STRONG CRITIC

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 21809, 4 September 1945, Page 3

STRONG CRITIC

AMERICAN POLICY LEND-LEASE STOPPAGE BRITISH PREDICAMENT (Noon.) LONDON, Sept. 3. Strong criticism of America’s action in ending lend-lease was voiced by the Labour Commoner. Mr. Stanley Evans, in a speech at Wednesbury. “The British public never expected that the end of the war would bring ease and plenty overnight,” he said, “but did expect that the United States, which as a result of two world wars has become the richest nation' in the world, would have some consideration for us who held the fort for two years while America waxed fat on the proceeds of cash-and-carry.” Britishers in the coming winter, for all the United States cared, would tighten their belts, put on overcoats if they had one, listen to the wireless if it worked, and sit in front of the kitchen fire if there were any coal. The alternative was to submit to political blackmail.

“America wants to sell to everyone and buy from none, control the world’s airways, dominate the world’s shipping and be the world’s bankers.” If, as America desired, Britain borrowed money from her to pay off Australia, New Zealand, Egypt and Africa so that they, in turn, would be able to buy from the United States. Britain would not only lose a £3.503,000,000 market, but also accumulate a huge debt