WORLD CONFERENCE

Hokitika Guardian, 23 June 1933, Page 6

WORLD CONFERENCE

PROGRESS OF EVENTS. (United Press Association—By .Electric Telegraph—Copyright.^ (Received June 23 at 11.50 a.m.) LONDON, June 22. A “Sun Service'’ message says that there is a widespread feeling that Mr MacDonald must have .sadly misunderstood the President when at Washington, for he reported that Mr Roosevelt Wats most anxious to -assist to overcome the depiessidn by united action, whereas it now seems that he is bent upon a policy of isolation, and is determined to try tlie panaceas of a huge public works programme, plus cheapening money. If the rest of the world its ready to adjust their plans to his internal policy, well and good; if not, they in ay nave, to go 1 forward without America. Mr MacDonald, on the other hand, maintains profound confidence, declaring that the delegates are just commencing to take off their coats, hut. fearing- American aloofness, several delegates have already slipped away. Herr von Neurath frankly said that he would not return unless a more definite policy emerges from the discussions. M. Lithvinolf is conspicuously ab•Seiit from the’debates. He has haunted the lobbies, and approached the American delegation requesting the "recognition of the Soviet by the Republic. 1 Mr MacDonald has summoned the Dominions’ principal delegates and leading British delegates to a conference at hi, 3 private house. Practically the entire conference proceedings are now. behind closed doors, which' Mr MacDonald believes is the only method of progressing. It is understood that the Empire delegates considered the American stabilisation and economic statements. •The latter brings Ottawa from the realm, of gossio into the formal conference, by the economic sub-com-mittee having to discuss Ottawa and similar agreements. Britain aucl the Dominions are unlikely to budge an inch regarding the Ottawa agreements. :.