MIGHT TO AID

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19893, 22 March 1939, Page 7

MIGHT TO AID

NEED IN EUROPE ANSWER TO NAZIS VIEW IN HOUSE OF LORDS CIVILISATION CHALLENGED CONFERENCE CONSIDERED CONTACT BY POWERS (Eloc. Tol. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Reed. Mar. 21, 2.50 p.m.) LONDON, Mar. 20. Speaking in the debate in the House of Lords concerning the situation in Central Europe, Lord Snell said that the events in Czechoslovakia had not surprised the Labour members. It appeared that Herr Hitler had deliberately exploited the confidence of a too-simple statement to humiliate the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, in the eyes of the world. There was never the least chance of converting the dictators into good Europeans. Lord Crewe urged Britain to join in every possible way and to any possible extent the countries feeling that an outrage had been, committed, the like of which could not be repeated. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Cosmo Lang, said that Germany's action was an undisguised and unashamed assertion that might was right. It was a challenge to the basis of civilised order among the nations. "The only answer must be given in terms which the German rulers understand," he declared. "There must be a massing of might on the side of right." The diplomatic correspondent of The Times says that in addition to the Soviet Foreign Minister, M. Maisky, callers at the Foreign Office to-day included the French, Polish and Spanish Ambassadors, the German and Czech Charges d'Affaires, the Rumanian Minister, and the British Ambassador to Germany, Sir Novile Henderson.

British consultations are likely to continue with Russia after inquiries by the Foreign Secretary, Viscount Halifax.

The proposal to summon a conference is being considered. It is a question whether a conference would better serve the interests of pefico than the continuance of the British, French, Russian, and Polish diplomatic contacts. FRANCE ON WAR FOOTING ARMY AND INDUSTRY G OVERNMENT PLANS (Reed. Mar. 21, 3 p.m.) PARIS, Mar. 20. The French Council of Ministers discussed plenary decrees with the object of strengthening national defence. The Foreign Minister, M. Bonnet reviewed in detail the international situation. The Finance Minister, M. Reynaud, emphasised the need for economies through the reduction of civil expenditure and increased production and administrative reorganisation. The decrees are being submitted to the President, M. Lebrun. for ratification. The decrees give the Government a carte blanche to place industry and the army on a war footing. The French Foreign Minister, M. Daladier, is 'attending a Mediterranean committee meeting to-mor-row for discussion on the building of munition factories in North Africa. OIL IN RUMANIA LITTLE FOR GERMANY COMMERCIAL CD ANNE LS (Reed. March 21, 2.50 p.m.) BUCHAREST, March 20. King Carol of Rumania received the British Minister, Sir Samuel Hoarc. It is understood that only a little oil will be available to Germany under the new agreement. It will be obtainable through normal commercial channels. English, American and other foreign organisations control the bulk of the exportable supplies. BERLIN CONFERENCE CABINET AND ARMY ITALIAN SEES HITLER (Reed. Mar. 21, 2.10 p.m.) BERLIN, Mar. 20. The German military leaders attended a meeting of the Cabinet, alter which Herr Hitler received the Italian Ambassador, Signor Attolico. It is understood that Germany's eastern fortifications are being further strengthened. RECALLED FROM PARIS GERMAN AMBASSADOR (Reed. March 21, 2.30 0.m.) BERLIN, March 20. Count von Welczeck, the German Ambassador to France, has: been recalled for consultation.