PREMIER & PRESIDENT.

Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17836, 8 October 1929, Page 7

PREMIER & PRESIDENT.

JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED

A FRANK DISCUSSION.

GRATIFYING PROGRESS MADE. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.— Copyright.) (Australian Pres 3 Association.) (Received October 8, 9.40 a.m.) WASHINGTON, October 7. Mr Hoover and Mr MacDonald, following their return here to-day, issued the following joint statement : “We have frankly reviewed all questions that might give rise to friction between our two peoples. Gratifying progress has been made, and the conversations are continuing.” BACK IN WASHINGTON. MEETS THE LEGISLATORS.

“ HOW CLOSE AKIN WE ARE." (Australian Press Association.) (Received Oct. 8, 11.10 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 7. Mr Ramsay MacDonald, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, has returned to Washington, and was greeted at a special session of the House, briefly meeting each member present. It is stated his presence in the American legislative halls made_ him feel again “ How close akin we are.”

ADDRESS IN THE SENATE. “ GIRD LOINS FOR PEACE.” REMOVAL OF MISUNDERSTANDINGS (Australian Press Association.) (Received Oct. 8, 12.15 p.m.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 7. Mr MacDonald visited the Senate, where he made an appeal to “ gird up your loins for peace." .He spoke in a very friendly manner and stuck his thumb in his vest. His tone was soft and pleasing. As he glanced occasionally at Ids notes on the Vice-Presi-dent’s desk tie smiled broadly. The dominating theme of his address was that Hie signing of the Kellogg Pact had brought a new understanding among the nations He said:— 1 cannot say, Senators, that these walls arc unfamiliar to me. 'The tiling that strikes me as I stand here is why on earth have we been so long in gelling together. There have been too many misunderstandings, small but deplorably effective. I have come here full of confidence to reduce these misunderstandings to the substance of things, and with tlie hope that they will be completely calmed. We meant by our signatures on the Kellogg Pact that wc were adopting a guiding idea of policy. We gird our loins today, and pursue the path of peace. There can be no wars—nay, Senators, it is impossible if we do our duty by making the pact effective.

“ABUNDANTLY REALISED.”

EXPECTATIONS OF CONFERENCE

FREEDOM OF SEAS DISCUSSED. (Australian Press Assn.—United Service.) (Received Oct. 8, ii.lo a.m.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 7. It is generally believed that. Mr Ramsay MacDonald and President Hoover during the weekend definitely discussed the freedom of the seas. Both are known to feel that the most fundamental question to be settled is neutral rights during war-time, upon tiie settlement of which genuine harmony between the United States and Britain depends. While there is no definite agreement anticipated during the discussions it is regarded as likely that a way is opening for further progress after Mr MacDonald returns home. Mr H. L. Stimson, Secretary of State, stated that the expectations of the results from the conference between Mr MacDonald and President Hoover have been abundantly realised, and that neither war debts nor tariffs were mentioned at the camp.

A MONUMENT IN HISTORY.

KELLOGG -BRIAND TREATY. (Australian Press Assn. —United Service.) (Received Oct. 8, 1.15 pm.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 7. When addressing the Senate to-day Mr. MacDonald filled the Chamber with applause with the declaration that the Kellogg-Briand treaty would stand out like a monument in history.