THE CHINA MATL, OCTOBER 9, 1937.
REPUBLICAN SPAIN IS READY TO FIGHT FOR THREE YEARS
Senor Negrin, the Spanish Re- publican Premier, in an interview in Valencia, reiterated strongly his confidence in the Republic's unity and its capacity to win the war.
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full respect for private property, and you may be certain we shall continue fully to respect these con- stitutional rights.”
Senor Negrin expressed his hope LONDON'S NEW
for decisive League action against
what he termed "the offensive of
the rebels and their allies not alone
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against us, but against all the free SLOW PROGRESS ON countries of the world."
NEW PROCEDURE NEEDED Speaking forcibly and fluently in English, which he said was the first foreign language he had learn- ed as a child, Senor Negrin said-
“I am convinced democracy will enjoy a great triumph ultimately But if the victory, a victory for freedom the world over, is not to be unduly delayed, the forces of democracy must change their pro cedure and learn to act more de- cisively and effectively. At Geneva I trust to find that they have ar- rived at this realisation and will give our cause their unequivocal support.
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"But while we hope for the help of the League, we are not neglect ing our own military defence. We are fully prepared to hold out for two or three more years if neces
sary.
we
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London will have to wait three years before any of the schemes for providing it with new air ports are fulfilled.
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“Only - orderly con changes will occur, as the free universal suffra their desire for 1 recognise the need for the stability in this crucial period, and are expressing complete conf in the present Government by full co-operation with
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Asked on what basi promise with the be possi Senor
"I can see no
short their to the Republic.
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