1. IRAQI PRESS ITEMS 2. BULLETIN OF THE ISTIQLAL

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• Publication Date: December 6, 1950
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1. Baghdad Press Items, Iraq (11 copies).
2. Bulletin of the Istiglal, Moroccan Nationalist Party (1 copy).
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D AIL Y R E V I E W
of the
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Embassy of the U.S.A.
Baghdad, Iraq.
Wednesday, November 8, 1950.
SYRO-IRAQI UNION.
In this morning's leading article, Al-Istiglal writes
on the question of Syro-Iraqi Union-referring to the recent
speech of the Party's opinion expressed by its President
recently and clearly that the past months' events in Syria
were proofs of what sincere Arabs of Syria and Iraq had in
mind since the time of Faisal's regime which has now become
a studied plan for execution. Had it not been for the hinder-
ance placed in their way, the plan would have been carried out
as expected by those sincere persons. Nevertheless, it has
become essential as it is the only source of stability in Syria.
It further expTins that the Party's opinion was always that the
unity is not for the defense but it is the only means for the
Arabs to unite against the Zionist danger after the failure
of all the plans that were carried out and which were remained
on paper only as referred to by the President the last of which
was the Collective Security Plan. The benefit of this plan
was doubtful on the experience gained from the Palestine battle.
Although the Party welcomes any idea which strengthens the rela-
tions between Arab countries, yet it finds that no cooperation
would be stronger than the Syro-Iraqi Union.
As for foreign influence, the President's method was
final and clear when he said that the Party's binding to the
Syro-Iraqi Union was based on the condition that Syria should
be prercyrved from any foreign influence which would cause from
the Iraq's relations with the Britain and other countries. To-
day,while we find Syria is subject to more severe experiences,
it proves to be the beginning of further interval which lacks
stability it is incumbent on the Arab countries to think about
what threatens Syria from the Zionist danger before thinking
of their own differences an cons der the s to tion and unite
them` TY FBrnR &t W/ ct1N c?Y`~0 Qf18 7000 fYe unit
is the only means to rescue Syria from danger. (Al-Istiglal).
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CRITICAL SITUATION OF THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN BEIRUT CAUSES
COMMUNIST ACTIVITY.
Communist attempt to make the A.U.B. as their aim of
subversive activities in the Middle East and all the Arab
countries. Dr. Stevenson, the Director of the University has
sent a report to the Board of Trustees in New York City to this
effect. The Director has further dismissed six students being
accused of agitating and distributing communist pamphlets attack-
ing the University, U.S.A. and the Director. The Director has
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critical and cannot be taken as a series of demonstrations which
the students carry out. These demonstrations prove to be a well
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planned attack from outside directed against the United States
in general and the University in particular. The situation of
the University is in danger. He has mentioned to the Board that
four of the students have been dismissed for various periods and
that further attempts may occur.. He also mentions that the
University is prepared to continue drastic action not only by
putting an end to such events but also tg'ake positive steps to
put an end to the political illiteracy/on which the Communist
propaganda is based. It is worth mentioning that the A.U.B. has
been established since 80 years and is considered as the largest
American educational center in the Middle East in which there
are students from various countries and particularly from the
surrounding Arab countries. It is learnt that the six students
dismissed and the four others who will be dismissed are members
of the Communist party,. Two of them are from Lebanon, four
from Iraq and two from Transjordan. But as for the reason of
dismissal it is on account of the decision taken by the
University that they should not employ their position in the
University for propaganda of foreign political parties.
(Al-Akhbar)
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A? A.I L -Y R'E V I E W
of the
B AGHDAD PRESS
Embassy of the U.S.A. Wednnesday, November
Baghdad,. Iraq.
1950.
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REGENT TO VISIT MEDINA.
Al-Nabaa reports,
"H.M. the Queen, H.M. Queen Nafisa, and H.R.H. the
Regent will fly. soon .to Medina to visit the Prophet's grave.
Upon learning of the Royal desire through its Minister in
Baghdad, the Saudi government expressed its satisfaction and
.its welcome of the, Royal. visitors."
RELEASE OF TRIBAL CONVICTS.
Pursuant to. the Royal Irada remitting the sentences of
tribesmen condemned to, imprisonment' by the Minister of Interior
despite acquittal or release by the"local administrative autho-
r`ities, 169 persons were freed. (Al-Ittihad Ad-Jasturi)
Commenting on the said Royal Irada, Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi
says that it is in line with the statements made by Fremier Nuri
As-Said to-administer-justice properly and-fairly. "No doubt,"
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it .adds, "the step undertaken' by the; Prime Minister is consider.-
ed as a great start, which. will consolidate -the' people's belief
that the government protects' their interest and will not leave
any oppressed without relief and without restoring him his
right, and the belief that law will be administered without
being subjected to any influence."
ANGLO-IRAQI FINANCIAL TALKS,
'The scarce, currencies talks between Iraq and Britain
will begin this morning at the Minister of Finance's office.
Contrarily tQ, previous reports, the amount to be asked by Iraq
is the equivalent of ID. 5,955,000:... The sum of ID.7,955,000
is required for paying the value of. would-be imported goods,
and the rest, that is one million dinars, will be needed for
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MIDDLE EASTERN ECONOMIC BLOC.
The Iraq gpvernment has received a copy of a Saudi
circular-note to Arab League members, recommending the setting
up of a iiid.dle Eastern economic bloc. The Saudi proposal is
the outcome of a meeting at Lake Success among; representative
of Iran, ' Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,
Syria, Yemen and Greece. The meeting, says the Saudi note,
approved in principle the idea of an economic bloc for the
Middle East. (A.l-Umma)
EDITORIAL COMIcENTS.
After stressing that peace with Israel is out of question
because it is "undesirable" and because it cannot be trusted,
Al-Akhhar, commenting on the UN consideration of the Arab and
Israeli charges and counter-charges, says, "Let it decide what
it wants. The Arabs should rely on themselves... they have to
prepare themselves to meet evil with evil and aggression with
force ... it
Criticizing the Arab states' official policy towards
Spain, Liwa Al-Istiglal says that despite the UN boycott they
have established diplomatic relations with Spain. "Spain,"
it affirms, "like other imperialistic powers committed many
crimes against the Arabs and 1ioslems in Morocco, and it con-
spired with France to suppress the movement of Nationalist
warrior Emir r bc'ul Kerim Al-Khitabi."
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The Central Administrative Committee of the National
Democratic Party has postponed the party's annual congress from
November 23 to November 2;~, 1950. (Sada Al-Ahali)
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B A G H D A D P R E S S
Embassy of the U.S.A.
