EDEN’S MISSION

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 62, 16 March 1943, Page 5

EDEN’S MISSION

WASHINGTON TALKS CLOSER UNDERSTANDING"* WITH U.S.A. (By Telegraph—Ptcsb Association—Copyright) Recd. 9 p.m. London, March 14. Commenting on the implications of Mr. Anthony Eden’s visit to the United States, The Times, in a leader, says:---"Apparently sometimes there has been diffidence in advancing the British viewpoint when it may not tally with the American, and also a tendency always to await the American initiative in the hope that it would be one which Britain could follow. This does not serve, either the alliance or the common cause, because each nation engaged in a joint struggle has the right to know the other's whole mind without polite glosses and diplomatic reservations.” The Times adds that the Washington talks were intended to prepare for meetings in which all the United Nations will participate. Mr. Eden did not intend to formulate proposals but to obtain a clearer understanding of American views and give Americans a clearer picture of British opinion on lines along which the present and future policy should develop.