport. Four senior tfricors a11,,hte4 frau the
aircraft and drove to ()%e of city' hotel*,
We tried to know the purpose tblAr vis1t but
colIiAied with tinge rticnoe.n
latlig (Editors Kenna Moon, : rthodox, ;t1, tier')
editerialiSes on the meeting of Llo, ;,rab Le;A _us
and on the problems confrentine, tho ;irslo woriat
the Suptiese-Jordan dispute vo tl'et, :rah ,artm.
kalestine. 3tatina that the atilosphere dQzinati
Aral situation on the eve of Lh.c, of
Committee does not call for ovtimivris the paier
_ouneil
rticLsr
'ha
concluiVIS
0The crisis aikt continuet izu adaere
its position and Amman mijt insist on iLs view 'd.tn
the result that the Arabs wcui.J utt 431vided 1h4,11V
frosts. The Arch 4overnments 44.4inte. cr4e-jieunited
from the meeting of the folitical coiLtee. .,146aher
the responsible authorities listen L.Le
Arab pOtipPos or close their ears and :eart,f7, tnmy
Nest? realise that the Arab -rrAld rearAt. tL* ais-
iaturation of the Arab forces us a crime t-y-41d ths
causer* as criminals:.
(Editor; Bieber* Marouns ,,vonitto, oosition)
deplores the crisis facinai; trIL Arab Lemue and criticise*
the Zaptiaa tovornment tor its e.tilituce Vow?rd Jordan's
annexation of Aria) kalestine. It clais that ti7.0 Arab
pieges haw unsnimously ac ted tint; Abduilab's action
alshi Urges Premier 14adh-as.Jolh to beei, '.4aehmedys
Stion for pc4tponing the meeting of the ioee
Council to save it fro q the collapse awaitin6 it.
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Embassy of the U.S.A. Friday, June 2, 1950.
Bactdad, Iraq.
* * * * *
THE THREE-POWER DECLARATION.
a
Al-Islah carries the full text of the Reform Party's
memorandum"iwarded to the British and American Ambassadors
in Baghdad in "protest" against the three-power declaration.
In the memorandum, the Reform Party says: 1) the
declaration does harm to the anti-Communist cause in the
Middle East; 2) restores the resented French influence over
Syria; 3) prevents the Arabs from resisting any Jewish attack
and furthering inter-Arab union; 4) disappoints those Arabs
who were still believing that the U.S. would "correct her
errors"; and 5) underestimates the Arabs' potentialities in
an East-West armed conflict.
In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister and the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, copies of the memo have been
enclosed; and the party expresses the hope that the Iraqi
government would "adopt a firm attitude vis-a-vis the declara-
tion."
The three-power declaration is viewed in Al-Akhbar
and Al-Nabaa, whichcarry the same editorial, as a three-power
"trusteeship" over the Middle East. It preserves the present
status quo and gives "protection" to Israel's frontiers despite
their violation of the UN partition plan of 1947. Moreover,
the fact, that-, the declaration mentions "measures outside the
UN", means that the Middle East is separated from the UN
organization and brought under the three powers' authority.
* * *
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FIRST-HAND REPORT ON REFUGEES PROBLEM.
In the third article of a series, Yahya Qassim describes
what he has seen and reports what he had heard while touring
Eastern Palestine in the party of Interior Minister Saleh Jabr.
Realistically...
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Realistically putting the refugees problem, he says,
"Arab governments' spokesmen speak from their homes that
there shall be no final settlement unless refugees are
repatriated. These are very nice and simple words. But,
how the refugees can be repatriated? How they shall be treat-
ed when back? Do they want repatriation at al cost? Would
Israel accept them? How can Israel be forced to accept them?
The men of the Arab governments and the League are not taking
the trouble of answering them."
Yahya adds that he has seen some wishing to go back
to their homes and others who do not because they believe that
they would be an "outraged minority." As for their settlement,
it requires funds; the UN cannot carry on subsidizing it and
the Arab states talk much but "do not dig their hands in their
pockets." Indeed, all the refugees are expressing their
willingness and desire for works
* * *
SHORT NEWS.
The Regent left by air for Mosul on his way to the
summer resort of Shaqlawa, says a Royal Bilat announcement.
The France-Presse correspondent in Baghdad reports that
the Regent would visit Spain during the coming summer. (Al-
Nabaa)
Yesterday, 237 Jews applied for emigration. In, the
evening, one plane carrying 109 denationalized Jews left
Baghdad. (Ash-Shaab)
In $714, Dr, Nadhem Al-Qodsi has been requested to
form tte now ,yrrornment. Akram Hourani has announced his
decision of not participating in any government. (Liwa Al-
The new regulation of the Ministry of Economics re-
organizes the whole set-up of the Ministry. The DG of Econo-
mics shall supervize the works of all other Directorates
General. The DG of Industrial Research is renamed as DG of
Industry. Two new departments are created, that is the Direc-
torate of the Administration of Development and Exploitation
of State Lands, and the DG of Oil Affairs. (Liwa
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Nuri As-Said is leaving for London either on June 9
or 10. (A2,Zattlan)
*
The Board Of the Rafidain Bank has elected DG of
Income-Tax Rauf. Al-Bahrani as its Chairman and Jaffar Ash-
Shibibi as Deputy-Chairman. (Azo-Zaman)
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PRES SUMMARY
Embassy of the U.S.A. Saturday, thine 3, 1950.
Baghdad, Iraq.
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Commenting on the tripartite declaration, Al-daqt des-
cribes it as a "new phase" of the three powerst policy in the
Middle East. It has been received, says the paper, with "dis-
satisfaction" on the part of the Arabs, although some of their
governments have delayed stating their opinions clearly, before
consulting each other.
Undoubtedly, the declaration is "contrary to the Arabs'
national aspirations, and besides threatens their security
because it is more than a recognition of Israel, as it embodies
a guarantee of her security and allows her to retain the fruit
of her aggression against the Arabs...
"This situation is painful and regrettable. But adds
to this pain and regret the fact that it is to a large extent
the consequence of the Arab governments' errors and disagree-
ment among themselves... Most of the Arab governments have
become unable to ensure their respect by any of three powers
which control the Western world.
"The world is divided into two camps; and the Arabs
cannot deny that they fall in the Western camp, although un-
willingly... Therefore, the only way out of this impasse is
to set up internally strong governments, which are backed by
the people, in order that they be capable of bargaining with
the Western powers... The Arab states are not free to buy
arms from wherever they like; in fact, they have to purchase
them from the West which imposes the terms it wants... But,
the Arab states are neither legally nor politically bound by
the declaration, and can purchase them from the West until
they satisfy their needs.
"The bargaining which the Arab states can stage results
from the rivalry between the East and the West. The West
cannot leave the Middle East unarmed, to be an easy prey of
the Russians... And in here lies the possibility of bargain-
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Senator Omar Nadhmi described France's participatibn
in the declaration as a "threat to the Arab states." Lebanon
and Syria in particular, and the other Arab states in general
have to "think seriously of the matter before expressing any
optimistic view."
He added that the sentence that the existing frontiers
should be respected has been purposely inserted in the declara-
tion in order to "please France so as to keep the Arab states
disunited and to enable Imperialism's fingers to meddle as it
wishes."
He underlined the need for taking into consideration
the remarks made by Nuri As-Said in his speech before the
Senate. (Az-Zaman)
* * *
JOINT ANSWER TO DECLARAfION.
Following his speech in the Senate, the Prime Minister
had approached the representatives of Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi
Arabia and Syria in Baghdad. Answers from these governments
have been received and they are in "harmony" with Iraq's
views, Consequently, a "joint answer to the tripartite
declaration is expected to be issued in the near future, which
would express the Arab states' views about the declaration."
(Az-Zaman)
SHORT NEWS.:
Due
34?.:*,*?.
Due to the reduction of scholarship allowances, the
Ministry of:EduCationn!is'-to: be 'able this year to nreSume -
sending .stud0nts mis6ionb abroad-, -hoWever, their ,number -will no
exceed. 50 :and scholarships ' shall be granted' for'iteChnicdi '
trainifigAmly. (A1-;hamart) '
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BAGHDAD PRESS
Embassy of the U.S.A. Saturday, June 3, 1950.
Baghdad, Iraq.
LEADING JORDANIANS IN BAGHDAD.
Yesterday afternoon, King Abdullah's Chamberlain,
Samir Pasha Ar-Rifaye, and Jordanian Foreign Minister,
Mohammed Pasha Ash-Shereiqi, arrived in Baghdad by air.
Ash-Shereiei declined to make any statement on the
visit. However, Ar-Rifaye, when asked about the tripartite
declaration, said, "Jordan has not yet defined her attitude,
as she is expected to act jointly with the League."
According to "informed circles," the two visitors
shall be received in audience by the Regent within the next
two days. (At-Zaman)
* * *
THE TRIPARTITE DECLARATION.
Mohammed Ridha Ash-Shibibi, assailing the declaration,
stated, "The three powers' declaration is an indication of
the utter failure of their Middle Eastern policy. It reveals
their intentions and demonstrates that their policy is
imperialistic and reactionary since trying to convert the
Middle East into spheres of influence under the pretext of
promoting peace and stability which cannot be ensured by
injustice and force."
He went on saying, "I do not see any difference between
this declaration and the Sykes-Picot agreement, revealed in
1917 as an imperialistic plan based on dividing the Arab world
into spheres of influence between France and Britain. However,
the only difference between the two is that the U.S. is a third
party of this new conspiracy."
He added, "The Arabs are undergoing a hard ordeal; the
Arab states cannot face it with disagreement and dissension
among themselves. 4ould the Arab League states face this
declaration united, as it is being striven for by some poli-
ticians?" (Az-Zaman)
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Embassy of the U.S.A. Sunday, June 4, 1950
Aaghdad, Iraq.
Monday, June 5, 1950
IRAQ'S STAND IN LEAGUE v. JORDAN DISPUTE.
Answering Matta Sarsam's interpellation in parliament
on Saturday, June 4, 1950, Premier Towfiq As-Suwaidi, stated,
"Gentlemen, what is being referred to in the question of the
Honorable Deputy regarding the unification of the two Jordan
banks has been the object of long discussions at the Political
Committee, and the dispute has not yet ended. Iraq's position
towards this matter is the one of a mediating brother, who
wishes that the disputes be solved in near future; and any
detailed statement about it, I believe, does not suit the
public interest and would hamper this mediation."
Matta Sarsam replied that he wished the Prime Minister
to be "more daring and more frank" in order to throw light on
the "obscurity" folding the "unjust" decision of the AL Politi-
cal Committee. "Jordan," he asserted, "did not violate the
Arab League decision, and the unification of the Jordan banks
has been achieved in accordance with the will of the inhabitante
of the Arab part of Palestine... If Egypt and Saudi Arabia wisi
to t altpprtiMitirkileRggitgle iffSleP/6 ?eaciREN40-00-19MAhoi96616V-d"
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The following persons are due to fly this morning
to Mosul to confer with the Regent who is to arrive there
coming from Shaqlawa on his way to Sarsang:
Samir Pasha Ar-Rifaye
Mohammed Ash-Shereiqi Pasha
Interior Minister Sal_eh Jabr
Defense Minister Shaker Al-Wadi
Senator Nuri As-Said.
After the .conference, all the five will return in
Baghdad this very day. (Al-Umma. 6/5)
*
On Sunday, June 4 Jordanian Foreign Minister Mohammed
Ash-Shereiqi Pasha held a press conference at the Tigris
Palace Hotel. He first welcomed the newsmen, and then read
out a speech he made in the Jordanian parliament stating
Jordan's case for its having "misreported."
Elaborating on the main point of the speech that the
Arab League resolution of April 12, 1948, was "nullified" by
the Lausanne Protocol which cmmmitted its signatories to the
"principle of territorial partition," he stated that "legally
and internationally" the said resolution is "null and void"
for 1) the Arab states have "signed armistices as a preliminary
step to concluding peace," 2) have "agreed to partition as a
basis of the Lausanne talks," and 3) "before completing the
liberation of Palestine, a government based on territorial
partition was set up in a small part of Palestine."
To prove his assertions, Jordanian Foreign Minister
Mohammed Ash-Shereiqi Pasha cited the following official
documents:
1) Former Egyptian Foreign Minister was quoted on
March 10, 1950, by the Egyptian newspaper, Az-Zaman, saying
that at the Palais Chaillot, the Arabs sought 1) international-
ization of Jerusalem, 2) partition to safeguard the Arab parts
of Palestine, and 3) repatriation of refugees.
2) A formal note forwarded by the Egyptian Ambassador
in Washington to the U.S. State Department stated, "... With
this spirit (of cooperation among freedom-loving peoples), the
Arab states have responded to the repeated appeal of the U.S.
Government to cooperate with the UN PCC in order to find a
practical and peaceful solution of the problem.., and with the
same spirit the Arab governments have signed in Lausanne, on
May 12, 1949, the protocol pertaining to the territorial terms
mentioned in the partition plan after introducing the necessary
amendments. Thus, they have adopted a stand identical to the
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policy of the U.S. Government, as announced by Mr. Jessup, the
U.S. delegate to the Third Session of the UN in Paris, and as
confirmed by the President of the U.S. in his message to King
Abdullah..."
The U.S. policy, explained Shereiqi Pasha, as announced
by Jessup is that "Israel should be given the territories
assigned to her under the partition plan of November 29, 1947."
3) Article 7 of the Lausanne Protocol signed by the
Egyptian chief delegate provides that the future of the Arab
part is the concern of the Arabs only.
4) When the PCC insisted on knowing its future, the
Jordanian delegation was "forced" to say that "the Arab part
of Palestine cannot constitute an independent entity." However,
the other Arab delegates did not express any disapproval.
As for unification, the "Western bank" had repeatedly
asked for it as a security measure, because "there is no pros-
pect of the Arab states resuming the fight." Moreover, no Arab
state protested against the two-bank elections although a date
was set for them long ago. The unification decision was adopt-
ed by the Jordanian parliament with the reservation that the
measure does not prejudice the final settlement of the Pales-
tine problem.
"Jordan," asserted Shereiqi Pasha, "did not annex any-
thing, but the Western part has asked for unification."
Asked what Jordan would do if the AL Council decide to
expel her, he said that the recommendation needs unanimous
approval, which he does not expect it to get. (Al-Umma. 6/5)
* * *
END OF CABINET CRISIS IN SYRIA.
The cabinet crisis in Syria has come to an end. Dr.
Nadhem Al-Qodsi has formed the new government.. It comprises
eight members, including him; 5 are from the People's Party,
and the three others are independent, two of them come from
outside the Constituent Assembly. Nadhem Al-Qodsi is Premier
and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The Jerusalem radio quoted the UP that the absence of
Dr. Malruf Ad-Dewalibi from the government is interpreted as
an indication that Syria would oppose the expulsion of Jordan
from the League and would seek a compromise in order to per-
suade Egypt to remain in the League. (Liwa Al-Istiqlal. 6/5)
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Commenting on the forma0.on of a new government in
Syria, Falk As-Samerrai, in tAya.Aicilal (6/5) says that
Syria will not find her "way to salvation" from unstability
unless the new government carry out its program of enacting
the new constitution. Indeed, all the Arabs, whatever may
be their views, desire political 'stability for Syria, and
the authority be "taken away from the hands of irresponsible
persons"; otherwise, Syria is exposed to dangers intensified
by the recent tripartite declaration which is to enable France
to restore her influence over Syria and Lebanon.
