NEGOTIATION WAY
DALADIER’S GALL
PROBLEM OF DANZIG LIBERTY OF POLAND AID IN TIME OF CRISIS FRANCE AND BRITAIN (Reed, Aug. 20, 1.45 p.m.) . PARIS, Aug. 25. The Premier of France, M. Daladier. broadcasting to the nation today, said: "All my efforts are being directed towards averting war. I still believe .that by free and loyal negotiation, the worst will not happen. “The Danzig question has menaced peace only because it affects the life and liberty of Poland. If we permit the murder of small countries and aLlow .the spirit of domination in Europe, it would soon be directed against France. “It is necessary to assure the liberty and independence of all. nations. If we refused it would be a crime against" humanity’s honour. “Britain and her empire are assembling forces just as we are ourselves. France and Britain: form a single 'bloc to defend liberty.
"Let us hone in this solemn hour that, despite everything, wisdom and reason will prevail, but -if all efforts are useless, we appeal to the courage and wil-l do undergo hardships- of all Frenchmen.”
M. Dal-adier -paid tribute to Britain’s resolution and -commended' it he appeals for peace made by King Leopold of Belgium, the- Pope and President Roosevelt.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20026, 26 August 1939, Page 6
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