Baghdad, Iraq.
Thursday, November 9, 1950.
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REFUGEES AID PLAN.
Sada Al-Ahali comments on discussions of the U.N.
Special Political Committee gn the Arab Refugees' Problem that
it is not important to offer necessary allowances to the Agency
for execution of plans or the amount of donations or the nature
of projects suggested asall these would not help the plan
fundamentally i.e., it has no connection with a justified en-
quiry into the refugees problems as an assurance forreturning
them to their homeland or to compensate those who do not wish
to return according to the decision taken by the U.N. in
December, 1948. That decision was turned down through the
Anglo-American influence immediately it was found that Israel
objects. It was substitud by the plan for collecting donations.
The non-return of refugees to their homeland only assist in their
being replaced by Jews and secondly donations do not help their
condition at all as they will remain away from their country.
These are not helpful as they do not differ from the previous
projects suggested and already failed. The only result we can
foresee is that such steps would only facilitate the carrying
out of the plans of the Reconciliation Commission whose inten-
tion was to keep the Arab Palestinians away from their country
which condition is being very strongly opposed by the Arab
countries. (Sada Al-Ahali 11/9)
THE IBRD COMMISSION.
We learn that the above commission visited some of the
Government offices for the purpose of contacting authorities
and to enquire into the economical and financial situation
connected with the potential projects and preparing the prin-
ciple points for forwarding to the International Bank with their
recommendations after their return to the U.S.A. (Al-Ittihad
Ad-Dasturi. 11/8)
ECONOMICAL AID TO THE MIDDLE EAST.
In this morning's leading article Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi
writes that as the result of the second world war the U.S.A.
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countries and by supplying them with technical experts and
financial loans. The aim of the U.S.A. outcomed a series of
projects for the assistance of the European countries,
countries in Asia and Africa, Middle East and Far East to
enable them to face any probable events through a clash
between east and west. Amongst these were Marshal plans,
President Truman. f s Point IV Aid Progranme and Economical
Aid Projects passed by the Congress according to which vast
amount was granted to a great number of countries in Asia
and Europe. All these countries made use of the opportunity
and received all what they required for their construction
and development plans which amounted to three milliards of
]dollars. It reformed the economical conditions in European
countttLes that have been damaged during the war. The attitude
of the U.S.A. has been hostile towards the Arab countries
since the end of the second war up to the present and
particularly on the question of Palestine, therefore, the
Arbb countries refrained from requesting for such help and
the Americans themselves have been occupied in offering
Military, Technical, Economical and Financail aid to Zionists.
But lately attention have been drawn to this matter and
some of the countries amongst whom were Iran, Iraq, Egypt,
Syria and Lebanon have made request to the UN for loans for
the purpose of carrying out their economical projects. Iraq
and Syria have made their request to IBRD for which a mission
is now visiting countries to study the financial. and economical
conditions and to submit a report to IBRD in connection with
the grant of an international loan amounting to five million
pounds on J% interest. (Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi. 11/9)
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SPORT NEWS .
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The latest statistics made by the Iranian authorities
show that six thousand Jews departed from Kurdistan to Teheran
for the purpose of. proceeding to Israel via Iran and so far
two thousands of them have left by air, But as for Iraqi Jews
who have gone to'Iran for the purpose of proceeding to Israel,
the Jewish Cometry in Teheran has been allotted for their
stay until arrangements are made for their departure. So far
8000 of them have left and a further 1500 are awaiting.
(Al-Hawadith. 11/9)
Assistant Commandant of Police accused of dishonesty. We
learn that one of the A.C. Police attempted to send a telegram
through wireless to Tel Aviv to a Violinist named Eliahoo
Aziz. The telegram contained the news of the receipt of suit
cases and their locality and of news of the health of ladies
named Asprons Murad Naqar and Madlene Murad Naqar and other
things not yet traced, The A.C.Police has confessed to the
Investigating Judge who issued a warrant for his detention.
This A.C. Police was one of those who was supervising the
Jewish affairs and it might be that the telegram is a Code.
(As-Siiil. 11/9)
Israel representative in the Special Political Committee
took the opportunity of the discussions on the subject of
refugees' problems and explained of the desire of Israel for
peace with the Arab Governments after direct negotiations and
announced that Israel does not agree to the return of refugees
to their countries. Commenting on the above, Al-Yagdha warns
the Arab countries that while we know that the Arab countries
will act according to Israel plans which is to keep the
refugees outside Palestine, it will not be very late when the
seven Arab countries will regret, but it will then be too
lp?te for them to do anything. (Al-Yaqdha. 11/9)
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According to a Royal Bilat announcement issued on
November 8p Queen Aliya's conditions remained unchanged.
(A1-Shaab.11/0)
H.R.H. The Regent has sent a telegram to President
Truman congratulating him on the occasion of his safe escape
from attempted assassination, for which President Truman has
sent a message of thanks to the Regent. (Ash-Shaab. 11/9)
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D A I L Y R E V I E W
of the
B A G H D A D P R E S S
Embassy of the U.S.A. Friday, November 10, 1950.
Baghdad, Iraq.
KING ABDULLAH INTERVIEWED.
In an exclusive interview with the Az-Zaman reporter
and the "A1-Ahram" correspondent in Baghdad, King Abdullah
passed some remarks.
Asked about the proposed four-nation plan for interna-
tionalizing the holy places, he stated that he still expects
full information from the Jordanian delegation at Lake Success.
He added that he has no objection to international supervision
of the maintenance of the holy places provided that "Jordan
retains responsibility for peace and order."
Asked about Egypto-Jordan relations, the King said that
a "Brotherly spirit of cooperation exists." He stressed that
there is no question of "subservience."
About Syria, he expressed the opinion that the 'prevailing
turmoil will lead to "unity of Syria"; and asserted, "I shall
not change my opinion." Asked whether efforts are being made
in this sense, he said, "There are none, but the right way is
clear; stability is inevitably on the footstep of unstability."
Asked about the incorporation into one state of the Arab
sheikhdoms on the Persian Gulf, King Abdulla discounted the
rumor as a "dream of the press which I have not heard of.
Asked whether Chinese intervention into the Korean war
will lead to a world war, he stated that war already exists be-
tween Communism and Democracy.
Asked whether the present economic conditions in the
Arab countries may prevent Communism from spreading, he said
that Communism is professed by "who has no religious sense."
In the end, he blamed "Al-Ahram" newspaper of having
abandoned its usual gravity by joining the rest of the Egyptian
press in a campaign against his person. (Az-Zaman)
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THE IBRD MISSION.