* * *
THREE-POWER DECLARATION.
Al-Inciad, owned by Hashem Al-Dabbagh, is being edited
by Khalid Al-Dorra and published daily as from Sunday, June 4.
In its Ionday issue, it carries a cartoon featuring the tripart-
ite declaration as thenseason present to Israel." Britain, the
U.S, and France are shown throwing grains to seven hens, repre-
senting each one of the Arab states, while Israel is standing
by carrying three swords on a cushion.
"What shall you do to those whom you call 'conspirators'
and 'traitors'? Or the matter is one of airy words?". Under
this headline, Ash-Shaab (6/5) comments for the first time on
the tripartite declaration.
The declaration, it says, may be considered as an "al-
most decisive test for the Arab states" and a "new opportunity
for ascertaining whether they have benefited from the lessons
of the past." Much has been said about it; "needless to say
that various ends underlay the various comments made. However,
it is clear that the noise made and still being made by some
is artificial and not serious."
The declaration "is in itself neither good nor bad for
the Arab states; but, its effects depend on the way it would
be carried out and on the mentality to direct the Arab states."
"It has beqp denbunced," adds the paper, "as a tconspirac3
to suppress the Arabs and to consolidate Israel; but, we should
ask who are the authors of the conspiracy?"
"The declaration," stresses the paper, "should be consi-
dered with a practical view. Unfortunately, some of its anta-
gonists, who represent Arab governments, lack it, missing that
their governments have treaties with the authors of the declara-
tion and that such a charge is improper. Besides, have those
who Criticize the declaration to suggest any other alternative
than mere words?".
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obligations set in the dedlaration, Israel would be supplied
with arms as much as the Arab states would be deprived of them.
Moreover, they would "afford her the opportunity and means of
expanding herself at the detriment of unprepared neighboring
states."
Therefore, the Arab states should be "on the safe side",
and refrain from "hurried actions to which they are used."
,The paper goes on saying, "We should remember that only the weak
are asked to comply with their obligations, but the strong can
dictate their own terms and adapt their obligations to their
interest. We should remember too that whoever favor refusing
arms and deny Israel her present frontiers contradict themselves
because they deprive themselves of an important means for at
least preventing Israel from expanding."
The paper concludes saying, "The declaration is not a
proposal to the Arab states to state their views, but a definite
decision. The Arab states, consequently, have to take their
decisions, and making remarks is not enough."
* * *
ISMAIL GHANEM URGES UNDERSTANDING wvITH RUSSIA.
Ismail Ghanem, writing in Al-Yaodha (6/5), says that if
the U.S., Britainaid France insist on their policy embodied in
their joint delcaration, and if the Arabs fail to join a
"third force", they should seek better relations with Russia.
Indeed, the "obstacles" to such an understanding are "imaginary"
and are propagated by the western camp. Indeed, Russia's regime
is "a moderate socialism". Besides, ideological differences are
no cause from preventing understanding, if the interests are the
same. The only real obstacle to such a rapprochement is the
mentality of those Arab politicians who have been "grown up in
the British's lap,"
* * *
CRITICIZMS OF EMERGENCIES LAW.
Sada Al-Ahali (6/4) says that the government has under-
taken a new step against the opposition; the first was the
Press Law. This new law which has been submitted to parliament
to enactment means "that the country will be kept under perma-
nent martial administration." It is being enacted because the
ruling class fears about its advantages and prerogatives. In-
deed, the law violates the constitution because it authorizes
the Prime Minister to intern any persons likely to cause did-
order.
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"new terroristic law."
* * *
SHORT NEWS.
Al-Hmma (6/5) denies that there is any cabinet crisis.
On Sunday, a plane left Baghdad carrying 95 Jewish
denationalized emigrants. (Ash-Shaab. 6/5)
As his opponent has withdrawn, Khalil Kanna has
therefore been elected for the Faluja electoral precinct
uncontested. (Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi. 6/4)
On Saturday, the Chamber of Deputies approved the Law
of the Capital Works Budget of the Railways, the Law of the
Port Budget, and the Capital Works Law. (Sada Al-Ahali. 6/4)
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of the
BAGHDAD PRESS
Embassy of the U.S.A. Tuesday, June 6, 1950.
Baghdad, Iraq.
* * * * *
LEAGUE MEETING LIKELY TO BE POSTPONED.
Al-Ngbaa reports,
"An official soufte has asserted that the meeting
of the Arab League Council, slated for June 12, is to be
deferred. The delay, ft is understood, is due to the
government change in Svria.g
* * *
ONE-DAY MOSUL CONCLAVE.
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After conferring with the Regent in Mosul, Interior
Minister Saleh Jabr, wttended by Samir Pasha Ar-Rif aye and
Mohammed Pasha Ash-Shatreigi, of Jordan, returned in Baghdad
by air, yesterday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
However, Buri AO-Said and Defense Minister jhaker Al-
Wadi, who also participated in the conference, proceeded with
the Regent to the SarOang summer resort, where they are to
spend two days before returaing to Baghdad. (Al-Umma)
SHEREIQI'S STATEMENT COMMENTED.
Commenting on he statement made by Jordanian Foreign
Minister Mohammed Pa ha Ash-Shereiqi to the press on Sunday,
June 4, Sada Al-Ahalt remarks that the public is not being
afforded all the facti;s and the documents of the Jordan v. the
League dispute, and ifherefore, cannot constitute for itself
a clear opinion about the qase. The League should undertake
a thorough investigation of the Palestine war.
However, it is "unquestionable" that the "Palestine
campaign cannot be ctnsidered as over. Consequently,
Jordan's annexation,pf Eastern Palestine "should be regarded
as a temporary aritlatement subject to change until the final
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The Egyptian proposal for considering Jordan as
"trustee" over the Palestinian territories, is based on a
League resolution and on the reference made in the Jordanian
Speech from the Throne that Jordan's action "shall not pre-
judice the final settlement of the Palestine question."
The unification of the two sides of the Jordan can be
looked at from another angle than the one elaborated by the
Foreign Minister. It means "killing any hope of liberation
from Zionist grips in the rest of Palestine."
There is no justification for violating the League
resolution of April 12, 1948, if other states had done so.
Moreover, the armistices with Israel and the signing of the
Lausanne Protocol were undertaken concertedly; then, why
should Jordan pursue an "individualistic" policy now? Further-
more, the Lausanne protocol did not adopt the paritition plan
as a basis for the settlement of the Palestine question, but
for the refugees repatriation.
The interest of the Arab League requires that VIJordan
renounce her annexation decision." If she refuses, the "only
solution is to adopt a stiff attitude towards her. Iraq
should not alone hesitate, in order to avert the collapse
of the League, which would cause the biggest harm to the Arabs
and their states. If Iraq persists in supporting Jordan,
after failing in her mediation, she would bear a heavy histori-
cal responsibility."
* * *
THE NEW SYRIAN GOVERNMENT.
In Liwa A1=IEL12121.1 Faik As-6amerrai says that the
short ministerial crisis in Syria has been characterized by
the politicians' determination to boycott the government, if
the army officers persisted in their interference in politics.
The ministerial crisis has led to a moral defeat of the army
officers, and a victory of the politicians. Moreover, it is
known that Dr. Nadhem'Al-Qodsi tendered the resignation of his
first cabinet twenty-four hours after its formation, in pro-
test against the army's interference.
Indeed, the present government would render a great
service to the country, if it succeeds in leading it to
stability and conditions under which the constitution would
prevail.
News agencies reports indicate that all concur that
the new cabinet should be afforded the opportunity of carry-
ing out its task, despite the differences of opinion. Indeed,
all the Arab states should help Syria to frustrate the maneu-
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IRAQI PRESS DELEGATION'S VISIT TO JORDAN.
A1=t2tlf says that few of the local pr6ss were invited
to attend the Jordanian Independence and Army Days celebra-
tions; and few also wore invited to attend Jordanian Foreign
Minister Mohammed Pasha Ash-Shereici's press conference.
The two incidents have given the impression to the public
that those who were not invited are hostile to Jordan.
*
In the firs to article of a series about his trip to
Amman to attend the Jordanian celebrations of Arilly and Inde-
pendence Days, a* a member of the Iraqi press delegation, Sal-
man As-Safwnni, tditor of Al-Yaqdha, explainwthat he accepted
the invitation because he had not seen before Jordan and
Palestine; and Ile did not want to miss such an opportunity.
Early on May 23, 9 newspapermen, accompanied by Omar
Zaki Pasha AlA.Afuni, the Jordanian Minister in Baghdad, left
Baghdad in two cars. Some of them had not even passports;
but, the MirlAster of Interior had instructed the appropriate
authorities to allow the press delegation to cross the fron-
tiers without molestation.
In the evening of the same day, they arrived in Amman,
which wr.'s crowded. They were forced to sleep three in the
same rotm of an average Class hotel.
Jebran Melkon, of Al-Akhbar, writes about his impressions
of tlhe visit to Jordan. It is not the first time he saw Amman;
he had visited it when King Abdullah was crowned. Indeed,
amzing progress has been achieved in the Jordanian capital,
144ich was a village, when King Abdullah set up his Emirate,
he says.
About the unification of the two Jordan sides, he
writes "Everything which has been said about this decision
in some of the Arab states differs from what the Iraqi press
delegation has seen. All the Palestinians we have met support
the decision, because they are aware that they cannot set up
their own state, as they would be the prey of Israel's
expansionism."
In his second article of a series, Adel Awni, of Al-
Hawadith, tells that the Iraqi press delegation which went to
77317 was driven on May 25 to Jerusalem. But, before reaching
Jerusalem and after crossing the river Jordan, they inspected
thikpoujat kAlpg? 9AWAM4K
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up for housing them; one has already been completed. After
that, they were taken to a refugees' camp; there they saw
"painful scenes". Indeed, their plight is "a shameful stain
on the forefront of the Arab nation." -
* * *
SHORT NEWS.
Yesterday, tho Chamber of Deputies approved the law
of civil pension, aS amended by the Senate, the law for the
stamp duty, and the Imendment of the civil procedure. It
adjourned until Sunday, June 11.
Earlier during the meeting, Minister of State Khalil
Karma was sworn in a$ Deputy for Faluja. (Al-Umma)
*
As it has been evidenced that the examination
questionary Of the pAimary schools had been stolen, the
Ministry of Educatiot4 has cancelled all the examinations
until futther notice, (Al-Nabaa)
Yesterday, a TAane left Baghdad carrying 108 dena-
tionalized Jews. 44 209 persons applied for emigration.
(Ash-3haab)
The Iraqi-prorposed answer to thetripartite declara-
tion has reached ths) Arab League Secretariat General for
transmission to the, member states for comment prior to send-
ing a joint answer to the three powers. (Liwa Al-Istiqlal)
British consultants in London have disrecommended the
Tharthar Valley Projeot, as waters regulation reservoir.
Consequently, the govOrnment intends to seek the advice of
a world expert before launching the project. (Az-Zaman)
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SHEREIQI AND RIFAYE RETURN TO AMMAN,
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Yesterday, morning, at 8:30 a.m., Samir Pasha Ar-Rifaye,
Minister of the Jordanian Royal Palace, and Mohammed Pasha
Ash-Shereiqi, Jordanian Foreign Minister, left by air for
Amman, at the end of 4-day visit. (Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi)
* * *
TRANSFERS OF MUTASARRIFS.
The following transfers have been-decreed:
Kerbala Mutasarrif Abdul Rassoul Al-Khalisi has been
appointed Mutasarrif of Diala, in the stead of Hassan At-
Talabani who hasbeen transferred to the Muntifik Liwa,
Diwaniyah Liwa Mutasarrif Amin Khalis has been trans-
ferred to the headquarters of the Ministry of Interior as
Administrative Inspector, while Abdul Wahab Mustafa, who was
Administrative Inspector, has been appointed to the Mutasarri-
fiyah of Diwaniydh. (Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi)
* * *
EDITORIAL COMMENTS.
Commenting on the Arab League Council's meeting,
scheduled for June 12 in Alexandria, Faik As-Samerrai, writ-
ing in Liwa Al-Istiqlal, says, "In this delicate phase, being
undergone by the Arab nation, we urge the AL Council not to
confine itself to draw up a reply to the tripartite declara-
tion, but to study the means capable of making the Arabs' right
prevail over the Zionist wrong and of inducing these imperialis
tic nations to changing their friendly attitude to Israel.
Unless the meeting decide such positive ways and executive
means, the answer would share the fate of the previous ones."
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Faik says that the "U.S. was aware from the beginning
that the Arabs would make use of joint protests and answers
only and they would not resort to positive action which would
threaten American interests." And he adds, "Had the U.S. been
sincere to her international obligations, she could have kept
Israel in her place, cutting off the aid being lavishly grOnt-
ed to her. But, instead we see the q.S. forming committees
for collecting contributions."
The other matter on the agenda of the AL Council is the
Collective Security Pact, Its higntng would be to no avail
unless the Arabs lend it the importance it deserves.
* * *
Mahmud Ad-Dorra, writing in A -In ad, which is being
edited by Khalid Ad-Dorra, speaks ia the dispute of Jordan v.
the League.
He says that King Abdullahts recent remarks, that the
League is useless and the collectivii security is a farce, have
aroused much surprise.
King Abdullah's views have muck impact on Arab affairs,
because they "represent those of Britain." Indeed, Britain
would not have "dreamed" of success U. her Arab policy, with-
out the assistance of Jordan; and the Arabs would not have
been dishonored without Jordan.
Britain, says Mahmud Ad-Dorra, as succeeded in setting
up the Jewish state through Jordan; and now because the Arab
states are not being easily subdued, ste wants to destroy the
League in order to attain her goals by playing one Arab state
against the other.
The writer concludes, "The other Arab states have to
adopt a general policy regarding Jordan, not based on the
necessity of a joint government for Pallestine and Jordan, but
as her being Britain's political base mo her being put in the
League to Britain's ends... Jordan con$titutes a gap in the
Arab League front. It is preferable to reveal this gap.
"If the government of Iraq is seriOus about striving for
the Arabs' interest without being influe*ced by the very policy
directing Jordan, it should loyally stre$ch her hand to the
other Arab states instead of remaining ureidecided as it is."
* * *
A POLITICAL CARTOON.
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A -In ad shows in a front page caro x Nuri As-Said with
his right hand on Saleh Jabr's shoulder, Voth boarding a plane
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for Mosul for a conference with the Regent, while Towfig As-
Suwaidi is telling them, "There is no cabinet crisis. It is
all newspaper gossip."
