Evening star., 1951-06-01
Acheson Testimony
Delayed by Dispute
On Secret Document
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mined Americas global policies
1t is fair to say that he is one o1
the principal architects of the
North Atlantic Treaty organiza-
tion. He is probably in as good 9
position as any man to answer
many of the questions this CON-
mittee has on international rela-
tions. particularly in regard to the
Far East"
Mr.. Acheson arrived at the
Armed Services committee room
in the Senate ONCE Building five
minutes before the scheduled start
Of the hearings at 10 am. He was
accompanied by a number Of aides
The 58-year-old cabinet officer
dressed in gray suit with match
ing tie. posed for pictures with
Chairman Russell and other men,
bers of the joint investigating
committee - Armed Services and
Foreign Relations.
A large corps of press and news
reel photographers and consider
able number of spectators, from
the nearby Senate offices, clustered
on the sidewalk at the entrance to
the Office building for Mr.. Ache
sons arrival at the Capitol.
Morse Sees Serious Mistake.
Senator Mccarthy said he had
supplied committee members with
material for questions.
Senator Morse, Republican, of
Oregon, who has supported the
administrations strategy of a
limited war in Korea, said he.
too. thought Mr.. Acheson should
resign.
But" he added. mot for the
same reasons as some Of my Re-
publican colleagues. I think Sec
retary Acheson should resign be-
cause Of the serious mistakes in
judgment made in Asia and China
by the administration and because
in a period of crisis we should not
have Secretary of State who is
unable to cooperate with Con-
gress and enjoy the confidence of
the public"
Senator Hickenlooper, Republi-
can, Of Iowa told the Senate yes
terday that "the political heads of
this country decided Macarthur
political head must come off, as
well as his military head" He
promised he would try to get at
the heart of the matter" in ques-
tioning Mr.. Acheson.
, Green Defends AcheSon.
Senator Green. Democrat, of
Rhode Island. contended, on the
other hand, there would be very
great difficulty pinning any
blame" on Mr.. Acheson for Gen
MacArthur's removal.
Il think the record so far shows
that the Secretary of State
figured to very little extent in this
matter" the Rhode Island Sena-
tor added.
President Truman has said that
MIR. Acheson warned the dismissal
Of Gen. Macarthur would stir up
q political row but he concurred
in the decision to oust the Far
Eastern commander.
Senator Green said that in his
opinion, Mr.. AcheSon is not main
ly responsible for any errors in
this country's Far Eastern policy.
II think" he added, 1--WE are very
fortunate in having such an able
man as Secretary Of State. He
has made some mistakes. who
doesn't? But I think it is a fine
tribute to him there have been
so few mistakes.
Follows Sherman Testimony.
The question of a naval block
ade became one of major conSid-
erationS for the committee during
the two days of testimony by Ad-
miral Forrest P. Sherman, chief
Of naval operations.
Admiral Sherman, who con-
cluded his testimony yesterday,
told the committee he strongly
favors a United Nations naval
blockade as "the most effective
way" to destroy the military might
Of Communist China, short of
waging war on the Chinese people
themselves. He said, however, he
opposes action by the United
States alone to impose a blockade.
The admiral said naval
blockade is the next logical step
toward subduing the Communists,
since thes United Nations recently
agreed to an economic blockade.
He told the committee he has
expressed his views repeatedly to
the State Department and urged
steps to win agreement from this
country's Allies on the naval
blockade.
Chairman Russell of the in
vestigating committee - Armed
Services and Foreign Relations
said he expects the testimony of
Secretary Acheson will require
several days.
Night Sessions Considered.
Senator Russell told report
ers that consideration is being
given to night sessions, starting
next week, in an effort to speed
the inquiry into Gen. MacArthur's
dismissal and the country's Far
Eastern policies.
Complimenting Admiral Sher-
man on his testimony, Senator
Brewster. Republican. of Maine
told his colleagues he was graft
fed that the witness put "em-
phasis on the fact that we do not
need to be entirely afraid"
Il felt as though the note had
been recurring a little too often.
he said. ITO hear the admiral
express confidence that America
does still possess power and car
exercise it, / think. is reaSSllrinp