Economics Minister Dhia Jaffar stated that his Ministry
has submitted "several loan requests" to the IBRD mission
including funds to build up an oil refinery, to expand agri-
cultural mechanization, and to erect a silo in Basra and a
tobacco warehouse. (Az-Zaman)
NEW DEPUTIES WIN UNCONTESTED.
In uncontested by-elections, Mohammed Jewad Al-Khatib
was elected to fill the additional seat of Suq El-Sheyyukh,
Social Affairs Minister Majid Mustafa to fill the vacancy of the
Raniya constituemcy due to the death of Salahiddin Baban, and
Mohammed All Mahmud to fill the vacancy of the Koysenjaq
constituency due to the resignation of Mohammed Ziad. (A1-Akhbar)
EDITORIAL COMMENTS.
Commenting on the Chinese intervention in Korea, Sada
Al-Ahali doubts there is a real intervention on the part of Mao's
China. It interprets the change in the course of the military
operations as due to a regrouping of the North Korean forces.
"The matter," it says, may be but a new act of provocation on
the part of the U.S. against the People's Republic of China."
The Chinese forces operating in North Korea are described as
"'volunteers", which were encouraged to enlist by the Red
Chinese Premier to repel the "aggression" against North Korea.
The paper expresses the fear that the Korean-Manchurian
border plays the same role of the 38th parallel and that the
Americansseek a UN action on the MacArthur report. Indeed,
the American plan which amended the UN charter affords the
opportunity to override a Soviet veto at the Security Council.
Even, it makes easier for MacArthur to get a mandate from the
UN than the American Congress itself.
The whole matter is that the "Americans want war, but
they are seeking to throw its responsibility on others, while
there is none in the world but the U.S. who wants war."
The Orient is rising, acclaims Al-Yagdha. China and
India rid themselves of imperialism. Even, Korea and Indo-
China are trying to follow suit. The Arabs should strive to
ensure their unity, lest they remain divided and weak.
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Analyzing the American Point IV Program, A1-Akhbar says
that the American offer pf aid is "too important to be taken
at its face value and tlb important to be disregarded without
consideration." The Point IV Program has been conceived a
means to combat Communist infiltration in underdeveloped areas.
It comprises two parts: One, extending the American know-how,
and Two, the investment of American capital.
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SHORT NEWS.
King Abdulla will visit Kerbala and Najaf today. He
may visit Basra in the near future. (Az-Zaman)
In an official announcement, the Minister of Interior
has requested that persons who are a party in a dispute over
Miri lads should not refer to the Ministry of Interior itself.
The matter is forwarded to consideration by the Ministry after
the Mutasarrif makes his own decision, explains the announce-
ment. (Az-Zaman)
The resence of a million Palestin
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must be resolved by the West in cooperation with the Arab count-
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D A I L Y R E V I E W
of the
B A G H D A D P R E S S
Embassy of the U.S.A. Saturday, November 11, 1950
Baghdad., Iraq. Sunday, November 12, 1950
Monday, November 13, 1950
PRIME MINISTER TO LECTURE ON WAR AND POLITICS.
Premier Nuri As-Said will deliver a lecture on "war and
politics in the 19th and 20th centuries", on Tuesday, November
14, at the Faisal Hall. Invitations were distributed.
(Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi. 11/12)
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ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CONSTITUTIONAL UNION PARTY SET FOR NOVEMBER 27,
The Constitutional Union Party's Higher Committee convened
on Friday, November 10, under the presidency of its leader,
Nuri As-Said. In accordance with Article-20 of its internal
regulation, it was decided to summon the annual congress on
Monday, November 27, 1950, at 5 p.m. The congress will have
to elect the party's leader and Higher Committee, to examine
the Secretary's report on the party's activities during the
ast year and to make recommendations for the coming year.
p(Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi. 11/12)
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TRANSFERS OF MUTASARRIFS CONTEMPLATED.
The following transfers of Mutasarrifs are to take place:
1) Awqaf DG Jalal Khalid would be appointed Mutasarrif
of Sulaimaniya;
2) Sulaimaniya Mutasarrif Najmiddin Saib would be
transferred to Erbil;
3) Erbil Mutasarrif Mustafa Al-Garadagh, to Kirkuk;
4) Kirkuk Mutasarrif Murad Ash-Shawi, to Amara;
5) Amara Mutasarrif Musa Shaker would be appointed DG
of Awqaf. (Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi. 11/12)
GOVERNMENT CADRE LAW TO BE AMENDED.
The Government Cadre Law imposes a maximum limit for
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as a basic salary; a secondary school teacher, 40 dinars; an
engineer, 50 dinars. This situation is leading to the fact that
able persons quit the government service. In order to remedy
such defects, the Prime Minister means to amend the Cadre Law
to lift restrictions on government officials' promotion.
(Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi. 11/12)
IRANO-IRAQI FRONTIER INCIDENT.
Diplomatic representations are under way between Iraq
and Iran regarding matters of common frontiers.
An Iranian police station has been set up on Iraq terri-
tories over the ruins of an old Iraqi one, in the Shatt-Al-Arab
area near the villages of Katiban, Al-Nashwa, and Al-Mehdada.
The Iraq government is asking that the Iranian police station
be removed.
Moreover, the Director of Police and the Assistant Mutasa-
rrif for the Liwa of Basra were detained for a full day by the
Iranian police, while being on Iraq territories. (Al-Umma.
11/j.2)
DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONVENES.
On Saturday, November 11, the Development Board convened
at the National Bank, The meeting was attended by the Minister
of Finance and the National Bank Governor.
The Council. of Ministers decided to authorize Arshad Al-
Umary and Jalal Baban, in their capacity of members of the
Development Board, to contact the various governmental depart-
ments to be communicated their plans which fit with the Board's
jurisdiction.
It was learned in parliamentary lobbies that Arshad Al-
Umary has withdrawn his resignation from the Senate, which he
tendered upon his appointment to the Development Board.
(Al-Umma 11/13)
KING ABDULLA VISITED NAJAF, KERBALA AND KUFA.
On Saturday, November 11, King Abdulla visited the holy
places in Najaf and Kerbala, and lunched at the Royal Palace
in Kufa; In Najaf, he was welcomed by Sheikh Abdul Karim Az-
Zunjani on behalf of the Ulamas of the city. (Al-Nabaa. 11/13)
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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO ADOPT "DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM."
The National Democratic Party intends to amend its
program by inserting the principle.of "democratic socialism."
'J'ne Party's Secretary, Hussain Jamil, stated, "Democratic
socialism is the right principle which should prevail in the
Arab countries, in order to keep pace with the rest of the world
and to ensure a standard of living worthy of man." (Az-Zaman.
