1. On the 20th month of this year, the representative of the United Nations presented a note to the 8eor.et8.1-Gonoral, in which his government addressed the issue of the 1noluslon in the Provónol Agenda of the mxt Gener 1. The Union was no doubt also interested in Antarctica and the Government would like to know what our attitude was to the Indian proposal.
SPIES
Tot dusver blyk dit dat die Mekorandum slegs in konsepvorm is en dat die Indiërs steeds 'n rede soek om die kwessie in die V.V.O. Die enigste rede wat die Indiërs gee om die see in die V.V.O. Mnr Price-Jones sê ook dat die Britte nou in is As hulle die redenasie van die Indiërs in die hande kry, sal hulle ook beter kan besluit watter stappe om te neem om die debat in die V.V.O. probeer om in die regte rigting te wys.
Ind:1 verklaar waarom bulle in v.v.o. Jy sal in die aangehegte affakrif gedateer wees. die memorandumwet is opgestel na bespreking met die amptelike k·t~.; urad tebond sien dat die Britte nie baie hoopvol is oor hul gesprekke met die Indiane nie. Angceien bevorder Statebond op United St t vcrd ou 1 aangaande Antarktika1 b gelê, han discuskina esoie in Veronigdo asie die.
Dit ld d t di grozendo b lang t lli in die Suid-pol tr k b wyo is deur al die. Boonop is die Statebond en die Statebond van Onafhanklike State bekommerd oor 'n Antarktiese beleid, en die bespreking van Groter-Asië-kwessies is 'n groot verleentheid vir die Weste. Verder, aangesien die Statebond en die Verenigde State verdeeld is oor Antarktika-beleid, kan bespreking van die kwessie in die Verenigde Nasies 'n saak van skande wees.
As Antarktika nou in die Verenigde Nasies bespreek word, wil dit voorkom asof die Unie se opposisie vanaf 1948 steeds vir Rualand en ander lande, vanuit ons perspektief, 'n ongewenste seggenskap in die toekoms van Antarktika sal gee en nie wat ja sal beïnvloed nie. Dit is moontlik dat 'n bespreking van Antarktika in die Algemene Vergadering maklik kan lei tot 'n voorstel om die gebied onder die trusteeskap van die Verenigde Nasies te plaas. Hierdie lande is baie bekommerd oor die probleme wat so 'n dispuut in die Verenigde State kan veroorsaak oor hul territoriale aansprake in Antarktika, veral omdat daar geen konsensus tussen Statebondlande en die Verenigde State is oor die toekoms van die gebied nie.
Enige ontwrigting van die balans van natuurlike kragte in die gebied kan onberekenbare gevolge vir die wêreld hê.
Vho Owns the Unl<nown ?
Pear.5oll said he hoped it would be possible to avoid any problems with the General Assembly from the Indians' son. The Canadian position was . Simply that they hoped that it would be possible to avoid any future battle for ownership of Antnrctica. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Mr Krbhnn Mclwn thought that Antarctica could be used for nuclear testing: this could shift the ice bowl and affect the dimatc of lndi.t. .. F'earson noted that this was an insufficient reason for discussion in the As:.cmbl}.
Met verwysing na u aanstellingsbrief No. ll/96 van 8 Augustus 1956, in verband met die Indiese versoek om die kwessie van Antarktika op die agenda van die elfde sitting van die Algemene Vergadering te plaas .. net om die Minister in te lig dat u kan inlig die Britse voorstelling dat ons gekant is teen die 1nskr1ps1e van die punt op Antarktika op. die agenda sal stem. Die minister het ook aangedui dat ons by elke geleentheid op die Unie moet aandring. belangstelling in die Suidpoolstreek {Sicn in hiërdic verband B lead review no. 84A, blase 1 op 2). Antarktika, 'n streek wat ongeveer 6 miljoen vierkante kilometer grondgebied beslaan, het 'n beduidende strategiese, klimaats- en geofisiese belang vir die wêreld as 'n gat.
The growing interest in Antarctica is reflected in the fact that a number of recent expeditions, sent by a variety of organizations, are or are working in the area. These activities will be intensified during the International Geophysical Year, beginning in July 1957, and in the preparations leading up to September 1. All countries should further agree to harmonize their actions for these purposes and also ensure that no activity in Antarctica will adversely affect climatic and other natural conditions.
