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CANNOT ACCEPT WORD OF GERMAN & ITALIAN RULERS Attlee

OPPOSITION'S REPLY TO CHAMBERLAIN

LONDON, Apr. 13.

MR. CLEMENT ATTLEE, leader of the Labour Opposition, followed the Premier in the debate on the international situation, and declared himself disappointed with the Premier's statement.

WHO THE SPEAKERS WERE

MR. C. I. ATTLEE, Leader of

the Labour Opposition, ex-

also urged that, on allianco with. Soviet Russla was vital.

-pressed disappointment with -DR. HUGH DALTON, one-time

Mr. Chamberlain's statement. und adid that the settled policy of the Totalitarians was the disintegration of Europe.

MIJL

WINSTON CHURCHILL.

who was First Lord of the Admiralty during the Great War, cellelsed British naval manoeuvring in the Mediter- rancan, and demanded unity with Soviet Russia.

LORD SNELL, and LORD

LOTHIAN, Socialist

Pects,

Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs In the Labour Govern- ment urged An alunner

cression

covering

MM. LLO

any

continent

LLOYD GEORGE, the

the war time Liberal Premier, warned that the next raid from ag- -gressor - nations would come very soon. Britain, he said, had been fooled by Infinitely cleverer men than those who were now, guiding the destinies. of the Empire.

"We have had a delibrate that a declaration of solidarity be Daladier's Declaration breach of obligations undertaken tween these Powers would be the by Signor Mussolini in the rallying point around which all those forces which stand for peace, could

Churchill's Complaint

Anglo-Italian agreement. We bo brought in. regarded the agreement as part of a mistaken policy; an unreal Mr. Winston Churchill agreed with policy of unilateral appeasement, the Government that nothing could "In my view, the rape of Albania be gained by denouncing the Anglo- is to the Anglo-Italian agreement Italian agreement at present, but what the destruction of Czecho-he criticised the polley by which Slovakia was to Munich, and the British feet was scattered in the general effect is that one cannot accept the word of either the ruler of Germany or Italy. "When people suggest that troubles can be dealt with if only reasonable people would meet round a table, we have to remember that these people are not reasonable.

Great Anxiety

"We have got to face the position that everywhere in Europe there is greal anxiety, and everyone is making who is going to be the next victim.

"The attuck on Albania was cer- tainly not a sudden attack occasioned by something done by King Zog.

"It was part of the settled policy of the Axis Powers, and was direct- ed towards the disintegration of the whole of that part of Europe. "I welcome the fact that we have Greece and Rumania, but the Government to-day has accepted just those responsibilities which they re fused to the League.

KER responsibilities towards

"We want to see a real polley of Ossurance. These Individual plugs are useful, but we want to see a dam.

Mediterranean at Easter, and sald

that if the fleet had been concen- trated and cruising in the Ionion Sen, he believed that the Albanian adventure might never have been undertaken.

"This is no time for half-mea-

sures. If peace is to be preserved, mediately, namely the full inclu-

two main steps must be taken im-

sion of the Soviet in our peaco talks, secondly promotion of unity in the Balkans.

"The four Balkan States are an immense combination, and if they can only stand together they are safe.

Mr. Churchill paid that he was not convinced that Italy had made to be involved in a up her mind mortal struggle with Britain and France.

It may be assumed that Germany Would like to make sure

to Italy getting into a war with the Western Powers before any main strokes are delivered in Central and Northern

interest to Reuter.

faellitate

Peace With Liberty And Honour Demanded

PARIS, Apr. 13.

THE FRENCH PREMIER to-day dictated declaration of French policy.

his

France, he said, is determined to preserve peace with liberty and honour, and France is disposed to help all peoples who are determined to oppose aggression.

Continued From Pago 2

Britain's Final Warning

anything which

1

He gave pledges to support Greece and Rumania, similar to those made by Mr. Chamberlain. M. Daladier said France and Poland have re-affirmed their military alliance.

"France attaches the greatest importance to preventing any modification of forces or threat of force to the status quo in the Mediterranean or the Balkan Peninsula," he declared.

M. Daladier added that since French

would lead to Increased international tension. ecept under the covenant of Europe, and it was not to Britain's believe, therefore, that there is a policy had been defined in March, i

widespread desire to see the full-France had taken precautions on the ment of the provisions of that agree Spanish frontier and had acted in ment, and naturally, in view of recent harmony with Britain to preserve the events, it is to the Italian Govern status quo in the Mediterranean, as ment that I look for practical

well as strengthening iles with all evidence that they share that desire, peoples opposing aggression. (Cheers).

Actions had been taken without verbal manifestations or vain provo- cations.

We want a policy which is going to build up collective security for years, and something more than a polley of cover for a week, or a fort- night.

