RESICNED TO WAR.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19911, 13 June 1936, Page 22 (Supplement)

RESICNED TO WAR.

FEELING IN FRANCE. MELBOURNE, May 3. The general manager of the Shell Co. of Australia Ltd.. Mr Vernon Smith, on his return from abroad. Ind that. he had impression- of a resigned feeling in France that n Euronenn wur was inevitable before long, and of a belief in England that wu could be avoided. Europe, generally wan in I solemn mood, und people talked war and helieved that war was certain, perhaps, within months, Mr Smith said. Enzv [lsll people thought, however. that.‘ ‘giveu a litlle better understanding be-l Hweeu European countries, the tensmn} Could be relieved, The belief that war} vould be avuidud was borne out by‘ ‘lhc fact that whvn Herr Hitler umvud llns Lruopa mm the Rhinelund, “ar dnl iuot then went.”

Largely u a result of the adverse exchange and the tear: of war. Pam had lost much of ice lustre, and London had become the bright spot 0! Europe. London itself. had improved and was erowded with tourism, who were peeking enjoyment and relief from the strain of nation: living. Eng land was prospering, and unemployment was disappearing, and. an an in dication of the times, it was likely that the number of private can In use in England thh year would be ll record. Mr Smith added that all shares were buoyant in Engllnfl. and. increased returns were expect/ad. ,‘_a_ , a m