NAVAL CONFERENCE SUCCESS TERMED “PARADISE REGAINED”

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18985, 3 February 1930, Page 1

NAVAL CONFERENCE SUCCESS TERMED “PARADISE REGAINED ”

Sight-seeing Tout Conducted By Mr MacDonald Stirs Memories. (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Received February 3, 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, February 2. “Milton wrote ‘Paradise Lost’ but if we can achieve success with the Naval Conference, we shall have written across the pages of history ‘Paradise Regained.’ ” Thus said one of the American delegates as he stood gazing at Milton’s Cottage at Chalfont St Giles. “No one ever stands there but feels the thrill of the historic associations, apart from the loveliness of the spot. How much more, therefore, must it appeal to members of the Naval Conference delegations and their wives and daughters who ace here on a historic mission, now guided by Mr MacDonald.” The Labour Prime Minister is their host for the weekend at the wonderful house. Chequers, which was the gift of Lord Lee as a resting place for the Prime Ministers of Britain. The visitors later went on to Jordan’s Meeting House and other sacred spots. “It has been the time of my life,” said Mr H. L. Stimson, the leader of the American delegation. “I shall never forget that it is all sacred ground. It reminded me of how we sprang from a common stock. We are blood brothers and must ever live in peace and must strive to establish peace in the world.”