11/12)
EDITORIAL C%UENTS.
In its edtitorials of November 12 and 13, Ash-Shaab
criticizes the manner the Arab politicians are conducting their
countries' policy.
Just before the UN Assembly convenes, the Egyptian press
staged a wild campaign of speculations about a would-be meeting
between the Egyptian and the British Foreign Ministers. The
fact is that Mr. Bevin met Dr. Salahiddin just by hazard. This
brought about a bitter disappointment which turned into a
hostile campaign against Mr. Bevin. Another incident. Lebanese
Foreign Minister Philippe Tagla lunched with Mr. Bevin. The
press made various guesses and speculations; but, Lebanese
Premier Riad Al-Solh declared later that his Foreign Minister
did not discuss any particular subject.
"It is proved," concludes the paper, "that a policy or
diplomacy to b,, successfully conducted has to be inspired by the
country's national, interests and circumstances."
Still commenting on the statement about foreign policy
made by the Independence Party's Leader at its fifth annual
rally, Liwa Al-Istiglal (11/13) speaks of the "liberation of
Palestine."
It recommends to its readers to repeat 5 times a day after
praying, "my goal is the liberation of Palestine." It urges
the boycott of Jews. It warns everyone in general and the Arab
statesmen in particular that they should convince themselves
that the Jews' "gold is a fire, their women's beauty is ugliness,
their woman singers' voice is a bark, and their honey is a deadly
poison."
SHORT NEWS.
Taha Lutfi Al-Badri, owner of the Al-Istiglal newspaper,
announces that he has severed any connection with Khalid Ad-Dura
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An Agricultural Institute is being opened by the
Ministry of Economics, Thirty students are to be admitted in
the first year. The Institute will be of a two-year course.
(Liwa Al-Istiglal. 11/13)
The Ministry of Education's "van school" is to tour
the Diyala Liwa. (Liwa Al-Istiqlal. 11/13)
The IBRD mission is due this morning in Baghdad coming
from Mosul after having toured the Northern Liwas for a site of
the tobacco warehouse to be built up. (Liwa Al-Istiqlal. 11/13)
According to the latest figures, there are 2079 lawyers
registered with the Iraqi Lawyers' Association. (Az-Zaman. 11/l
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of the
BAGHDAD PR`5
Embassy of the U.S.A. Tuesday, November 14, 1950.
Baghdad, Iraq.
KING ABDULLA WILL LEAVE DURING THE WEEK-END.
King Abdulla visited the Iraqi Museum yesterday after-
noon. He is to make a one-day trip to Basra. He will be
:Leaving for Amman at the week-end. (Az-Zaman)
GOVERNMENTAL UNDECISION OVER POINT IV PROGRAM CRITICIZED.
Ash-Shaab, pointing that Iran and Egypt accepted the
American offer of technical aid under President Truman's Point
:IV Program, blames the other governments in general and Iraq in
particular for their undecision, "as though they were waiting
for some inspiration to come down from heaven," The paper
expresses the fear that this undecision might make the Americans
"lose patience."
MOHAMMED HADID COMMENTS ON ANGLO-IRAQI FINANCIAL TALKS.
Speaking of the current Anglo-Iraqi financial talks in
Sada Al-Ahali, Mohammed Hadid urges the Iraqi government to
revise its financial relations with Britain "drastically."
"We were and are still calling, "says Mohammed Hadid, "for Iraq's
independence from the sterling bloc. It will afford it free-
dom of action for running its financial affairs in accordance
with its own economic needs...... But, we believe that the
present government cannot take the initiative of such an action
which will be useful to Iraq and harmful to Britain."
Then, Economist Mohammed Hadid urges the Iraqi delegation
to stick to the following:
1) The principle of "earnings plus" should be applied
and should cover the sales of Iraqi oil.
2) A larger amount of sterling balances should be
released. Part of them should be in dollar in order to build
up our currency reserves.
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3) Iraq should have its own freedom in classifying
currencies into hard and soft,. in accordance with its own
trade relations with each country. Besides, Iraq should be
free to conclude bilateral trade agreements.
AI..YAADHA WARNS OF THE "DANGER OF HUNGER".
Al-Ya dh warns against the "danger of hunger." Hunger
is not due to lack of foodstuffs, but to unemployment. The
people do not have the means to buy food and other commodities
which are at exorbitant prices reminiscent of the war. The
authorities are not realizing what the people is suffering of
because they have everything at home and they have the means
to afford it.
SHORT NEWS,
The British and the Iraqi delegations have had another
meeting at the National Bank to draft a hard currency agreement.
It is understood that Iraq is insisting on the principle
of "earnings plus" and on the release of a larger amount of its
sterling balances, on the ground that the country is contemplat-
ing a development program. (Az-Zaman)
An authoritative source has denied that Arshad Al-Umary,
newly appointed to the Development Board, means to withdraw his
resignation from the Senate. (Az-Zaman)
The Ministry of Education announces that it is closing
down the School of Rural Teachers at Karrada, Baghdad, to re-
place it by one at Baquba. (Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi)
Following the arrival of the equipments needed for the
new Baghdad broadcasting station, it is hoped to enter into
operation next January. Arrangements will be made for a new
short wave between the 25 and the 30 meter bands. Transmissions
in foreign languages will be broadcast over the transmitter set
to the Kurdish program, when over. (Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi)
Abdul Emir Shlash and Sadiq Kammouna announce that they
have boycotted the by-election. at Najaf, because of the authori-
ties A vEcY?$Pk& se1P0 114f @ffA-1 ~~83 c '1 ROB ~ 2-~ Al-Umma )
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of the
B A G H D A D P R E
Embassy of the U.S.A. Sunday, October 29, 1950
Baghdad, Iraq Monday, October 30, 1950
ADDITIONAL APP ROPRIA rI ONS TO PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION.
On Saturday, October 28, the pouncil of. Ministers approved
an ordinance drafted by the Ministry of Finance for adding the
sum of ID.284,000 to the appropriations of the Provincial Adminis-
tration as its share of the petrol tax and property tax.
By this additional appropriation, the overall allocations
to the Provincial Administration amount to Ill. 334 000, as the
original sum was ID. 50,000 only. (Al-Umma. 10/291
CULTURAL AGRE`- :ENT WITH rHE U.S. ON ITS WAY TO COUNCIL OF
MINIS TIERS .
The appropriate authorities in the Ministry of Education
expect that the draft cultural agreement with the U.S. will be
on the agenda of the next meeting of the Council of Ministers,
if the Codification Department completes its stud otherwise,
it will come at a later meeting. (Al-Umma. 10/30
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ANGLO-IRAQI FINANCIAL TALKS SLATED FOR NOVEMBER 1.
