ECONOMIC STRESS.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11831, 12 January 1933, Page 5

ECONOMIC STRESS.

WAR DEBTS PROBLEM

BRITAIN NOT INACTIVE

REPORTED INTERVIEW WITH

STEM SON

ROOSEVELT BELIEVED TO BE

INTERESTED

(U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Roc. Jan. H, 7 p.m.) NEW YORK. Jan. H

Tim Washington correspondent of the New York Times says that despite the presumption that the British Government is resigned ! o the apparent, necessity of awaiting Air. Roosevelt’s inauguration on Alareh 1 tn re-open debt negotiations, it is learned that the reason for Su* R. Lindsay calling on Senator Borah several days ago ostensibly io object to the nature of one of his Senate speeches, was really m request a friendly suggestion as to 'be possible method of approaching Air. Roosevelt on the matter, and starting negotiations as soon as possible. Although both Bir R. Lindsay and Senator Borah refused to comment, it is reliably understood that the latter expressed ihe opinion that this i s impossible until Alt'. Roosevelt’s Poerotary of Plate lias been named.

Aleanwhile, Air. Roosevelt in New A”ork after bis conference with Air. Sfimson, to-day held a lengthy private conference with Colonel House indicating that foreign affairs are now the foremost problem before hint. Some observers believe that Pir RLindsay’s opinions weer somehow uricfficiallv communicated to him.