ANGLO-RUSSIAN IRRITATIONS

Dominion, Volume 38, Issue 202, 24 May 1945, Page 7

ANGLO-RUSSIAN IRRITATIONS

Warning Of Possible Grave Dangers NATIONAL INTERESTS

(Received May 23, 7 p.m.)

LONDON, May 23.

Giving a warning against dissensions between Britain, America and Russia, “The Times” in an editorial says that with Britain and Russia at their posts and' with confidence and cooperation between them an indissolubly established peace In Europe is sure. If Britain and Russia were to fall apart the prospect would be dark, not only for Europe as a whole, but also for both of these great Powers, it says. One of the dual pillars of British policy would be shattered and her _ foothold m Europe would become precarious and insecure. The future for Russia could, at best, offer a return to the isolation of the early years of the revolution, with all the internal privations and international uncertainties which isolation inevitably involves. . Neither Britain nor Russia could, even if they were so inclined, indulge fpr any length of time in policies of division and discord without grave detriment to their national interests, besides the general interest of Europe. “Recognition of this essential background of British-Russian co-operation will help to put in true perspective some recent exhibitions of mutual irritation and to warn both parties of .the dangers of excessive indulgence therein,” the article states.