Says Spain Will Profit By Britain's Example

Northern Advocate, 24 August 1945, Page 7

Says Spain Will Profit By Britain's Example

(2 p.m.) SAN SEBASTIAN, Aug. 23. The Spanish regime is making' its way towards greater political liberty and popular representation, declared the new Spanish Foreign Minister (Artajo) in an interview. Artajo, who is a Catholic representative in Franco’s Cabinet, added that Spaniards must learn the lesson of the British elections. “Our regime is not rigid. To the contrary, it is supple and able to make a transformation. We must remember that this is desired by the democratic Powers, as Mr Bevin stated. “Mr Bevin’s speech shows Britain’s great political development. Such a radical electoral change in any other country, for example Spain in 1931, would have led to a complete tui n against the Government, even affecting the country’s institutions. Nevertheless, Britain has been able to continue her fundamental political policy, both at home and abroad. This tradition of the British—their way of evolution without violent conflict—is an example to be followed by everyone. This makes us expect that .Britain will respect Spain’s right to make hexown political evolution with such speed or such delay as is required by national security and in order to avoid a general collapse or dangerous confusion.”