* * *
SHORT NEWS.
The law for promoting industry has been signed by the
Regent. (Al-Umma)
The regulation of the Ministry of Works and Communica-
tions is to be amended. A draft has been submitted to the
Council of Ministers for approval. (Al-Umma)
Following the appointment of Hassan At-Talabani to
the Mutasarrifiyah of Luntifik, Ahmed Zaki Al-Mudaris, who
was holding the post in an interim capacity, has been put in
charge of the Mutasarrifiyah of Kerbala in the same capacity.
(Al-Umma)
Following the withdraW1 of his opponent, Finance
Minister Abdul Karim Al-Uzri has won his parliamentary seat
uncontested. (Al-Nab as)
Following the withdrawl of the other candidates for
the Mahmudiyah electoral precinct, Jamil Abdul Wahab has Won
the by-elections uncontested. (Ash-Shaab)
Yesterday, 124 Jews applied for emigration. (Ash-Shaab)
Yesterday morning, two representatives of the IPC
arrived in Baghdad from Tripoli and conferred with the Prime
Minister. They have asked clarifications about some of the
points discussed recently during the oil negotiations. The
meeting was attended by Economics Minister Dhia Jaffar. (Az-
Zaman)
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Embassy of the U.S.A. Thursday, June 8, 1950,
Baghdad, Iraq.
* * *
MEETING OF THE ARAB LEAGUE COUNCIL.
The Arab League Council is due to convene on Monday,
June 12. The following matters are on its agenda, according
to the Cairo correspondent of the Sharq Al-Adna radio:
1) Jordan's expulsion from the League.
2) The Arab Collective Security Pact.
3) Answer to tripartite declaration.
4) Backing Pakistan Foreign Minister Mohammed
Zahfarullah Khan's candidature to the Fresidency
of the forthcoming UN General Assembly.
5) Rights and obligations of the All Palestine
government. (Liwa Al-Istiq1a1)
According to the ANA, the expulsion of Jordan from the
League was discussed at a meeting in Cairo among the Egyptian
Foreign Minister, Azzam Pasha, the Iraqi Charge d'Affaires,
and the Lebanese Minister in Cairo. Iraq is said to have
pledged itself to mediation, and shall submit a proposal to
the AL Council "stating that annexation does not prejudice
the final settlement of the Palestine problem." (Liwa Al-
Istiqlal)
* * *
SLIM'S VISIT TO CAIRO AND TRIPARTITE DECLARATION.
Although, says Ash-Shaab, Marshall Slim has denied
any political character of his talks in Cairo, observers
believe that he discussed with the Egyptian authorities pend-
ing military and political problems.
After the paper recalls the various attempts made at
concluding a new Anglo-Egyptian treaty, it adds. "Maybe
Britain and Egypt have found the circumstances opportune to
review their relations. The choice of such a time is likely
to indicate Britain's desire to beat the iron while still hot,
that is immediately after the tripartite declaratiep.
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"Indeed, Britain's position in the Middle East depends
to a large extent on her relations with Egypt for the latter's
strategic position and large resources. It is mainly due to
the unsettled relations between the two nations that Britain
has been unable to define and consolidate her position in the
whole of the Middle East. It is probable that Britain is to
do her best in order to end such an unstable situation, as
long as on it depends her future in this area."
BRITAIN SEEKS DESTRUCTION OF ARAB LEAGUE.
"Anyone, who observes the new trend of the Western camp's
policy, may deduce that its present policy does not want the
League to remain. Moreover, it is striving to undermine it
and to foster dissension among the member states," says Al-
Alam Al-Arabi in ite editorial headlined, "Among the fruits of
the tripartite imperialistic connivance: Britain striving to
destroy the Arab League."
Then, the paper explains that Britain, in 1945) wanted
the setting up of the League for siding with her at the UN and
for collective subservience of the Arab states. But, under th(
pressure of popular consciousness, these states have been una-
ble to comply with Britain's ends. Moreover, the U.S.'s
appearance on the Middle Eastern political scene and her "par-
ticipation in the market of imperialism" has brought about a nE
phase. Consequently, the Arab states had to be divided into
spheres of influence, and France had to be given her share.
This new phase meant that "the League was no more of any
use." Britain began to work on Jordan.
The paper adds, "The tripartite declaration indicates
that the Western camp does not consider the League as an exist-
ing body, and therefore want to convert every state into a
sphere of influence of any of the three imperialistic nations,
in complete disregard of the League as a regional agency.
"It remains to know the stand of Iraq who has taken
charge of mediating between Jordan and the League. On her
depends the preservation or the collapse of the League..."
SADA AL-AHALI DANOUNCES INDEPENDENCE PARTY.
Allusively assailing the Independence Party for having
participated in the by-elections, Sada Al-Ahali warns second-
ary electors who have to go to the polls on June 10 against
those who "have challenged the public opinion which welcomed
thg_mass resignation of the deputies, and stabbed their bre-
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at the detriment of their colleagues."
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The paper concludes, "Naturally, we have to awake the
public to the danger arising from any group - either the
ruling class itself or a clique which simulates opposition -
which does not honorably strive for its goals. Therefore,
such a group which disregards all considerations in ascending
to power should be resisted more than any other."
* * *
Palma CARTOON.
Referring to the charges and counter-charges being
exchanged between the Independence and National Democratic
parties, Al-Inqad features in a front page cartoon Faik As-.
Samerrai and Kamel Chaderchi, armed and carrying two sticks
respectively labelled "Liwa Al-Isticilal" and "Sada Al-Ahali",
staring menacing17 to each other, while two smiling onlookers,
Nuri As-Said and Saleh Jabr, stand by.
The paper caption reads, "bar is still going on between
the IndependenQe and National Democratic parties. But, who is
going to have Vie upper hand? No doubt, final victory shall
be for onlookers."
* * *
SHORT NEWS.
The Council of Ministers has decided to extend the
Dujaili pro:tect to the remaining Huweija lands and to the
lands of Ja4iyah and Om At-Telyian, which are part of the
Kerbala Liwa. (A1,-Umma)
As a sequel to Interior Minister Saleh Jabr's ?contacts
in Beirut with Lebanese Premier Riad Al-Solh, continuous
telephonc; contacts have been going on between the two during
the last two days, iry(riew of the near date of the Arab League
meeting. (Al-Umma)
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Regarding the Jewish lawyers who have applied for
denationalization prior to emigration, the Lawyers' Associa-
tion announces that its Administrative Committee will take
the "necessary action." (Al-Umma)
Hussain...
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Hussain Johar and Shawkat Sadiq have withdrawn their
candidature for the bth electoral precinct of Baghdad; there-
fore, the competition remains between Mohammed Jewad Jaffar
and Abdul Hadi Al-Dhahir. (Al-Umma)
During the leave of Income-Tax DG Haul' Al-Bahrani,
Customs DG All Jaffar has been entrusted with his department.
(Al-Umma)
A plane carrying 94 denationalized Jewish emigrants
left yesterday morning. (Ash-Shaab)
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The Ministry of Finance has completed preparing the
draft bill for the aorld Bank loan, to be called "Draft Law
of the Loan for the Tharthar Project." (Ash-Shaab)
*
Three directors and 53 assistant directors of police
have been discharged. (Al-Akhbar)
The Financial Committee of the Senate has recommended
the rejection of the bill for raising properties tax from 12.5%
to 15%, on the ground that rents of immovable properties have
much gone down, (Al-Alam Al-Arabi)
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DOMESTIC AFFAiRS
RE,PUBLICAN SOCIALIST PARTY:
Al Manar-Mav 28: The Republican Socialist Party inaugurated
7:1?Priday the opening of its branch in Yabrud, the center
Qf (..alamun area, Akram Hawrani, the Party's chief, delivered
.;:ln eloquent speech in which he reviewed the three coups
6etats made by the valiant Syrian army. Addressing the masses,
Hawrani said that it was the duty of each Socialist Arab to
fight against colonization, feudalism, and exploitation. With
regard to the Party's internal policy, he said that the party
was striving to introduce socialist and progressive principles
into the constitution. He added: "I cannot guarantee that the .
Constitution will be ideal, because the obstructionist and
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eNNIVERSARY OF MAY 29:
Al Qa.5as and Allayy4 of May 28 bitterly criticized the
eiiniStr of interior s order forbidding celebrations of May
29. Both papers inquired how peace and order were diserxrbed
ehen the Islamic Socialist Front held their political ralllea
in Damascus and Aleppo and attacked the Nationalist Perty.
The present government is not worried about peace and order
but is worried about itself.
(,1VTL SERVANTS STRIKE:
Al :Kifah: All papers give prominence to a general strike
Lunched by the officials of the Ministry of Finance on Sunday,
May 28. The Minister of Finance, 'Abd-al-Rahman al-,Aem,
ecfused to discuss the question with the officials "under
eoch a pressure" and until they return to work." The officials
',eve filed several claims including their treatment on equal
basis with the officials of the Ministries of Justice and
.3eblic instruction with regard to salaries and classification,
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A NEW FRENCH MINISTER:
) Fa1pa7 29: A columnist comments in this paper that
ttie arrive] of a new French Minister to Syria has coneided
with the announcement of the three-power declaration concerning
eupply of arms to Middle East, and with the anniversary of the
ironch ps7,ression on Syria.
Mr,Paris, the new French Minister, the columnist remarks,
epeakS- -Arabic as well as Shaykh Muhammad al-Mubarak, and has
ee many friends in Syria anu Lebanon as Shaykh Malruf has.
ANOTILVL CAI. ACCIDENT:
Al Fayha'eMay 29: As a result of a car accident along Damascus-
AiM-S-r-o'a:d, Lieutenant 'Adnan al-Kaylani died from a fractured
skull, Lieutenant ihad Da'udi, and a soldier, are critically
injured.
'11-1E NEW CONSTITUTION:
Al_Fayha: It is reported that the Joint Constituent Cc?reeinee has
completed the study of 160 articles of the new Constitution,
Very few articles including the article concerning the religion
of the State remained to be studied, A member of the Committee is
quoted as having stated that the Assembly will be urged to ratify
the constitution hastily.
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:RJA'S FOREIGN POLICY'
Jabal-May 29: The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Consti-
1,uent Assembly will hear today, May 29, a statement by Premier
'Azm on Syrian foreign policy.
Ai Qabas of May 29 published a communique' to the effect that at
10;-67(5,-Saturday, May 27, a Council of Ministers meeting was
held at the Presidency under the chairma.iship of H.E. the Chief
of State. Premier 'Azm reported to the Council on the eesults
of his talks in Cairo, Jiddah, and Beirut. The Communique adds
that the Council agreed to the suggestions of Premier 'ezm on
r4i conclusion of a commercial agreement with Lebanon for tne
,chnnFle of domestic goods.
AgERICAN PROPAGANDA AMONG STUDENTS:
hi-Suri-al-Jadid May 28: The Red Cross Society has informed the
Di t?ub1ic Instruction in ROMs that gifts from
-American students are expected to arrive shortly for distrbu-
tion among their Syrian friendsu
This paper, published in Horns, comments
"Duty stipulates that the Directorate of Public instruction
reject these gifts from persons who want to establish friendship
by force. We do not want the friendship of a person who shakes
hands with his right and stabs us from the back with his left,
CABINET POSITION:
All Monday morning papers reported today that representatives
6T?EliW-C'onstituent Assembly blocs yesterday informed the Chief
of State of their desire to maintain the present cabinet,. ALL
eayha' believes that Akram Hawrani will withdraw his resignation
nnd t'hat Shakir al-lAss,"who sold his mother's lands to the
Jews, n will be appointed Minister of Justice to replace Faydi,
al-Atasi,
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
IRAQ PAYING ITS DEBT:
Oai:ada-May 29: The Syrian Government has received a cheek to
the amount of 30,000 Sterling pounds from the Iraqi Government,
The sum represents the first installment of the Iraqi debt to
the Syrian Government being payment for oyrian wheat which Iraq
had purchased. The total debt is 300,000 Sterling Pounds to be
paid on monthly installments.
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Al Favha-May 29: It has been left up to the Lebanese Government
iix a date for economic talks between Syria and Lebanon. The
paper believes that an understanding between the two Governments
is unlikely to happen in as much as the Syrian Government insists
;hat the 44,000,000 Syrian pounds frozen in Lebanon would be
eonsidered as an amount deposited in Syria to be refunded in
::;yrian goods,
ARAB AFFAIHS
AL1GHMENT WITH RUSSIA:
_if Ba7May 27: A despatch by the Lebanese Minister in Moscow
f,o his Government reports that the majority of Moscow papers
described the recent demonstration in Syria for alighmont with
r:kussia as "another sort of political maneuver."
According to this report the semi-official Soviet papers
allege that Syria is following the policy of Egypt, and Sa'udi
Arabia, both holding pro-American tendency. These papers,
therefore, believe that there would be no benefit from such an
alignment
ANOTHER JOINT NOTE:
A!ifBaMay 28: London-27- According to well informed. sources,
ArTfaaii France, and the United States are presently peeparing
a note to the Arab states asking for the cessation of ;he
economic blockade on Israel as a first step towards tha, mainte-
nanc.e of peace in the MiddleEasto
REACTION TO TRIPARTITE COMMUNIQUE
Alif_Dal-May 27 Soviet papers in Moscow described the Three-
'15E44r?declaration to supply arms to the Middle East as a "role
to form in the Middle East an anti-communist bloc" These papers
point out that this declaration "constitutes an encouragement
for mobilization of forces against Soviet Russia"
Barada of May 28 quoted Premier 'Azm as having stated in Beirut
tat we prefer the continuation of Arab disputes to peace under
foreign influence." Asked about the current reports that France
was assigned to obtain Syria's assurances regarding the maintenance
of peace in the Middle East, 'Azm is quoted as having also said:
"There is no difference between givingsuch assurances to France
or to its colleagues Britain and America, because there is no
difference between the three-western powers. Further, the new
agreement serves only foreign interests and not the Arabs
interests."
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Al Hadara of May 29 remarked that the people in Syria are
'ihiia"FrETE into the significance of the fact that the joint
communique was transmitted to the Syrian and Lebanese Governments
through the French Ministers in these two countries. Had the
communique been transmitted by the American or British Ministers,
people would not have attached to it such great importance.
The choice of France means that oyria and Lebanon should under-
stand that their country has become a zone of French influence.
The Arab people are not scared but they are anxious to hear
the reaction of their governments.
Al, Akhbar observes that Syria is at a crossroad and has to chose
between joining the American camp and neutrality. The first
path means American dollars, economic prosperity, and improve-
ment of the standard of living in the country. Syria, in return,
has to make great sacrifices, notably
1- To abandon the Palestine question and conclude peace
with Israel.
2- To open its doors to American capital.
3- To declare its hostility to Communism.
4- To permit Anglo-Americans to establish strategic posi-
tions in Syria for the supply of their armies and the armies
of their allies should war approach the MiddleEast.
