SAMPLE OF CORRESPONDENCE SUPPORTING THE OPPOSTION OF SENATOR MORSE TO THE SOUTH VIETNAM RESOLUTION

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• Publication Date: August 13, 1964
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A nur(lber of these low interest "develop- The people of that area had Immense good
ment" loans actually were for budget sup- will for Uncle Sam when World War II ended,
port; that is to offset balance of payments but we lost it by backing the colonial pow-
ing countries.
in other words, the United States, with its,
own budget running in the red in the bil-
lions, is ladling out tens of millions to bal-
ance the budgets of other countries.
That's the giant "hidden grant" in the
foreign aid program. On the basis of its esti-
mated $800 million cost to American tax-
payers last year, this secret burden in the
pending foreign aid measure is calculated
at around $1 billion.
FOREIGN Am FLASHES
In 1963, 35 countries were granted low in-
terest "development" loans. Largest bene-
ficiary was India with $414,150,000, Pakistan
second with $69,450,000. Since 1947, the
United States has poured more than $4 bil-
lion in foreign aid into Turkey-largely a
state monopoly economy. Of this amount,
$1.6 billion was in economic aid, the re-
mainder in military aid. The United States
is continuing to grant so-called supporting
assistance to Yemen-which is little more
than a satellite of Egyptian Dictator Gamal
SAMPLE OF CORRESPONDENCE
SUPPORTING THE OPPOSITION
OF SENATOR MORSE TO THE
SOUTH VIETNAM RESOLUTION
Mr. MORSE. Mr. President, I ask
unanimous consent that I may have
printed in the RECORD another sampl-
ing of correspondence that I have re-
ceived, relating to my vote and my
speeches in opposition to the South Viet-
nam resolution and the war-making
policies of the United States in south-
east Asia.
My mail is still running better than
200 to 1 in support of my position, al-
though one would never know it if he
were to read the kept press of America.
My mail runs better than 10 to 1 in
support of my opposition to foreign aid.
There being no objection, the cor-
respondence was ordered to be printed
in the RECORD, as follows:
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 16, 1964.
Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR SENATOR: YOU have been doing a
badly needed job in your speeches on the
situation in southeast Asia. You may be
Interested in the enclosed article, which I
wrote. It was published in a number of
railroad and other union monthly maga-
zines back around April 1946, shortly after
the end of World War II in the Pacific area.
The reason why I think this article Is
significant is that the story told about our
performance and policy in Indonesia after
the war is virtually identical with the per-
formance and policy of the United States In
Indochina at the same time. In both cases,
we backed British forces which landed quick-
ly after the Japanese surrender, to reestablish,
in behalf of Britain, France and Holland, the
colonial power and prestige which had taken
a had beating when the Japs swept over that
area early In the war.
? I got both those stories from U.S. military
officers who were eyewitnesses of the events.
In both cases, they landed with the British
forces,, whose commanders told the Jap
troops to keep their weapons, because they
might be needed to help hold down the rebel-
lious natives. These officers were friends
of mine in the Office of Strategic Services,
in which I served for nearly 3 years.
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[From Railway Labor Magazine, April 1946j
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JAVA?-INDONESIANS
GREET BRITISH AND DUTCH WITH BULLETS;
AMERICANS WITH CHEERS
(By Albert H. Jenkins)
What's going on In Java and the r,ther
South Pacific islands where 70 million Indo-
nesian natives are rebelling against the re-
turn of Dutch rule, and Where British forces
are helping the Dutch put down the rebel-
lion?
Few Americans have any first-hand infor-
mation on that subject. One of the few is
a young officer who arrived at Batavia, Java,
on a British cruiser, just In time to see the
Japs surrender there at the end of the war.
He was a member of a small group of U.S.
soldiers and sailors taking food, clothes, and
medicines to sick and starved American pris-
oners of war held by the Japs on Java. His
name cannot be disclosed here.
In letters to "Mother and Dad," not in-
tended for publication, this average young
American told the following story of his
"great adventure"-a unique journey to
Java and other South Pacific lands,
Let's skip his story until he arrives at
Singapore. the big British naval base at the
southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. The
Japs captured it in the first days of the war,
Now, in the young officer's tale, the British
are taking it back again.