The Council of Ministers received a cable from the British
Government announcing that the British delegates to the Anglo-
Iraqi financial talks regarding hard currencies will arrive in
Baghdad and that they will be ready to begin negotiations on
November 1.
Following the announcement, the Minister of Finance
conferred successively with the Governor of the National Bank
and the DG of Imports. (Al-Umma. 10/30)
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df the world that India and Pakistan obtained their independence
and their freedom. We wished both countries progress. de
believed and still believe that the key to their success is
mutual understanding and peaceful settlement of problems in
accordance with Right and Justice. We are deeply pained by the
tension caused by the Kashmir problem. It could have been
settled long ago with tolerance and reasonableness. The area,
due to its geographical position and to the feeling of its
overwhelming majority, seems to be an indivisible part of
Pakistan. However, the best way for ascertaining the feeling
of the majority is to stage an unfettered plebiscite, provided
that both sides' forces withdraw to permit the population to
express its opinion freely. We hope both sides succeed in this
just solution." (liwa Al-Istigial. 10/30)
FOUR CANDIDATES RUN FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTITUENCY OF NAJAF.
The old 7-man inspection committee of the Najaf electoral
district was dissolved, and is being replaced by an 11-man one,
following the parliament's decision to have two deputies instead
of one in the Najaf electoral district.
The four candidates competing over the new seat are
Sadeo Kammuna, Abdul Emir Shla.sh, Abbas As-Sayid Salman and
Mohammed Jewad Ajina. It is noteworthy that Sadeq Kammuna is
member of the new inspection committee, and that the list propos-
ed by Abbas As-Sayid Salman was defeated. (Al-Umma. 10/30)
DELEGATION FOR TRADE TALKS cVITH INDIA.
Following the decision of the Council of Ministers that
the delegation to conduct the trade talks with India be composed
of representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Econo-
mics and Finance, the members have been nominated pending fur-
ther approval of the Council of Ministers. They are Bahir Fgiq,
DG of the Economic Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Bahir Al-Hassani, Director of Commerce, Ministry of Economics,
and Hassan As-Salman, of the Ministry of Finance. (Al-Umma.
10/30)
SYRIAN HANDS DRAFT TRADE AGGREEIAENT TO IRAQI REI-RES ATTATIVE IN
DAI,iASCU S ,
The appropriate authorities in Baghdad learned that
Musa Shabandar) Iraq's Minister in Damascus, was handnedd th e
draftA*o ec'Vb I9aEeeT ~? 1Fi`b $ 6 -T (Al-.
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AGREEMENT WITH UNESCO.
Following the decision of the Council of Ministers
authorizing the Minister of Education to sign an agreement
with UNESCO on behalf of Iraq, the Ministry of Education has
forwarded the text to the appropriate authorities for
consideration and has asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
to instruct an official of the Washington Embassy to sign it.
(Al-Umma. 10/30)
THE U.S. POLICY TO~JARDS THE ARABS.
Writing in A1-Ittihad Ad-Uasturi, (10/29), Fuad Tarzi
says that the French, Uritish and American Foreign Ministers
decided to counter-act Communist activities in the Middle East
by launching a program of development projects. To answer the
demands of the ti' Western military experts, the proposed projects
consist of a network of military roads from Northern Saudi Arabia
to Turkey and Iran, the expansion of military airfields, and the
repair of the Aqaba harbor.
But, says Fuad Tarzi, the U.S. policy is contradicting
itself. It wants to win Arab friendship, and pursues a hostile
policy. It refused to supply Egypt with arms,'and the Congress
committee led by Senator Pepper after touring the Arab countries
recommended that Israel be provided with American arms and
ammunitions. Moreover, the U.S. at'the UN voted against Egypt's
candidature to the Social Council and against Lebanon's to the
Security Council.
ANGLO-EGYPTIAN TREAT.
Speaking of the Anglo-Egyptian treaty, Mohammed Hadid
stated, "Egypt is right to consider its 1936 treaty as null and
void. It became unbinding upon the setting up of the UN after
World ''Jar II, which has taken charge of ensuring peace in the
world. Thus, military alliances became unopportune; besides,
the Anglo-Egyptian treaty and the like are a violation of na-
tional sovereignty and are inconsistent with national aspira-`
tions. and the UN charter.
"The Egyptian government should not only declare it null
and void but also act accordingly by considering the presence iof
British troops over its territories as an act of aggression.."
(Az-Daman. 10/30)
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Prompted by the Egyptian official announcement that the
Anglo-Egypt lan treaty is considered as null and void, Sada Al-
Ahali (10/30) speaks of the type of "unequal treaties" under
which both parties have no equal obligations, and where commit-
ments are carried out by one party only, and which have been
concluded under duress. Such a type of treaty is considered as
null and void. Indeed, it has become "the duty" of "oppressed"
peoples to abolish these "imperialistic" ties.
Commenting on the. statement made by the acting Egyptian
Foreign Minister that the Egyptian government means to take the
necessary action to cancel the 193b treaty, if Anglo-Egyptian
relations continue on the present trend, Liwa Al-Istiglal (10/30)
says, "No Iraqi heard the statement without cheering it". The
British, says the paper, understand but force. Egypt and Iraq
have never been the "property of Britain; and the Arab nation,
the "slave of the British people" .
The fact, that the statement comes after the Bevin-Salahid-
din talks, indicates thit the British "still attempt at forcing
Egypt to subdue tothe 1936 treaty."
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be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day, and from 9 a.m. to 1:30,p.m.
on Thursdays only. (Livia Al-Istiglal. 10/30)
Arshad Al-Umry returned from Turkey. (Az-Zaman, 10/30)
General Taha Al-Hashimi is expected here at the end of
the instant. (Az-Zaman. 10/30)
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B A G H D A D P R E S S
Embassy of the U.S.A. Tuesday, October 31, 1950
Bali dad, Iraq.
HANMAWI' S DEATH.
General Sami Hannawi, who led the Syrian coup d'etat
No. 2, was shot dead in Beirut by 30-year-old P-ohammed Al-Barazi.
The assassin is the cousin of Dr. ilohsen Al-Barazi who, as the
Prime Minister of Hosni Az-Zayim was executed by a squad upon
Hannawi's order. (Az-Zaman)
"Hannawi died a martyrdom." says Liwa Al-Istialal.
