IMPORTANCE OF PACIFIC

Dominion, Volume 36, Issue 105, 28 January 1943, Page 5

IMPORTANCE OF PACIFIC

Thorough Discussion

“The conference is another proof of tlie invincible solidarity of the United Kingdom and the United States, and of their determination along with the other United Nations to pursue tlie war with tlie utmost vigour and expedition,” said the Prime Minister, Mr. Fraser, when referring yesterday to the Allied meeting at Casablanca. “It is particularly gratifying that Mr. Churchill and President Roosevelt were able to meet for such an all-important conference in close proximity to the actual fighting zone in North Africa and consequently could have the benefit of consultations with the navy, army and air force commanders of both tlie United Kingdom and the United States. "A very significant and satisfactory announcement is that General de Gaulle and General Giraud have commenced discussions and negotiations which give indication of ending in mutual understanding and amicable arrangement, for the future of Free France. “It is not necessary to emphasize for us in the Pacific the importance of the message sent by the. President and the Prime .Minister to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. It is clear that the Pacific situation was thoroughly discussed and its importance annreeiated. New Zealand will hail with delight the promise to send to the brave, and indomitable. Chinese the support they so urgently need.”