Peace Prospect Discussed

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27680, 9 June 1955, Page 13

Peace Prospect Discussed

11 p.m.) NEW YORK, June 8. UrTif j George Kennan, the former rotates Ambassador to the Union, said last night that we have recently come as our adversaries” had no lre f ° r a war the United 'jHE?^ ennan spoke at commencement at the School for Social na ti°ns might want other which, this far, we have it impossible to agree, but they Wan t another world war . . he that nobody does want hopeful fact, to he said, “and it means a better chance of avoidour policies are wise and Sajbggw, coupled always with vigithe maintenance of ur.Drovocative strength.”

| This is presumably the view which i the congress leaders themselves will jurge on Sir Anthony Eden if, at their own earlier meeting, they agree that a basis for talks exists. If the Government agrees that the •talks can open before the men return to work it will modify the attitude which the Prime Minister has hitherto adopted. In the first eight daylight hours of yesterday Britain had 3626 trains, the highest number yet run since the strike began. Some manufacturers were reported to be more worried by the dock strike than the lack of fuel caused by the rail stoppage. An offer yesterday by the small Stevedores’ Union to stop collecting subscriptions from members it is alleged to have “poached” from the huge Transport and General Workers’ Union opened a gleam of hope that the strike which has hit six ports may be on the way to ending. More than 20,000 Stevedores’ Union members were idle yesterday and 172 ships were tied up. The dock strike in which the stevedores are seeking official recognition from the port authorities is 17 days old. Unofficial Strike of Seamen Meanwhile an unofficial strike by seamen on trims-Atlantic liners last night tied up a sixth ship. Telegrams were sent out to 900 passengers due to sail tomorrow from Liverpool on board the liner Saxonia telling them that because of the dispute the Saxonia is not likely to sail before Saturday.

There is a move among the striking seamen to form a breakaway union. The National Union of Seamen does not- recognise the strike, which is in protest against alleged bad working conditions.

The test between the factions is likely to come tomorrow afternoon when the Queen Mary is due to sail for New York.

The strikers hope to get the crew out in sympathy, but the union is determined the ship will sail.

great burst of cheering from Conservatives. A few moments later, Labour members cheered their leader, Mr Attlee, as he made his way to the Opposition benches.

Formal Opening Parliament will not discuss the strike crisis until Thursday, when the Queen will formally open the new session and outline the Government’s legislative programme. Today, the House re-elected Mr William Morrison as Speaker. . Tomorrow will be taken up with the swearing-in of members.