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MR HENDERSON ON DANGERS. (British Official Wireless.) RUGBY’. September 15. Mr Henderson, at the National Peace Council luncheon, said: “I cannot bring myself to believe that the statesmen who assemble at Geneva in the next few days are prepared to take the responsibility of encouraging a competitive race in armaments, and the inevitable danger of war arising from the existence of large armies, navies, and air forces. The apprehension that exists in no way causes surprise, but I do not fully share the apprehension because I am convinced the failure of this Disarmament Conference would be a veritable disaster in the life of Europe and the world. I refuse to contemplate failure.” Referring to Germany’s equality claim, he thought they could go forward with their work next week, feeling that with good will and conciliation, this incident could be settled to the advantage not only of Germany! and the vanquished countries, but to Europe and the world.
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Grey River Argus, 17 September 1932, Page 6
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