SUPPORT OF LEAGUE
LABOUR IN ACCORD GOVERNMENT ACTION UPHELD [iJY TF. I, Kf.lt API! — I'ItKSS ASSOCIATION | GISHORNE. Friday A statement that the Labour Partywas entireh in accord with the action of the Government in supporting the League of Nations in the Abyssinian crisis, was made by Mr. Walter Nash, president ct the party, in an address last night Although Labour in New Zealand ha.l differed from the Government on many points, he wished to say that in tins matter the party was completely and wholeheartedly with the Government. Mi Nash said he had the privilege of seeing confidential documents in the hands of the Cabinet relating to the crisis, and lie wiahed to say that he believed every step taken by the Government had been taken with a full sense of responsibility. Without thought of ultimate war, the Government had shown clearly that it was prepared to support the Covenant even if war should come. The Labour Party hoped that Britain would continue her splendid lead to other countries.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22250, 26 October 1935, Page 14
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169SUPPORT OF LEAGUE New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22250, 26 October 1935, Page 14
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