CURRENT INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN - 1957/04/10

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• Publication Date: April 10, 1957

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10 April 1957
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OFFICE OF CURRENT INTELLIGENCE
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CONTENTS
.101. NASR TELLS ARABS REASONS FOR REJECTING US
Iv PROPOSALS ON SUEZ (page 3).
AO 2. DEVELOPMENTS IN JORDAN
(page 4).
. TENSION IN GREECE AND TURKEY OVER MAKARIOS
(page 5).
SITUATION IN INDONESIA
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1. NASR TELLS A S REASONS FOR REJECTING US
PROPOSALS ON SUEZ
Nasr
informed King Saud, King Hussain and
President Quwatli that the modifications
of Egypt's Suez memorandum proposed by
the United States are unacceptable be-
cause they "do not conform with Egyptian sovereignty and
honor." He said the six principles are subject to varying in-
terpretations, particularly the third principle regarding the
separation of the canal from politics. Each country, he noted,
would make its own interpretation according to its point of
view, as proved by "the announcement by Britain, France,
and America that Israel has the right of passage through the
canal." Nasr added that should Egypt accept this principle
and then prevent Israeli ships from passing, "Israel will have
recourse to the International Court of Justice."
The Americans' suggestions for represen-
tation of users, Nasr commented, "would give them rights
which are really the prerogative of Egypt.... This would be
tantamount to another internationalization of the canal." He
said the suggestion for multilateral adherence to the memo-
randum would allow Israel as a member of the UN to sign the
Egyptian memorandum, "thus putting her in the position of a
joint contractor with Egypt."
Comment These are the same objections Egypt has
made to American officials. /cases charac-
terization of the American proposals suggests this
may be in part designed to indicate to these Arab rulers that
the United States, as well as Britain and France, is seeking
to rob Egypt of its sovereignty and promote the cause of Israel.
The Egyptians may thus hope to justify Egypt's opposition to the
broader American Middle East proposals as well as to the s
cific suggestions for the Suez Canal declaration.
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2, DEVELOPMENTS IN JORDAN
Comment on:
Deployment on 8 April of armored cars
and infantry elements of the Jordanian
:army's 10th Armored Brigade to cover
the approaches to Amman appears to have
been undertaken by ultranationalist army
officers to discourage King Hussain from
attempting to dismiss army chief of staff
Nuwar and the leftist-dominated cabinet
of Prime Minister Nabulsi. Supporters of Nuwar and the cab-
inet had apparently learned of Hussain's plans to take action
against them on 9 ApriL According to press reports from
Amman on 9 April, the cabinet had been in a night-long meet-
ing attended by General Nuwar.
Hussain
did not order the deployment ot troops around Amman,
which had been reported as a "routine training exercise." Al-
though Hussain professed confidence that they would not move
against him, Nuwar and
the ultranationalist "tree onicers" had advised Hussain that
the army would not support him against popular demonstrations
which would break out if the cabinet were changed. These troop
movements will therefore probably forestall hasty action by Hus-
sain. He would have no chance of successful action without army
support.
Should Hussain now attempt to appeal di-
rectly to loyal army units against the "free officers," a break-
down in internal order could occur which would invite moves
by Israel, and possibly Iraq, on Jordan.
Saudi Arabia and Syria presently each have
over 3,000 troops in Jordan. At the time of the termination of
Britain's responsibilities to defend Jordan, on 13 March, about
1,300 British troops--including a tank battalion--were deployed
in South Jordan near Aqaba. Evacuation of these forces has be-
gun and is scheduled to be completed in the next few months.
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3. TENSION IN GREECE AND TURKEY OVER MAKARIOS
Comment on:
Official and popular feeling in Greece
and Turkey is becoming increasingly
explosive in anticipation of the arrival
of Archbishop Makarios in Athens. Am-
bassador Allen says the Greek govern-
ment is in a state of extreme irritation
and indecision over future Cyprus policy.
Allen expects Makarios to be greeted
with "tremendous demonstrations" and surrounded imme-
diately by the most extreme proponents of the union of Greece
and Cyprus.
Allen and Ambassador Warren in Ankara
agree that Makarios' visit to Athens will further damage
Greek-Turkish relations for a long time to come. Secre-
tary General Birgi of the Turkish Foreign Ministry told
Warren on 6 April that the situation is growing more and
more tense and that public opinion toward Britain is "rapidly
becoming unpleasant" as a result of the release of Makarios.
The Turkish position regarding Cyprus has hardened notice-
ably since his release, and deputies are now questioning
whether the Turkish Cypriots had been wise in refraining
from terrorist tactics on Cyprus. American officials in
Ankara believe the Turks may use more forceful means than
heretofore. Birgi told Ambassador Warren that Turkey
would fight if necessary.
Developments following Makarios arrival
at Athens will depend particularly on whether he chooses to
arouse Greek emotions against Britain, Turkey or the Kara-
manlis government. Since his release from detention Makarios
has made repeated public statements indicating that he plans to
renew his campaign for union of Greece and Cyprus.
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4. SITUATION IN INDONESIA
Comment on:
President Sukarno's "extraparliamen-
tary" cabinet will probably undertake
as its first project the establishment
of a national advisory council, with
Communist participation, in accord-
ance With his concept of "guided democracy." Another
major point on the cabinet program, as prescribed by
Sukarno, is the restoration of the central government's
authority throughout the islands.
Moslem dissatisfaction with the cabinet
is already evident. Masjumi chairman Natsir has denounced
Sukarno's action as unconstitutional and the party has ex-
pelled the only member who accepted a cabinet post. The
Nandlatul Ulama (NU), which has four representatives in
the cabinet, is reported to be divided on the issue of cabi-
net support. This opposition, however, is unlikely to deter
Sukarno and his cabinet will probably operate with reason-
able effectiveness--in Java, at least--as long as it retains
the support of the army. In addition, Sukarno can be ex-
pected to maintain heavy pressure on his opponents, as is
indicated by the smear campaign now being conducted by
certain Djakarta newspapers against former vice president
Hatta.
In Central Sumatra, officials reportedly
have stated that if Sukarno persists in pushing his "personal"
government, they will continue to ignore Djakarta. Regional
army officers are expected to continue their support of local
political and economic autonomy.
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