Evening star., 1947-08-21
Talks on Reich
loco On Over
Russian Protest
u. S. Renews Own
Complaint on Reds
Use of Durien
BY the Asseeioted Pres.

closed today that Russia has pro-
tested against an American
ritish-French conference on in
creasing German industrial ac-
tivities, but made it plain the
talks will be held regardless OF
the Soviet objections.
Lincoln White, department press
officer. confirmed receipt of a note
from the Soviet Union, but refused
to disclose it's contents and declared
the department is considering a
reply.
But, asked directly whether this
Russian protest will block plans
for holding the meeting-due to
open in London tomorrow-he re-
piled: :
mo indeed
New Protest Filed on Dairen.
At the same time, the department
made known:
/. The United States has pro-
tested anew to Russia against the
continued Soviet occupation of the
Chinese port of Dairen. A note de-
liveFed to Moscow August IA said
that this Government will of neces-
sity hold the Soviet government re-
sponsible" for treatment accorded
American interests in the port city
while it is under Red Army rule.
Dairen was occupied by the jap
anese when they launched their
Asiatic continent adventures. In
1945, the United States, Russia and
China agreed that it was to be re-
turned to Chinese administration
and opened to world trade. Russia,
however, has banned all foreign
shipping, including American naval
vessels taking mail and Supplies to
the United States Consul General
there.
2. Nipe nations which will par
ticipate in Japanese peace talks
have agreed generally with a
United States suggestion that a
two thirds vote should govern the
conference decisions. This country
last week rejected Russian de-
n1and to limit the initial discussions
on q japanese peace pact to the
four major Pacific powers - the
United States, Britain, China and
the Soviet Union. 1t accompanied
that rejection with plain notice
that the conference will be held
regardless of whether Russia par
ticipates.
The other participants would be
Australia, Canada, China, France,
India, The Netherlands, New zea-
land. the Philippines and Great
Britain.
Restriction on Port Cited.
although nearly two years have
passed since the signature of the
instrument of surrender by Japan.
Dairen has not been open to world
trade and representatives. OF United
States firms are not permitted to
occupy or even to visit properties in
the outskirts of the city which these
firms long owned"
fhe United States last January 3
urged Moscow and the Chinese gov
ernment to get together on an
agreement to turn over administra-
ton to the Chinese and reopen
the port.
The new communication referred
to the previous note and said again
the United States hopes Moscow and
Marking may soon reconcile the
Offering views which apparently i'm
pede" the transfer to China. 1t
asked that Russia state what steps
Moscow is prepared to take in order
that American interests may be &C
corded equitable treatment"
There was no reference to the
Russian ban which has kept the
American courier ships from Dairen
since last March. Mail and supplies
for the Consul General, H. Merrell
Bennington. have been delivered in
Russian craft
1t was not officially disclosed on
what basis Russia lodged her pro-
test against the American-Briti
French talks on German production.
It is understood, however, that
Russia claims the plans for the
Conference would nullify terms of
the Potsdam agreement holding
down German industrial produc-
tivity.
London dispatches quoted So
Wet diplomatic source as saying the
protest was based on the ground
that the level of German industry
was laid down at Potsdam and that
revision was a subject for considera-
1See RUSSIA page A-5)