Evening star., 1955-01-24
LAP wirephoto.

ever, was 10 Try paLleuCe III LIle
face of the alternative of war.
Mr.. Eisenhower repeatedly re-
ferred to the desirability of D.
N. action on the present Chinese
Communist attitude. which
Washington considers a threat
to the peace. This virtually as
sured that the U. N. shortly will
tackle the problem. although 1t
was not yet certain whether this
would come at the initiative of
the United States or some other
country such as New Zealand.
1t was learned that much Of
Mr.. Eisenhower's message was
read in advance to Chinese Ma
tionaliSt Foreign Minister George
Yeh. The idea of American
help in evacuating Nationalist
forces from some islands ap-
parently stemmed from the
Nationalists themselves, but this
does not mean necessarily that
they have reached final de-
cision to go through with it.
The United States also consulted
other allies on the message and
is confident that none of them
will object.
For Use in Emergency.
The danger of attack against
Formosa and the Pescadores.
which the United States is COM
mitted to help defend. "compels
us to take into account closely
related localities and actions
which. under current conditions.
might determine the failure and
success eof such an attack" Mr..
Eisenhower declared. He added
that authority voted by Con-
gress would be used only in sit
uations recognizable as definite
preliminaries to an attack
against the main positions of the
Pescadores and Formosa.
The President emphasized that
the measures proposed for con-
gressional action are designed
to improve the prospects for
peace" by reducing the posSi-
bility that the Chinese Reds
might misjudge Americas firm
purpose and national unity"
He declared that, until Con-
gress can act, he would not hesi-
tate to take such emergency ac-
ton that might be forced upon
us in order to protect the rights
and security of the United
States"
Authority for some Of the
actions that might be required,
he explained. would be inherent
in his authority as commander
in-chief.
He emphasized that "a suit
able congressional resolution
would clearly and publicly
establish his authority ito en-
ploy the armed forces of this
Nation promptly and effectively
for the purposes indicated II in
his Judgment it became neces4
sary."
Required Twofold Act.
To make plain Americas read
mess to fight If necessary To
preserve a free Formosa land
to engage In whatever operations
may be required to carry out that
purpose" requires congressional
as well as presidential action,
however, he added.
Mr.. Eisenhower said he be-
lieved the danger might be tenn
porary in character 'if resolute-
ly faced" Consequently, he rec
commended that the resolution he
asked expire as soon as he is
able to report to Congress that
peace and security Of the For
mosa area are reasonably as
Sured.
| The President emphasized that
he was not establishing any new
| policy. but seeking primarily Ito
clarity present policy" He said
no increase In American armed
| forces was involved.
Mr.. Eisenhower explained that
the action he asked today was
not q substitute for the Mutual
Defense Treaty with Nationalist
China. now pending ratification
in the Senate. On the contrary
he said. present circumstances
make 1t more important than
ever to bring this basic agree
ment into force promptly.
But because the warning sig
mails are flying he said it would
not be prudent to wait any
/ longer before asking congress
sional action to remove any
doubt regarding our readiness tc
fight" II necessary 70 protect
Formosa.