PREMIER PEACEMAKER

Greymouth Evening Star, 21 April 1938, Page 7

PREMIER PEACEMAKER

MR. CHAMBERLAIN’S SUCCESS ANGLO-IRISH AGREEMENT [BY CABLE—PBESS ASSN. —COPYBIGHT.] (Recd. April 21, S a.m.) LONDON, April 20. The Associated Press political correspondent understands the announcement of a comprehensive Anglo-Eire agreement is imminent. This follows recent reports that the negotiations had collapsed. , , Ti „ Coming after the Anglo-Italian triumph, this will be another achievement for Mr. Chamberlain, whose personal intervention in the discussions, especially with Mr. De Valera, with whom he has established a close trusting friendship, was largely responsible for the success when others failed, after attempting for months to settle the Anglo-Eire impasse. FRANCO —ITALIAN NEGOTIATIONS PARIS, April 19. “Ice has broken” sums up the newspaper comment on the first steps of Franco-Italian rapprochement. Only two extreme Leftists are cold-watering the trend of events. Satisfaction is widely expressed' at the' 'Czechoslovakian recognition of the Abyssinian Empire. France is expected to take early similar action by the exchange of letters. It is significantly hinted that efforts may be made to conclude a general agreement hf-'re 'ler ", visit to Rome, which would have a I profound psychological effect on Europe. CZECH CO-OPERATION. PRAGUE, April 20. Renewed feelings of friendship toward Italy are expressed by the newspapers since the announcement of the recognition of Abyssinia. All agree that Mr. Chamberlain has given Europe a new hope, hastening the correction of post-war faults. MR. ROOSEVELT’S APPROVAL WASHINGTON, April 19. Mr. Roosevelt, in a statement, said that his Government “has seen the conclusion of the agreement between Britain and Italy with sympathetic interest because it is proof of the value of