Word: settlements
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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When Britain imposed economic sanctions on the rebellious Southern Rhodesian government four months ago, it seemed unrealistic to argue over the terms of any future settlement. The Conservatives supported the Labour Government's economic measures, and national concord was maintained. Now that the sanctions are taking their toll on the Rhodesian economy and a negotiated settlement seems probably, areas of disagreement have opened up between the British political parties. Out of these disputes must come a definite plan of reconciliation for the Rhodesians to consider during the next few months...
...strict neutrality belies predictions that supplies from South Africa will keep Rhodesia going indefinitely. The privately subsidized shipments of South African oil should not surpass 80,000 gallons per month, less than one day's rationed consumption. Continued application of sanctions, coupled with a British offer of acceptable settlement terms, could lead to negotiations within a few months...
...government, leading to majority rule. An international treaty imposing strict sanctions and control would insure against any attempts by whites to subvert the constitution. This policy implies faith in the Rhodesians' willingness to accept the principle of majority rule, and to abide by the terms of the settlement...
...unrealistic to hope that the government officials would later abide by a constitution similar to the one against which they rebelled. Wilson recognizes the need for short-term British control. Yet he also sees that the threat of continued colonialism under an Executive Council might create diehard resistance to settlement which could only be broken by military force. Wilson's plan strikes a balance between the conciliatory and aggressive alternates...
...Wilson must express a willingness to negotiate with Prime Minister Smith, and must urge his policy upon the rebels. Any settlement with Britain will have to include acceptance by the Rhodesians of majority rule. The increasing effectiveness of the economic sanctions, together with Wilson's proposal of a royal Governor's council to lead Rhodesia to independence, should tempt the Rhodesians to end their rebellion...