Late News BRITISH LABOUR PARTY

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 195, 14 May 1940, Page 8

Late News BRITISH LABOUR PARTY

New Responsibility Accepted OVERWHELMING VOTE Conference Hears Leader (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Received May 14, 12.50 a.m.) LONDON, May 13. “This is a tremendous moment with everything at stake. I have no time for people who talk claptrap about imperialist war. You have got to face the issue,” said the Leader of the Labour Party, Mr. Attlee, in a speech to the Labour Party conference at Bournemouth. He moved a resolution empowering the Labour Party to “take a share in the responsibility as a full partner in the new Government which, under the new Prime Minister, commands the confidence of the nation.”

The resolution pledges full support to the new Government in its effort to secure a swift victory and a just peace. It is understood that Mr. Attlee is anxious that the vote should be expedited to enable him to return, to London with the vote in his pocket. Mr. Arthur Greenwood will windup the discussion.

The Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, at the next sitting of the House of Commons, will move: “That this House welcomes the formation ot a. Government representing the united and inflexible resolve of the nation to prosecute the war with Germany to a victorious conclusion. "Timo Calls For Action.” Mr. Attlee in his speech said: “This is a time which calls for action and swift decision, when men and women must be prepared to shoulder weight and responsibility. I believe the country wants a new Government. The National Executive came to a grave decision on whether to help form that Government. It would have been pleasanter to leave the decision to you, but events marched too swiftly. Belgium and Holland were invaded, an'd a great crisis in the war came. You cannot dither in a crisis. “I told the Prime Minister that Labour went into the Government only with the Movement's support. I cannot act effectively till I have a mandate frpm the conference. I believe we are forming a Government which can rally the nation's forces. We are facing a tremendous task, and those joining tlie Government will have to take far-reach-ing and difficult decisions. I appeal <o the Labour movement to stand firmly both politically and industrially. We must win the fight.” Delegates’ Ovation. A remarkable scene occurred as Mr. Attlee left. The delegates rose en masse and cheered wildly for several minutes. The chairman promised the conference that Mr. Attlee would have the result before reaching .London. Mr. Haden Guest, M.P.. said. “I was present at General Headquarters when the real war began. Our men want a more vigorous Government and fighters in the Government. I am convinced that tlie strength of those tremendous columns now advancing will be redoubled by the decision here. Let us inspire the nation with a crusading spirit and put everything we have got into the fight.” LATER. The resolution was carried by more than 2,000,000 votes to 110,000, the majority being approximately 14 to one— Daventry radio.

NAZI BOMBS NEAR AMSTERDAM

Parachutists’ Base Raided By R.A.F. (Received May 14, 12.55 a.m.) LONDON, May 13. Amsterdam reports that German planes dropped more than 50 bombs in the vicinity of Amsterdam in a halfhour raid at 5 a.m. The object apparently was to destroy communications. This morning’s Allied communique says that British planes carried out further successful bombing attacks on the Waalbaven aerodrome near Rotterdam, which had again changed hands yesterday and was being used as a base by the Germans. Many more German pianos were seen about this district this morning.