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THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 9, 1938

MACDONALD STATEMENT

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WIDESPREAD INTEREST

London, To-day. Unanimous interest, though not unanimous views, are expressed in the British press on Mr. Mal- colm Macdonald's statement on colonies in the House of Commons.

The "Daily Telegraph” says that public opinion in Britain without respect to party "will heartily approve the unequivocal and emphatic declara- tion," which the paper thinks should end the uncertainty about the attitude and intentions of the British Government.

The "Daily Mail," while_emphas- Europe is fully assured.”

The "Manchester "Guardian' ising the unity of views of Britain and France on this question, think urges that British policy should ex- the mandatory principle, the problem cannot be dismissed tend even by such firm declarations as which is one of the few good things these, and suggests the colonial arising from the Great War, and question must eventually be exam-that the German mandated terri- atories should be banded forthwith ined by every country holding

in the League of Nations.-Reuter. colonial mandate.

TANGANYIKA FEELING Dar-es-Salaam (Tanganyika),

To-day.

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Mr. Malcolm Macdonald's state- ment on colonies is regarded here as most encouraging and an ad- vance in the right direction,

It is considered a more definite indication of the Government's view- point than has ever previously been. made.

It is generally felt, however, that misgiving has not been entirely al- layed, as an unequivocal assurance has not yet been forthcoming, and it is thought it is still possible for the Government to agree on some accommodation to Germany, which might be detrimental to the in- habitants of Tanganyika.

No guarantee is given that fu- ture transfer of the territory might not be considered.

PUBLICITY TO GO ON

There is considerable gratification that the viewpoints of settlers of all races and the natives coincide with that of the British Government, and that the wishes of the inhabitants are to be given full weight.

The statement is regarded as a point gained by the publicity cam- paign, which encourages the or- ganisers to continue until final satis- faction is obtained.-Reuter.

HERTZOG AND MALAN SIGN A TRUCE

Capetown, To-day. General Hertzog, the South African Premier, and Mr. Malan. leader of the Opposition, yesterday signed a political truce to mark the Great Trek centenary celebrations : this month.

The truce consists of a mani- fosto drawn up by persons "who earnestly desire that the Voortrek- ker celebrations shall not pass without an attempt to bring about- |reconciliation between Africanera so that a better spirit will be egy tablished in the political struggle."- General Hertzog, · signing, said: "I wholeheartedly identify myself with the manifesto."

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Mr. Malan expressed · hope that the celebrations "may mean a new and happy turning point in our national life.”. Router.