The second path leads to neutrality which has many advan-
tages, notably:
I- To win the Soviets' friendship which would be valuable
should they be victoriousQ
2- To protect the complete independence of the country,
3- To spare Syria the afflictions of war,
On the other hand, neutrality has its disadvantages, notably!
1- Degeneration of the economic situation in the country,
compared with the prosperity of the countries receivine American
2- Syria would always be subject to a war of nerves launched
by the two democracies either directly or through their agents
in the Middle &fast.
3- Syria's neutrality may drive the Anglo-Americans to take
illegal measures which may put an end to our independence.
Therefore, the political situation is difficult and
responsibilities should be assumed by persons representing the
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Alit Ba': The inquiry conducted by the Eastern News Agencies as
to the political circles' opinion on the joint communique has
indicated a diversion of views. Some circles are optimist on
the grounds that the communqUe not only protects Arab frontiers
from Jewish aggression but also protects the Syrian republic
against Hashemite designs. It is also a means of establishing
internal tranquility. In addition the supply of arms was not
made conditional on the conclusion of peace with Israel, Tho6e
pessimists look at the communiqu?s full proof on the
coordination of the plans the western powers to use all the
armies of the world, including those of the Jews and the Arabs,
in a coming war with Russia. The communiqu?lso recognizes
the present frontiers of Israel and considers them as final. In
other words, the economic blockade, which constitutes the Arabs'
strongest weapon against Israel, would be ended at the request
of the three western powers. The pessimists also argue that the
Arab states would only be supplied with light arms whereas it
is established that Israel has been supplied with all the heavy
and light ems which it needs.
Most papers believe that the Anglo-American-French joint
communique involves division of the Middle East into spheres
of foreign influence, consolidation of the status of Israel,
preferential treatment in favor of Israel with respect to
shipment of heavy arns, and the preparation of the Middle East
to withstand communism.
Al-Manar of May 29 describes the communique as a flagrant
intervention in the affairs of the Arab countries involving the
division of the Middle East into spheres of foreign influence.
Under the pretext of the desire to maintain peace and stability,
France has undertaken to guarantee the independence of Syria and
Lebanon. America, that of Israel, and Britain, that of Iraq and
Jordan. Along with this division, the shipment of arms to the
Middle East has been lifted with the object of transforming
the Arab countries into a second Turkey and preparing them to
withwithstand communist danger, Instead of establishing their
relations with the Arabs on the basis of friendship and mutual
cooperation, the Western states have ordered the Arab states to
participate in consolidating the status of Israel.
The paper believes that the tripartite communique will be
opposed by the Arab people, even though it may be supported by
certain Arab Governments. It also believes that the communique
will not contribute towards achieving the desired stability
in the Middle East,
Al-Kifah of May 28 states that the communique is designed:
L. To pave the way for intervening in the affairs of the Middle
East in general, and the Arab countries in particular,
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against any future aggression.
3, To confirm the influence of the three Western Powers in the
Middle East under the pretext of peace and stability and to
strangle every attempt to establish, direct or indirect relations
with Russia.
The paper calls upon the Arab states to make a collective
study of the communique and to prepare a joint memorandum
explaining the encroachments it involves on the independence
and the natural and political rights of the Arabs,' Whatever
happens, the Arabs should endeavor to reach a state of under-
standing and mutual cooperation with the Western Powers within
the limits of the existing friendly and political relations,
Alellasr, of May 28 published a message on this subject under the
title 'Trance Returns to Syria and Lebanon from the Window
Following the Insistence of America".
The paper states that the communique is aimed at finally
disposing of the Palestine problem on the basis of the present
fait accompli, at transforming the Middle East including Israel
into a coordinated military unit - a measure which would mean
implicit recognition of Zionist aggression by the Arabs - and
at preparing the Middle East militarily with the object of
thrusting it into the future world war. The paper remarks that
In return for complying with all these demands, the Arabs have
been promised to be supplied with limited quantities of light
arms it should also be pointed out that Israel is expected
to receive the lion's share from the arms promised to the Middle
East, especially with respect to heavy arms. Furthermore, the
desire to improve the potentiality and preparedness of the
military forces of the Middle East may imply the necessity of
using foreign auxiliary reinforcements
According to informed sources, certain points concerning
the discussions of the London Conference have not been disclosed
to the public. It seems that the three Western Powers have agreed
to transform the Middle East into a second Germany by dividing
it into spheres of influence. It has been agreed that Iraq
and Jordan are to be the share of Britain, Egypt, Saudi-Arabia
and Israel, the share of the United States, and Syria and Lebanon
upon the insistence of America which represents the world jewry,
are to be the share of France. These statements conform with
the attempts now being made to undermine the Arab League under
the pretext of condemning the annexation of Arab Palestine to
Jordan and to establish a new rectangle under the auspices of
the United States to include the spheres of influence of two
big powers.
Al-Suri
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Al-Suri (Populist from Homs) of May 28 comments on the communique
?,-.,,--
oe almost similar lines, The paper states among other things
that one of the immediate objectives of the communique is to
settle the nuestion of frontiers and peace treaty with Israel
and to prevent the occurrence of certain political developments
such as the Fertile Crescent Plan and the proposed Iranian-Iraqi-
Jordanian bloc without the sanction of the Western Powers, Among
the distant objectives of the communique are the establishment
of a unified plan for western imperialism in the Middle East
end the preparation for concluding an alliance or alliances
desiened to combat communism inside the Arab countries and to
Ru-sia in the future world warn In conclusion the paper
eevocates the rejection of the communique.
.1-Ayyam of May 28 describes the communique as a bait designed
to lure the Arabs with the prospect of supplyine them with arms
end to urge them at the same time to conclude a peace treaty with
IsraelL. The fact that the Western Powers have agreed to supply
the krahs only with light arms proves that they are not sincere
in their desire to help the Arab countries participate in the
general defense of the Middle East. One is apt to inquire in
this connection as to how the Arabs can confront Russia with
light arms, The communique is, therefore, simply a diplomatic
device aimed at achieving stability in the Middle East ald at
urging the Arabs to reach an understanding with the Jews,
Purthermore, Israel has already armed itself, and will continue
to arm itself, with both lieht and heavy arms. What benefit
can the Arabd derive from receiving only light arms from the
Western Powers?
ki-Shabab of May 28 describes the tripartite communique as worse
than the Sykes-Picot Agreement which was concluded after the First
World War and observes that it is aimed mainly at dividing the
Aiddie East into American, British, and French spheres of
influence, The paper adds that the communique is also designed
to recognize the present regional situation iu the Middle East
and to protect Israel against future Arab attacks. The commueique
threatens to impose sanctions against any Middle Eastern country
which might resort to aggression in the future. This threat
is really directed more to the Arab countries than to Israel,
since it is known to all that Israel would no be able to expand
in the future in view of the fact that the foreign states which
have established Israel would not so permit, and that the Arab
Governments which have learned a lesson from their past experiences
in Palestine have made srious military preparations to confront
future Zionist aggression and would certainly forget their
differences when the second round comes
Al-Hadara of May 28 notes that the Middle East in general,
the WFB?countries in particular, have become a sphere of Anglo-
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Al Akhbar states that the tripartite communique is an indirect
recognition of the existence of three spheres of influence.
The, purpose of this division into spheres is to maintain the
balance of powers between the two existing Arab blocs in the
Middle East in conformity with the famous British principle
"Divide et Impera." The British and their students in politics,
the Americans, now realize that the amalgamation of the Arab
countries would affect the balance of powers between the Soviet
and Western Camps in the Middle East. If we also take into
consideration America's anxiety to guarantee the future of
Israel, its foster-child, we can understand the motives which
have induced Britain and America to agree on a sharp division
between the Hashemite and Egyptian-Sa'udi blocs.
As for Syria and Lebanon it seems that Britain and America
have agreed:
I a To reserve these two countries for future use as a
means for preserving the balance of powers between the two
Arab blocs in the event of the preponderance of the one or the
other,
2- To shelve their conflict over Syria and l'cbanon until
they reach a final agreement as to how to divide the spoil.
3- To satisfy temporarily the amour-propre of France which
does not view with satisfaction its replacement by Anglo-American
influence after it has been ousted from these two countries
France is thus playing the role of trustee in whose hands the
common funds of two parties have been placed pending an agree-
ment on the division of these funds.
Al 'Alam of i'tay 28 believes that the commuacinth is a conspiracy
ii smokescreen designed to defend the present frontiers of
Israel against future armed Arab attacks. The paper remarks that
stability ca; be acieved in the Middle East only if the injustice
committed by the lIestern Powers is redressed and if the one
million Palestinian Arab refuees are repatriated to their
country and given the right to determine their own future,
Al Nuqaad, Independent Damascus Weekly states that the Tripartite
commuliqte involves the following points:
1- Despite a Lebanese communiqu?o the contrary, it can
be asserted that the report that France has been individually
entrusted obtain guarantees concerning their peaceful intentions
is authentic,
2- The guarantee referred to in the communiqu?iolate the
Partition Plan since they involve the present frontier-lines
and impose a compulsorlvpeace treaty with the Jews on the Arabs.
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The Arab states can import only lieht arms from ehe
4estern Powers, after America has acknowledged that it has
already supplied Israel with its requirements of heavy arms.
4- Syria can, at least temporarily, be secure as to
international position, its frontiers and its republican regime.
Consequently, the three musketeers in the People's earty can
lament the weak prospects of establishing a monarchy in Syria
or of implementing the Fertile Crescent Plan.
Canada published an article stating that the three Western rowers
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gau agreed to supply the Arab states and Israel with arms on
eondition that the arms to be supplied to the Arabs should nat
exceed the requirements of internal security and legitimate
eelf-defense and should not constitute a danger to Israel. Should
fleypt, for example, apply for purchasing modern aircraft from
Britain, the latter would study the apolication on the basis
of the supply of aircraft available to Israel and would take
into consideration whether or not the sale of aircraft to Egypt
would constitute a menace to I5ra6L.0-16100-0.1z4le*t. Should Syria
apply for purchasing modern heavy guns from the United States,
the latter would apologize under the-pretext that this type of
arms is used for offensive purposes and not for purposes of
internal security and legitimate self-defense. Furthermore,
what guarantee is there to prevent the three-Western Powers
from selling heavy arms to 1-srae1 under the pretext that the
defensive forces of Israel shoulclbe equivalent to the combined
forces of all the Arab states, which have recently concluded
s collective security pact.
It is not our intention, however, to advise the Arab Govern-'
ments to reject the Western Powers' offer before they study
the innver purposes and motives involved in the joint communique.
We would like the Premiers of Egypt, Sa'udi-Arabia, Syria and
Lebanon which have a common harmonious policy to meet and study
their countries, requirements of arms in case they are exposed
to aegression. Later, each individual state should apply to
the three-Big Powers for the type and quantity of arms, as has
been previously decidede l'urthermore, a joint communique/should -
he formed from the Chiefs of Staff of the aforesaid states to
meet and coordinate their reeuirements of arms. If the Western
Powers reject the Arab applications within the period fixed
for this purpose the Arao states should look for new markets,
Experience has taught us hot to have agreat confidence in the
intentions of Americae, Britain, and even France. America eives
priority te the interest and safety of Israel over those of the
Arabs. As for sritain and France, they have trailed in America's
wake ever since the United Nations passed the Partition Plan,
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Sat ai-Taqaddum of May 28 also believes that the communique
fiiiiaiii-tIW-Nrasion of the Middle East into spheres of
influence and associates it with the visits of Premier ,Azm to
Cairo, Al Riyad and Beirut. The paper remarks that if Anglo-
American circles have been optimistic concerning the prospects
of the situation in the Middle East, it is because they believe
that the new policy embodied in the communique would put to an
end the conflict of the three Western Powers in the Middle E.ast
which has so far exposed the countries of the Middle East to
many internal and external dangers.
It should be further noted that the communique opens a
new era for the Arab countries. The Arab states would henceforth
be able to have dealings with only one foreign state. They can
either oppose or be friendly with it in accordance with the
dictates of national interest. The Arab states need no longer
suffer from the disadvantage of having to fight or establish
friendly relations with three fronts at the some time it can
thus be inferred that the foreign policy of the Arab states
will shortly be established on a new solid basis
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'PAPERS REVIEWED:
Alif Ba', -Al Nasr, Al Fayha'2 Al Kifah, Al Manar, Al-
Masa', Al Qabas, Al Ayyam, .Al Insha', Al Balad, Al Jabal,
Al 'Alam, Al Hadara, Al Shabab, Al Nazir, Al Akhbar, Al-
Nuqqad.
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS
AFFAIRS
CAAINET SITUATION:
All mornin a ers reported that a presidential car
arrived at p.m0 last night at the Orient Palace Rotel
and escorted Dr. Nazim al-Qudsi to the Presidency. The Chief
of State verbally charged Dr. Qudsi to form the new cabinet.
Dr, Qudsi delayed his acceptance until the morning in order
to consult his party.
Al Nasr learned that the People's Party has agreed to form a
cabinet on the condition that it would have a free hand in
appointing ministers and distributing the portfolios,
Alif Ba'2 It is learned that the People's Party's condition
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Al J4anar: Although the People's Party prefers to form a
completely Populist cabinet, it has no objection to the
participation of the Republican bloc in the cabinet
Al Fayha learns that the Republicans and the Populists have
agreed on the formation of the new cabinet.
Baradoe The Liberal Republican bloc held a meeting yesterday
and-deliberated on the present ministerial situation. A fiery
argument is said to have taken place between Akram al-Hawrani,
Aizarn-al-Din, and other members of the bloc, Hawrani felt the
bloc should not participate in the next cabinet. Nicam alin
said he preferred to retern to Jazirah to supervise his vast
agricultural interests.
siawrani is reported to have finally agreed to participate
in the cabinet under specific conditions.
The People's Party also held a meeting to discuss the
present situation, and participation in the next cabinet.
Diecussion heated and certain members who insisted upon their
views were reportedly threatened with expulsion from the Party.
Editor Wajih al-Haffar of Al Inshae editorially urged
the country to establish a strong government. "We journalists
cannot express our ideas as frankly as we would like. Freedom
of speech is restricted. We can only talk of a government which
we imagine should come to power." Editor Haffar believes that
a government can be strong only if it feels that the prevailing
status of the State is stable and natural.
A DANGEROUS CRIMINAL APPREHENDED:
Al_F!eyha and other papers report that a dangerous criminal
aireu Ahmad al-Jani, nicknamed Abu Layd al-Hilali, was
apprehended yesterday in Bab Musalla, Midan, quarter. The '
criminal attempted to escape arrest by shooting at the Police.
INTERNATIONAL WHEAT OFFICE:
Al Insha? strongly urges the Government to withdraw from the
Thternational Wheat Office. It believes that Syria's membership
in this Office has not brought the desired benefits to the
country. It relates that in the 1948 wheat season, Syria was
instructed by the Office to export 65 thousand tons of wheat
to Lebanon. Lebanon,however9 did not purchase the wheat which
was stored in warehouses for such a long time that Syria was
unable to sell it to other consumers.
