VICTORY CERTAIN

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23488, 27 October 1939, Page 9

VICTORY CERTAIN

OPINION IN EMPIRE DOMINIONS' CO-OPERATION FAILURES OF GERMANY By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright LONDON, Oct. -25 Declaring that nobody in the Empire ■had any doubt about the outcome of the war, the Secretary .of State for the Dominions, Mr. Anthony Eden, in a broadcast speech, said the Dominions' acceptance of the pooling of resources for the fullest development of our «air power showed that our collaboration with the Dominions is already producing practical results. It was scarcely possible to exaggerate the influence this collaboration would have on the courso of the war, Mr. Eden continued. Germany could not influence the development of the Air Force, by which Britain was assured of a constant supply of pilots and other personnel of the highest standard. Hitler had lost the initiative on the Western Front. Russia and Turkey blocked the road to the East. Attacks by air against our Xavv and merchantmen had failed utterly in their purpose. The submarine, by comparison with the last war, was an indecisive weapon. The total merchantmen sunk was below 1 per cent of our tonnage.

TALKS IN LONDON MINISTERS DUE SHORTLY WAR EFFORTS PRAISED ADVISERS TO REMAIN LOXDOX, Oct. 25 A semi-official announcement states that the Dominion Ministers are expected to arrive jn London shortly, accompanied by military and economic advisers. Some of these advisers are to remain in London to ensure complete Empire liaison. The talks will he informal, lasting about a fortnight, and will include discussions with the Minister of Food, Mr. W. S. Morrison, the Minister of Supply, Dr. L. Burgin, and also the President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Oliver Stanley. Visits will be paid to munitions factories and defence, and training depots. The Dominions' war efforts, it is emphasised, have caused the greatest satisfaction. Ships of the Dominion navies are co-operating with the British Navy far from their normal bases.

Other activity, including local defence and the, preparation of forces for service overseas, is the subject ot high tribute.

SUPPLIES FROM CANADA WAR PURCHASES FOR ALLIES (Received October 20, 5.J5 p.m.) OTTAWA, Oct. 2.1 Tito Defence .Purchasing Board has announced a contract for 25.000,000 dollars for railway equipment, it simultaneously revealed that it will cease to function as from November 1, as its-duties have been taken over by the War Supply Hoard, which will act as general purchaser for Britain' and the Allies. LOSS OF ROYAL OAK REST OF CLASS PROTECTED LONDON, Oct. 25 A statement that the battleship Hoy a I Oak was several miles from njiy other vessel when she was torpedoed at Sea pa Flow, was made in the House of Commons by the First Lord of the Admiralty, Air. Winston Churchill. He hoped to make a statement as a result of the inquiry into the sinking next week. Mr. Churchill added tlint other battleships of the Royal Oak class had been "bulged" at a cost of .C' 200.000 each as a protection against torpedoes.

LARGER AIR FORCE DECISION BY SWEDEN (Received October 20, 5.5 p.m.) STOCKHOLM.. Oct. 25 The Swedish Parliament has voted £2,000,000 for the purchase of military aeroplanei.