Advise Europeans To Leave Tabriz

Northern Advocate, 1 April 1946, Page 5

Advise Europeans To Leave Tabriz

(Received 1 p.m.)

LONDON, March 31

AMERICAN authorities in Teheran have advised removal of American women from Tabriz, says The Times Teheran correspondent.

The Americans, it is understood, believe there is a possibility of serious disturbances after the withdrawal of Russian troops from Tabriz. They think it is possible that disturbances between Democrats and Central Government representatives might be sufficient —and calculated—to give the Russians reasons for a return.

The Associated Press correspondent reports that Europeans in Tabriz have been advised that arrangements will be made for evacuation of any who fear internal disorders.

STILL IN’ AZERBAIJAN Foreign officials say that so far there have been no signs of a Russian withdrawal from Azerbaijan. Europeans, o! whom there are fewer than 20, have r.et requested evacuation. Prince Farouz said: ‘ The withdrawal is continuing according to plan." The Persian Prime Minister <M. Qavnm), in an interview with the Teheran correspondent of the News of the World, : ! cd:;/ecl: “fj-ssein Via has my fullest confidence. Other.vise he von Id not be our ambassador and delegate to the United Nations. “He was fully informed of what occurred in my talks at Moscow. All his statements in New York on the subject are correct.’’ SUPERFLUOUS. SAYS MOSCOW The Moscow newspaper Pravda stated that the discussion on the Persian problem by the Security Council was superfluous. The complete evacuation of Soviet forces from Persia, which was taking place by agiccnH.it with the Persian Government, m.d thwarted those who alleged Pjts.'a fid not intend collaborating with tee United Nations. Moreover, Marshal Stalin’s recent statement supporting the United Nations ha 1 knocked the ground from under the feet of those wno, on the eve of the council meeting', made the charge that: "The Pcrs'an problem has been deliberately turned into a stumbling block for tne successful functioning of the Security Council." In New Yot k today, M, Gromyko, the Russian t epresentative, told reporters that he had been in constant vouch with Moscow regarding Persia and the Security Council situation, but he did not lint w of any change. PRACTICALLY REPUDIATED The Persian Under-Secretary of j State (Prince Fironz), as official: spokesman, today repudiated ‘‘certain ! statements" made by Hussein Ala at j the Security Council meeting, says a 1 London message. Prince Fironz said tlio Russian evacuation was proceeding steadily. Hussein Ala was doing his duty according to his instruction, but was allowing' patriotism and sentiment to i control him, he said. Some of his. statements were exaggerated. The Prime Minister was satisfied with the ! progress of the Russian evacuation of * Persia, but was anxious for the re- j moval of foreign troops as soon as possible.

There is much speculation and some uneasiness in London over the possibility of secret negotiations in Teheran reaching a last-minute agreement that would circumvent the Security Council’s action, says the Sunday Times diplomatic correspondent. If a direct agreement could be reached it would confront the council with an awkward situation in which it would be difficult to take a strong line.

MODERN IMPERIALISTS' "From the Security Council's discussions at New York, the fundamental principle has arisen that it is improper for a great Power to negotiate, attempt to negotiate or obtain concessions from a small Power by putting troops in occupation," said the British Foreign Secretary. Mr Bevin, in a speech in Bristol. "That is 19th century imperialism." Great Powers might gel into conflict when vital raw materials were concerned, he added. Proper machinery must be established to deal with that problem, but it must not be handled by the old methods.

Britain was already endeavouring to secure a universal agreement over oil. There would be other difficulties arising over other raw materials as time went on.

Possibly there were differences in temperament, possibly differences of approach among nations. These might arise from fear of fresh attacks or might be accentuated by the development of atomic energy.

"All these factors tend to keep people. the Government and everybody on tenterhooks," he said, “f think we alt want to see an agreement or declaration that whatever happens we will not use armies to settle disputes. We all have to leave behind the method of negotiating under duress.’’ WANT UNO ADVICE The United Nations Economic and Social Council experts may be invited tc Persia to advise on the country’s development. IVI. Qavam cs-Sultoneh told the Royal Persian Advisory Commission for Economic Development, says Reuter’s Teheran correspondent. M. Sultaneh added that a mission could also be sent by the International Labour Organisation, if it was necessary, for improvement of labour relations. He appealed for a five-year phm to raise the standard of living. "Most people do not have oven necessities—food, clothing or dwellings,'' ho said.

Estates should be divided and sold to produce a t.ew class of landowners. M, Sultaneh announced that foreign trade was to remain a Government monopoly.