A copy of the report of the Office was submitted to
Syria. It stated that Germany had been accepted as a member in
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the remaining 25% from Canada, Australia, and France. Why
was not Syria, a producing country, included in this transac-
tion ? The Office was established to serve the interests of
America and other adjacent wheat producing countries at the
expense of Syria and other small countries.
The paper concludes by urging the Government to disregard
the directions of the Office and assure a market for the
country's next harvest?
ARAB AFFAIRS
REACTION TO JOINT COMMUNIQUE:
Al Nasr- In an interview with the Eastern News Agency, Dr.
7XEU:ar-Wahhab Humad, a Populist deputy for Aleppo, made the
following declaration concerning the tripartite communique;
The following are the first impressions to occur to my
mind concerning the joint Anglo-American-French communique.
These impressions, however, should not be considered as final,
since I have not as yet obtained clear information about the
real motives and aims of this communique.
1- The western Powers have included the Arab countries
in their strategy without having previously entered into
bilateral negotiations with the Arab Governmen.mbased on mutual
confidence and voluntary acceptance.
2- If the report is true that France communicated the
communiqu?o Syria and Lebanon, Britain to Jordan and Iraq,
and America to Egypt, Sa'udi Arabia and Israel, this indicates
that the French, British, and their allies are returning to
a policy reminiscent of the Sykes-Picot Agreement.
3- The joint communiqu?onsiders Israel as an established
state which is entitled to be guaranteed against aggression
or against any attempt to encroach on its status. As the arms
promised to us by the West are not to be used in military
operations against Israel, it can be axiomatically inferred
that they are destined for use against a front which the West
considers as a source of danger and which they are preparing
to encircle. I believe that the Arabs would derive no benefit
from siding with either of the two world camps, and I recommend
that they follow a neutral policy as Turkey did in the last
war.
4-I do not think that the communiqu?ould benefit Syria
internally It has been alleged that the communiqu?ill
maintain the present frontiers of Syria and thwart all attempts
to implement certain imperialisticeeroiects. The fact is that
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Syrians are happy and satisfied with their Republican regime
and there has been no serious movement to replace this regime
by another form of government. It should also be noted that
_;yrietesdo not consider their Republic as a transcendent establi-
shment existing apart and aloof from the other parts of the
Arab world. The oyrians are actually awaiting the day on which
they will unite with their Arab brethern under a free and
democratic system.
5- The communiqu?uarantees the frontiers of the Arab
states against future Jewish aggression, but the Arabs are
not expected to derive any benefit from such a guarantee. Israel
is not interested at present in military expansion. The Jews
who had waited thirty centuries before they finally established
their state, would prefer now to wait a few more years in which
to prepare themselves for further military expansion. I believe
that the Jews are planning at present to invade the Arab countries
economically. an economic invasion would be followed by
political dominations in which case a military invasion would
become of a relatively secondary importance.
"It seems that the Western Powers are again treating the
Arab nation as a commodity for purchase and sale in the market
of international influence, as is invariably the case with weak
nations."
In conclusion, Dr. Humad asked himself in a soliloquy as
to whether or not the Arabs will awake after so many deadly
blows. In reply, he said, "I leave it to every Arab to answer
this question. Personally, I believe that Arab awakening will
be opposed by two enemies, the foreign enemy, and the internal
enemy which is represented in the rulin; cliques in the Arab
countries which are solely interested in exploitation and
material selfeiwgrandizement and which seem to embrace the motto
"Apr6s moi le deluge."
41 Shabab believes that the joint communique has in view certain
unlerior aims beyond the question of armaments, The paper argues
that is is unquestionable that the embargo formerly imposed on
the shipment ()farms to the Middle &est did not obstruct
armament operations in either Israel or the Arab states. Now
that the Arab mentality can no longer tolerate imperialism
openly represented in the presence of foreign occupation armies
and foreign counselors, the Western Powers are attempting to
impose a new kind of disguised imperialism similar to the ooviet
imperialism which operates under the guise of ideological
principles.
The paper reiterates its view that the communiqu?nvolves
an implicit division of the Middle East into spheres of foreign
influence and a recognition of the present regional status quo
in this part of the world.
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Al_Nazir criticizes ex-Premier 'Azm for having viewed the
communique with satisfaction.The paper quotes aeuter and the
United Press as having remarked that the communique would
lead to the following results:
1-It would guarantee Israel against future Arab aggression.
2- It would guarantee Jordan including Arab 1-alestine
against aggression from other Arab states.
3- It would guarantee the Jordanian Army which is led
by rJritish officers against expulsion from its strategic bases
in Palestine.
4- It would guarantee Syria against aggression from other
Arab countries.
The paper inquires as to which of these points Ir. 'szm
considers as advantageous to the Arabs. Surely 1r.gAzm would
not be interested in, nor would he view with satisfaction, the
first three results which are expected to ensue from the
communiqu?It is only the fourth point which Mr. 'Azm might
consider as beneficial. Is this point so important as to urge
us recognize the status of Israel or to ignore Syria's former
attitude towards Jordan in the Political Committee of the Arab
League or to defend the strategic bases of Britain in Jordan?
Furthermore, which Arab country can attack or is planning to
attack Syria? The fact is that Syria is threatened only by
Zionist danger which constitutes a menace not only to Syria
but also to the other Arab states.
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vPAPERS REVIEWED;
Alif BaY, Al Nasr, Al Fayha, Al Kifah, Al Qabas,
Al Ayyam, Al Inshaiv Al Balad, Al Jabal, Al gAlam,
Al Hadara, Al Shabab, Al Nazir, and Al Akhbar.
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DOMESTIC AFFAIRS
00 DEMAND UN PREMIER!
According to Al Fa ha, both Khalid al-YAzm and Nazim
al-Qudsi have refused to be Premiers. Dr, Qudsi left Thurs-
day evening for Aleppo. The cabinet crisis will certainly
be solved as soon as the Chief of State finds a an who
agrees to be premier!
The other morning papers quoted Nazim al-Qudsi as
having stated that he had not been charged by the Chief of
State to form a cabinet.
Alif Bay: A Populist member of the Constituent Assembly told
us thatthe ministerial crisis was difficult to solve and
afirPleAgItiOlgb5c1:441g8T-gt1r5Lgt0t0 the Constituent
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Dr. Qudsi's cabinet will probably be formed as follows:
Dr. 'Abd-al-Wahhab Hawmad, Hani al-Siba'i, Ma'ruf al-
Dawalibi (or Shakir al-'Ass), Dr.Geor,Le Shalhub (all Populists)
'Abd-al-Baqi Nizam-al-Din, lhsan al-Husni, Dr. Sarni Tayyara
(Republicans), and Dr. Zik,i al-Khatib (Independent.)
ARAB HIGHER COMMITTEE:
Al Kifah: The petition of the Arab Higher Committee in
Damascus requesting the Government to exempt it from
telephone deposits and fees was rejected by the Ministry
of Public 4orks and Communications. Finance offices argue
that there are no proofs that the Committee is an official
establishment entitled to such exemptions.
YUGOSLAV REFUGEES:
Al Kifah: In a publication distributed to GoNternment offices,
.F.E.g-Irtii&slav refugees resident in Damascus expressed their
desire to remain in Syria. They request the Government to
refrain from supplying information to the Yugoslav Government
about them for fear that Tito's Communist Government might
harm their relations.
A SYRIAN AIRLINES COMPANY:
Al g_a_yha: A Lebanese capitalist has requested permission from
The Uiiii-rnment to establish a "Syrian Airlines Company" with
'purely Arab capital. In his request which included projected
air routes, he sought the Government's protection against
foreign competition.
THE NEW CONSTITUTION:
Alif Ba': The Eastern News Agency reports that the Joint
onsTrEuent Committee set up to study the new constitution
has unanimously agreed to maintain the present design of
the Syrian flag. The Committee has also approved an article
providing that in the event of a cabinet resignation the
President of the Republic would charge a person other than
the resigning Prime Minister to form the new cabinet.
The Committee has also approved an article which provides
that in the case of the death of the President of the Republic
or his failure to perform his duties, the Speaker of the
Parliament would assume the powers of President of the
Republic but would not retain the position as Speaker of
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The provision that the article limiting ownership
of lands should have a retroactive effect was dropped
by this committee.
The Committee has reportedly completed the study
of all the articles in the new constitution with the
exception of article 3 (The aeligion of the State.)
REACTION TO TRIPARTITE COMMUNIQUE:
1M _B': In an interview with the Eastern Agency, Shaykh
Mustara- al-Siba'i expressed his satisfaction with the
tripartite communique in so far as it lifted the embargo
imposed on the shipment of arms to the Arab countries. He
bitterly deplored, however, the Western Powers' decision
to guarantee the frontiers of Israel and to consider any
al-9;ression against them as necessitating their intervention.
He described this decision as inconsistent with the Partition
Plan passed by the United Nations.
Shaykh Siba'i concemned the division of the Middle
East into spheres of imperialist influence which he believed
was involved in the join Anglo-American-French communiqu?
After a long period of struggle, the Arabs seem not to have
achieved anything other than disappointment and a return to
the old-fashioned imperialistic mentality which considers
weak states as private property.
6haykh Siba'i added that he could not be certain as to
whether or not the recent signs of Arab orientation towards
the Eastern Camp had reaulted in the lifting of the embargo
on arms. He was nevertheless aware that this orientation
had prompted the Western Powers to think of satisfying the
feelings of the Arabs. Siba'i added: "It is a mistake to
believe that our feelings can be satisfied by specious
promises or trivial matters. Our right to live free and
strong in our countries should be respected, and the Big
Powers should abandon the cause of Israel so that we may
have a chance to settle our account with the Jews by ourselves."
Referring to the report that France has asked Syria
to give a pledge that it will not use its allotments of
arms for aggressive purposes, Shaykh Siba'i said, "We are
not in a position to contemplate aggression on any quarter,
but we want to defend our prestige and legitimate rights."
When asked if the motive behind arming the Middle East
was to strengthen the Western defense system against the
Soviet Union, Shaykh Siba'i said, "This may be the real
motive, but I can assure you that the new national conscious
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ness of the Arabs has begun to wagea war against every
attempt to thrust the Arab countries into the furnace of
a war from which they are not expected to derive any benefit."
Shaykh Siba'i concluded that the official reply to the
joint communique is the concern of the Arab Governments, but
that his party, the Islamic Socialist Front, will continue
its strug?;le to draw the attention of the people to the
intrigues and devices of the Big Powers and to urge the Arab
Governments not to follow a policy inconsistent with the
interest of the Arab nation.
Mr. Jalal al-Sayid, a Resurrectionist deputy, was also
interviewed yesterday by the Eastern News Agency. He
declared that his first impressions regarding the joint
communiqu?ere unfavorable, because the three Western
Powers had for no accountable reason discussed Arab affairs
without having previously consulted the Arabs. He further
described the communique as primarily designed to protect
Israel and consolidate its status.
Mr. Jalal al-Sayid also criticized the Western Powers
for having arrogated to themselves the right to take action
outside the framework of the United Nations in a manner quite
inconsistent with the United Nations Charter and the alleged
spirit and objectives of this international organization.
Al Nasr believes that the Western Powers decision to arm
UM?Arabs was not a result of a declarations proposing
orientation towards the Eastern Campsa s Siba'i thought.
The paper remarks that both the Western Powers and the Soviet
Union know that such declarations are neither serious nor
significant. i,he Western Powers, however, use such an
argument to justify their final attempt to transform the
Middle East into an arms arsenal supervised by Israel in
agreement with certain ruling cliques in the Arab world.
The paper concludes that one single practical step to
purchase arms from Zzechoslovakia or Russia or to conclude
a trade agreement with these two states can be considered
as indicating a genuine trend of policy in the Arab East.
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ERS REVIEWED.
Alif Ba',
Al Ayyam,
Al jala'
Al Manar,
Al Nasr, Al Fayha', Al Kifah, Al Qabas,.
Al Inshal, Al Balad, Al 'Alam, Al Hadara,
Al Shabab, Al Nazir, Al Akhbar, Barada,
Al Masa', and Al Nuqqad,.
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS
A NEW CABINET
Although all Saturday's morning and noon papers asserted
that Dr, Nazim al-Qudsi visited the Presidency Friday evening and
officially declined to form a cabinet, a communique issued Saturday
afternoon stated that "at 12:00 noon Saturday June 3 the Chief
of State received Dr. Nazim al-Qudsi and charged him with the
formation of a new cabinet, Dr. Qudsi accepted and will submit
the names of the members of his cabinet today or tomorrow",
910
On Sunday
dated June
afternoon, the Chief of State issued decree No.
4 listing the new cabinet as follows:
Dr, Nazim al-Qudsi
Ziki al-Khatib
Hasan Jabbara-
Shakir al-'Ass-
- Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign
Affairs
Minister of Justice
Minister of Fi ance
Minister of Na ions]. Economy and
Agriculture
Dr,, George Shalhub- Minister of Public Works
Farhan al-Jandali- Minister of Pulic Instruction and
Hygiene
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Ateeasr of June 5 describes the new cabinet as the weakest cabinet
eyria has ever witnessed and believes that it will not be able
eo assume the heavy responsibilities with which it has been en-
trusted or to confront the serious crises and problems with which
the country is faced such as the tripartite communique, the future
of the Arab League, the Palestine problem, foreign imperialistic
economic and political projects, foreign conspiracies and intrigues,
the completion of the new constitution, the conflict between parties,
the acute economic crisis, and the new economic projects
'AM LEAVING FOR PARIS
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lFayha. It is reported that former Premier Yhalid e_e'Azm is
plenning to leave for Paris tomorrow, or day after, to pass the
summer months in France.
A COMMUNIST DEMONSTRATION
Kifsh and Al Manar of June 5 report that a communist demonstration
was averted yesterday by the Syrian security officials and 17
communists were arrested. The communists had planned te stage a
demonstration immediately after the afternoon movie of the foxy
cinema An 18-year youth was apprehended carrying a small bag full
of communist tracts. Upon interrogation the youth stated that he
did not know the contents of the bag but was pad to cerey tee bag
into the cinema
Al.Manar gives the names of several of the ,communist detainees
MTaTei?Abiyad, Munira 'Azar, Jamilah Jibrah Hilal, 'Abe-al-Chan'
'Arafat, Zayd Qaysari, Zayd Naji, Hunayn jabra, Khalid Azar, and
Jean Farah-
Alif June3, reports that about 50 communists attempted to
organize a demonstration in Aleppo on the occasion of "World
Child Day in "ussia"0 The demonstration was checked and a number
of communist instigators were arrested and sent to Damescus for
trial?
