Evening star., 1954-12-12

Nehru Awoits U. N. Report befoFe iok-
inq Stond on U. S. Flyers. Pose AS
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to Peiping by Mr.. Hammarskjold,
the text of a brief cable asking
for a meeting. Mr.. Hammarskjold
said in the message:
1.-THE General Assembly OF the
United Nations has requested me
to seek the release of eleven
United Nations Command per-
sonnel captured by Chinese
forces on IL January 1853 as we'll
as of all other captured person.
mel of the United Nations Com
mand still detained.
Taking into consideration all
facts and circumstances the
Secretary General must. in this
case, take on himself a special
responsibility. In the light OF
the concern feel about the
issue, I would appreciate an OPP
portunity to take this matter up
with you personally. For that
reason, I would ask you whether
you could receive me in Peiping.
would suggest visit soon after
26 December and would, If you
accept my proposal. ask you what
date at about that time would
be suitable to you."
Acted Swiftly.
Mr.. Hammarskjold thus threw
the full weight of his Office into
what he regards as the greatest
assignment so far handed the
Secretary General. He dis
patched the cable at 5 pm.
(EST) yesterday - within min
utes after the General Assembly
approved Ats a resolution con-
demning Red China for failing
the aviators and calling on him
to act for their release.
The cable was routed TO Pei
ping by way Of San Francisco
and Shanghai. Hammarsktold
thus followed the direct route Of
communication which Mr.. Chou
has used in sending protests to
Mr.. Hammarskjold against de-
cisions and actions in the past
that displeased Red China.
1t was reported the date OF
December 26 was chosen In or
der to give adequate time for
diplomatic preparation for a
face-to-face meeting of the Sec
retary General and the Premier.
Some Signs Encouraging.
Burma's premier U MI, now
wind up a tour of Red China,
has spoken in Peiping the last
two days of strenuous efforts he
plans for peace between Red
China and the United States
Mr.. u Nu told a news conference
in Peiping he plans to visit
Washington soon to push these
efforts.
Western diplomats took some
heart from what sounded like
softer talk from Peiping. Accord
ing to a Peiping Radio broad.
cast, Mr.. Chou last night pledged
support of the Chinese people
for any effort by Mr.. U Nu tx
seek better understanding be-
tween the United States ane
Communist China.
State Department officials salt
no arrangements had been mad'
to receive the Burmese official
although, they said, he would b.
welcome If he should decide II
come for an informal visit.
American officials in Wash
ington said today they have full
confidence in Mr.. Hammarsk
jold's efforts to free the Amer
leans imprisoned by Red China
See Issue U.N Affair.
AS they have since the issu
was first presented to the U. N
American officials said they fel
it was entirely a IN. matter
The airmen were captured dur
ing the Korean war while hyin
for the U.N.
State Department officials sal
they felt the best thing tn
United States could do for tn
fiiers was to refrain from an
back seat driving while Mr.. Ham
marskjold is working for thel
release.
Diplomatic sources In Wash
ington expressed q telling tha
Mr.. Hammarskjold's dramati
bid for a conference would b
accepted by Red China.