THE WRITERS' CLUB

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21333, 7 November 1932, Page 3

THE WRITERS' CLUB

Tho international situation, its Eastern and Western aspects, was tho subject of an enlightening address given to the members of the Writers' Club by Rev. W. G. Monckton on Friday afternoon. Air. Alonckton explained the significance of tho clash between the Japanese and Chinese in Alanchuria and how Japaneso aggression had delayed tho work of the Disarmament Conference. Germany's demand for equality in arms was actuated by the terms of the Peace Treaty, wherein ail nations agreed to reduce their armaments to the lowest point compatible with their own safety. Great Britain had complied with these terms, but other nations had increased their fighting forces, thus hampering (lie efforts for peace of the Leaguo of Nations. "We are faced," said Air. Alonckton, "with the choice of the old fighting method, breeding suspicion and distrust and the new method <>f co-operation and mutual goodwill, which, alone, will bring peace and prosperity to the world." Mrs. duett proposed a vote of thanks to (he speaker, which was heartily endorsed by those present. During the week a social evening was given in honour of Aliss Lorna Crump, who leaves shortly for a trip to England. Tho programme was provided by junior members. During the evening Airs. Otuctt made a presentation to Aliss thump.