"Hannawi," adds the paper, "as the other who believe in the
right of this nation to freedom and unity, was favoring Syro-
Iraqi union, but within the constitutional framework; therefore,
he refrained from any action of his own and left the matter to
the authorities in Syria. His greatest concern was that the
Army stays remote from politics and that Syrian statesmen are
accorded full freedom of action."
"Today," says Alm a, "Syria's great hero is murdered
by a sinful criminal inspired by revenge to the detriment of
.3 million Syrians who, with the rest of the Arabs, see in Sami
Hannawi a fearless general.??.
The paper praises Sami Hannawi for his daring overthrow
of the "dictatorial" regime of Hosni Az-ayim, and for his
humility and soldiership because after having rid the country
of Az-Zayim he handed the authority over to the politicians.
The paper hopes that this "catastrophe" will make Syrian
statesmen realize to what extent conditions have "deteriorated"
in Syria. It sends "across the artificial frontiers" separat-
ing Iraq and Syria its "warm condolences" for the loss of
Syria's "pillar of pillars".
t The death
ip of Sami iannawi, the "hero" of the second coup
d etat and the liberator' of Syria from Az-La im's ranny, is
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an ordinary man" ; he was a "man of principle" and was "unshaken
by fear or terrorism", He believed in Syro-Iraqi union as a
"national necessity."
The paper directs its condolences to Syria for the
loss of "its great man", to Iraq for the loss of the "sincerest
Syrian leader who believed in their union", and to the Arab
nation for the loss of a "true son."
In a short obituary, Al-Istiglal says, "Hannawi died,
deserted by the Syro-Iraqi union proponents to be the prey of
plots. He should have been induced to live in some Arab
country where he could be protected against such an outrage.
"Hannawi was flattered for some time by union proponents,
but with his downfall he lived in oblivion until he met such a
painful death."
VICTIMS OF TRIBAL F ZOCEDURE MISTAKE PARDONES.
A new prodecural rule of tribal jurisprudence is shaped
up. It consists that the Minister of Interior when revising
a judgment passed by an administrative official under the
tribal law has no right to reverse acquittal or release to an
imprisonment term, but he should follow the usual criminal
procedure of quashing the decision and referring it again to
the administrative official.
This procedure was ruled by the Codification Department
on October 16, 1950 and by a 3-man judicial committee on
October 26, 1950.
In order to undo the injustices committed since 1945,
the Ministry of Interior recommended to the Council of Ministers
to remit by Royal Irada the terms of persons who are victims of
such a mistake of procedure.
Indeed, a Royal Irada was issued remitting "the rest
of terms of persons condemned to imprisonment by the Minister
of Interior or the person authorized.by him in accordance with
the Tribal Law, as from the beginning of 1945, in cases where
a decision of acquittal or released was passed by the adminis-
trative official, but the Minister of Interior or the person
authorized by him condemned them to imprisonment despite the
decision of acquittal or release before referring the case to
the appropriate official for revising the decision of. acquittal
or release.." (Ai-Nabaa)
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ZGL G-IRAQI ii INANC IAL TALKS TO BEGIN TOMORROW.
According to the acting Minister of Finance, Abdul Wahab
Merjan, the An;lo-Iraqi financial talks about hard currencies
will begin on November 1. The British delegation -is due in
Baghdad today.
The Iraqi delegation will be led by Abdul Wahab Merjan
and will be made up of Abdul Ilah Hafidh, Governor of the Na-
tional Bank, Dr. Saleh Haider, Assistant Governor, Nadhem Az-
Zahawi, DG of Imports, and Mr. Dicks. Iraq will strive to get
the equivalent of ID. 8,500,000 in hard currencies for the
current year. (Az-Zaman).
WORLD BANK=MISSION DUE IN BAGHDAD ON NOVEMBER 4.
The World Bank mission is due in Baghdad next Sunday,
November 4. It will remain in Iraq for six weeks, It will
survey some economic plans, such as agricultural mechanization,
silos, and the Hilla project. A larger party is due in Baghdad
next February for a thorough economic survey of Iraq. (Az-Zaman)
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION.
According to Al-Umma, which reported that the Council
of Ministers passed on Saturday, October 28, an ordinance for
additional appropriations to provincial administration, the
Council decide--J to postpone the matter until the inauguration
of parliament so that the ordinance will be redrafted as a bill.
(Al-Umma)
BOARD OF NEd DATES COMPANY.
On October 25, 1950, the new Dates Company convened to
elect its Board. Four members were appointed by the Dates
Association, as it holds 24,500 shares, and the rest were
elected by other shareholders.
The Dates Association's representatives are:
The DG or Assistant DG of the. Dates Association
Ha j Sat Saleh,
H,:, j Mohammed Al-Aqil
and Abdul Razzaq Al-'WJahab
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Hamed Al-Naqib Company
Abdul Kadhem Al-Shemkhani
Shaikh Abdul Qadir Bashayan
Yuri Abdul Ahad
Qassim As-Saqar Company. (Al-Umma)
ANGLO-EGYPTIAN TREATY.
Commenting on the Egyptian announcement that the
Anglo-Egyptian'treaty is considered as null and void, Senator
Mawloud Moukhles says, "Egypt was right to adopt such a decision
following Britain's unjust stand which is inconsistent with
Right and Justice and its failure in finding a solution to
its relations with Egypt on a basis of equality as inspired by
Egypt's aspiration to emancipation and sovereignty."
He added, "Iraqis support Egypt's stand which proves
the existence of a genuinely popular consciousness which
cannot be overlooked at this. important phase of the life of the
Arab East." (Az-Zaman)
Faiq As-Samerrai, Deputy-Leader of the Independence
Party, says, "The statement of H.E. Ibrahim Faraj Beg, Acting
Foreign Minister of Egypt was met with deep satisfaction in
nationalistic and popular circles, especially in Iraq. Iraq
is bound by the Anglo-Iraqi treaty of 193.0 which was concluded
under similar circumstances."
He adds, "Both treaties have discharged their purposes,
and have become null and void. Being unequal treaties and
inconsistent with the UN Charter, they are moreover, null
and void in letter and spirit." (Az-Zaman)
SHORT NEWS .
King Abdulla's wife arrived on October 29, and she
is staying at Qasr Ez-Zehur.
On October 30, Emir Zaid left Baghdad for London,
The ~~egcnt has ordered a three-day mourning on the
occasion o. tae ceath of King Gustav as from October 31.
(Al-Unima)
The Arab Renaissance Club announces the holding of its
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(Al-Umma)
Dr. Hashim Barakat, _former. Deputy for Basra, has been
nntini me,rli rnl nffirar :n t.;-a. sn Hspital. (Az-Zaman).
