BRITISH VIEW OF PACT

Press, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 26353, 22 February 1951, Page 7

BRITISH VIEW OF PACT

Opposition Not Yet Modified

(Rec. 10 p.m.) LONDON, Feb. 21. Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent says there is no evidence yet that the British Government has modified Its opposition to a Pacific Pact, but it is realised in London that in return for an agreement on a measure of Japanese rearmament, Australia will require a firm security guarantee. The correspondent says that Mr John Foster Dulles is expected to go to London next month for discussions with Britain on the Japanese peace treaty. British views cn such a treaty are understood to be: (1) That a treaty be concluded with those countries that fought Japan in the war. (2) That the restrictions imposed on Japan after the war be kept to a minimum so that Japan can return to a normal existence. (3) That Japan be allowed to trade abroad, with the necessary corollary of a merchant fleet. (4) That Japan cannot be kept disarmed indefinitely, and that Britain would not object to America acquiring bases in Japan for security in that area.