DOMINICAN INTERVENTION PROTESTED EDITORIAL ~ Lest we forget W HEN the Queen arrives in West Germany today she _ will be taking part, wittingly or unwittingly, in a re- actionary political exercise planned to benefit the worst enemies of the British people. This visit should dispose once and for all of the myth | that the. monarchy is ‘“‘above politics.” The monarchy is being used, as always, to provide a glittering facade of medieval pomp and ceremony behind which the robber barons of the mid-twentieth century prepare new moves against peace. It was the Tory Government under Home, the man of Munich, which conceived this visit. The Bonn militarists fell over themselves to welcome it. Instead of cancelling it, the Labour Government has not only gone ahead with it, but made it even more provoca- | tive by including West Berlin-in the Queen’s itinerary. Thus at the very moment when millions of Britons want to see an end to the cold war, a relaxation of tension in Europe, and a halt to the arms race, the Queen: is being used as a pawn of the cold warriors, Aim of ‘reconciliation’ We are told that the aim of the visit is-“‘reconciliation.” Thousands of words are poured out to tell us that it is time to forget the-past, and cease to keep old enmities alive. But those who talk like this are the very people who . refuse even to recognise the existence of the German Demo- cratic Republic—the anti-fascist, Socialist part of Germany. Our rulers will not agree to any reconciliation with the Germans who fought Hitler and oppose the militarist policy of his successors. Peace eee _ . They want us to forget the crimes of the nazis,-so that they can line up with those we fought in the last war against those who were our allies. — It is history repeating itself. The advocates of appeasing Hitler also talked of reconciliation and the need to forget the past. Such noble-sounding phrases cloaked the real policy of building up German militarism as a “bulwark against Bolshevism,” and resulted in the Second World War. Today the Government, of which the Queen will be the guest, officially and openly proclaims the aim of restoring Germany's 1937 frontiers—an aim which cannot be achieved without war. Ambitions no secret It makes no secret of its nuclear ambitions, and is being assisted by the proposals. for a Multilateral or Atlantic Nuclear Force. It is bitterly opposed to any form of disen- gagement or reduction of armaments in Central Europe. It is bad enough that most of those who will curtsy or bow to the Queen, or dine off the five tons of silver plate specially sent from Britain, were supporters of Hitler when he was in the saddle. But even if the past could be forgotten, their present policy is a still greater insult to the memory of those who died fighting fascism, and threatens an even worse catas- ‘trophe than the previous two world wars. The Bonn militarists put in jail those who campaign for peace and reconciliation. They welcome the Queen’s visit. as Hitler welcomed Chamberlain to Munich, not be- cause it means “peace in our time,” but because it gives official British support to their aggressive aims. The way to peace is not through such visits, but through the united struggle of the British, German and other peoples against the cold war, the arms race and the nuclear menace. The above editorial is reprinted from the British Daily Worker, May 18, 1965. The North American daily pres$ have imposed a virtual blackout on events in Latin America, but some of the facts are now seep- ing through, Here aresome ofthe major centres of protest: MEXICO, Both President Diaz Ordaz and former President Portes Gil have condemned US, intervention, the latter branding the OAS position as “interven- tionist,” Thousands have taken part in protest parades (see pic- ture), Former President Lazaro Cardenas said, “All Mexico is united” behind Diaz Ordaz against the U.S, “flagrant violation of international standards and law,” VENEZUELA, Even some of the most reactionary parties have condemned the U,S, action, Tanks were posted outside the U,S, embassy as Students burned U,S, flags and clashed with police, Massive street demonstrations have taken place, _ COLOMBIA, Students demon- strated in Bogota and Medellin, where 40 police and demonstra- tors were injured, Twenty-five Liberal senators condemned the U.S, “violation of the OAS and UN charters,” URUGUAY, Demonstrators shouting “Yanquis, Go Home!” attacked U,S, enterprises in Mon- tevideo despite police“ excesses” The University Council in Mon- tevideo urged “energetic repudi- ation of the U,S, armed inter- vention,” William Kashtan, National Leader of the Communist Party of Canada, last Thursday wired Prime Minister Pearson, Presi- dent Lyndon Johnson and U.N, Secretary U Thant condemning U.S, policy in the Dominican Re- public and urging action to stop U.S, aggression, Sent on behalf of the party’s ETL ergnagnmer oer y Latin America seethes over U.S. policy U.S. intervention in the Dominican Republic and the attempt to impose a government 0" j the people by force of arms has aroused a storm of protest exceeding any previous one! | Latin American countries. President Johnson is reported by Newsweek magazine to be deeP | ly disturbed by the powerful. protest movements against his policy in Latin America. a PERU AND CHILE, In Lima, Peru students attacked the U.S, Embassy after a public meeting, In Chile students stoned the U,S, consulate and were joined by trade unionists, Teargas and firehoses were used to disperse the crowds, : ARGENTINA, Students staged sitdowns throughout the country chanting, “Democracy Si, Mili-: tary Occupation No,” Thirty were hospitalized after a student- police battle in Santa Fe and many more in the centre of Buenos Aires, The council of Mexican students are shown burning a U.S. flag in Mexico City during % moth demonstration on May 11 in protest against U.S. intervention in Republic. 10,000 marchers shouted, ‘Johnson murderer.” They burned tv flags and an effigy of Uncle Sam. national executive, the wire to Pearson said: “How much longer will your government and Parliament maintain silence in face of ter- rible blood bath in Santo Domin- _go for which U,S, military in- tervention in support of military junta is directly responsible? What has happened to the inde- pendent voice of Canada? CRT Buenos Aires university voted? | unanimous protest against | U.S, action, Even countries under dicta! | ship saw protests, Guatel City had a protest demonstrall and in Managua, Nicaragu § dents burned a U,S, flag at engineering school, The Jorma Brazil agreed the U,S, interve? tion was an “act of war which the U.S, seems to walt return to colonial times,” 1am ed that Brazil’s present govel ment had “converted us inl mere U,S, satellite,” “Urge you press for Pe United Nations session todem o U.S, withdrawal from pomini@’ Republic and for United nati? presence to permit pe0P an Dominican Republic decide th own destiny,” ; The wire to President John said; “Your government ed armed intervention in supP? military junta in Dominica? public stands indicted before of world public opinion as dité ly responsible for blood }® Santo Domingo, pe ct? “History willneither forget? : forgive the role you and) government played in destrlu of sovereign rights of Domi people, Demand you witht your troops from Dominica? public,” : ; In his wire to U.N, secret U Thant, Kashtan said: “We 4 you to use your good office’ that of United Nations to @ 9 ng? a cease fire in Santo Deum and press for withdrawal of troops and Marines from Do™ can Republic, It is U.S. a intervention on side of mill¥ junta which is responsible present blood bath and des ‘NEED NEW BRITISH POLICIES’ The British Communist Party this week called for a great na- tional effort by left and progres- sive forces to compel a change in the Labor government’s foreign and domestic policies, Announcing the party’s call, John Gollan, party secretary, said that Right Wing policy, now as before, endangered the Labor govern- ment and produced the barest general election majority andthe local losses, A giant national lobby on Viet- nam has been called for June 30, area ee ee : May 28, 1965—PACIFIC TRIBUNE—P@ tion of sovereign rights of 2 minican people, i “If this is not a crime agi humanity and peace, wh# ted Suggest special session of UP Nations be called to act 2 * ation,”