BRITAIN & U.S.A.

Grey River Argus, 12 February 1941, Page 5

BRITAIN & U.S.A.

Closer Liaison IN DIPLOMATIC ACTION. (Received February 11, 10.30 p.m.) WASHINGTON, February 10. After an hour’s talk with Secretary of State Hull, Lord Halifax. British Ambassador, said that Senator Hull and he had exchanged information regarding events in all parts of tho world.

He added that he intended to pursue a series of conversations With Senator Hull every few days.

It is assumed from this that thdir discussions have included the Far East.

In reply to a question. Lord Halifax admitted that the sending of food to unoccupied France had been discussed, and he recalled that the late Lord Lothian had defined the British position. Lord Halifax added: “The first responsibility lies with the Germans to return the food that they have looted.”

Senator Hull told the press that he had listened with special interest to Mr Churchill’s speqch. He was asked whether the assurances asked would be given to Britain that she would get supplies to “finish the pob.” He said the United States would provide the maximum military supplies for both the Unite?! States and Britain. MR WILLKIE. (Received February 11, 11,55 p.m.) WASHINGTON, February It). Mr Willkie has accepted an invitation personally 'to report to President Roosevelt after he testifies before the Senate Committee to-rnor-tow.