Historic Day

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 115, 18 May 1933, Page 7

Historic Day

AMERICA CUTS MOORINGS MR. MACDONALD’S COMMENT ,By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright) Received May 17, 5.5 p.m. LONDON, Akiy 17. Speaking at the Pilgrims’ (Dinner, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald received un ovation a s he declared that it was an historic day, inasmuch as America had boldly cut her moorings and had advanced courageously under full sail into new waters. Henceforth, by her awn declaration, she would be indifferent tu nothing concerning the peace of the world. Some, apparently believing in the methods of Lord North, seemed to think that h 0 should not have gone tu America, but should work with his leg tied to the bedstead. “We are not against Germany or German liberation,” Mr. MacDonald continued. “We do not wish to interfere with her internal administration or European status. Again and again w© have shown a desire to place her in European relationships consistent with her self respect, enabling her tu fulfil her destiny by co-opcrating in European unity and peace.” Air. Lloyd George had talked about sitting on eggs as if the Prime Alin ister should model himself on tke clucking hen. The trouble was that the National Government had to sit on eggs it had never laid. It wanted to lay eggs of its own and produce progeny different from the salamanders, serpents and scorpions. “We arc striving to replace enmity with peace and change the face of the world by active co-operation with America in accordance with commonsense,” he added. “Why cannot Britain and America approach the debts problem as partners in misfortune, facing the world’s difficulties together!” Despite the trying times wo could rely on the co-operation of France and Italy and also on America’s disapproval of every policy threatening European peace. Though we might sail the stormy seas he was confident that in a spirit of understanding and friendship the port could be reached. RETURNING TO GENEVA THE GERMAN DELEGATE. Received May .18, 1 a.m. LONDON, May 17. Berlin offices on the Wilhelmstrasse were busy long after midnight digesting Mr. Roosevelt’s message. Herr Nadolny is returning to Geneva forthwith, and it is understood that ho will accept Mr. MacDonald’s plan as a basis for negotiation. WELL-TIMED CUE TRENCH COMMENT ON APPEAL. PARIS, May 16. President Roosevelt’s statement is regarded as judiciously timed to give a cue to Herr Hitler, whom Rome is also possibly prompting to be prudent. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE NON AGGRESSION PACT THE INCLUSION OF RUSSIA WASHINGTON, May 16. President Roosevelt told Congress in a special message that he had proposed a non-aggresslon pact to 54 nations, “because it nas Become increasingly evident that the assurance of world political and economic peace and stability is threatened by selfish and short-sighted policies, actions and threats of action.” The President declared that an overwhelming majority of nations “face the danger of recalcitrant obstruction by a very small minority. It is high time for the United States and every other nation to understand the simple facts that the invasion of any nation or the destruction of national sovere ; gnty can be prevented only by the complete elimination of the weapons that make such a course possible to-day. ’ * Senator Borah described the inclusion of Russia in the Presidential message as a “technical recognition of the Soviet.” ITALY ELECTRIFIED “LIFE LINE TO CONFERENCE" ROME, May 16. The appeal has electrified Italy, where pessimism has been widespread. It is considered the appeal throws a life line to the Conference, which it will now be difficult for any country to take the responsibility of wrecking. It will not be Italy’s fault if the Conference fails.