WITHDRAWALS FROM ARAB SOCIALIST PARTY
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Al Qabas of June 4 published cables from members of the Arab
socialist Party in Malarat and Khan Shaykhun announcing their
withdrawal from the party on grounds that leaders of the party
in this district were attacking and robbing the inhabitants of
these two towns. They described them as "underground communist
elements
EXPLOSION IN ALEPPO TOMB..,
Ai Menai.; A number of children reported to the Police flepartment
iii-Xleppo that they saw a person dressed in Arab headdress and robe
digging in the Jewish cemetery,behind the Latin church The Police
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rof;REASED MILITARY STAFF AT FRENCH LEGATION
At Nasr, June 5 - With reference to the report wiat th( rran?..;:h
Leeation in Damascus has decided to increase Its milit:ry, core-
mereial, and press attaches, an informed source told tee Aree
eeency that the expansion of the French diplomatic cors was
eemigned to conduct new secret activities relaeine eo ;he poUtietd
economic and military affairs of both Syria and Lebanon, Th a s%me
EliArce added that this new French measure resulted from the
tripartite communique which permits France to rerain is posltion
of influence in Syria and Lebanon?
DISPUTE IN THE COMMUNIST PARTY
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AI-Nasr, June 5 - The Arab Agency reports that the recent dispute
in the ranks of the communist party in Syria and Lebanon has reached
such proportions that the leaders of communist organizations have
not been able to conceal the dispute from the public ? Certain
promnent members such as Ra'if al-Khuri, Qadri al-Qala'ji, hashim
al-Amin, and Emile Faris Ibrahim have been recently expelled from
the party
FRENCH NAVAL OFFICERS AT THE PRESIDENO?
asr, June 5 - Admiral Labert arrived in Damascus ysteroay,
Jun e4 with the captain of the French cruiser, Montcaimo Accompaniee
by the French Minister to Syria, the French naval officers paid
a courtesy visit to H.E. the Chief of Staten At 11'15 a1710 they
were received at the Ministry of National Defense by the Ch:er of
Staff and other hieh-ranking officers,. An army band valuted the
visitors by playing the Marseillaise and the Syrian nEtional anthem.
DENIAL
Al-Nasrv June 5 - "AleRuwwad, a Beirut daily, published in its
issue of June 2, 11975-7iggrit alleged to be the reply given by
Colonel Bannud, the Syrian Chief of 3taff, in answer to a question
concerning the tripartite communiqug, Certain Syrian papers have
also reproduced this report
"The Chief of Staff denies the reply attributed to him since
he has not answered any questions relating to the tripartite
communiquj or to any other similar subjectn?
Sgd0 Colonel Anwar Bannud
Chief of Staff
ARAB AFFAIRS
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Al-Nasr of June 5 states in an article thart4 contrary to an AAA.
report published by the Egyptian daily, AlMuqattam,
Industrial, commercial, and labor circles in: Syria have net re
eeived the tripartite communique with satisfaction, The paper
-iciterates that the communiqud involves intervention in Arab
effaire, division of the Middle East into spheres of influence,
and maintenance of the present status quo which is based on
argression and usurpation and is inconsistent with the Unite.e
Nations resolutions, As for the decision to arm the Arabs, no
benefit is expected to be derived from it since it is eonfined
to 1iFht nrms
Al-Ba,th of June 3, which is now appearing weekly, pubLished a
Teni,U6i-article analysing and criticizing the tripartite corn
muelque. The paper remarks that the only point in the commnelque
which meeht at first sight appear favorable is the queetiou of
armament An examination of the purposes behind the decision te
arm the Arabs would clearly prove that the communiqu?n all it$
points is detrimental to the interests of the Arabs he com
munique itself enumerates the purposes of the decision to arm the
Arabs.
1, To enable the Arab states to maintain internal security
2, To enable the Arab states to defend themselves,
Y To allow the Arab states to participate in the defense
of the entire area of the Niddle East,
With regard to the first purpose, it should be noted that
the maintenance of internal security is feasible with the means
which the Arabs now posuess Furthermore, real internal security
ean be established only when national sovereignty and social
Justice are achieved in the Arab countries
As for the second purpose, it is nothing more then a rico-
lltious assumption, since Israel, the enemy of the Arbs, is not
really a source of fear to the Arab states Israel hes not been
established as a result of military victories, but as a result
of Anglo-American intervention, pressure and intimidation, The
Arabs interpret self-defense differently from that embodied in
the tripartite communique, since to the Arabs selfedel'ense means
the eradication of the Jewish cancer which has been forcibly
implanted in the heart of the Arab world,
With regard to the third purpose, it is known th;it the firse
enemy of the Arab countries is western imperialism which is re-
presented by the three states which have issued the communique
When the communique speaks of the defense of the MiddLe East,
the Arabs realize that it is not to their interestito adopt an
attitude of strict neutrality to the two camps each of which ie
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The paper adds that the Western Powers seem to consider
that the alignment of the Arab countries with them is a foregone
eoaclusion which does not even require the consultation of the
Araos, The Western Powers have virtually appointed themselves
es trustees of the Arab countries and as responsible for
administering their military, economic and political affairs;
The paper further states that, notwithstandine its un-
wholesome designs, the communique has benefited the Arabs in so
far as it has officially revealed the factual trends of the
criminal policy which the Western Powers have been following,
It should be pointed out in this connection that the validity
and strength of statements are never determined by agreements
concluded by extraneous elements, but by the attitude of the
people who are involved in such statements, It was the Syrian
people who at one time succeeded in nullifying the famous Bevin-
Bidauie Agreement after the last war. If the Arabs collaborate
they can, in like manner, invalidate the tripartite communiquer.
Al Jai a nationalist Latakia paper, describes the tripartite
:ornmunique as a part of the imperialist record first begun in 1917
with the issuance of the Balfour Declaration, The paper adds
that the communique involves the consolidation of the status of
Israel, the state of gangs, and its protection against future
Arab attacks, After enumerating the series of criminal acts which
Britain France and America have perpetrated against the Arabs,
the paper appeals to the Arab countries to reject the eommunique
aad adopt a firm attitude towards the Western powers The paper
remarks that it is true that the Arabs need arms, but they need
it to recover their country from which they have been forcibly
deprived and to repatriate the refugees to their home-land. If
the Western states withhold their arms from the Arab countriesy
the latter should seek other states which may be williap to supply
them with arms unconditionally
AEFUGEES CONDEVal SHORT-TERM PROJECTS
AI,Nasr, June 5 - The Palestinian Arab refugees addressed a letter
to the Director of UNRWA in Damascus in reply to his recent press
etetement? The letter condemns the short-term projects referred
to by the Director and describes them as politically inspired and
desipned to settle the refugees outside their original country
and to plant imperialistic wedges in the independent Arab countries
The letter further states that if the Director of UNRIA is really
interested in the welfare of the refugees, he should implement
his short-term projects in the %rab part of Palestine
A LEBANESE MESSAGE TO FORMER -
PRESIDENT
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Al Masa: A report from Cairo indicates that Mr, Fulad Ammun,
the Director General of the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
has arrived in Alexandria with two important messages for former
Syrian President Shukri al-Quwwatli; the first from Lebanese
President of Republic Shaykh Bshara al-Khuri and the second
from Riyad Bey al-Solh, the Lebanese Premier
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
SAUDI LOAN TO SYRIA
Al Kifah, June 5 - The second installment of the Saudi loan to
73737?was due on May 29, There seems no intention to pay this
installment "We hope the new Government will deal with this
question diplomatically", the paper writes
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No. 106
Papers Reviewed:
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Ba'AULf , Al Al Nasr, Al Fayhal, Al Kifah, AlQabas, Al-
Ayyam, Al Inshal, Al Balad, Al 'Alam, Al Hadara, 141-
Nazir, Al Akhbar, Al Manar, Al Masa', Barada, Al Nuqqad
and Asa al-Jannah.
DOMSSTIC AFFAIRS
coNsTITuNI_AgAgNALAMEAL_ATN_Ii_125.2:
Twenty-three members were absent from yesterday's meeting
of the Constituent Assembly. All members of the new cabinet,
including Colonel Silaw who was in mufti, were present.
The Secretary read the texts of the decrees accepting the
resignation of 'Aim's cabinet and nominating the new cabinet.
He was followed by Dr. Qudsi who read the following ministerial
statement:
"You are aware of the stages through which the country
is pa3sing and of the responsibilities now confronting the
Constituent Assembly and Government, Duty demands that we
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create an atmosphere capable of inspiring the confidence of
the people in order that your respected Assembly may hasten
the completion of the new constitution upon which depends the
achievement of stability and the implementation of the projected
reforms in the various aspects ofthe vital activities of
our nation. as it is, the country is in great need of a
comprehensive and thorough reform, and considerable time and
effort are required for issuing the laws and preparing the
pro-rams necessary for the implementation of this reform.
It is imperative at present that the Constituent Assembly
should devote all its efforts to the completion of the
constitution. In view of the foregoing, the Government desires,
during this period whice we hope will not be long,to refer
to you. only such draft-laws as the general welfare may
urgently necessitate so that the Assembly may not deprived
of the time it needs for the completion of the 'constitution.
.In the meantime, the Government will fully perform its
duties and undertake its responsibilities. It will also handle
the country's problems with vigilance aria determination as the
present crisis so requires.
The Government will also work for protecting the wealth
of the country and for organizing export and import regulations
in conformity with the country's interest, and needs.
The Government will not exploit its powers to propagandize
Cur certain individual or group, but will place the higher
interest of the country above every other consideration. It
will follow a national path and will seek the cooperation of
all those who hold this principle.
"With regard to foreign,policy, the Government will
handle the problems of the hour in conformity with the interest
of Syria and the other Arab countries. In its relations with
the other Arab governments, the Syrian Government will advocate
good will, agreement, and uniformity of views,
"The Government presents this brief statement which is
devoid of promises in view of the transitory nature of its
role. It requests your confidence and cooperation."
Munir (Ind-Damascus) urged the Assembly to hold
a specia meeting to debate the statement, He added that
should the Assembly not concur with this proposal, the Indepen-
dent Bloc would not vote against the Government but would
abstain?
7Abd-al-Latif Yunis (Republican-Safita) stated that the
ministeria-a-atement did not refer to many important subjects
such as the protection of Syria's independence and the mainten-
ance of the republican regime. He requested the Prime Minister
to declare the government's policy on these subjects in view
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President Kikh a asked the Prime Minister if he approved
the propoi?for the delay in the debate. Qudsi said that the
government had no objection, and Kikhya adjourned the meeting
until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 3.950.
PROSPECTS OF THE NEW CAbINET:
Darada believes that Dr. Qudsi's Cabinet will not remain long
in power, even if it wins the confidence of the Constituent
Assembly. The new l'remier has declared that his Government
will be provisional and transitory ignoring the fact that
the country needs at present a strong cebinet capable of
undertaking all responsibilities and of handling all problems
with firmness and determination. The country is facing at
present major problems such as the tripartite communique,
Jordan's position in the Arab League, the attempts to urge the
Arab states to negotiate a. peace treaty with Israel, Syria's
position Ifis.-a.?Vis the two world camps, Syro-Lebanese
relations and the economic projects embarked upon by the former
Cabinet.
It is also feared that Dr, Qudsi may play the same role
as the first Populist Cabinet, which, despite its declaration
that it was only a provisional government, began to work for
the implementation of the Syro-Iraqi Union project. In this
ease we should like to warn the Government that any attempt
to implement the Syro-Iraqi Union project will result in
dangerous repercussions, since the Syrian people can no more
tolerate those who tamper with their future and expose their
independence and republican regime to dangerc
!kl_Qabas describes the new cabinet as virtually a party cabinet
since two of its three non-populist members have participated
in it in their capacity as experts, whereas the third has
beee recently expelled from the Independents' Bloc which is
credited for having introduced the innovation of considering
itself as a party. The paper favors in princple the formation
of party cabinets, but inquires as to whether the Cabinet will
be able to assert itself and withstand future attacks inside
aed outside parliament or share the same fate as the former
Qudsils Cabinet. If it succeeds in withstanding future attacks,
in achieving stability and in making each authority operate
within thePramework of its specialization and prerogatives, the
nation will have a new class of qualified rulers, whom it
strongly needs, now that it has been deprived of its former
competent statesmen. If it fails, the nation should be entitled
to look for those who are able to govern it and defend its
freedom and independence, wherever these statesmen may be.
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Al Fe7ha' notes that one is apt to view the ministerial
etatement with concern, in view of the absence of any
reference to the republican regime to which the people
strongly adhere. It should be pointed out that the People's
Party which is now in power has attempted in the past to
substitute the republican regime for another regime which
would completely overthrow the independence and freedom of
the country. As a matter of fact, the People's Party almost
succeeded in its attempt, had not the Army in its last
movement arrested Sarni al-Hinnawi and thwarted the plots
contrived by certain professional politicians.
DISSENSION AMONG LIBERAL REPUBLICANS:
Manar: The Secretariate of the Liberal Republican Bloc
emphatically denied to the Eastern News Agency the press
reports that dissension has taken place between the members
of the bloc.
Mr. Hamid al-Khuja, a member of the Liberal Republican
Bloc in the Constituent Assembly, stated that the .Bloc will
specify its attitude toward the new cabinet after studying
its statement of policy carefully. He asserted that the non-
participation of certain liberal Republicans in the cabinet
would not necessarily effect the Bloc's attitude toward the
Cabinet.
As for the expulsion of Ziki al-Khatib from the
Independents Bloc because of his participation in the Cabinet,
all papers carried today a statement by Khatib, the Minister
of Justice, in which he vehemently justified his action. He
pointed out in this statement that on Saturday, June 3, Said
Haydar, 'Arif Taragji, and himself visited Dr. Qudsi and
conveyed to him the Bloc's willingness to participate in the
Cabinet. "The next day", Minister Khatib continued, "I was
surprised by certain conditions with which Haydar and Taragji
presented to me namely that the Bloc must be represented by
two portfolios in the Cabinet. I rejected their conditions in
view of the promise which had been made a day before to Dr.
A PRESS PARTY:
Al Nasr: Editor of Al Insha' Wajih al-Haffar gave a dinner
paTtrat Ain Figeh in honor of Mr. Fletcher, the i'ress Attach?
at the British Legation in Damascus. Several pressmen were also
invited.
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INCRo;ASED N.ILITARY STAFF AT Flig;NCH Le;GATIUA:
Al Nasrr The French Legation in Damascus has bluntly denied
the ANAthat the Legation has decided to increase its
military, commercial, and press attaches. (See er.Dig?105/4)
The Legation described these reports as mere fabrication and
unfounded.
TAPLINE,?
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Al Nidal: An agreement was concluded between the Director
on.,i,unaYtra TAPline Camp and the Director of Unemployment
Office in the presence of the Caimacam of the Area to divide
the workers into two categories; the first category to work
8 hours from early morning until noon and the second to work
in an afternoon shift, also 8 hours. This constitutes a
compromise arrangement to meet the complaints of the workers
that the Company was employing them 13 hours a day.
ARAB AFFAIRS
SYRIA SUPPORTS JORDAN?...
