BOLD COURSE PRAISED
BRITISH TRIBUTES TO
MR CHAMBERLAIN
ITALIAN REACTION SAID TO
BE ENCOURAGING
(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.) (Received September 15, 5L30 p.m.)
LONDON, September 15,
The London newspapers devote their leading articles to Mr Chamberlain’s unprecedented action in visiting Herr Hitler and praise him for taking such a momentous step and bold course.
“The Times” says it is another proof of Mr Chamberlain’s courage and common sense.
Reuters Paris correspondent says the announcement of the visit to Herr Hitler is regarded as a further success for British diplomacy, but Leftists are anxious lest too much should be conceded. The news was received in Rome with astonishment and admiration for Mr Chamberlain’s courage and determination. It is considered that it will either bring peace or precipitate a catastrophe. Generally the visit is thought to be of enormous service to peace. The Rome correspondent of “The Times” says the counsellor at the British Embassy (Sir Noel Charles) visited the Foreign Minister (Count Ciano) and discussed the situation with him. It is understood Count Ciano’s views were encouraging from the British standpoint. Italian opinion is greatly impressed with the earnestness of Britain. Political circles in Berlin are inclined to view Mr Chamberlain’s visit as an implied loss of prestige.
NEW ‘ZEALAND’S
SUPPORT
DECISION PRAISED BY
MR SAVAGE
“HISTORIC GESTURE IN CAUSE
OF PEACE”
From Our Parliamentary Reportei.l
WELLINGTON, September 15
Full support of the action taken by the Prime Minister of Great Britain (Mr Chamberlain) in deciding to fly to Berchtesgaden to discuss the European situation with Herr Hitler was expressed by the Prime Minister (the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage) in an interview this evening. In addition, Mr Savage expressed warm admiration of Mr Chamberlain’s "decision, which he personally regarded 'as a historic gesture in the cause for peace.
“The New Zealand Government was informed of Mr Chamberlain’s decision in the small hours of the morning,” Mr Savage said, “and there should be no need for me to state that, we are firmly behind Great Britain in this matter. The issues at stake involve practically the whole of the civilised world, and probably millions, of lives may be in the balance. In these circumstances, Mr Chamberlain has shown an outstanding appreciation of the responsibilities of his high office.
“Whether Mr Chamberlain’s mission succeeds or fails,” Mr Savage continued, “the gesture which he has made will go down in history. He has not been prepared to await developments without making a personal approach to a man who has equally great responsibilities. Personally, I think Mr Chamberlain will succeed in averting the possibility of war. What he has done merits our deepest admiration. Faced with a problem of the greatest magnitude, he has shown himself to be a man big enough to deal with it in a big way.”
AUSTRALIA OFFERS
SUPPORT
LONG MEETING OF CABINET CONCLUDED
CANBERRA, September 15
At the conclusion of the Cabinet meeting which lasted for more than 13 hours, the Prime Minister (Mr J. A. Lyons) made a statement on the foreign situation. This is interpreted to mean that the Commonwealth Government has assured the British Government of support in any action it considers necessary in dealing with the present crisis. Mr Lyons said: “The British Cabinet has been informed that the Commonwealth - Government strongly supports the policy of the United Kingdom as declared in Mr Chamberlain’s speech of March 24, and as reaffirmed in Sir John Simon’s speech at Lanark on August 27.” The specific point to which Mr Lyons’s reference is taken to apply is an indication in both speeches that Britain might not be able to remain aloof if a conflict occurred.
“WAR WITH GERMANY NOT JUSTIFIED”
COMMENT BY BRITISH M.P. IN CANADA
VANCOUVER (8.C.), Sept. 14. A message from Victoria states that Mr J. H. McKie, Conservative member of the British House- of Commons for Galloway, states that Britain is not justified in warring against the union of Germany and the Sudetens. He added: “The outlook has been improved by Herr Hitler’s speech. An anschluss would benefit Europe. It is time enough for Britain to interfere when Herr Hitler reveals other territorial ambitions.”
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Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22508, 16 September 1938, Page 11
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