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of the
B A G H D A D P R E S S
Embassy of the U.S.A. Saturday, November 4, 1950.
Baghdad, Iraq.
THE INDEPENDENCE PARTY'S FIFTH-ANNUAL RALLY.
Yesterday morning, the Independence Party held its
fifth annual rally, Leader Mohammed Mahdi Kubba delivered a
speech on foreign polic and Deputy-Leader Faiq As-Samerrai
on internal affairs.
Mohammed Mahdi Kubba spoke of the 1930 Anglo-Iraqi treaty,
,Palestine, the Syro-I'ragT"`Union, the Arab League, and its
popular counterpart, the Arab Common Defense Treaty, the East-
West conflict, and the Tripartite Declaration.
He branded the 1930 Anglo-Iraqi treaty as the "source
of all. the existing evils in Iraq." He asserted its being "null
and void", because it was concluded under duress, it provides
for "unequal." obligations, and it "violates" the UN Charter..
The 1930 treaty, he said, enables Britain to "impose" on Iraq
a "policy inspired by the imperialistic-mentality of the 19th
century." Therefore, the party's "primary goal in pursuit of
drastic reform is to strive for full sovereignty immaculated
from such a tyrannic treaty and for speedy evacuation of all
foreign troops."
Regarding Palestine, he warned against the Anglo-American
policy of managing a "final settlement with the Jews by means
of some lenient Arab politicians." He asserted that the "libera-
tion of Palestine will remain.a fundamental aim of the Arab na-
tion." He called for "all-out economic boycott" of Israel.
He described the Syro-Iraqi Union ass the "first step to
establishing an impregnable barrier against Zionist expansion,
and to the greater unity of the Arab countries."
He blamed the Arab League for "inefficiency" and urged
the formation of the "Popular League."
About the Arab Common Defense Treaty, he is "doubtful"
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However, he "welcomed" it, provided "it does not prevent
Syro-Iraqi union, and it be; not used to implicate the Arabs
into international conflicts."
Switching to the East-*West conflict, Mohammed Mahdi
Kubba laid down one major condition for siding with the West.
The condition is that "our national aspirations be fulfilled,
the West's errors towards the Arabs in general and Palestine
in particular be corrected, and we be treated as the Western
camp does the NAT nations." The purport of "siding" was fur-
ther interpreted as "armed mentality", which was explained as
meaning that "Iraq or any Arab bloc Iraq is member thereof
would neither be hostile to the West nor defend the East."
He denounced the Tripartite Declaration as being
"conceived to enforce the present status, to stabilize the
armistice lines and to divide: the Arab countries into spheres
of imperialistic influence."
He pointed to the "imperialistic conspiracies" re Libya,
North Africa, and the Arab S'^eikhdoms, and made it the task of
the Arab states to "rescue" them.
Faiq As-Samerrai spoke of internal affairs. He put
the blame for the "bad conditions" on the "ruling class for
resorting to unconstitutional means."
He called for "general suffrage" and "full political"
rights to women.
He asserted that the "only outlet" for Iraq is "national
democratic socialism", with a minimum living standard, a maxi-
mum limit of landownership, progressive taxation on landlords,
distribution of lands and a social security system. (Az-Zaman)
SHORT.NEWS.
A medical party, headed by Social Affairs Minister
Majed Mustafa, and including Dr. Hudson of WHO, and Social
Affairs DG Dr. Abdul Hadi Al-Pachachi, toured the Dulaim Liwa
on Thursday, November 2. the said Liwa will be the starting
point of the anti-Bajal campaign to be launched under the
auspices of WHO. (Al-Akhbar)
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INTERIOR MINISTER DELEGATES HIS POWERS UNDER TRIBAL CODE TO
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Seeking better administration of justice in tribal cases,
the acting Minister of Interior thought of establishing a Court
of Appeal; but, this requires the lengthy process of lawmaking..
Therefore, the Minister of Interior, who has the power of revis-
ing decisions made by Mutasarrifs, Qaimaqams and certain Mudirs
of Nahiya in tribal criminal and civil cases, has delegated it
to a three-man council in accordance with the following Minister-
ial Order:
MINISTERIAL ORDER
1) The Ministerial Order No. 25, 311, of October 30,
1944, and its amendment No. 15, 356, of November 6, 1946, are
repealed.
2) In order to revise tribal civjicases properly,
and in view of the authority vested in Us in accordance with
Article 56 of the Tribal Civil and Criminal Disputes Regula-
tions, we delegate all the powers vested in us in accordance
with Articles 51, 52 and 53 of the said Regulations to Fakhri
At-Tabaqchali, Piember of the Court of Cessation, whose services
are hired to this Ministry, and to Abdul Wahab Mustafa, and
Jewad Mahmud Al-Awqati, Administrative Inspectors; and they
shall exercise them as follows:
a) A council of revision of tribal cases shall be
made up of Fakhri At-Tabaqchali, actin as Chairman, and of
Abdul Wahab Mustafa and Jewad Mahmud A -Awqati, as members.
b) The Council shall convene at the Ministry of Interior
upon invitation of the Chairman. It shall examine all civil and
criminal cases submitted to it and sha''11 pass its decisions by
unanimous or majority vote?
c) The decisions of the Council n all cases submitted
to it in accordance with this Order sh ll 1,,o final.
d) The Chairman is authorized to sign on our behalf
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BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OF PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION.
Al-Umma (11/5) accuses the government of overcrediting
the Local or Provincial Administration, by overallocating
ID. 85,000 to the Mosul Municipality, ID. 25,000 to the
Nasiriyah Municipality, and ID. 20,000 to the Erbil Municipality.
Thus, the actual overall appropriations to Municipalities amount
to ID. 469,000, meaning that the government overspent by
ID. 369,000 as the 1950 budget earmarks ID. 100,000 only. (The
1950 budget appropriations to Local Administration are
ID. 800,000, as its share of the petrol and property taxes. Ed.)
DIWALI DOSKI CONVICTED.
Diwali Doski, Deputy for Mosul, Was convicted by the
Mutasarrif of Mosul on criminal charges in accordance with the
tribal code. He was fined ID, 5,000 and ordered to deposit
300 rifles with the authorities of the Liwa for a bond of good
behavior of a period of three years, with the alternative of
three years' imprisonment. His brother, Rashid, was fined
ID. 2,000 and ordered to deposit 200 rifles with the authori-
ties for a bond of good behavior of a period of two years, with
the alternative of two years' imprisonment.
As Diwali Doski enjoys parliamentary immunity, the
Mutasarrif of Mosul has forwarded the case to the higher autho-
rities. (Al-Alam Al-Arabi, 11/5)
QUEEN ALIYA'S CONDITIONS DETERIORATING.