Alif Ba': Muhammad Pasha al-bhUrayqi, the Jordanian Minister
ZT-7767e-ign Affairs, stated in Baghdad that Syria will believably
side with Iraq in the Arab League and vote against the proposal
calling for the expulsion of Jordan from the League.
The Jordanian Minister also stated that Jordan will attend
the Arab League Councills meeting but 4il1 not participate
in the debates on the question of the annexation of Eastern
Palestine to Jordan.
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Papers Reviewed:
Alif Ba', Al Nasr, Al Fayha', Al Kifah, Al Qabas, Al-
Ayyam, Al Insha', Al balad, Al 'Alam, Al Nadara, Al-
Nazir, Al Akhbar, Al Manar, Al Masa', Barada, Al Mugged,
and Asa-al-Jannah.
ARAB AFFAIRS
1 AftT1TE CUMMUNNUE:
Al QAlam: A Foreign Office spokesman denied the report that
flTriote to the Arab League and Arab states Syria has made
the following remarks on the Tripartite Communique-
l- That the communiqu?onsolidates the position of
Israel in the Middle East and constitutes a final settlement
of the Palestine Question.
2- That the Communique interrupts the accomplishment
of the United Nations of any settlement of the Palestine Question,
3- That it permits Israel to possess arms equal to that
possessed by all the Arab states together.
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THE GREATER SYRIA PLAN:
Al Nidal sttongly refutes an allegation published ie Al Misri,
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an Egyptian daily, that former Einister of Interior Or. Semi
aobara is advocating a Greater Syria Plan together with
Hasan al-Hakim, and Colonel Amin Abu Asaf, the Commander
of the first division.
The Egyptian daily states that this allegation was made
by the Egyptian Minister in Syria in a report to hie Government,
Nidal, which is owned by Dr. Semi habbara, asks the
eayptian Legation in Damascus to immediately publish a denial
if this statement is untrue. If the Legation has actually
euomitted such a report, it should "permit us to state that
it has been misinformed."
'It is possible," the paper believes, "that the report
was eithr prepared by a spy or dictated by one of the political
opponents of Dr. Semi Kabbara,"
To refute these allegations Al Nidal makes quotations
from an article by Dr. Kabbara in which he styled himself as
a strong supporter of a "Republican Regime."
EXPULSION OF JABBARA:
Al_Kifah: Editor Amin 0a.'id editorially attacked the new
Minister of Finance, Hasan al-Jabbara, and urged his immediate
expulsion from the Cabinet on grounds that he participated
in the Za'im's regime.
Editor Seid argues that Jabbara was a tool in the hands
of Za'im. He planned, and implemented all the projects dictated
by Za'im disregarding the interests of the homeland, He urged
his expulsion on grounds that lY he served as Minister of
Finance during Za'im's regime, and 2) the failure of his
corrupt wheat policy in Jazirah.
DOMESTIC, AFFAIRS
THE RELIGION OF THE STATE:
Al Kifah: The President of the Constituent Assembly, Rushdi
Inkh-5,a, extended an invitation to all the Christian members
of the Assembly and other Christian personalities to attend
a meeting at his office, yesterday. It was reported that
President Kikhya is seeking the opinion of the Christians
concerning the subject of the State's religion
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NINISTER SHAW IN BEIRUT;
Al Fa ha and other papers report that the Minister of )Defense,
Colonel Fawzi Silaw, accepted the invitation of Admiral Labert
to visit the French Cruiser Montcalm anchored at Beirut, The
Minister dined yesterday, 1:00 p.m. with French naval officers
aboard the Cruiser, .Colonel Silaw was accompanied by the Chief
of Syrian Army Staff, Colonel Anwar Bannud, Lt, Colonel Mahmud
Binyan, the Commander of the Desert Forces; Captain Hisham
Sneman, and Captain 'Umar al-Qabbani,, French Military Attaches
in Beirut and Damascus also attended the dinner party, Colonel
Silaw and his entouraRe returned to Damascus the same afternoon,
PREMIER'S VISITORS-
Al Fa ha Prime Minister Nazim al-Qudsi received yesterday
1AbdalRahman al-'Azra, the former Minister of Finaece who
reported to him on the state's financial situation, Later the
Premier received Dr. Izzat al-Tarabulsi, the chairman of the
board of directors of Latakia Port Project,, The question of
placing for sale the shares for Latakia Port project was the
tonic of their conversation.
Premier Qudsi then received the Commandant of the Syrian
Gendarmerie, Colonel Muhammad 'Ali 'Izmat. After office hours
the Premier returned the visit of former Prime Minister
Khalid al -1Azm,
WITHDRAWALS FROM MOSLEM BROTHERHOOD ORGANIZATIONt
Al Qabas Messrs 'Adil Khadim al-Jami', Nasib and 'Adnan
.717-ii?ainut, Muhammad and Zahir, al-'4assar, Muhammad Mawlawi,
Wasif Nadim, Khalid Shammut, Salid Misri, and Nadir Misri
announced their withdrawal from the Moslem Brotherhood on
grounds that the organization has diverted from its
religious principles and had become a political party,
CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY MEETING OF TUESDAY JUNE
The meeting was declared open at 5:15, The visitors
gallery was crowded mostly with Aleppeans, After the names
of 15 absentees had been read, deputies were invited to
debate the ministerial statement of the new Cabinet,
Abd al-Hasib Raslan (Inch Hams) was the first to speak. He
inquired about the future of Syro-Lebanese economic relations
and referred to the reports that efforts were made to terminate
the present economic rupture during the visit of the former
Premier to Cairo and Riyad. He concluded by renuesting the
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eroverneent to make a clear statement about this subject and not
to delay the issue in view of the urgent need for a settlement,
Abd al-Latif Yunis (RL./Safita) then spoke on behalf of the
R.eoutlicirritTRIT Bloc, He said that after his Bloc had
studied the ministerial statement it maintained that the
general welfare required stable conditions which would enable
the Constituent Committee to ratify the new constitution in a
trenquil atmosphere. He paid tribute to the Government's
pledee not to exploit its power to propagandize for certain
individuals and groups, He concluded that though his bloc
intended to vote for the Government it regretted the absence of
any reference to the republican regime in the ministerial
statement.
Jalal al-S id (Resler. Deireez-Zor) said that he viewed the
To7mat on o t e new cabinet with a mixed feeling of satis-
faction and anxiety,. He was satisfied that the Cabinet was a
party Cabinet but he viewed with concern the possible
continuation of economic rupture with Lebanon in view of the
new Minister of Finance, Hasan Jabbarap being a champion of
ruptures. Referring to Syria's attitude toward the Arab
countries, he regretted that the ministerial statement failed to
mention that Syria should not only advocate understanding
between the Arab countries but should also play an important
role in directing Arab policy. He also criticized the
statement for not having referred to the tripartite communique
which has divided the Middle East into zones of foreign
influence, He added that the unity of the Arabs would be
the best reply and counteraction to foreign imperialistic
policies,- He concluded: "After God I believe in Arab unity;
socialism, and freedom- Accordingly every government which
does not implement or postulate these three principles shall
not win my confidence."
Ravif Mil i (Ind - Hama) inquired about the causes which led to
t e res gelation of Azm's Cabinet and expressed his fear that the
new Cabinet might all of a sudden have to resign under similar
circumstances, Referring to Hawrani's resignation from the
previous Cabinet, he said that this resignation was attributed
by the resigning Minister to lack of coordination and to
certain factors of a more serious nature, He inquired aboue
these factors and asked whether or not these same factors
threatened the position of the present Cabinet. Referring
to the resignation of the first Qudsi's Cabinet, he said
that Hawrani alleged at that time that there were conspiracies
and intrigues against the republican regime, He exonorated
Qudsi from such accusations but expressed his amazement at
the present willingness of the Republican Bloc to support
Qudsi against whom accusations of treason were directed in
the past,
With reeard to the pledge that the new Cabinet did not
intend to exploit its powers to propagandize for a certain
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the possible discharge of Major Ahmed al ,lAzni Director General
of Police and Security, and Dr" Anwar Hatim, Secretary General
of the Prime Ministry and their replacement by pro-Populists,
With rerard to foreign policy, he urged the Government
to follow a frank policy particularly with the Arab states
He concluded that the point of weakness of the new Cabinet
centered on the presence of a certain Minister whose name he
declined to mention.
Akram Hawrani (Hama - ASP) replied to Milqils remarks pointing
out that the causes of his resignation were well known to the
Assembly and the people He denied the report that all
Assembly groups were in favor of the continuation of the former
cabinet and asserted that the Liberal Republican Bloc, the
Independents, and the Resurrectionists had decided to withdraw
their confidence from the former Cabinet
MunIT_LilRal (Independent Bloc e Damascus) supported the
government's policy of understanding between the Arab countries
but criticized the ministerial statement for its obscurity.
He declared his Bloc's intention to abstain from giving a
vote of confidence in the Government"
Premier Qudsi declared that collaboration and harmony
-617-FaraiTio. his Cabinet He reiterated his promise not to
let the Government interfere in the debate on the constitution
He added that if Cabinet members were to participate in the
debate they would do so only in their capacity as members of
the Assembly, With rernrd to the absence of any reference to
the republican regime in the ministerial statement he said that
it was taken for granted that the Cabinet supported the
republican regime,ff
As for Syro-Lebanese relations, the Premier distinguished
between Customs separation and severence of economic relations.
He said that his Government will adopt the policy of the former
Cabinet as rerards separation of Customs and common interusts,
He added that Customs separation was approved by the Assembly,
There was no objection, however, against the conclusion of a
trade agreement with Lebanon.
Qudsi then spoke about the tripartite communiqu?He
said that the Government intentionally abstained from referring
to the communiqu?n the ministerial statement because this
question involves all Middle Eastern Governments and no Arab
Government should take a unilateral position vis-a-vis the
c;ommuniclut; before consulting the other Arab Governments,
especially since western powers would not give any weight to
enilateral action in this respect,
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flusni al-Barazi (Hama - independent) expresaea 5 loreilef
tfia4t7he-7611751;tion of the constitution would not provide a
guarantee for stability but that it was in the hands of the
Constituent Assembly to achieve the desired stability. He
reversed his former opinion that the administrative and
politicalaaffairs of the country should be entrusted to
civilians, and, in view of the recent activities of blocs
and certain interventions, recommended the formation of a
strong military government, especially as the Ministry of
National Defence has been entrusted to an army representative,
He nointed out that subverssive currents had been recently
witnessed and that former opponents had been converted into
supporters,
With regard to the Republican Bloc's remarks that there
was no reference to the Republican regime in the ministerial
statement, Barazi said that this subject need not be referred
to as it had become a means of exploitation,
Hawrani interrupted and resented what he described as a
TiTe?ctallusion to him and his bloc.
Barazi continued his speech. He criticized economic rupture
wiarrebanon and made an appeal for Arab unity,
Ahmed Qanbar (P - Aleppo: asserted that the new Cabinet was
formed in a free atmosphere and supported his assertion with
the fact that the first Qudsi's Cabinet did not last long,
With reference to Barazi's recommendations that a military
Government be formed? alal_par affirmed that the new Minister
of Defence did not represent the Army. He added that neither
the people nor the Army favored the formation of a Military
Government, he reminded the Assembly of the autocratic rule
of Barazi when he was for a while military governor of Aleppo
under Za'im, and during which he summoned the Qaimagams and
ordered them to ignore the existing laws and to comply with
his commands.
Milqi interrupted but was asked by President Kikhya not to
interfere,., Milqi refused. President Kikh a threatened to
order him to withdraw from the floor, Milqi challenged him
to do so. Minister Shakir all 'Ass intervened and asked
Milqi to sha70707-1.511y7wonira with stronger words
A clamor ensued and certain Independent deputies
withdrew in protest against the conduct of the President
and Shakir al 'Ass.
Hanj, al-Sibavi (P Homs) reaffirmed that the Government should
te---Ogrhistered by the people and not by any other organization
He added that the People's Party had discussed the present
situation prior to the formation of the new Cabinet and that
no pressure, intimidation, or intervention accompanied its
formation.
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Enal. spoke again about the circumstances which accompanied
the formation of the new Cabinet9 He reminded the Assembly
that the people used to consider as traitors those deputies
who under the French Mandate were in the habit of frequenting
the French Intelligence Officers Addressing Yunis and
certain other deputies Milqi challenged them to state whether
or not (Syrian Army officers) had not visited them to urge
them to give their confidence to the new Cabinet,
pawrani intervened and violent words were exchanged,
Kikhya postponed the meeting for 20 minutes in order to
calm the tense atmosphere When the deputies reassembled,
Premier Qudsi took the floor and saith "You are aware that
the Assembly was elected after a military coup in order to
prepare a new constitution for the country It is not my -
intention to state here whether or not the atmosphere was
then free Nevertheless I can affirm that it was a
national atmosphere. I can further assert that there is
no benefit in discussing such subjects It is the
achievement of stability which would really benefit the
country,. As for myself, my past career is sufficient to
prove that I have never worked in an atmosphere lacking
in freedom,"
A motion was then raised to close the debate and
start voting? The Assembly gave Qudeils government an
overwhelming vote of confidence with 78 voting in favor,
2 against, and 7 abstaining9 Jalal al-Sayyid and
'Abd al-7Aziz Harwil (both Resurrectionists from Deir-ez-
'Lod voted against, Those who abstained were Munir
vAjlani (Damascus) Ra'if Milqi (Hama), Hasan al-Hakim (Damascus),
4Abd al-Rahman (Hama)0 'Abd al-Hakim Rislan (Homs),
Farid Mirhij (Hama)9 Husni al-Barazi (Hama).
The meeting was adjourned until Monday June 120
at 500 pm
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Friday, June 21 1950
TaDers Reviewed:
Alif Ba', Al Nusr, Al Fayha', Al irah, Al Qaba, Al-
Ayyam, Al Insha', Al Balad, Al 'Alam, Ai Hadura, Ai NaT,1r,
Al Akhbar, and Al Masa'o
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS
OPIJOSITION IN THE ASSEMBLY:
Al ,Qabas: Editor Najib al-Rayyis today expressed his opinion
th-Tat members of the opposition who at the last meetin.g of the
Constituent Assembly raised the question of "intervention" in
the formation and support of Qudsi's cabinet should be praised
instead of insulted. Wayyis pointed out that the opposition
was only fighting for the "freedom" of the Prime Minister and
his legal constitutional powers. Had the Prime Minister been
free to chose his colleagues, certain ministers would not have
their portfolios now, Instead of attacking and insulting the
opposition the Populists ought to have exploited the opposition's
stand as a check to any further "intervention,"
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ATTACKS ON JABBARA:
Al Kifah: Editor Amin Sa'id today suggested that Minister
Jabbarashould be tried for his wheat policy which last year
was disastrous to the whole nation and particularly farmers. He
also accused Jabbara of having conspired agaiFint Syria before
the annexation of Alexandretta to Turkey. Jabbara formed a
political party of which he was chairman and his present colleague,
Henri Ra'ad, a member. The party advocated the attachment of
Alexandretta to France.
