No Tension Between Russia and Allies

Manawatu Times, Volume 68, Issue 206, 31 August 1943, Page 5

No Tension Between Russia and Allies

Inevitable Differences of Opinion Over War Strategy (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.' Received Monday, 9.55 p.m. LONDON, Aug. 30. Particular pains are being taken in -Official circles to discount the reports current in a great many quarters of disagreement or tension between Britain, the United States and Russia, says the Daily Telegraph’s diplomatic correspondent. It is stated emphatically that there is no basis for such rumours. Mr. Stalin and his advisers were fully aware of the programme of the Quebec Conference and have now been informed of its decisions. The correspondent adds: “It is almost inevitable that Russia, Britain and America should not see eye to eye on the method used in breaking German resistance in Europe. The Bussians naturally see the war from an essentially continental viewpoint and regard a direct clash of armed masses seeking a decision on land on the biggest possible scale as the key to victory." Closer British-Bussian-American cooperation is urged by the Times in a leader which says: “No policy implying the coercion of Germany is practicable in the long run unless it commands the wholehearted assent and collaboration of Russia. This was plain even in the days of Russia’s weakness following Versailles. The creation of a more effective procedure for regular consultation is more important than a single Tripartite Conference. Most important of all is the establishment and maintenance of a firm will in Britain and Russia to take decisions in common as a result of full consultation, and if necessary compromise on matters of general import to the conduct of the war and the organisation of peace."