LEAGUE’S ATTITUDE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 75, 25 February 1938, Page 9

LEAGUE’S ATTITUDE.

NOT AGAINST NEGOTIATIONS. (British Official Wireless.) Received February 25. 10.55 a.m. RUGBY, Feb. 24. In. the House of Lords discussion on Mr Eden's resignation, Lord Allen welcomed the Government's decision. Lord Cecil* protested against the argument used by the Government supporters which implied that the League policy meant an attitude of negation to the just claims of any Power. It was untrue to suggest that the League was against negotiations. He declared that they would never get union in Europe or peace except by establishing the supremacy of law based on justice. Lord Brocket felt that Mr Eden's resignation would make Italy take an entirely different view of Britain, and lie welcomed the change. Lord Strabolgi thought the Government had made a radical and serious change in its foreign policy, which the Opposition must denounce, although they had no desire to sec a quarrel with Italy. Lord Halifax, replying, said that the whole of the Government, including Mr Eden, were agreed that conversations with Italy were desirable and outlined the incidents leading up to the difference of view between Mr Chamberlain and Mr Eden.