'2a1!;SID&NT8 OF FOWZIGN STATES SHOULD bo; RE31-6CTD:
Al Fayha' : The Directorate General of Propaganda and Information
ent a letter to this paper requesting it to be cautious in the
publication of news items involving presidents of forei!:n states
and not to publish anything prejudicial to their prestige and
official position in the interest of general welfare And in
conformity with Article 65 of the Press Law.
rhe paper inquires as to which presidents are involved
in this letter.
BEnLEMENT IN JAZIRAH:
Al Nasr The Inspector of the Ministry of Interior, r, Ihsan
ei-ealewas, arrived in Damascus from Jazirah and reported to the
Tinister of Interior on the embezzlement cases in the municipality
e'L" Yamishliyah. He stated to our reporter that the sum
embezzled was 39,000 Syrian pounds and not 290,000 ae previously
eperted.
USE OF ATOMIC BOMB:
Al Nasr: A number of lawyers, law graduates, and law students
n' H?iiis sent a cable to the Secretary General of the United
Nations in which they requested that the UN draft lee;islation
prohibiting the use of atomic bombs and providing that any
nation using an atomic bomb would be considered a war criminal.
COMMEMORATION IN HUMS:
Al Nasr: The Nationalist Varty's branch office in Home will
commemorate the second anniversary of the death of Mazhar Pasha
Arslan, the head of the office. The coememoration will be held
on June 10, at the Opera Theater. Many personalities are invited,
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YrIP;ZTeTION OF CREDENTIALS:
Al Nasr: The Indian Minister to Syria, HeE. 'Ali Asfar,
eresented his credentials to the Chief of State, at MOO a,m,
yeoterday, June 8,1950,
The French Minister,Mr. Jacques mileParie, eresented e
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his credentials at 11:00 the 6gifie-daY:
P'N',70URAGEMENT TO MEZZEH AIRPORT:
elif Be' - A circular issued by the Directorate of Security and
7--3Ti-e-e-1nstructs the Security station in Mezzeh airtort to
emit air passengers to visit the city of Damascus without
paying visa fees provided the length of their visit does not
exceed 24 hours, For longer visits passengers will be
requested to Tay visa fees.
DETNNTION OF COMMINISTS ALONG FRONTIERS:
el_Akhbar: Three communists carrying communist tracts and
Y;amphlets have been apprehended along the Syro-Lebanese
frontiers and sent to Damascus under escort for trial?
YIRST CABINET METING:
According to a communique published today by the morning
-elpers, the Council of Ministers held a meeting Thursaay evening
rind approved a number of draft decrees relative to certain
customs tariffs which have recently been put into force,
The Council also approved the reduction of governments/
and municipal taxes on gazoline used by airlines,
ARAB AFFAIRS
tENNEDY WARNING THE SYRIAN GOVERNieSNT:
4_1 baled reports that Fr. Kennedy, Director General or UNrCJA,
.ki.ts warned the Syrian Government in a note that the agency
would open the Naqura-Israel road should Syria persist in its
ettitude towards the shipment via Syria of supplies to the
refugees in Jordan.
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AKAB LEAGUE AFFAIRS
Alif Ba,: Prime Minister Nazim al-Qudsi began yesterday noon
eu ying reports concerning Arab League affairs and the minutes
of previous League meetings concerning the annexation of Eastern
-,'alestine to Jordan.
The Premier expressed his hope that the present tension
between the Arab states would be eliminated and that in the
next session of the League the Arabs would cooperate closely
in order to provide a collective front against dangers
threatening the Middle East and particularly the Arab states,
TRIPARTITE COMMUNlaUE:
Al Nasr carried today an article written by writer ,Abdaa1-
5Urr a71-Qawwas who inquired whether the seven -Arab states are
independent or protectorates. He claimed that three western
powers are dictating orders to the Arab states, by threatening
them with force should they endeavor to restore their rights
in Palestine or should they even try to implement, by their
own means, the partition decision approved by the United
Nations. In conclusion, he expressed the fear that the Arab
eovernments have already concurred with the communiqu?nd to
the status quo in Palestine.
FRANC AND THE LEVANT:
Al Insha': In an editorial published by this paper, Pr. Adib
0.-Da-rilai comments on the report that France is to be given
a naval .base in either Syria or Lebanon in accordance with the
aripatite communique which involves the division of the Middle
East into spheres of foreign influence. The writer states that
the three Western Powers are free to hold conferences and make
decisions in conformity with their interests, but Syria and
Lebanon are entitled to defend their freedom and independente
which are threatened by foreign military occupation.
If this report is true it means that France is still
clinging to its old dreams which the painful memory of 25 years
of French rule does not seem to have dispelled from the minds
of French statesmen and military leaders. Syria and Lebanon
should categorically refuse to allow the establishment of a
foreign naval base in their territory which would imely loss
of their national sovereignty and jurisdiction in favor of the
foreign state to which the naval base is to belong.
The independence of Syria and Lebanon has been recognized
by all the members of the United Nations including France, It
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eelntions with the Levant States.
eyrians have so far considered bygones as bygcae and,
since the termination of the Crench Mandate, have treeted
erance as a friendly power. If it is true that France is
asking for a naval base this would open healed wounds and
not only revive but also aggravate the painful memories of
elandate.
Syrians ho. e tlat this report about the naval base is
eteounded and tfat the recent visit of the admiral of the
nch fleet to Syria and Lebanon was purely a courtesy visit.
Ai Fayha'views this report with alarm and takes this opportunity
to pay tribute to Shukri al-Quwwatli who achieved the unconditio-
nai evacuation of French troops from Syria. The paper adds
that it learned from a friend in Cairo that Mr. Khalid al-'Azm,
.de former Premier, had during his visit to Cairo given his
written approval of the tripartite communique prior to its
publication and that it was he who invited Admiral Lambartte
vieit Damascus. The story further runs that Mr. 7Azm chose
to return to Beirut by sea on board the Providence in order to
meet Mr. Paris, the new French Minister to Syria, and a group
of French diplomats and military officers and that during thf;j3
voyage agreement was reached on all subjects, The paper
states that recent French activities are only the first results
of this agreement,
Alt'Alam: It is reported from Cairo that the American Ambassador
to.
ggypt has recently given certain explanations concerning the
tripartite communique to the 4wptian Foreign Minister.
The United Press reports ?that informed circles have denied
that the tripartite communique involves the return of French
influence to Syria and Lebanon and attributes the apprehension
of Syria and Lebanon regarding this subject to misunderstanding,
according to informed sources in Beirut, the American
Minister to Lebanon reassured the Lebanese Government that the
tripartite communique would not pave the way for foreign
intervention in the affairs of Syria and Lebanon.
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Doh Review of the Syrian Press
? The following is an informal digest of material from the local
Syrian Press, and is in no way to be considered as an official
translation. It should not be quoted nor attributed to the Legation ,$
No, 108
Papers Reviewed:
tioa. sTAFF U66 UNLY)
Thursday June 8 1950.
Alif Ba', Al Nasr, Al Fayha', Al Kifah, Al Qabas Al-
Ayyam, Al Insha's Al Baled, Al 'Alam, Al Hadara, Al-
Nazir, Al Akhbar, Al Manar, Al Masa', Barada, Al Nuqqad.
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DOMESTIC AFFAIRS
DENIAL,?
All Papers: The Directorate of Propaganda and Information denied
-6he report that the new Minister of National Defense had attended
the luncheon party given in honor of high-ranking Syrian officers
on board the French cruiser, Montcalm. (ProDig,107/3)
STATE RELIGION;
Al Kifah reports that a tentative agreement has been reached
between the various parliamentary groups concerning state
religion. According to this agreement the President of the
Republic is to be Moslem, Islamic legislation is to be one of
the chief sources of legislation in the Syrian Republic, and the
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Aljeanar: Shaykh leustafa al-Sibali ofthe Islamic Socialist
ITront denied that such an agreement had been reached.
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS' MEETING:
Aiif.Ba!: The Council of Ministers held a three-and-half-hour
meeting yesterday evening. The paper believes that the general
policy of the new Cabinet as well as the agenda of the arab
Lea;ue Council session were the subject of discussion,
PRESIDENT QUWWATLI IN LEbANON!..
al Jabal quotes the ANA as reporting that former i'resident
Shukri al-Quwwatli has been invited to pass the summer months
in Lebanon.
Ai4q-X ialD POLITICS:
Al Fayhav: Lt. Colonel Adib Shishikli stated to the Arab News
Agency inBeirut that the present political situation in Syria
is normal and that the responsible statesmen are concerned over
a prosperous future for Syria.
When asked about the rumors that the Syrian Army is
interfering in all the affairs 'of the State Colonel Shishikli
said, "The Army does not interfere in politics or any other
affairs of the State. These are left up to the rulers of the
eountry to deal with,"
ADMIRAL OF MUITERRAMAN FLEET VISITING SYRIA:
A3 Faxha: Sir John Oslten(?) the new Admiral of the British
Mediterranean Fleet is scheduled to visit Beirut aboard the
Cruiser Gambia on June 9. The Admiral is expected to visit
Damascus on June 11 to call on the Chief of State and the
Minister of Defense.
PREtUER'S VISITORS:
Al Fa ha': Premier Nazim al-Qudsi received yesterday, June 8,
the Indian and the French Ministers in Syria. The Indian
Minister is scheduled to present his credentials to the Chief
of State at 10:00 a.m0 and the French Minister at 11:00 a.m.
today.
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FReNCH INFLUENCE IN SYRIA:
Al Fg1h#': Commenting on the reports that the French Legation
in araiiiacus has recently expanded its offices and increased
the number of its military 9 press and commercial attaches
foilowinC the announcement of the tripartite communiqu?
columnist strongly urges the responsible leaders to wake up
from their slumber and protect the independence of the country.
He cautions the people that conspiracies are being plotted against
the independence of the country which was attained through
blood-shed and sacrifice.
PROSPECT6 OF THE NEW CABINET:
Al lnsha published an editorial by Dr. adib al-Da'udi
exiaaiang the first impressions of the people on the formation
of the new Cabinet. The writer remarks that the new Cabinet
is virtually a Populist cabinet and that the eeoplevs Party
has for the first time been given the chance to undergo a test
of competence and political ability. It is teue that members
from the People's Party participated in former cabinets, but
they did so either in their personal capacity or as members
of a coalition cabinet as was the case with hashim al-Atasi's
Cabinet.
The writer describes as politically insignificant Dr.
cudsi's statement that his Cabinet is only provisional and
transitory. It believes that government is an indivisible entity
and that governmental responsibility should not be affected by
the long or short duration of the cabinet in power.
In conclusion the writer advises Dr. caldsi and his
colleagues not to be influenced by personal ana regional
considerations. Al Kifah published an article in support of the
new Cabinet. It beieves that the Cabinet possesses the elements
of success, since it has in view the immediate completion of
the new constitution and since it truly represents the Consti-
tuent Assemblyoan advantage which the former cabinet did not
enjoy. The paper adds that relations between the Government and
Assembly are expected to be characterized by harmony and
coordination.
Al Fa ha' fears that the new Cabinet might work for the
imp ementation of the Syro-Iraqi Union project and deplores the
absence of official statements expressing the Government's
intention to defend the Republican regime, other than a few
random words uttered by the new Premier in the last meeting of
the Constituent Assembly. The paper concludes that Rushdi al-
Kikhya, the Dean of the keople's Party, has recently told his
intimate friends and confidants that he intends to implement
the Syro-Iraqi Union project at any cost.
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ARAMCO TO PURCHASE OIL CONCESSIONS:
Al Fayhal: The Eastern News Agency reports that Aramco is
i-[6-6-i-etly negotiating the purchase of the 5.P.C. Oil exploration
concession in Syria.
!TRIAL OF COMMUNISTS:
Al Kifah : The Directorate of Police and Security has completed
its investigation into the cases of the communists who were
arrested last Sunday for holding a demonstration on the
International Maternity Day. Three communists have been discharged
and 15 men and the two women will shortly be referred to the
Council of Justice.
Yesterday a delegation of 8 women visited the rrime Ministry,
the Minister of interior, and the kinieter.of Justice and
requested medical treatment for three detainees, Joseph Nahlawi,
Ibrahim al-Khuri and George Muhawash, who were seriously wounded
during their clash with the police.
Al Nasr reports that a delegation representing the Leaelae of
gli'din Women for the Protection of Diaternity and ',,hildhood
visited the Chief of State and the Ministers of Justice and ?
Interior .?) express their condemnation of the tripartite
communique and to deplore the incidents of Sunday, June 4, and
the maltreatment of communist detainees.
NUMBER OF REFUGEES IN SYRIA:
Al Shabab: Statistics prepared by the Palestinian Arab Refugees
Urganization show that the number of Palestinian refugees in
Syria is 83,325 of whom 39,831 are living in Damascus,
ARAB AFFAIRS
A SECOND BALFOUR DECLARATION:
Al ilasr and other _papers: In an interview held yesterday with
e Eastern eiews Agency, a prominent ralestinian Arab personality
described the tripartite communique as a second Balfour Declara-
tion invelving all the Arab countries and peoples and as a
grave precedent for future intervention in the affairs of
other countries. The same personality added that the communique
was aimed at winding up the Palestine problem, confirming the
present truce frontiers and at providing Israel with a military
guarantee against future aggression. The communique further
invalidates the work of the Conciliation Commission and violates
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concluded that the communique did not necessarily mean that
Israel would stand by its pledges after it completed its
armament programs.
REFUGEES CONDEMN WORK OF UNRWA:
Al Nasr: The Palestinian Arab refugees submitted a Memorandum
tO tEe Syrian ?rime Minister reiterating their dondemnation of
a recent declaration made by the Director of UNRWA in which
he stated that his Agency intended to implement agricultural
projects in the vast lands of Syria which belonged either to
the State or to big landlords. The memorandum asserts that
this declaration clearly indicates that the purpose of UNRWA
is to settle the refugees outside their original country ana to
plan imperialistic economic and political wedges in the Arab
countries. 'he memorandum further notes that the Agency is
transgressing the reservations made by Dr.Qudsi regarding the
iconomic Survey Mission when he was foreign Minister in Hashim
al-Atasi's Cabinet and is even going beyond the scope of Clapp's
projects which are confined to afforestation, building of
terraces, asphalting of roads and similar other works. The
memorandum reiterates the refugees' insistence on repatriation
to their homes and bn the implementation of Clapp's projects
in the Arab part of Paleetine or in those parts of the territory
alloted to the Arabs by the Partition Plan which can be returned
to the Arabs.
AN ISRAELI LAW LIQUIDATING AI-ABS PROPERTY:
Alif Ba' : A London report indicates that the Israeli Government
Ti-a-e-T5-gsed a Law no.5710 concerning custodianship of Arab
property in Palestine. According to the provisions of this
Law the Custodian is authorized to liquidate the property of
persons not resident in Israel. These provisions involve the
property of persons residing in the Arab portion of ealestine
or in other Arab countries.
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