HOMELAND CONSERVATIVES

Greymouth Evening Star, 28 September 1929, Page 7

HOMELAND CONSERVATIVES

MR BALDWIN’S STATEMENT.

(Australian Press Association.) (By Cable—Press Assn'.—Copyright.)

(Received September 28, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, September 27. Mr Baldwin broke his political silence to-night, with a statement issued from the Conservative headquarters, in which he said the Conservatives adhered to the tradition that criticism of the Government in foreign affairs must never be petty. Mr Snowden, at The Hague, had benefited thereby. He (Mr Baldwin) was glad that Mr MacDonald was going to America, which had been his own intention if he were returned to power.. He wished the Prime Minister every success, but upon certain aspects of foreign policy, the Government must expect a thorough discussion. Foi example, there were Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, and disarmament, and especially Russia. The Government must expect unqualified opposition unless Russia gives satisfactory guarantees regarding propaganda and intrigue. The Government’s real test would come when it faced domestic problems, for example unemployment, pensions, and miners’ hours.