IN JEOPARDY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23196, 16 November 1938, Page 15

IN JEOPARDY

BRITISH POLICY APPEASEMENT PLAN EFFECT OF NAZI ACTS ELECTION POSSIBILITY By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright (Received November 15, 0.15 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 15 Supporters of the Government are very disturbed at the possible effect of the German pogrom on its position in the light of Mr. Chamberlain's appeasement policy, states the correspondent of the Australian Associated Press. The results of this week's byelections will undoubtedly decido whether the movement among Government members in favour of an early election will gain or lose influence. A number of members have already instructed their agents to begin preparations. The Conservative central office hns almost completed the list of candidates. There is a growing feeling in Government circles that an early election is essential. The Government's term has two years to run. Prime Minister's Position The Manchester Guardian's political correspondent says that political consequences in Britain of the Jewish persecutions are every hour becoming more apparent. Mr. Chamberlain is realist enough to know that the savage treatment of the Jews has made appeasement infinitely more difficult by weakening his position domestically. Herr Hitler's speeches after the Munich conference and German press attacks have produced further misgivings among Mr. Chamberlain's followers. Thirty-four members of the House of Commons including Mr. Winston Churchill, Mr. A. Duff Cooper and Mr. L. S. Amery, to-day moved an amendment to the Address-in-Reply to the Bang's speech, urging the need for a united national policy to expedite rearmament and improve the conditions of the people and of trade and agriculture. "Menacing Future" Mr. Anthony Eden, in a speech at Oxford University, urged that there should be consultation between the political parties with the aim of reaching an agreement on the great issues confronting the nation, not only in foreign policy and defence, but in improved conditions for the people. "Many people feel that the future for the British people was never more menacing," said Mr. Eden.