IN EVENT OF WAR
DOMINIONS' RIGHT
DECISION ON NEUTRALITY
PROBABLE EFFECTS
United Press Association—By Electric Tela-
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(Received February 24, 11.20-a.m.)]
LONDON, February 23
The political correspondent of ths Australian Associated Press agency understands that the defence discussions at the Imperial Conference will be dominated by the situation which is likely to arise in the event of Britain going to war. The right of the Dominions to decide regarding neutrality is fully recognised here, but nevertheless defence experts are of opinion that if Britain is at war any declaration of neutrality by any Dominion would not ensure that such neutrality would be respected. On die other hand, it is firmly believed that in the event of Britain being involved an enemy would not respect ships bringing essential foodstuffs from the Dominions to Britain any more than it would respect British ships. Being vitally dependent on the Dominions, Britain would be compelled to protect her ships from tha Dominions, whether or not the Dominions were neutral.
It is generally expected that the Imperial Conference will open on May 18, as soon as possible after the Coronation. The formal opening will bt made by the British Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, who will becomt chairman. ..'•■■■
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 46, 24 February 1937, Page 11
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204IN EVENT OF WAR Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 46, 24 February 1937, Page 11
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