No Secret Compacts
Received Tuesday, 8.45 p.m,
LONDON, Feb. 23. In response to Mr Lansbury’s request, bir John Simon reviewed the position at Shanghai and declared his Government’s conviction that only by affirming with boldness and sincerity the principles of the League shall we find the best means of restoring peace. The time may soon come when the moral authority of the League will be seen to exercise its influence.
He said it was absolutely untrue ‘that there was any secret compact or understanding on the part of some or any great Powers to encourage Japan in her action;
Mr. Chamberlain said he was sure it would be unwise to show preference until the League investigation, ended and its report was receiveu.
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 24 February 1932, Page 7
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