SOME CRITICISM
MR. HENDERSON'S SPEECH.
INDISCREET, ANTI-FRENCH '
LONDON, December 12. There is some criticism of the speech.' made by Mr. Arthur Henderson at M. Avenol's private meeting with members; of the House of Commons. According to members present, Mr. Henderson spoke with vigour, and even, passion, about the difficulties the Dis-i armament Conference had to face. Ha appeared critical of France, saying sha had seven Governments in 21 months^ the period of the conference. Mr. Henderson stressed the fact thai; Germany, though promised equality, was still deprived of opportunities of the redress of her grievances. Ger< many had been held in subjection by ( the victorious Powers 15 years,; with the result that German anger had,1 become an irresistible force. Some members of the House of Coin* mons regard the speech as anti-French; and indiscreet. , '
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Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 142, 13 December 1933, Page 9
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134SOME CRITICISM Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 142, 13 December 1933, Page 9
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