“THROUGH BLOOD AND TEARS”

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20066, 25 March 1935, Page 7

“THROUGH BLOOD AND TEARS”

ONLY WAY TO DURABLE PEACE MR BALDWIN’S ARRESTING PRONOUNCEMENT United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received March 24, 7.30 p.m.) LONDON, March 23. Mr Stanley Baldwin, in a speech in London, said: “Peace will not be achieved without a struggle, and possibly through blood and tears, but it will be worth it. I wish for many reasons that flying had not been invented, but somehow we must Christianise it.” Addressing his constituents in Yorkshire, Sir John Simon said: “Whatever may come from the Berlin visit, it will not be sudden or surprising. The result will depend on the intelligence and constancy with which Britain handles the matter." BRITAIN’S PRESTIGE IN EUROPE MINISTERIAL STATEMENT APPLAUDED British Official Wireless RUGBY, March 22. The reception accorded Sir John Simon's speech in the House of Commons debate, indicates that the Foreign Secretary has the support of all Parties in his coming mission of peace and conciliation. Unanimous newspaper support is also forthcoming. “The Daily Telegraph” says: “The visit is recognised to be as momentous as that of Lord Haldane in 1911." Like other newspapers, it welcomes the applauding words of General Smuts, for Britain's policy of going ahead with the peace mission, despite the recent discouraging events in Germany. But it warns Germany not to presume too far on the supposed ignorance or indifference of the British people. “The Manchester Guardian” says: Sir John Simon made a good case for the Government’s attitude. He and Mr Eden have a specific mission, and what they will have to report to the promised conference will mean much to peace. “The Morning Post” says: The unanimity disclosed in the House of Commons debate should greatly strengthen Sir John Simon’s hand in the coming discussions. The French and Italian Governments have been kept fully informed of all developments In connection with the visits to Berlin and elsewhere, of the British Ministers, and the approaching series of visits will be reviewed as a tripartite meeting in Paris to-morrow. It is anticipated that on the return of the British Ministers from the visits, a second tripartite meeting will be held in Northern Italy. It is emphasised in London that there is no foundation for the report that German participation is contemplated in the purely Anglo-Franco-Italian meeting, which is likely to follow the visits. FRENCH ATTITUDE DISCLOSED BASIS OF PLAN DISCUSSED United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright PARIS, March 22. “Pacts being prepared assure the security of Europe,” declared M. Laval, addressing the Chamber of Deputies. “Germany knows I am determined to achieve the necessary international rapprochements. My only conception is the organisation of security within a strong France, under the protection of the League. Germany’s gesture only postpones the hour of peace from which we wish to exclude nobody. France's policy is not aggressive; not directed against any country. Moreover, the peoples and Governments of goodwill will unite on a basis of mutual understanding.” M. Bouillon recalled that Labour and Liberal representatives in the House of Commons spoke strongly about Germany. Why was M. Laval not doing likewise One must have the courage to tell France the truth. M. Laval, replying, announced that his duty was to maintain a network of friendly alliances around France. The Chamber ratified by 555 to 9 the Franco-Italian agreement, M. Laval declaring that nothing in it assailed the sovereignty of Abyssinia.

COMING TO GRIPS WITH DEFENCE PROBLEMS GERMANY’S BOLD DEMAND United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received March 24, 6.30 p.m.) LONDON, March 23. Although M. Laval’s speech has improved the situation, Germany is not optimistic regarding the results of Sir John Simon’s visit. Nevertheless it is felt to be satisfactory that Europe will have another opportunity of coming to grips with defence problems, despite the French appeal to the League of Nations which might be a serious hindrance, as Germany is determined that no legal formalities at Geneva shall rob her of the military sovereignty recovered by conscription. It is also contended that until the Powers recognise Germany’s assumption of equality, international negotiations are not hopeful. The Sunday newspapers in Berlin,

in lengthy articles, welcome Sir John Simon and Mr Anthony Eden, and assure them of the friendliest recept-

“The Berlin Tagezitung” says: “Sir John Simon is nobody’s adversary and possesses the freedom of judgment and decision that represents a nation recognising Germany's estimation of her own value.

THREE POWER CONFERENCE PURPOSE OF VISIT TO BERLIN United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received March 24, 6.30 p.m.) PARIS, March 23. M. Laval, Mr Anthony Eden and Signor Suvitch carried on their discussions throughout the day, after which a communique announced the conversations recalled that the visits of Sir John Simon and Mr Anthony Eden to Berlin were of an exploratory character, the scope and purpose of which would be those agreed to in the London communique of February 2, representing the Franco-British-Italian -views, also decided after the British visits to Berlin, Moscow, Warsaw and Prague, all of which are being carried out with Franco-Italian good wishes. The British, French and Italian Foreign Ministers should meet at Stresa on April 11. M. Laval, Mr Anthony Eden and Signor Suvitch, noted with satisfaction the complete unity of purpose shown by their Governments. M. Laval entertained Mr Anthony Eden and Signor Suvitch at luncheon, at which the guests included M. Flandin, M. Herriot, M. Maurin also M. Bearanger and M. Bastide, presidents of the Foreign Affairs committees of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. The British United Press correspondent says that it is understood Mr Anthony Eden stressed the importance of not adopting a militaristic attitude to Germany, which would only aggravate the situation. He argued that the failure of Sir John Simon’s mission could hardly favour the Three Power Conference, now fixed at Stresa. It is understood that the conference agreed that Sir John Simon should talk to Herr Hitler in the name of Britain only, thus leaving France free to take strong or moderate action in the Council of the League of Nations, according to whether Herr Hitler is willing or otherwise to shelve or modify his military plans. The Supreme National Defence Council of France met at Flysee under President Lebrun to consider the rearmament of Germany.