TIRED MINISTER

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12254, 9 April 1935, Page 5

TIRED MINISTER

AIR EDEN’S STRENTJOUS MISSION.

SUFFERING lieAtlT STRAIN. ORDERED SIX WEEKS’ GOAIRLET R REST. ALTERATION, T.f'f StEESA DELEGATION. (U.P.A. by Elec. Tt! Copyright) LONDON, April 7. Air Anthony Eden, on his arrival in London after his European mission, said he had recovered from,the effects of the air sickness from Prague to Cologne on Thursday, hut travels have been strenuous, ami he is suffering from exhaustion. Air , Eden was resting this morning) but lie -will probably be able to meet his colleagues at tomorrow’s special meeting cf the Cabinet.

Following .‘V consultation, a doctor and a, specialist, who diagnosed heart strain due to his recent rough air journey, Mi* Eden, though there is no cause for anxiety has been ordered six weeks’ complete rest. The illness means that Afr Eden will lie unable to attend Tuesday’s vital Cabinet meeting. The . Cabinet will have verbatim repo-riii of his conversations, hut much was expected' from his persona) impressions. Fortunately) Sir John Simon had a bedside talk with Air Eden, but nevertheless tho British policy at Stresa may be seriously handicapped without Air Eden’s guidance. The House of Commons will, probably be informed tomorrow of the names of British AJinistcrs who will attend the- Stresa conference. It had been assumed that Mr Eden would accompany Sir John Simon, lmt the composition of the delegation is at present uncertain. MINISTER’S STRAINED HEART. AIAY ALTER IMMEDIATE! EUROPEAN HISTORY. EFFECT ON STRESA MEETING. (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel- Copyright) Glee. April 8, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 8. A strained heart may alter the immediate future of Euroean history for if, a» Continental nations affirm, Britain will be the pivot at Stresa, then equally Mr Eden was expected to be the pivot- of the British policy. Some quarters suggest that Air Eden’s enforced' absence may result Britain going to Stresa, with a policy of far from simple Simonian technicalities, instead of a firm policy which in accordance- with tonight’s despatches from Rome and Paris, wi i bo essential if the conference is to succeed.

MR EDEN’S UNRIVALLED KNOWLEDGE. COLLECTIVE SYSTEM BEJ-TEVED ESSENTIAL. SOLUTION MAY BE FOUND TN LEAGUE covenant. (U.P.A. by FJee. Tel Copyright) (Roc. April 8, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON) April 8. The Times, in a loading article •>nys:— “Mr Eden has now an almost'unrivalled knowledge of the European Chancelleries. It is- understood that he returned more than ever convinced' that a collective system is essential for flic preservation ot European ponce., and thap such can be found within the League covenant. Air Eden’s travels disdosed a feeling of anxiety throughout; Europe, but not alarm, because wan ot which all speak, seldom comes. British diplomacy must be directed towards including Germany, who already, a Locarno signatory, info .the wider field of tho League’s collective system. Herr Hitler is willing to resume membership on the basis of equality. Some of his do. mauds are biffin, hut are not •insurmountable.”

ArACDONALD MAY HEAD BRITISH PARTY, MUSSOLINI’S POLICY ON GERMANY. FURTHER. BREACHES OF TREATY OPPOSED. (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received April 8, 9.2-5 p.m.) LONDON, April 5. The Daily Telegraph's diplomatic correspondent says that nothing could be more unfortunate than Air. Eden's illness. The Government is greatly pleased at his successful mission in Eastern Europe. It is practically certain that Air AlacDonald will head the British delegation to Stresa, in which case AI. Flandin will head the French delegation. Signor Alussolini is most anxious to pi ace on record that the three Governments are not prepared to countenance. Germany’s further flagrant violations of the Versailles Treaty, and are also unwilling to wait further for Germany’s participation in the pact defining Austria’s independence;