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INCREASING INTENSITY FIRM PRONOUNCEMENT j CHAMBERLAIN STERN j STINGING TERMS (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) j (Reed. Oct. lit, 1.20 p.m.) LONDON. Oct. 12. | From the beginning of his speech.! in reply to Herr Hitler to-day, the manner of the Prime Minister, Mr.. Neville Chamberlain, indicated that a: firm and uncompromising pronounce-j rr-ent could be expected. He stood stiffly upright. His face j was stern and his voice was raised ! more than usual. As he referred to the Polish bombings and slaughter his tone became bitter and his references to Herr Hitler’s undertakings which were not kept were spoken with ,sharp sarcasm, while there was impatience when he spoke of Herr Hitler’s desire for a conference with which he could do as he pleased. Members cheered the announcement that Britain did not accept such a basis. The cheers were frequent and increasing in intensity.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20067, 13 October 1939, Page 8
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