FOUGHT FOR PEACE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21156, 1 October 1938, Page 17

FOUGHT FOR PEACE

WORLD-WIDE PRAISE VOICED

Mr Chamberlain’s Lead

Recognised

Remarkable Scenes in Germany

Praise Within the Empire

United Prps. Association—By Electric Telearaph—Copyright

(Received September 30, 6.30 p.m.) LONDON, September 30.

The special correspondent of "The Star” at Munich, who had watched all three of Mr Chamberlain’s receptions at Munich, says there was no scene like to-day’s. It was as though the heart of the German people were greeting the British statesman who had fought so hard to bring them peace. Women rushed forward to get a close glimpse of him and waved their handkerchiefs frantically. The Munich correspondent of "The News Chronicle” says: “Mr Chamberlain has become a terrific figure in German eyes.” HOPES FOR PEACE SUPPORT FOR MR CHAMBERLAIN British Official Wireless (Received September 30, 5.30 p.m.) RUGBY, September 29. When the House of Lords met this afternoon Lord Stanhope observed that they would not desire to have a debate on Internatlo” ’ affairs in view of new circumsta-ces. "I am quite sure I am speaking on behalf of all the House. I can say with what earnest hopes and prayers we trust that under the guidance of Almighty God, those four statesmen, who this very moment, are meeting in Munich, may be guided to a settlement which will be just and lasting in its effects and that our own Prime Minister, who made such tremendous and unceasing efforts to preserve peace, may have those efforts crowned with success. Lord Snell for the Labour peers and the Marquess of Crewe, the Liberal leader, agreed that any debate would be out of place. The House of Lords adjourned until Monday. The smallest details of the movements of the leading personalities at Munich were prominently recorded in the evening papers. All comment confirms the declaration of “The Evening Standard” that the heart and hope of the British people is with Mr Chamberlain in Munich to-day. “The Star” describes the public mood as one of solemn relief. PRAISE FROM BUSINESSMEN MESSAGES FROM CANADA United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received September 30. 6.30 p.m.) QUEBEC CITY, September 29. The Canadian Chambers of Commerce. representing 20,000 businessmen, will forward a resolution to Mr Chamberlain commending his tremendous efforts for world peace. PRIME MINISTER’S THANKS RELIEF AND THANKSGIVING EXPRESSED By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, September 30. The Prime Minister (Mr M. J. t vage) stated to-day that a telegram had been despatched to the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs (Lord Stanley) expressing the relief and thanksgiving of the Government and people of New Zealand that the prospect of war which seemed to be so imminent has been averted. “His Majesty’s Government in New Zealand earnestly trust that the basis of settlement is such, as will prove to be a lasting safeguard of world peace, founded on justice and order between nations.” ENDORSED IN NEW ZEALAND MESSAGE FROM MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION By Telegraph—Pres? Association WELLINGTON, September 30. The following letter has been sent to Mr Chamberlain by the secretary of the Municipal Association of New Zealand: “I have the honour by direction of the executive of the Municipal Association of New Zealand, representing 152 municipalities in this country, to convey to you their deep gratification at the news which reached us to-day of an agreement achieved at the Munich conference. I have also much pleasure in conveying our sincere appreciation and respectful approval of your courage, in Initiating direct conversations with the Chancellor of the German Reich, which have led to the maintenance of peace in Europe. Our earnest wish is that your efforts will be crowned with the establishment of that permanent peace which they merit.” FINANCIAL REACTION STOCK EXCHANGE IMPROVEMENT United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received September 30, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, September 30. Reacting in a striking manner to the Munich conference, a single sitting of the Bourse almost recovered all ground lost during the month's crisis. The

buying rush was so great that official quotations of many securities have been fixed with the greatest difficulty. In Berlin, symptomatic of the optimistic atmosphere in which the talks began, the Berlin Bourse Immediately reacted. The average Increase was from 5 to 8 points.