"I was in the city of Singapore. the day of
the signing of the formal Jap surrender.
Somehow, I did not like the Idea of all this
celebration without a single American Rag
in sight, when it is doubtful that, were it not
for our casualties on Iwo Jima and elsewhere,
the British would ever have returned to
Singapore.
"The population here is mostly Chinese,
with some Malayans. They greeted the
British with indifference-as though they
were saying: 'Oh, well, here we go again:
Nine-tenths of them never even glanced at
the victorious White man."
The cruiser left Singapore and sailed to
Batavia, Java, where the young officer wrote
this:
"I was the first American to set foot on
the soil of the Netherlands East Indies after
the end of the war. I went ashore In the
British admiral's barge, sliding in alongside
a wharf where 12 shiny new American cars,
complete with snappy Japanese drivers, were
waiting to take us to our quarters.
"The Japs set the tone for the whole of
our stay by being from the very beginning
most courteous and helpful, carrying bag-
gage and waiting on us hand and foot.
"And thereby hangs a tale. The prelim-
inary parley with the Japs about our enter-
ing the country was held on board our
cruiser. All the British and Dutch officers
(we Americans were not invited) wore their
stiffest high-collared white uniforms.
"Every preparation was made to act the
part of victors in a great war. Much whisper-
ing and conference over protocol, how and
when the admiral would enter, when the
delegates would be allowed to sit down, and
all the other details which make for dignity
and redtape.
being asked, a tremendous sheaf of carefully
drawn up lists and documents answering
every possible question about prisoners of
war, supplies, transportation, and everything
else we needed.
"Here he was practically doing our job for
us. The more formal and curt the British
and Dutch representatives were, the more
polite and helpful the Japs. You can't
imagine the confusion that resulted among
the starched whites of the admiral's staff.
"The Japs made good on everything they
promised. Nothing, I assure you, is so dis-
concerning as going into a conquered coun-
try expecting sullen obstruction from the
Japs, and getting It from no one but the
British."
The reason for quoting so much of that
part of the young American's letters is this:
The British forces have been in Java for
nearly 6 months. They insist they are there
only because they have to force the reluct-
ant daps to surrender, and round them up.
Yet this eyewitness account makes it clear
that the Japs surrendered instantly and al-
most gladly.
As this is written, early in March 1946, a
newspaper report says the British are using
Japanese troops in Java to maintain order.
In other words, to shoot the rebellious na-
tives.
Why are the British there? Let's see what
their unwelcome American visitor has to say.
"When I landed in Java, I was ignorant of
the status of the natives and the general
political conditions in the country. But I
began to smell a rat the first few minutes,
as I drove a jeep into the city from the dock,
"Everywhere people lined the streets, but
there were no cheering crowds, no smiles, no
waves, no shouting. Just silence.
"At this time, and for about a week there-
after, there was nothing to identify Ameri-
cans as apart from the British or Dutch.
Even the uniform did not mean a thing, as
nine-tenths of the Dutch wore American uni-
forms, too.
"We were not allowed by the British to
display any flags, so you can see where that
left us. I was just one of the hated white
men. Gave me a funny feeling.
"The Dutch have been tragically stupid in
their relations with the natives. They do
not want the Dutch to come back and rule
them as a 'colony' again.
"The natives have formed a government
of their own, called 'Free Indonesia,' with its
own president, foreign minister, police force,
and other officials.
"They have announced their intention of
resisting by force any attempt by the Dutch
to return to the East Indies.
"To support their claim to the right of
self-determination, they point to the At-
lantic Charter, the American Declaration of
Independence, and the U.S. Constitution.
They ask why those principles should not
apply to them.
"Every night since we landed, people gather
on the streets, and there have been armed
clashes between Indonesians and the occu-
pation troops.
"What is the Dutch answer to this agi-
tation? I have talked with dozens- of Dutch,
and they all say: 'Just wait till we get more
troops in here. After we machinegun some
of these natives, they'll forget all about it.'
"They have refused pointblank to sit down
and discuss the problem with the native
leaders. It does not set very well with me.