Russian Aid

that start Statement.In Lords

London, Apr. 13. Viscount Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, made a statement in the House of Lords, similar to that de- Hvered by the Premier in the House

Commona

of

Announcing that if the independ "I do not think it would be wise to ence of Greece and Rumania was threatened, and they considered it

underestimate The difficulties

in

Italians In Spain "Reference has been made to the evacuation of Italian volunteers from action with threats, but France has "It is not necessary to accompany Spain. During the course of the teken military precautions against recent exchanges, we were informed

–

BERLIN IRRITATED'

AT THREAT

Reactions To · Promier's Declaration

Berlin, Apr. 18. OFFICIAL spokesmon hera have declined to make` any comment on the British and French declarations pending “a close study of the official text."

They are unable, however, to concent thele irritation and dis- appointment at the rapid progress of

the "polley of encircle 50

to the

Authoritative circles Wilhelmstrasse denounce the Anglo- French guarantee to Greece and Rumania as "mero- bluff, designed to arry the encirclement policy a step further."United Press.

"Leave Us

Along"

Rome. Apr. 13. Addressing a crowd of 45,000 at the Piazza Venezia after a meeting of the Fascist Grand Council to-day, which approved the King's accept- Mussolin said that recent events ance of the Albanian crown, Slymer

were an expression of the Italian will, faith, and strength.

alone in our great dally task," added

Duce.

"The world is begged to leave us

His words were greeted with shouts of "To Tunis! To Corsica!"

ni"-Reuter. "Unrepentant"

LONDON, Apr. 19,

..

First reaction in Rome and Berlin to the Mr. Chamberlain's statement appears to show that Italy and her Axis partner stand firm and unre- pentant.

In Bucharest, the guarantee to Rumanin was received on all sides with exclamations of "Bravo!",

a

General oplaton in Bucharest is that the Premier's statement neither cases nor aggravates the Interna- tional situation, which it is Kell, remains grave, with everything depending on the next move of the Axis Powers. Oficial Germen circles show reluctance to comment before care- fully examining the full text of the statement, but an inspired declara- tion issued to the foreign press talces Mr. Chamberlain to task on many points in his speech, and attacks alleged British propaganda methods. Adriatic Not Part

Of Moditerranean!

their view on the summarised reports Italian political elreles, basing

which the Totalitarian States find vital to resist aggression, Britain that the Italians would be withdrawn any surprise, M. Daladier declared of the statement, held that Mr. Cham-

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themselves, but if we are to prevent war, we must get a strong enough force to deter the aggressor, sorry, therefore, we have got no men- tion about the position of Russin,

"If you want to build collective security you must get unity between Britain, France, and Russia.

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berlain had recognised the fact that Albania did not constitute a breach of the Anglo-Italian agreement go long as this was "properly interpret- cd,"

The same observation was made

28, policy as cutlined on regarding the Mediterranean slatus

qilo. had since Beted without

would lend them all the support in after the Madrid victory parade, her power, Viscount Halifax added The

No Domination Government always regarded that this declaration was being com the withdrawal of Italian volunteers

In the course of his declaration, Inunleated to the governments from Spain or a vital element of the M. Daladier sald: directly concerned, and to others, Anglo-Italian agreement.

"The Prime Minister reiterates the especially Turkey, whose close re- "We have exercised pailence for alms of Intions with Greece were known.

long

in spite of the period

March many Viscount Halifax said that he un- disturbances in our efforts to remove.

"France derstood France

was making a suspicion, promote goodwill, and to wordy der

demonstrations and vain Adriatie is part of the Mediterranean similar declaration.

keep the peace, and I am not willing | provocation. Referring to the withdrawal of to belleve these efforts won't bear

"She had taken mlitary measures regard, and scepticisin prevalls Britain's capacity to carry Halian

troops from Spain, Viscount

fruit.

which will guarantee the French and out the undertakings given to Inlifax stated, that Count Cinno hind "I hope Members will not assume empire frontiers against all surprises. Rumania and Greece, just as in the informed Lord Perth on April 9 that that because I have not mentioned

"The Government remains In per-

and

pliol, would also leave.

is

Mr, Chamberlain's claim that the

to

when the troops went, Italian plenes Russin that we are not keeping in manent contact with the governments case of Poland.

Italy's own pledge to Greece is close touch with the representatives of Britain, the United States, Hussia,

rendering the British guarantco Savict Alliance

of Russia. We have a very difficult Poland, and the Balkari Entente, and that. country superfluous-Reuter, Lord Snell and Lord Lothlon, on task to perform. We have to con- be attained in

I am convinced that our object will behalf of the Labour

sider not only what we

organising collabora- and Liberal parties, urged an

what other people are will, but also tion between all nations who do not alliance with Russia as absolutely vital.,

I ask the House to believe, that wish to threaten the vital interests Viscount Halifax, replying to the without any prejudice, and without of any people, and are determined to debate, referred to Russia, ond erwe are endeavouring to the utmost

any preconceived ideological notions, oppose all attempts at domination.

