“TRUMAN HURLS SPANNER INTO THE DELICATE PALESTINE PROBLEM”

Wanganui Chronicle, 7 October 1946, Page 5

“TRUMAN HURLS SPANNER INTO THE DELICATE PALESTINE PROBLEM”

WANTS MORE JEWS ADMITTED TO THAT COUNTRY

Reed. 7 p.m. London, Oct. 5. It is stated by certain British newspapers that President Truman, in his statement on Palestine, wherein he favoured a substantial increase of Jewish immigration to that, country, east a “spanner into the delicate negotiations machinery regarding Palestine.” The Press Association’s diplomatic correspondent says that it is expected that Mr. Bevin (Britain), and Mr. Byrnes (U.S.A.), at the. week-end will informally discuss the situation.

Mt. Attlee lias addressed a personal note to Prsident Truman about the. Palestine statement which the President made. President Truman's request for immediate substantial Jewish immigration to Palestine has shocked many people in Britain. It is feared that the ultimate success of the whole of the talks may be jeopardised. Many observers in London consider that although Mr. Truman deeply sympathises with the suffering Jew r s, it would appear that Congressional elections | are overshadowing and colouring the i whole American outlook. I A Washington report says British ; circles are irked by President Tru-

man’s statement. Arab representatives in Washington declare that support of half a million American troops would be needed to give effect to President Truman's proposal. Officials of Zionist organisations state that no new hope is raised of an early settlement of the Palestine problem. They consider President Truman's statement is intended primarily for domestic consumption. The Presidential secretary, Mr Ross, said the White House had no comment on the London charge that President Truman declined to comply with Mr. Attlees request that the statement should be withheld pending consultations.