"There is a food shortage in the city,
"So up the gangway came the Japs. They though 'upcountry' there is plenty of rice.
bow, hiss, salute, and right away General The Dutch have made no attempt to move
Yamaguchi made a little speech of welcome. food down here for the native population.
He took the wind right out of the British "The UNRRA food and medical supplies.
and Dutch sails. and U.S.-made trucks, have been taken over
"He started out by saying that he was at lock, stock and barrel by the Dutch, with no
our disposal and would cooperate and make sign of using any for relief of the native
our task easy. If there was anything we population.
wanted, just ask and it would be done. "I feel the natives have lost their golden
"And then he presented, without even opportunity by waiting so long before mak-
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ing a disturbance which would bring the "Now ulu of that Department's oldest and EUGENE, OREO.,
whole stinking atter to :he world's atten- most truatid servants is reassuring it that, August 6, 1964.
tion. But I still, don't see how the Dutch as soon as the Batch can get a few thousand Senator WAYS E MORSE,
can ever come back here in anything like men with niachineguns into Java, the whole Senate Office Building,
their former status. movement will We a natural death. Washington, D.C.
"They may rule the place, but they'll do "That attitude is going to make for a lot DEAR SENATOR MORSE: We have lust sent
it by force. o[ bloodshe9. These people know what they the following telegram to President Johnson:
"Our position, as the oily Americans on want. The i may not get it this year, or 10 We deplore U.S. unilateral military action
the islanc? is peculiar to say the least, The years hence, but the wanting is going to re- :against North Vietnam, subverting the prin-
natlves are tremendously enthusiastic about main. They are not going to look upon ciples of the United Nations.
Uncle Sam, and look to us :;s their deliverers, themselves as colonials' for the rest of Your stand on the Vietnam problem and
champions of the people's rghts, and defend- eternity." the current crisis in particular is absolutely
ersof international justice. -- right and has; our wholehearted support.
"Of course, we are absolutely unable to do PGRTLANO, OREG., Sincerely yours,
anything, but still they came to us, beg us August 7, 1964. Mr. and Mrs. ARNOLF ZwsIO.
to do something, and plead `or American SenatorWArNE Morin? -.
assistance In their fight for freedom. All this U.S. Senate EUGENE, OREG.,
.._annoys the British and Dut ch. Washington, D.C. . August 6, 1964.
"The natives give us Americans the 'free- DEAR MR. MORSE: Congratulations an your Senator WAYNE MORSE,
door of the country.' I hove in my pocket courageous stand in criticizing out recent Senate Office Building,
a pass signed by the Vice President of the actions in southeast Asia. No doubt, you Washington, D.C.
Indonesian Republic, saying in Malay that are feeling rather alone, judging from the DEAR SENATOR MORSE: We have just sent
I ;ml an 'Orang Amerika,' Ind as such am a senatorial vote oi' confidence, and I feel proud the following telegram to President Johnson:
guest of the country. of your stand oil this matter. I ful'y agree We deplore U.S. unilateral military action
"We Americans have b':en able to pass with you, nd also feel uneasy, to say the against North Vietnam, subverting the prin-
roadblocks, tour the city, ED into the native least, in regards to our country's actions. ciples of the United Nations.
'Kamponga' where no other white men dare Also, I understand that there has been a As Oregonians, we are proud of your stand
go, and even take motor rips up Into the motion introduced recently to repre=s news on the current crisis, and want you to know
hills with perfect safety, thanks to these coverage on elections until file returns are in that you have our wholehearted support.
passes, and the "U.S.A.'on the backs of our across the :stir: Nation. What became of Sincerely,
cars. the bill, or 'vho Introduced It,I do not know, Mr. and Mrs. JonN W. Coox.
"Instead of shots and brake. all we get is but I think that it is not only a good Idea,
cheers, No doubt that Is the reason why the but that it would help Immensely in making EUGENE, OREG.,
$tiEish forbade us to use the American flag." elections more a matter of individual choice, August 6,1964.
