NOT MERELY DANZIG

Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 August 1939, Page 7

NOT MERELY DANZIG

HUMAN DESTINY AT STAKE OPINION IN BRITAIN. DETERMINATION TO RESIST FORCE. (British Official Wireless.) (Received This Day, 9.55 a.m.) y RUGBY, August 18. There has been no relaxation of the tension, in Europe and in official quarters in London developments are being watched with close attention. Newspaper comment reflects the firm but calm attitude of the public towards issues arising out of the Danzig question. The “Telegraph” says: “As Mr Chamberlain said, there is nothing in the Danzig problem that is incapable of reasoned and negotiated settlement, if the will is there. What Poland, with the support of Britain and France is resolutely and unalterably opposed to, is an arbitrary settlement dictated by force.” . The newspaper adds: “The German claim to Danzig is crucial as a challenge to the peace and security of Europe. The acquiescence in Danzig’s incorporation in the Reich by force would imply abdication from every principle on which international stability and confidence are founded.” The “Telegraph” concludes: “It is not merely Danzig; it is human destiny that is at stake, and it is comforting to know that on this occasion the British people have no illusions as to the true issue.”

BRITISH MINISTERS

MEETING IN LONDON ON THURSDAY. MR CHAMBERLAIN’S PLANS. (British Official Wireless.) (Received This Da.y, 9.55 a.m.) RUGBY. August 18. The general international situation will be discussed between senior Cabinet Ministers next Thursday when Mr Neville Chamberlain returns to London. The date of the Premier's visit to London was fixed before he left for his holiday in Scotland and. according to present plans, ho will return North after a short stay here, and towards the end of the month .will be at Balmoral as Minister in Attendance on the King. Viscount Halifax will return to the Foreign Office from Yorkshire on Monday.