WORLD IN TEN YEARS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 162, 10 June 1929, Page 7

WORLD IN TEN YEARS

MR MACDONALD’S VERBAL PICTURE.

VAST ECONOMIC FIELDS,

EFFECT OF AMERICAN ATTITUDE,

(United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Service.} Received June 10, 9.45 a.m. LONDON, Juno 9. Mr Ramsay MacDonald, Prime Minister and First Lord of tho Treasury, contributes an article to the Sunday Despatch, entitled: “What I think the world will be like ten years hence.” Mr MacDonald states:

“I see the whole world apportioned in vast economic fields, controlled by powerful syndicates, recognising no boundary lines other than markets, and holding in their keeping tho lives of millions of human beings.

“The great cry since 1914, ‘Selfdetermination for the nations’ will be displaced by the still more important cry of ‘Self-determination for individuals.’

“Speaking politically, if tho smaller Powers make themselves felt at Geneva there is no reason why within ten years we should not have something corresponding to the United States in Europe. On the contrary, if tho great Powers continue to dominate at Geneva, affairs will be less hopeful and more confused.

“The complete organisation of Europe is difficult, nay, almost impossible, while tho United States remains aloof from tho League. I think there is little chance of the United States joining within ten years. However, it will be associated more closely with the League activities.

“Britain and the United States before ten years will come to an agreement on the old, irritating question of the freedom of the seas, which will lead to greater understanding between America and Europe.”