BEARING THE CURDEN

Evening Star, Issue 20252, 13 August 1929, Page 9

BEARING THE CURDEN

BRITAIN IH REVOLT ' COUNTRY BEHIND HR SNOWDEN Press Association—Ej Telegraph—Copyright , THE HAGUE. August; 11. The ‘.Daily Telegraph’s’ diplomatic correspondent reveals that Mr Snowden’s policy was unanimously approved of bv Cabinet after careful consideration' and the whole country has show’ll that it thoroughly endorses his stand. The continual cry that peace in Europe •would be endangered in the event of disagreement is regarded as a melodramatic exaggeration, and it is pointed out that the suggestion 'is, absurd, because iu the event of failure of the conference the Dawes plan would still, continue in operation.—Australian Press Association. MR MACDONALD’S STATEMENT. THE HAGUE; August 13. The Financial Commission has adjourned until Wednesday. The text of Mr MacDonald’s telegram to Mr Snowden is as follows: —“ The Commission will make the most serious mistake and may wreck the prospects of a settlement unless it understands finally’’ that the experts’ report requires readjustment to meet Britain’s just claims. Irrespective of party, every, section in the conn try supports the case you’ve made out. The whole of the Press and all the parties in the House of Commons stand by yon. 1 hope most sincerely that the Commission will tee the elementary consideration of lairplay between countries and compel reconsideration of some of the experts’ recommendations. Our actions hitherto for promoting a settlement in Europe on the basis of goodwill prove our wish that the conference should succeed on both the political and financial sides, but we’ve reached the limit of inequitable burden-bearing.” Australian Press Association-United Service.

* FRENCH PRESS BITTER

PARIS, August 12. Mr Snowden’s words. ridiculous and grotesque,” have caused a record outburst of vituperation. Some of the newspapers excuse him on the ground of the precarious state of his health, while other writers refer to his lack ot breeding. . „ , ‘La Libcrte ironically congratulates Mr Snowden upon his’diplomatic manners and. upon inventing a new vocabulary for the use of chancelleries. The ‘ journal des Debats ’ says that the French delegation should understand that, with speakers like Mr Snowden, tact and consideration arc out of the question.—Australian Press Association.