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COLONIAL POLICY Enlightening House

Of Lords Debate

LONDON, Mar. 20 (British Wire- less)The recent statement of policy on Colonial development and welfare was discussed in the House of Lords to-day at the instance of Lord die

Lord Moyne (who 'hended a Com- mission to investigate conditions in the West Indies some time ago) him- self Intervened in the debate and in sistedi on the importance of economic and social aspect of

BRITISH PATOS VIEWA

March 21, 1940.

WORLD OPINION

Still Want NO CHANCE QUEENS & ALHAMBRA

Changes. In Cabinet

Premier's Speech

Roactions

OF PEACE

Hitler's Duplicity Unmasked

LONDON, Mar. 20 (Router). The "Pittsburg Post

and

| Gazetteer" of March 18 said:

LONDON, Mar. 20 (Reuter)-Mr. "Are England and France, and Chamberlain's review of the war in for that matter the whole world, the House of Commons was the sub-to accept Hitler's word and pro- theject of, British Press comment to mises he would give to win peace

day

Colorial questions, and In the West The Times" says that it is a re-now. when in the past his word Indies in particular where his Com-markable demonstration of vigour on has meant nothing but more inisalon had seen discontent pri- the part of Mr. Chamberlain, re-murder and rape as soon as he marily due to poverty.

futing any suggestion of stackness is ready for them 7 The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, himself.

"No, we do not believe that England Under-Secretary for the Colonies, At the same time, the "Times" and France will discuss peace until sak the debate showed that the feels that some of the men now Hitler and his regime are out and Government were working in accord-holding Important posts might well Europe is safe from once with the sentiments of all those be in need of rest, which need be dictator who has brought the world who were best qualified to give an opinion us to the value of the polley they were pursuing.

Status Quo Romains

The £5,500,000 recommended was entirely new money. I had nothing to do with the grants-in-ald while had hitherto been made by the Trea-

sury.

only temporary.

The "Manchester Guardian" makes a similar suggestion for re-organisa- tion of the War Cabinet.

Labour Criticism

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The Columbus "Dispatch" on the The Labour "Daily Herald" does 18th: reports the former ATI- not speak particularly about Cabinet bassodur, Mr. Hugh Gibson, changes, but criticises the Govern-aying: "The British will see this

SATURDAY ment for defects of the blockade and through. They look on it as " PARAMOUNT'S Although it was their Arm inten- confusion in the home policy.

fing operation but worthwhile in i tion, by the wise use of this develop-

BIC SHOW! These were the main criticisms, results. Their unity with France is ment money. lo dispense with the but the British Press does not allow splendid." "

grant-in-aid, for the present the its criticisms to conceal more fun- The "Boston Herald" of the 18th status quo remained.

damental agreements.

anys; "The bitterest Angiophobes The "Daily Herald" for instance must admit that the British Empire says that Mr. Chamberlain spoke for bullders have given more attention the whole nation when he said that to their responsibilities than to their no meeting of Dictators or confer- privileges for many generations." ence of international rulers would The "New York Times" in an deter the Allies from the purposes) editorial on the Attlee criticism in the for which they had entered the war. Hours of Commons that the initiative must not be left with Hitler, peints Moral Lesson

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They had asked the Colonics to pre- pare schemes in the hope that Parlia ment would approve of them anti necessary machinery to devise proper, schemes to be set up before the new Committee when it came into exis- Meanwhile, the Colonial Omer was inking other steps to equip itself and The paper echoes the general tonej the Colonies for the new develop- of the British Press when it says ments. They were considering how that Mr. Chamberlain drew the right ever the personnel of the smaller Colonies moral from the lesson of Finland could best be strengthened for the that fear is no defence for neutrals preparation and carrying out of the against tyranny. programmes. They were also con- sidering the composition of Advisory Commitices.

West Indies Problem Regarding the West Indies, the Government were,

in general, in hearty agreement with all the Com- mission's recommendations. They had every intention of pushing ahead as fast as possible. There was no intention of using the money for pauperising the Colonies. The whole cffort must

a joint one between Britain

and the Colonies themselves. 11 might be that the

system of portionate grants would be a con- venient way of bringing home to the Colonies their responsibilities to their own people,

pro-

Referring to the recent conversa- tling between the British and French Colonial Secretaries, Lord Dufferin said: "They are a great step forward not only so far as the prosecution of the war is concerned but because they i

The "Glasgow Herald" says that

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almost all neutrals dread a German resources of the British

victory, but if they are to maintain their independence they must be prepared to co-operate with one an other and with the Allies to check aggression.

WESTERN FRONT

British Patrol Successful

Nazi Losses After Sharp Fight

largely turn on matters not affectedAn

by the war at all and with which we may go ahead when peace comes,"

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The correspondent adds that a pro. LONDON, Mar. 20 (Reuter), ole on a war footing of six years feels officini communique issued the strain materially, physically and

morally. He says that stories from British Headquatrers in Germany's terrible position stream in. France states: "Last night a The worst. are from the south-east. very successful encounter with Britain does not repeat them except | the enemy patrol and a sharp privately although these stories are fight ensued. Five of the enemy in encouraging sign of Germany's

weakening war will. were killed and one W88 The London correspondent of the The following players have been captured. Our troops suffered Copenhagen "Social Demokraten" chosen to represent China v. Scot-no casualties." land in the final of the International Cup to be played at the Sookunpoo

PARIS, Mar. 20 (Reuter).-Ari ground on Easter Monday at 4 pm. Cheung Wing-chol; Lee Tin-rang, official French communique issued -Lee Kwok-wai; Leung-Wing-chiu last night states: "On the British Isu King-seng, Soong Ling-sing: front there have been encounters be tween the patrols which ended to the Chung Yung-sum, Fung King- cheong, Chan Tak-tal, Lal Shiu-wing entire advantage of our Allies," and Hou Ching-to.

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says: The debate in the House of Commons is important because showed that the British people and her, chosen representatives, even in serious war situation, still allow an open debate and can show satisfactory discipline."

Expects Long War

Com- The Rlo paper, "Journal mercio. In a strongly eulogistic article on Britain as world leader, anticipates a long war and emphasises British preparedness for it. The Alles are defending principles vital human evolution. Victory will go to the side with the best nerve forces and access to primary materials.

to

A signed article in the "Corrncio Mantis appreciates the character of the Premier. It says that no war of nerves is capable of making the Premier doubt himself or the people

NEW YORK, Mar. 20 (Reuter) — ne leads.

against his people."

Referring to Wong Ching-wei's spokesman's complaint that "Ameri-

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