MR. ROOSEVELT'S CAUTION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21518, 15 June 1933, Page 11

MR. ROOSEVELT'S CAUTION

THE OBVIOUS REASON POLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT FEELING IN WASHINGTON By Teleprraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received June 14. 8.45 p.m.) WASHINGTON. June 13 Government circles in Washington tonight did not- reflect the optimism contained in London press reports to the effect that the British offer of a partial payment, as indicated in the Note delivered to White House, would be immediately acceptable. lliere is some feeling that the question, nevertheless, is rapidly approaching tho condition of a mutually acceptable settlement. Political considerations, meanwhile, obviously are dictating Mr. Roosevelt's cautious direction of the matter. TOKEN PAYMENT VIRTUE IN ACCEPTANCE POSITION OF BRITAIN (Received June 14, 5.5 p.m.) Times Cable LONDON. June 14 The Times in an editorial article says:—"lf Mr. Roosevelt accepts a token payment it will be an act of courageous statesmanship which will strengthen his prestige as a leader. His aid will enable the whole question Qf war debts to be settled. "It will be an outrage on justice if we are compelled for half a century to find enormous tribute for America while Germany goes free. The arrangement must be such as does not require Britain to pay without receiving payment." The News Chronicle describes token payment as an excellent bargain in buying time.