STILL IN THE SHADOW

Evening Star, Issue 23092, 19 October 1938, Page 11

STILL IN THE SHADOW

HEAVY PRICE PAID FOR PEACE PERMANENT FOUNDATIONS NECESSARY (British Official Wireless.) Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright RUGBY, October 18. (Deceived October 19, at 11 a.m.) Earl De La Warr (Lord Privy Seal), speaking in Louden, said they were still in the shadow of the great crisis. While some held that the position was past remedy others took the view that their troubles were over. He believed both these views were utterly wrong. He believed that the real mind of the nation was quite different,' and that it followed the lead which Mr Chamberlain had given, and in the inspiration of that lead it had saved the country and the whole world from a war of destruction, but a heavy price had been paid for peace. The price was worthwhile if they used the period of relief given for the construction of real and true foundations of permanent peace. It could only bo achieved by the material and moral rearmament of Britain. NO TRUE PEACE UNDER THREAT OF CANNON RULE OF LAW MUST RETURN. (British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, October 18. (Received October 19, at 11.5 a.m.) Speaking at the hundred and twentysecond annual, meeting of the International Peace Society in the Guildhall, Mr Anthony Eden referred to the disillusionment which was due to the fact that the day of the establishment of the rule of law in international affairs, for which millions the world over ardently hoped after the last Great War, seemed once more to he receding. He declared his faith that the day would nevertheless come again. It was inevitable, “ because there can never be true peace under the constant threat of cannon, nor true happiness where might is only right,” but certain realities had to be faced, including the fact that the nations whose internal economy was differently organised from British had out-distanced Britain in the arms race.

“The task which now confronts us,” he said, “ in organising the nation for defence, which includes material armaments on a scale not hitherto" contemplated—particularly in the air and anti-aircraft defence—is so formidable as to require a united effort by every section of the community.” Such national effort to succeed, he said, must he based in the- broadest sense on national confidence backed by national approval, and demanded, therefore, a programme upon which the 00-operation of all parties could bo secured.

Such a programme, he thought, might be ■ to promote unity and strength, and through such unity and strength to practise a sense of justice between nations and uphold thbir dealings in the world. A sense of justice was no less important than strength and unity. It must be made clear to the world that Britain’s greater strength would not be used to impose its will, but rather to uphold certain standards of international conduct, without which prosperity could not flourish nor peace endure. It must be made plain that it could not be used for the exclusive preservation of any privilege Britain might enjoy. They sought freer trade—fewer trade as well as fewer political barriers. Hand in hand with the re-equipment of the nation for defence should* go a new effort on a national scale to deal with domestic problems, and foremost among them that of unemployment, the continued existence of which he thought was a standing reproach to democracy. MR CHAMBERLAIN'S STATESMANSHIP . PRAISE FROM CANADA. EDMONTON, October 18. (Received October 19, at 1.5 p.m.) Dr R. J. Manion, the new Conservative leader, addressing the Service Club, declared that Canadian criticism of Mr Chamberlain’s policy must be predicated on the willingness to shed Canadian blood. The fact that Europe w r as not in the throes of a world war was only through the statesmanship of Mr Chamberlain. Any man wanting war to-day must be insane. They ought to be glad that Mr, Chamberlain was in power and pray that he would be in power for many years to come. The British Commonwealth of Nations was a more important league than Geneva, and its union of races, creeds, and colours might yet be an example leading to lasting peace. WHY BRITAIN IS ARMING MUST PROTECT HERSELF AND POSSESSIONS. LONDON, October 18. (Received October 19, at 1.45 p.m.) Earl Winterton told a public meeting that Britain was rearming because she must have adequate forces to protect herself and her overseas possessions and trade while other nations had immense and powerful armaments.

MENAGE TO FREEDOM LIBERALS ATTACK MUNICH AGREEMENT. LONDON, October IS. (Received October 19, at 12.15 p.m.) A Liberal Party manifesto attacks the Munich agreement, and declares that Mr Chamberlain’s policy produced an armed and precarious truce, nccessi-

tating colossal instant expenditure on arms, also surrender to Germany, resulting in her dominance in Europe, with the inevitable menace to the freedom of democratic countries and the breakdown of the combination of powers able to stem aggression without war and without surrender. Nevertheless, the Liberal Party, been use of the emergency, is ready to subordinate party considerations and co-operate with all, Realising the gravity of the time, it appeals to all to work for peace, freedom, and defence of liberal civilisation.