LABOUR AND PEACE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 17060, 13 August 1917, Page 5

LABOUR AND PEACE.

CONFERENCE IN LONDON.

(Reuter.) Received August 11, 6.5 p.m

LONDON, August 10

At the Labour Conference there were over 600 delegates. Russian representatives were present.

..The chairman (Mr. W. F; Purdy) said that no peace would be satisfactory which did not secure freedom from the nightmare: of aggressive militarism. Neither Britain nor Russia wanted separate peace, and must stand shoulder to shoulder; until righteous peace is obtained.

Mr. SmiUie suggested that' the executive approach the American and Belgian labour movements and get them also to send delegates to Stockholm. The executive also requests the Dom'nions to send two representatives each.

The chairman replied that the suggestion would be considered in Paris.

The French Socialists made. ,a statement that the peace terms must demand restoration of Alsace-Lor-raine, .provided the inhabitants (e:ccept German immigrants) are consulted thereanent. -The terms also demand evacuation of invaded countries; reparation for devastationvand the violation of the Hague Conventions; and complete indemnification of.Belgium and Luxemburg 'for the violation of neutrality

Mr. Sexton, in moving his amendment, said lie had always been loyal to the executive, but there were times when loyalty to the executive meant treason to the rank and file. The resolution meant such treason. When the Germans repudiated their crimes his objection would be niei and disappear.

Mr. Barnes, iv commenting on the absence of America, Belgium. France and Italy from the Stockholm Conference, said that if the British went they would discuss with the Germans on one hand and the Russians on the other, with the Dutch and Scandinavians in the position of "make weight." He asked whether the present was the best time to discuss terms of peace. (Cries of "no" and "yes.") :-■'•