All that was written ,in the first days of as they shot.ld be. Senator WAYNE MossE,
October 1045. About 2 wee] s later, the young Very respectfully yours, Senate Office Building,
officer wrote another letter. Among other MERLE A. GULLrsoN.Washington, L.C.
things, it;said: SANDRA QULLIKSON. MY DEAR SENATOR MORSE: I should like to
"'She situation in Indonesia :.s going from express my aporeciation for your courageous
bad to worse. Incidents ire tnereasing in PORTLAND, OREG., stand in opposition to the administration's
isurnber and violence, and bode ill for the August 7, 1964. policy in Vietnam. Your dissenting vote on
future. By and large, however, the Nation- Senator MoisE, the resolution supporting our attack on
allsts continue to be able o keep their fol- Washington. D.C. North Vietnam is a vote against the cynical
lowers In check. DEAR SM: I wish to commend you upon and hypocritical policy that our Government
'.British Prime Minister Attlee dealt the your no vole on the southeast Asia resolu- is pursuing in this area. I hope you will
nationalists quite a blow she other day by Lion. continue to work for the principles that we
announcing that the British are under DIAL- I hope yon have your economic security as have agreed to as a member of the United
gation to support the Dutch in their return the opponents are vicious. More power to Nations.
to the Netherlands East Indies. Just what you. Sincerely yours,
that obligation Is, I don't 1ght:ly know. As ever your friend, ALviN F. KELM.
":If the British openly tr7 to do so, they'll GEORGE H. PETERSON. -
have a war on their hande. EUGENE, OREG.,
"Another complicating factor is the fact August 6, 1964.
that 90 percent of the Brit all troops are In- PORTLAND, DRF:Gn Senator WAYNE MORSE,
Maine, They area little unenthusiastic about August 7, 1964. Washington, D.C.
assisting by force of arms the suppression of Senator WANE L. Moisx, DEAR SENATOR MORSE: We would like to ex-
.a movement closely akin to what their own Senate Opic.: Building, press our appreciation and our support for
country, India, has been trying to do for Washington. D.C. your stand on U.S. Involvement in South
hundreds of years. DEAR SEN?TOR Mosaic: The announcement Vietnam. It is heartening to hear at least
"'she Indian troops, however, commit Lou. of your negative vote to the resolution sup- one voice in this country raised against
morons crimes against the natives, such as Porting President Johnson's moves in Viet- what we believe is a mistaken and very dan-
robbery and rape, which does not help the nom prompt this letter. You will have to garotte path followed by our Government in
general feeling toward the Allies. pardon the scrawl---it is being written from southeast Asia.
"We neutrals feel that the Indonesians a hospital bed. Please continue to speak against "military
have a good cause and the organization to I want to :ommend you for your vote. The actions" and for peace.
put It over, If recognition curves In time." label of "aggressor" is being appended. to our Very sincerely,
Still another letter, written toward the country in several instances. I read It from AGNES and DAVID CURLAND.
end of October, says: the people of western Europe is they criti-
"'rhe former American consul general to cize us for helping to rearm Germany and SALEM, ORES.,
.Java has reappeared on the scene. And what give her a share In the control of nuclear August 7, 1964.
a character. He is a typical old-line diplo- weapons. I em sure that the people of the Senator W NE. MORSE,
met., large and portly, with a comfortable world are saying this with regard to our role house of C egress,
paunch, He loves nothing better than to In Vietnam. Washingt D.C.
sit back in a big chair and give you his views These are hard days in which we live, but DEAR SENATOR: We were glad to know there
on Java. the struggle for peace is augmented by men was one Senator with the intestinal forti-
"lie is snore Dutch than the Dutch them- like yourself and Senator GRCItNING. tads to stand up for what he thought was
selves. To do him justice, lie likes the Inds- Sincerely, right. NQ doubt history and time will prove
neslans, but his affection for them is too HESER L. GOaooN^ you were ght'in your analysis of the situa-
:much of the typical colonial 'nice children' -- lion in Vietnam. While there has been no
sol I. MOUNT ANGEL. OREG, lambasting In the press here for the position
, 1964. you have jaken, they may be waiting for a
")H August
"e wants to be pals wi >h everyone, par- August 6,
ticularly the Dutch. The first person he saw Senator WAr NE MORSE, more opp