UNITED NATIONS
GENERAL AS f !:MBLY
Our latest information on the Indian subject in relation to Antarctica is that a Latin American group has decided to oppose the entry. Therefore, for the time being, we should proceed on the assumption that this point will be debated. The mineral mass of the land is believed to be considerable and the coastal waters contain important sources of food.
Moreover, these activities will be intensified during the International Geophysical Year, beginning in July 1957, and in the preparations leading up to it. A typical consequence will be that the number of observation posts in this area will more than double by 1957. Modern science is likely to reveal new possibilities for the peaceful use of an area hitherto considered unproductive.
Any disturbance of the balance of natural forces in this area can lead to incalculable consequences for the world as a whole, involving the weakening of the conditions for the end of animal and plant life. In view of these facts and considering the size of the territory, its international importance and the growing interest in it, the Government of India consider that it would be appropriate and timely for all nations to agree and to promote universal peace. to strengthen. confirm that the area will be used entirely for peaceful purposes and for the general welfare. The Governor of Indio accordingly proposes that the General Assembly of the United States should call on all States to agree to and confirm the peaceful utilization of Antarctica for the general welfare in particular to agree that the territory not in any qnuer which may create or accentuate world tensions, or extend the influence and effects of existing tensions into this area.
GENERAL
ASS~MBLY
Rokoaovsky boc~~o Defense llinistor ani chief of the Polish army in 1949. Rokosovsky, although born in Poland, is also a Soviet citizen and sorvlld in the Soviet A:rr.y for many years. Cruson claims that Gomulka, when discussing the progcncc of Soviet troops in Pola, also said that Soviet forces in Ens t GormMy could just as stupidly s~ppliod by o.ir or son 3=t through Polnnd. The Soviet Union has r.Lrlnto.inod that its son to maintain troops in Poland is to assure the Soviet.
UNITED STATES
INFORMATION SE RVI CE
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Antarctica, a region covering about six million square miles of territory, is of coooidcroblc strategic, climatic and geophysical importance to the world. The mineral wealth of London nass is believed to be considerable and its coastal waters contain important food sources. The growing interest in Antarctica is reflected in the fact that a significant number of recent expeditions sent by various nations have been or are working in the area.
Moreover, these activities may be intensified during the International Geophysical Year, starting in July 1957 and in the preparations before it. A typical consequence is that the number of observation posts in this area will more than double that of 1957. Modern science is likely to reveal great possibilities for the peaceful exploitation of a region hitherto considered unproductive.
Any disturbance in the balance of natural forces in this area can have incalculable consequences for the world as a whole, including deterioration of conditions for humans and other forms of animal and plant life. Given these facts and taking into account the area's size, its international importance and growing interest. The Governor of India therefore proposes that the General Assembly of the United Nations call upon all States to agree and confirm the peaceful use of Antarctica for the general welfare and in particular to agree that the area shall not be used under any circumstances. would create or accentuate global tensions or extend the influence and effects of existing tensions to this area.
UNITED NATIONS GEN~RAL
ASSEMBLY
REF· 11/96
Gor.u.lkn is a former Commwti.st l.Unister who is said to favor nationalist policies. Hho was purged in 1949 on charges of Titoism. PINK said that although the United Kingdom's view on this item was not yet fixed, discussing it would certainly be useless and might become uorimonioua. RIDDELL said that while the Canadian government has no strong positions, it is keen to avoid controversy in the United Nations as much as possible.
LliSS GLEESO:i-i7HITE said the Australian government was currently favoring opposing inscriptions and receiving informal polls from its overseas representatives. Mr • .BURUETT said the New Zealand Government was unlikely to oppose inscription and that their views were similar to those of Canada. JORDA.AJi said the South African government would likely want to oppose the inscription.
MURRAY said that although the Indians had not yet submitted their memorandum, they still had sufficient time to do so. Gor.n.U.ka is the former Colonel Hinister who reportedly supported nationalist policies. In 1949 he was brought to public attention on charges of Titoism. Gor.nil.kn, a former communist member, said he supported the nationalist policies that were purged in 1149 under Titoiem's accusation.