"The close and profound arrec- phasised that the Government had of our ability to marshat the forces ment with Great Britain, never has met real difficulties, which were not

of their making. He had, throughout which still favour peace. these anxious weeks, done his best

Stiffen Attitude

to keep the Soviet Ambassador "I say to-day, that we must stiffen closely informed of the Govern- our resolution, not only to make our- ment's view (with just regard to the selves strong to defend ourselves, but confidence of others) with regard to also to play our part in alding with the difficulties felt in other quarters, those who, if faced by aggression or

Viscount Halifax assured

threatened with the logs of their House that nothing was further from freedom, decide to resist.-Reuter, the thought of the Government that they themselves should impose any Ideological ideas in

the

to

use

the

way of their

determination

their best efforts to bring together all whom they might, on the side of respect for international relations, and those things which they all considered were a safeguard and a buttress.

He added that the Government would do everything in its power to remove the difculties,-Reuter,

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had greater strength than to-day,"

M. Dalndler then read the declara Rumania, which had been drawn up tion of support for Greece and in common agreement with Britain.

Reuter..

to

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Firmness Welcomed

London, Apr. 13. „A_highly_favourable reception hos been accorded Mr. Chamberlain's statement by the the concensus of opinion being re- public and press, fected in the first press comments ter peace, but is willing to fight, which emphasise that England hopes

the "quiet firmness" of the Premier's Parliamentary quarters welcome remarks, and even the Labour Party members speak in a commendatory manner of the decisivo steps taken by the Government.

Mr. Attlee's speech is criticised as being ineffective as it gives the Authoritarian States

for Washington, Apr. 13.

grounds Senator Tom Connally has intro-asserting that the British Govern

ment disunified. duced a Bill in Congress to Impose drastic taxes on individuals and cor- the cleft between the

Conservative circles emphasise that Government porations during war time in order and the group behind Mr. Anthony profiteering-United Eden and Mr. Winston Churchill has prevent

now been bridged. Both Mr. Churchill and Mr. Eden have indicat. Hongkong, apart from following the ed their agreement with the Govern- general routine of discussing the book ment policy. Sir--The Hongkong Group of the of the month, will be concentrated

Particular attention is drawn to Lloyd George Caustic

Left Book Club was formed recently upon giving aid to China, and with the fact that although Germany was in addition to more than 1,100 local this aim in view the Committee has London, Apr. 13. In a speech nt Pwllheli, Wales, and the Dominions.

groups already existing in England planned to combine lectures and dis- not mentioned by name, Mr. Cham- berlain's remarks were largely direct- last night, Mr. Lloyd George nd-

cuzalons on vital problems concerning dressing his constituents, condemned purpose of providing machinery by soldiers and destitule civilian popu- the guarantee policy of the Govern Founded in 1936 with the original China with practical help to wounded at her. It is against Germany;

whose assumed Mr. Chamberlain's trust in dictators which books of urgent political im- Iation.

aggressive Intentions, and urged a definite military under portance could be issued at a very standing with Russia aimed at halt-low price, the Left Book Club has for discussing Agnes Smedley's latest

On April 17 the Group will gather ment is directed.

Romo-Berlin Discord? ing aggression.

soon become a fellowship and a book "China Fights Back" (first-hand A slight hope of drawing Italy We are hemmed in on the west movement, aiming at promoting the account of the 8th Route Army), and and cast in the Mediterranean," he ideals of humanity, democracy and for defining the programme of future declared. "If we give them more peace in opposition to Fascism and uclivities. time to complete the process that wanton destruction of vitni sen route wil be practically civilization. closed to us and we shall be at the mercies of the aggressors. We have been fooled repeatedly and now we are to be fooled again by infinitely cleverer men than these to whom the destinies of Britain and the Empire are now committed.

"I beg the British people not to allow this great country to hon Taughing stock in any tongue."

Mr. Lloyd George warned his hearers that the next rald trom either or both nggressors would come shortly. He attacked Japan's repeat- ed breaches of faithUnited Press,

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Mr. Hugh Dalton, Opposition Labour. urged ปี British-French- Russian military alliance against nggression, whether in Europe, Asia, or North Africa.

Sir John Simon, replying for the Government, emphasised that there was no sort of desire to excluda Russia, or to fall to take full advan-| tage of the help of Russia in the cause of peace.

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