PRESENT PROBLEMS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 12 May 1939, Page 5

PRESENT PROBLEMS

NOT SOLVED BY WAR SPEECH BY M. DALADIER COLLABORATION WITH ALL, DOMINATION OF NONE (Received 12th May, 10.20 a.m.) PARIS, 11th May. M. Daladier, Prime Minister, Issued a statement in the Chamber of Deputies. He said France was determined to resist as long as necessary all tests aimed at weakening her moral resistance. France

Others knew France aid nut threaten them. She wished to collaborate with all and dominate none. AngloFrench solidarity was closer and more confident than ever. It remained the basis of French policy and could not be weakened by intrigue and propaganda.

Fiance considered that participation of the Soviet in the common work of mutual assistance was essentially desirable. France was not thinking of reducing her military measures but rather of reinforcing them if certain massix mobilisations were maintained bej’ond the French frontiers.

Some people hoped that France would allow herself to be demoralised by aJternation of threats and promises. Her determination had not been weakened, and would not weaken. If a just and equitable peace were desired France was ready to make it. If a blow were aimed at peace her enemies would have a taste of the weight of French arms. ANGLO-FRENCH GUARANTEES Reviewing the Anglo-French guarantees to Europe. M. Daladier said France considers it indispensable that England and France share obligations. “We desire peace and respect the rights of ail. Violence threats will lead to a catastrophe. Prospects of French bankruptcy and inflation have been averted.'* Deputies applauded stormily when M Daladier. insisting on an immediate debate, declared it was essential that the world should be aware of French opinion by the evening of 12lh May. There was no significance in the debate. the Government being assured of a majority.

In a believed to be directed to Yugoslavia. M Daladier invited all peaceful countries to join the AngloFrench guarantee system