Supreme Council

Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21034, 9 February 1940, Page 5

Supreme Council

PERFECT ACCORD PREMIER’S REVIEW FINNISH CAMPAIGN (Official Wireless) (Received Feb. 9, 1.30 p.m.) RUGBY, Feb. 8 In the House of Commons’ statement Mr Chamberlain spoke of the background of the recent Paris meeting of the Supreme War Council. This larger meeting seemed to him even more valuable and businesslike than the previous occasion. He said: “I have indeed the impression as the weeks go by that the council is steadily growing in importance and will become not merely a convenient means of harmonising the view of the two Governments, but prove vital in the successful prosecution of the war. M. Daladier had said the council now conducts its business almost as if it were the Cabinet of a single Government.

“That is not to say the Government of either country has in any way surrendered its responsibility,” continued IMr Chamberlain, “but an underI standing has been reached which will i prove an essential factor in the 1 eventual victory of the Allies. This time I returned with the conviction that the bond between our two countries is something greater than even a close alliance which a common purpose and dangers have enforced. It has become a deep and lasting friendship between the two peoples. A short and sufficient answer to every enemy endeavour to sow dissatisfaction between us is the phrase I heard so often on the lips of my French colleagues, ‘Nous Sommes d’Accord.’ ” (We are one). Help in Finland Turning to Finland, Mr Chamberlain said the success which hitherto had attended the Finnish arms evoked the admiration of the world. “We rejoice to think that the help which has been given from this country has been of real value to Finland, and I am glad to say that further aid is now on the way.” The announcement after the meeting of the Balkan Entente indicated the determination of these countries to do everything in their power to maintain stability and security in south-eastern Europe, said Mr Chamberlain, who added: “The decision is most welcome, especially if, as I believe to be the case, other States in south-eastern Europe have this important object equally at heart. The British Government warmly sympathises with these efforts, which it sincerely hopes may be attended by success.” The Premier also referred to the friendly discussions with the Greek financial delegation, which had resulted in satisfactory agreements on a number of financial and economic questions of mutual interest to the two Governments, including the settlement service of the Greek external debt for the duration of the war.

INCREASED ACTIVITY

NIGHT PATROLS 'United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Feb. 9, 9.45 a.m.) PARIS, Feb. 8 A communique states there was increased activity by our patrols during the night.