FRANK VIEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 179, 1 August 1939, Page 7

FRANK VIEWS.

COMMONS DEBATE.

More For Appeasement Than To Resist Aggression. CHAMBERLAIN CHARGED. United Press Association.—Copyright. (Receiver] 11.30 a.m.) LONDON". July 31. Speaking in the House of Commons, initiating the foreign affairs debate, the Liberal leader, Sir Archibald Sinclair, said: "T.et me bluntly tell the Prime Minister that the impression exists that he is still more inclined towards appeasement and less resolute in resisting aggression than A iweount Halifax. "The House sTiould not adjourn, or not adjourn for lon-, until the Russian negotiations are completed. We must dissipate the British fog of suspicion towards Ku.-sia and send to Moscow a man of the highest standing in order to consolidate the peace front by the inclusion of Russia.

"Aggression against Hungary during the iecr-s might compel her to defend her independence. Should we help her to resist '; Is there any point short of complete German military occupation of Danzig whieh we should regard as aggression? (ierinany. on absorbing Danzig, would control Poland, which must come to terms, thus tumbling the peace front into futility."

Sir Archibald urged giving China the aid to which she is entitled. Diplomatic Dawdling. Or. Daltnii (Labour) declared that Kriti-h. Ku--iaii and Polish diplomatic dawdling was unprecedented. Lord Halifax and M. Molotoff should meet, and Mr. Chamberlain should exchange views with M. Stalin. Mr. Anthony Kdcn said that Mr. Chamberlain's frankness, part iciilaiiv in connection with the Hussian negotiations, was hound to do good. "I ask the Co\ eminent, if there are still political differences, to enlarge the military mission to a political one in order that someone can talk with M. Stalin personally, and rini-h the whole thing in a week." he said.

'ruining to the Far Kast. Mr. Eden said that Japan had not only failed to conquer China, but the end of the war was more remote than ever. Chinese morale and organisation had made a remarkable recovery since the autumn. The Government would find support from every section of opinion in Britain if it was necessary to speak in plain terms to Japan.

FFe added that Danzig was no longer an issue as Nazis rule the town. They had suppressed other political parties and expelled Jews, iiud now seek to impose on Poland the fate of Czechoslovakia. Only an effective peace front could avert war.

Mr. R. A. Butler, winding up the debate. suid that Britain must be acknowledged as the loader and organiser of the peace, front, and had achieved considerable success in her determined diplomatic efforts.

Mr. Butler said the main reason for the delay in the Russian negotiations was Britain's refusal to encroach on the independence of Baltic States.

The achievements of the last few mouths and the growing strength of Britain would enable them to face the summer ready for anvthing.

The Liberal Opposition motion to reduce the Kstimates was defeated by 20U votes to 130.