LAW OF THE JUNGLE IN EUROPE

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 154, 25 March 1939, Page 11

LAW OF THE JUNGLE IN EUROPE

Peace-loving Nations Urged To Unite

MR. EDEN’S PLEA FOR ACTION

(British Official Wireless.)

(Received March 24, 6.30 p.m.) RUGBY, March 23.

“A great part of Europe now sees no law prevailing but the law of the jungle, where the prey falls to the swiftest and most ruthless stroke,” said Mr. Anthony Eden in a speech in London today. “What is the duty of peaceloving nations by this threatening condition? I believe that there can be only one answer—to unite now and immediately to organize defence against further aggression.

“But if this policy is to succeed it must be based upon principle. Ton cannot unite the nations of Europe or any number of them simply on a basis of possession. The basis must be one of principle, and that principle is clear —to preserve what remains of the rule of law in Europe, to maintain those essential standards of international conduct upon which all progress depends and to protect those principles in Europe which yet survive.” Mr. Edeu emphasized that Britain could not enter upon this policy on a basis of limited liability, but would have to be ready to take her share in any defensive system that might be built up, not onlj’ on sea' and air, but also on land. “It is my conviction,” concluded Mr. Eden, “that we in this country cannot take too soon the necessary steps in relation to industry, to national wealth, and to man-power to enable us to do this.” NAZI PRESS ATTACKS ON SIR S. HOARE (Independent Cable Service.) BERLIN, March 23. The Press unanimously attacks the British Home Secretary, Sir Samuel Hoare, for his speech yesterday on behalf of Mr. Chamberlain, accusing him of “irresponsible agitation.”