FOREIGN POLICY.
THE BRITISH ATTITUDE, APATHY TOWARDS THE LEAGUE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Dec. 21, 5.5 p.m. London, Dec. 18. On the third reading of the Appropriation Bill, Sir Donald Mac Lean (Leader of the Parliamentary Liberal Party), condemned secret diplomacy, and asked whether Britain had agreed to assist in tin defence of France, regardless of America's attitude. He also demanded information regarding Italy, which way undoubtedly a dangerous storm centre. He deplored the widespread extravagance in Britain, which, he said, resembled a mad dance over an inferno. Lord Robert Cecil stated that only the early ratification of peace would relieve the European tension. He regretted that the Government was apathetic towards the League of Nations, and there was no indication that the Government was determined to make the League a success. Mr. J. R. Clyncs -said the people were athirst for information regarding foreign negotiations. They must not be treated as during war time—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 22 December 1919, Page 5
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158FOREIGN POLICY. Taranaki Daily News, 22 December 1919, Page 5
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