Timely Topics

Northern Advocate, 31 May 1937, Page 4

Timely Topics

THE ROOT OF EUROPE’S TROUBLES, "The root of Europe’s troubles,” says a writer in the “Round Table.” “lies in its division into twenty-six sovereign States, and there is no British interest or world interest to be served by risking war to prevent internal adjustments in Europe, even by power politics, and so to perpetuate the anarchy that is its bane. If as a result of power politics the twentysix States came to be grouped into three or four more or less self-suffici-ent and loosely-related groups, like the pan-American system or the British Commonwealth, the world would be a happier and more peaceful place. We can offer mediation at Geneva, if the, issue is taken there, or elsewhere, if it is wanted. But we should make it clear from the outset that in no circumstances shall we be drawn into war over these matters unless the conflict becomes one that raises the question whether or. not a single Power seeks to establish a military hegemony over Europe. The line we hkve adopted over Spain should be the line we should adopt in eastern Europe also.” , ®0 0 @ ® ■ Words Of Wfedom Suyicion is far more apt to bewrong than right; oftener unjust than just. It is no friend, to virtue, and always an enemy to happiness. — H. Ballou. m 0 B 8 Tale Of The Day Friend: “Congratulations! I hear that you’ve already got a case to defend.” Budding Young Lawyer: “Yes, it’s my tailor who has summoned me.”