The Quest for Peace

Northern Advocate, 29 September 1938, Page 7

The Quest for Peace

Statesmen’s Great Mission Munich Called to Play New Role House of Commons’ Solidarity (Received 12,30 p.m.) RUGBY, September 28. THE CLOSE OF A LONG STATEMENT, ME CHAMBERLAIN ANNOUNCED TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS'THAT, AS A RESULT OF THE NEW PLEA FOR PEACE THAT HE HAD ADDRESSED LAST NIGHT TO HERR HITLER, THE GERMAN CHANCELLOR HAD TO-DAY INVITED HIM TO A MEETING TO-MORROW AT (MUNICH, WHERE HE PROPOSED TO PROCEED, AS WOULD ALSO SIGNOR MUSSOLINI AND M. DALADIER. j Extraordinary Enthusiasm. After a scene of extraordinary enthusiasm, the House of Commons adjourned until Monday, on Mr Chamberlain’s suggestion, to which the two Opposition leaders brought their support in short speeches, the spirit of which was recognised in a renewed outburst of enthusiasm. Mr Chamberlain, states 'a cable message, will leave for Munich at 7.30 a.m. to-morrow. Signor Mussolini and Count Ciano, Italian Foreign Secretary, will travel to Munich by train at 6 p.m. The French, British and fItalian leaders are expected at Munich at noon to-morrow. The conference will begin at 3 p.m. . Mussolini’s Gesture. The British United Press Rome correspondent says it is reliably stated that Mussolini has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all Italian volunteers from Spain. It is understood that the visit of the Earl of Perth, British Ambassador to Rome, to Count Ciano this morning, was for the purpose of seeking Signor Mussolini’s view regarding an immediate Four Power Conference. It is believed that after II Duce replied favourably, he telephoned to Herr Hitler. With Signor Mussolini already en route, and M. Daladier flying from Paris, and Mr Chamberlain from Heston this morning, Munich, the birthplace of Nazi-ism, becomes the latest of Europe’s quick-changing scenes in the quest for peace. Three of the four negotiators having served in, the ranks in the Great- War, and the fourth having most eloquently demonstrated his desire to prevent war, it is felt that peace should be the outcome. ’ - Ca Prayers For Peace. While the relief in France and Italy is undisguised, German official circles, though expressing hope that the German conference will be successful, maintain a reserve which is shown in to-night’s “Diplomatisch Korrespondez,” which reiterates the demand for a speedy decision. While. Mr Chamberlain and M. Daladier are in the air, the Solemn High Mass of thanksgiving will be sung in Westminster Cathedral in the presence of Cardinal Hinsley. • v; v M. Daladier’s Message. I M. Daladier, in a broadcast to the nation, announced acceptance of the 2 invitation to the conference, “The task ahead of me is still difficult,” he V said. “You will understand that I cannot say much now, except that since • the beginning I have not for one minute ceased to work for the supreme aim—the preservation of peace and the security of France and the'world. / To-morrow I will continue that task.” ’ ,

Reuter’s diplomatic correspondent says it is authoritatively stated that Czechoslovakia suggested in a Note to Mr Chamberlain that she should be represented by a spokesman at the Munich conference. It is revealed that President Roosevelt sent a message to Signor Mussolini personally last night, on behalf of peace.