DISARMAMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1932, Page 5

DISARMAMENT

PROPOSALS BY MR HOOVER, SIR J, .SIMON’S REPLY. (United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) PARIS, June 25. M. Herriot received a gathering of journalists after attending a Cabinet meeting, when he declared that France owed the greatest consideration to everything coming from President Hoover. He said: “I read and reread his message, and I wonder whether it takes into consideration tlie possible coalitions. The . dominating idea at Lausanne is that European settlement is impossible by universal agreement.” Mr Stimson sent the following message to Sir J. Simon:—“l earnestly thank you for the sympathetic discu.Uion of President Hoover’s' proposals, and I trust that our two delegations, working jointly will be able to contribute to their fulfilment.” Sir J. Simon replied that he reciprocated this wish for continued cooperation, adding: “Only co-operation of all states could lift the burden of excessive armaments. Britain deeply appreciates the spirit and purpose of President AfiYf will do her utmost to promote the acceptance of concrete proposals covering the whole field of disarmament by seeking the largest measure of agreement by all of tho states represented at Geneva.

LORD KYLSANT,

release, is probable.

LONDON. June 25

The “Daily Express”. state's that the shipping magnate, Lord Kylant’s release from prison is imminent. He has gained the full remission for good conduct. He will stay quietly at his home in South Wales, and then he will take a long sea. voyage.