“ALL RIGHT THIS TIME”

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21155, 30 September 1938, Page 9

“ALL RIGHT THIS TIME”

PEOPLES’ QUEST FOR PEACE Mr Chamberlain’s Bold Stroke Relief in Capitals of Europe United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, September 28. The Associated Press says that never in the history of the House of Commons has there been a scene similar to that when the Prime Minister, Mr Chamberlain announced Herr Hitler's agreement to a four-Power conference. In tired, gloomy tones, Mr Chamberlain was reaching the end of his speech when a messenger was seen calling the Foreign Secretary (Lord Halifax) from the Peers’ Gallery, where he was alongside Lord Baldwin and the Duke of Kent. A few minutes later a messenger struggled through the crowded bar of the House and handed a document to the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir John Simon), who quickly glanced at it and passed it to Mr Chamberlain, who was then outlining his last desperate approach to Signor Mussolini. Mr Chamberlain halted a moment, drew himself up to his full height, and in ringing tones read Herr Hitler's agreement to the conference. The feeling of the House burst like a volcano from members on all sides. The Diplomatic Corps, distinguished visitors, and peers leaped up on their seats, shouting, cheering and crying. As the cheering subsided Mr Chamberlain’s voice was again heard. He was controlling himself with difficulty. It was obvious that the strain of the past weeks had taken sudden hold with the coming of a sense of relief. The muscles of his face were twitching, and in scarcely audible tones he said: “No member of the House did not feel his heart leap that the crisis was once more postponed. I hope the House is prepared to release me now to go and see what I can make of this last effort.” A solitary “aye” expressed the House’s agreement. , The dramatic announcement was made a few minutes before the closing of the Stock Exchange. Mr Chamberlain was smiling when he left the House for No. 10, Downing Street, and was greeted with cheers from the crowd waiting In Whitehall. Mr Chamberlain called to them: "It is all right this time.” Queen Mary, who was present in the House with the Duchess of Kent, left in tears. There were delirious cheers for her, likewise every official car. THE TASKS AHEAD FRENCH ACCEPTANCE OF CONFERENCE United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph —Copyright PARIS, September 28. In a broadcast to the nation the Prime Minister of France (M. Daladier), announced his acceptance of the invitation to the Munich conference. "The task ahead of me is still difficult,” he said, "and you will understand that I cannot say much now except that since the beginning I have not for one minute ceased to work for supreme aid in the preservation of peace, the security of France and the world. To-morrow I will continue the task.” STATE OF EMERGENCY HOLLAND MAY MOBILISE United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received September 29, 6.30 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, September 29. The Government has announced a Bill, which is to be introduced to-day. proclaiming a state of emergency preparatory to mobilisation. DENIAL OF RUMOURS HUNGARY NOT MOBILISING United Press Association—By Electric Tel egraph—Copyrlgb t LONDON, September 23. The Hungarian Legation in London has categorically denied the rumours of mobilisation in Hungary. NEW ZEALAND’S ATTITUDE MR CHAMBERLAIN’S POLICY ENDORSED By Telegraph—Frees Association DUNEDIN, September 29. Appreciation of the information concerning the international situation that has been received by the New Zealand Government during the crisis is expressed in a message which the New ’Zealand Government has sent to the British Government. In a statement issued to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr Savage) announced that the following message had been sent to England:— “His Majesty’s Government in New Zealand greatly appreciates the very full and detailed Information on the international situation that has been supplied to It during the crisis. It would be grateful if the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom could be informed that the New Zealand Government most earnestly supports his continued and determined efforts for the peace of Europe and the world, which it sincerely trusts will be crowned with success.”