BRITAIN AND AMERICA

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 3, 29 September 1919, Page 5

BRITAIN AND AMERICA

i VISCOUNT GREY'S MISSION

TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL GOOD WILL Bv Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright (Eec, September 28, 5.5 p.m.) New York, September 27.' Viscount Grey has arrived. In a statement he said: "I regret the partial failure of my eight, which makes, all public work difficult, renders it impossible for mo to undertake the duties as'permanent Ambassador, and makes .my mission comparatively short. The British Empire, in common with other countries, •■ feels that without the friendship of America international progress is impossible, .and international security doubtful. I have not come for the purpose of advancing proposals for new treaties and alliances.' A. common language tends to bring about tho friendship of Britain and the United States, 'but some things tend to bring about misunderstandings,' arising. partly from old historical memories and partly from British political problems which excite interest in the United States. My hope and belief is that time, a wise (sympathetic policy, and the fullest knowledge of the facts and difficulties will dissolve misunderstandings. One of the unexampled things of the war was the spontaneous way in which the United Slates, moved by one ideal, went to fight abroad. It was a splendid thing to see tho wholo nation realise that the national interest was tho common interest of humanity. It will need time aiid the growth of confidence, good faith, and good intentions to wipe out the bitterness and hatred of our enemies in this war. The greatest security against future wars lies in "good will. It will be the object of my.mission to promote good will between the Americans' and the British, hoping that this may be one of the great elements leading to greater international good will on the broadest possible basis."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.