Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-07-30

for open meetings was Immediately
supported by Mr.. Molotov and
Dr. H. v. Evatt, the Australian Min
lister of External Affairs.
The American informant quoted
Mr.. Molotov as saying he favored
the proposal because there has re-
Gently been some distortion of the
Soviet attitude toward the publica-
ton of the texts of the draft
treaties" and that some Soviet pro-
posals had been reported inaccu-
rately in the press.
Mr.. Molotov was quoted as saying
he believed this could be corrected if
newspaper reporters were permitted
to attend committee meetings.
Spaak Heads Committee.
Paul Henri Spaak of Belgium was
elected chairman of the Rules Com
mittee by Is to over Edward Kar-
deli of Yugoslavia, with one Austen
ton. Mr.. Spaak was nominated by
Mr.. Evatt; Mr.. Kardelj by Mr. Molo-
tow
However, Mr.. Kardelj, vice pre-
mier in Premier Marshal Titos re-
gime, was choSed as vice-chairman
on a suggestion of Russia with
American backing.
The delegates, who met around 8
green baize table, took no action on
the explosive question of whether a
simple majority or the thirds
rule would govern further voting
Of the committee. A member of the
British delegation said the COM
mittee did not reach the subject,
which was raised originally by DR.
EvatJ in the open full conference
session yesterday.
Three-Hour Argument.
A three-hour argument in the
committee preceded the election of
Mr.. Spaak as chairman
Polish and Ukrainian delegates
supported Mr.. Molotov's nomination
OF Kardelj for the Craftsmanship, in
formants said. The Soviet repre-
sentative said Yugoslavia had suf-
fered more than almost any other
country during the war.
Greek and Netherlands delegates
supported the Australian nomina-
ton of Mr.. Spaak.
The CzechoSlovak foreign min
lister, Jan MaSaryk, then proposed a
compromise, suggesting two chair
men. 1t was defeated, II to 6.
After more discussion, informants
said, Mr.. Byrnes told the commit
tee: IF We don't go any faster than
this, we will be here until 1948."
Secret Ballot Taken.
1t was then agreed to take q
secret ballot and Mr.. Spaak won
Mr.. Molotov then nominated Mr.
Kardelj for vice chairman and Mr.
Byrnes suggested that the Yugoslay
be elected by reclamation, which
was done.
Meantime spokesman for the
Italian delegation said in an inter-
view that the proposed treaty fol-
Italy practically means the eco.
nomic liquidation of Italy"
I'VE are deeply distressed" he
said. 1t is evident that the two
memorandums which were sent to
the Foreign Ministers Conference
were not even taken into consid-
Grafton"
Citing the costs of occupation
items for reparations and the recall
OF currency issued by the Allies, he
said the treaty contradicted the
promises made after the Quebec
conference, when I'VE were told that
the more Italy helped in the COM
mon Allied effort, the more con-
sideration would be given her in the
treaty"
Most of the principal figures of the
conference are slated to speak this
afternoon at the second meeting Of
the 21-nation group.
Mr.. Byrnes and Mr.. Attlee were
to be followed by Mr.. Molotov, DR.
Evatt and the Chinese Foreign Min
lister.
The Australian proposal for an
equal voice for all nations. advanced
yesterday by DR. Evatt, will receive
its first test when the Rules and Pro-
cedure Commission decides whether
a simple majority or a two-thirds
majority will govern decisions Of the
conference.
1t was clear that DR.. Evatt would
insist that only a simple majority be
required to make recommendations
to the Big -Four on the drafting OF
treaties for Italy, Romania, Hun
gary, Bulgaria and Finland.
Mr.. Byrnes won agreement yes
terday for the publication of the
complete drafts, as prepared by the
Big Four, of proposed treaties with
the five former enemy countries
The drafts will include clauses on
which the Big Four were unable to
agree. together with statements OF
policy on these clauses by Britain,