NEW EUROPE

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20106, 28 November 1939, Page 11

NEW EUROPE

AIM OF ALLIES CONFIDENCE VOICED ULTIMATE VICTORY CHECKING AGGRESSION ; CHAMBERLAIN REVIEW (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (British Official Wireless.) Reed. 2.20 p.m. RUGBY, Nov. 26. Expressing confidence in the ultimate victory of the Allies, the Prime Mihister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, broadcast to-night. He dealt with the absence of major air attacks and the German land offensive, which were not due to reasoiis of humanity. There was plenty of evidence that humane considerations did not deter Germany from using any form of weapons which brought advantage, said Mr. Chamberlain.

The latest of their methods was the indiscriminate sowing a new magnetic type of mine in British waters. It did not matter to Germany that such action was contrary to international agreements, or that neutral as well as British shipping was destroyed. Germany's hope was, by the use of this barbarous weapon to cut off supplies and so starve Britain into submission. "Need Have No Fear ' “Yoli need have no fear that this attempt will succeed,” continued Mr. Chamberlain. “Already we know the secrets of the magnetic mine and we shall master it as we already have mastered the U-boat. “In the meantime, despite some losses ,our convoyes are still coming steadily in and out of our ports and will continue to do so, thanks to the courage and skill of the men of the merchant navy and the warships which convoy them.” After giving a message to members of the forces and thanks to the peoples of the Empire, Mr. Chamberlain said that perhaps many people wondered why the Allies were not attacking the enemy with more vigour. “I would remind you that war consists of bringing the greatest possible force to bear at the right place at the right time,” he said “In our case the place and time will be decided by those responsible for the strategy of the Allies. Time on Side of Allies “Meanwhile we are not losing anything by delay, for time is on our side. Every week that passes intensifies the pressure upon Germany of the Allied blockade, which is slowly but surely depriving her of metals essential to the successful promotion of modern war and which she cannot produce within her borders. “How different is the position of the Allies, who have at their disposal, within the Empire or elsewhere, unlimited resources in men and materials. With such advantages they are bound to win in the end and the only question is how long it will take them to achieve their purpose. “I do not forget that I am speaking to a wider 0 audience throughout the Empire. I wish I could thank individually all the peoples for the support freely and swiftly given. “We are fighting for freedom and peace, which are vital principles of the Empire. The Empire’s unity gives moral as well as material strength to win. Defeating- Aggression “There are still questioners who feel that we have not defined our aims. The war aim is to defeat the enemy, not merely militarily, but also to defeat the aggressive, bullying mentality. “Our definition of peace aims necessarily at present is in most general terms, but the principles are the establishment of a new Europe, not in the sense of tearing up old frontiers, but with a new spirit in which the nations will approach their difficulties with goodwill and mutual tolerance.

“In such a Europe the fear of aggression will have ceased. The adjustment of boundaries will be thrashed out between neighbours sitting on equal terms round the table. “In such a Europe there will be no lasting peace without a full and constant flow of trade, for only thus can the living standard be raised in Europe. Each country has the unfettered right to choose its own form of internal government as long as the Government does not pursue an external policy injurious to its neighbours. “In such a Europe armaments would gradually be dropped, except internally. “The establishment of this Utopian Europe cannot be accomplished in a few months. Indeed, conditions will never cease to change and some machinery that cannot at present be specified is needed for adjustments. “I hope that a Germany animated, by a new spirit will participate in the operation of this machinery.’’