According to a Royal Bilat announcemeflt, issued on
November 5, Queen Aliya's conditions are "expected" to
deteriorate. (Al-Ittihad Ads-Dasturi. 11/6)
IBDR MISSION ARRIVES IN BAGHDAD.
A 6-man IBDR mission landed in Baghdadresterday after-
noon. As the government's guests, the delegates are staying
at the Zia Hotel. They are to begin their woks this morning.
(Al-Ittihad Ad-Dastuti.. i1/6)
ANGLO-IRAQI FINANCIA . TALKS,
Anglo-Iraqi ficancial talks to reach agreement over a
quota R
~ ~,~~ Est re~d? 2 141 ?"6I tIR93?-00427 P,066' 7~ at ion is
said t o'e stic Ong to the pr_J_nc tp.le o_' "earnings plus". The
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British delegation has expressed its desire of reaching full
agreement. The negotiations will need some days, and, later,
a joint communique will be issued. (Az-Zaman. 11/b)
I1DEPENDENCE PARTY ADOPTS MORE ANTI-BRITISH AND MORE EXPLICIT
SOCIALIST LINE.
On Friday, November 3, the Independence Party held in the
morning a rally, and in the afternoon its annual congress. At
the rally, Mohammed Mahdi Kubba reviewed the party's foreign
policy and Faiq As-Samerrai, internal affairs. At the congress,
the party amended Article 3 (para 2) and Article 5 of its program,
it elected a new Higher Committee and a new Executive Committee,
keeping the main leaders in office. Thus, Mohammed Mahdi Kubba
retains the Leadership; Faiq As-Samerrai, the Deputy-Leadership;
nand Siddiq Shanshal, the Secretaryship.
Adopting a more antagonistic stand on the Anglo-Iraqi
treaty, the amended para 2 of Article 3 reads, "To strive for
emancipation from the bonds of the 1930 treaty which has exhaust-
ed its purposes and has become null and void embodying unequal
obligations and being inconsistent with the UN charter."
The other amendment makes the party adopt "democratic
socialism", as the new Article 5 reads, "The party's economic
policy is based on democratic socialism to combat unemployment,
poverty and economic tyranny, and to achieve national ends and
aspirations." (Liwa Al.-Istiglal. 11/5)
Ed.'s Note.- Pre-amendment Article 3, para 2 reads,
"To endeavor to alter the Anglo-Iraqi treaty so as to satisfy
national sovereignty.."
Pre-amendment Article 5 reads, "The Party's economic
policy is based on combatting unemployment, poverty, and
economic tyranny by the following means: ..."
CONSTITUTIONAL UNION PARTY CONTEMPLATES SECOND ANNUAL CONGRESS.
On November 3, the 15-man Central Committee of the
Constitutional Union Party reelected Jamil Al-Orfali, Abdul
Majid Abbas, Rushc'i A. C'halabi , Jhmed Al-Amer and Mohammed Ali
Mahmud. The other ?rombers will be elected by the party's
congress, as their ono-yeas term is expiring,
The part; ' s Hi,;l~ Committee will convene on Friday,
November 10, to consider ,he agenda of its second annual
congress and to F1.?.t: t nor'-t to provincial delegations.
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Diyala Liwa. (Az?-Zaman 11S(E1 if
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E1jI'20i',IAL COMili 1 TS ON ARAB AFFAIRS.
Speaking of Libya's independence, Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi
('1_1/6) says that "Arab circles received the UN Political
Coiiiiriitte; is decision with deep satisfaction." But, certain
activities on the part of Britain and the U.S. "give rise to
fear." American contingents have just arrived there. Ambassador
Caffery is to visit Libya. Anglo-American military maneuvers
are to take place there,
In the end, the paper pays tribute to the Iraqi delega-
tion to the UN for its "courageous struggle for Libya's independ-
ence and freedom."
Commenting on the deadlocked Moroccan-French negotiations
for self-rule in Morocco, As-Si it (11/6) says that French
refusal to make real concessions "gives an evidence of France's
hostility and ill-intention" towards Morocco. The paper fore-
casts that nationalist unrest will be resumed shortly, as France
is "again undermining-, "French-Moroccan relations. The paper
says that France "should realize that the era of ruling peoples
with iron and fire is gone." It calls on the Arab League and the
Arab government to support the Moroccan Sultan in his negotia-
tions.
Al-Ittihad Ad-Dasturi (11/6) voices concern about Syria's
future, following the assassination of Hannawi. The incident is
to intensify the turmoil, notes the paper, while on Syria's
borders lies the Zionist peril.
Indeed, there is no reason for all this civil strife. There
is no question of imposing anything on Syrians by force. Every
one should abide by the law and the constitution so that Syrians
decide for and by themselves their own future.
Gratified by Azzam Pasha's presence at the UN General
Assembly, as observer, A1-Akhbar (11/5) says, "The Arab League
should exploit its international position in a manner most
useful to the Arabs."
EDITORIAL COMMENT:: C.11;. I TERi ~` CNAL AFFAIRS:,
In a ser: es of ..c F,r.ticles, published on Sunday and
Monday, Sada "-,s an :~-istorica; review on the French
"imperialist: c" in. hr.do--(',h'_na it accuses "World Imperial-
ism'' phwb lfor F~etezse 20-05/02/34 ~,CIA-Ft 7B3 0415F t OD070J 2-rands
the U.S. as the ;gip -,--3ezt '__ead~. ? .!.'?.rye 1_?5m-`' It praises
the Viet Minriese f r the scc ia~ < rid k:du a`:..o:1al reforms introducec.
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in the territories occupied by them.
Perplexed by future developments subsequent to Red Chinese
intervention in Korea, Al-Yaqdha (11/5) expresses the fear that
it leads to a world conflagration.
Ash-Shaab (11/6) discards the possibility of an all-out
conflict between the U.S.'and Red China, because the Chinese
soldiers who are fighting in Korea are volunteers. Red China
is seeking to keep away American troops from its borders and to
force the U.S. to give up opposition to Red China's representa-
tion in the U.N.
SHORT NEWS.
On Thursday, November 2, the Arab Renaissance Club elected
its new Administrative Committee. The results were:
Abdul NIaj id Mahmud, President
Abdul Karim Kanna, Secretary
Dr. Abdul 1Iamid Al-Hilali, Accountant
Abdul Ghani Ad-Dalli )
Abdul Rahman Bazzaz ) Members
Hassan Ad-Dujaili
(Ash-Shaab. 1115)
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