THE PEACE PLAN

Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19759, 14 December 1935, Page 8

THE PEACE PLAN

WORLD-WIDE TENSION. A FLOOD OF INDIGNATION. HOARE’S RESIGNATION DEMANDED- / United Press Assn.---Elec. Tel. Copyright (Received Dec. 13, 3 p.m.), LONDON, Dec. 13. The publication of the FrancoBrltlsh text has caused a renewed outburst of opposition. The Chronicle declares that political tension In London and Paris Is increasing rapidly owing to the flood of Indignation throughout the world, due to the “ Hoare-Laval plan to encourage aggression.”

It adds that while the demand for Samuel Hoare’s resignation is growing hourly the Foreign Office announces that Sir Samuel, who it is now learned suffered a slight accident, breaking his nose on December 11, is curtailing his holiday and returning to face his critics in the House of Commons on December 19. Meanwhile the revolt is spreading. The constilutents of the Government ranks are bombarding theiT representatives with protests. The Government Whips have approached the Opposition, appealing to them to avoid a division. ; Prime Minister Perplexed. t Mr Stanley Baldwin is embarrassed and perplexed, and has withdrawn to the Chequers. M. .Laval is also' in difficulties, a Radical revolt threatening the Government. A UNIVERSAL OUTCRY. BTRONG PRESS OOMMENT. DISMEMBERMENT OF ABYSSINIA. FEAR GIVEN AS REASON. / United Press Assn— Elec. Tel. Copyright - (Received Dec. 1-1, 2.13 p.m.) LONDON, Dec. 13. The Chronicle; in a leader pointing out that the official details propose to give the aggressor even more Absnsinian territory than was reported, declares that the text completely justified the universal outcry which the mere rumour of its contents had aroused. It adds: “ A chartered 'company to ■administer a huge slice of Abyssinia i js the merest camouflage; indeed, the plan dismembers Abyssinia, involving its complete surrender to Signor Mussolini." It add 6: “ The only adequate motive (thus far suggested for Britain’s volte [face is fear. But Britain always knew the strength and disposition of the Italnian armaments. M. Laval cannot ■have whispered in Sir Samuel Hoare’s horrified ear any secret unknown to the Admiralty experts. If Mr Baldwin considered the danger over-great it was criminal folly to persist in its policy for several months.’’ “ Murder Will Out.” The Herald, in a leader entitled, “ Murder Will Out,’’ declaring that Italian armaments. M. Laval cannot solini with annexations, recalls a famous American journalist saying to Mr Woodrow Wilson on‘a similar issue; “ Mr President, remember you cannot rape a little.” BRITISH LABOUR PARTY. TO DISCUSS PROCEDURE. DECISION OF THE BELLIGERENTS Bnlteii Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Cnoyrignt. (Received Dec. 14, 3.10 p.m.) LONDON, Dec. 13. The Parliamentary correspondent of the Times says the Labour Parliamentary Party will meet on December 16 to discuss whether the debate on December 19 shall be a vote of censure, which would be the normal procedure, but they feel that such a proceeding would rally the Conservatives- Accordingly there may be less contentious action, on which all members of the House of Commons and all parts of the House will be able to speak more freely. The anxiety of the back-benchers is revealed by the number of notices of motion appearing on the order paper, which although unlikely to bo discussed, rellect the thoughts of private members. On the contrary, two groups of Unionists have tabled motions in support of the Government’s handling of the situation in the interests of the peace of Britain, Europe, .and the world. Mr Hugh Dalton on December J 6 will question Sir Samuel Hoare as to when the oil embargo discussions arc to he introduced. The Oil Sanctions. The Geneva correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says; It seems certain to-night that neither Abyssinia nor the League of Nations Council will accept the terms, thus reverting to the sltuaton boforo tho peace plan was raisod. Accordingly the Council is expected to proceed to vote on the oil sanctions. Attitude of Smaller States. Representatives of the smaller countries condemn the acceptance of such a misinterpretation of the Covenant as a dangerous precedent. The Balkan and Little Ententes, Poland, and Spain arc strongly resentful, and moreover emphasised that if Abyssinia rejects the terms they cannot he carried through. Mussolini Will Temporise. Commentators in touch with Italian opinion in Rome express the opinion that Signor .Mussolini intends to temporise, gaining lime in postponing the oil sanctions in hope that Marshal Ttndoglio will achieve a victory which will slrengliicn II l.uice's position, but everything will He done In obtain an llalinn reply before December IS. If it is mil rereived by liirn i|. will he regarded ;is tantamount to a refusal, presumably necessitating oil sanctions.