Strong Support for the Government's Action by Home Papers:
London, May 25.
The "Daily Herald" describes the! breach with the Soviet indefensible.
The "Westminster Gazette" ne ther condemns nor lauds the Gov-_ Jernment's decision but warns that if Russia is made a pariah she will be a vast potential source of trouble.
The "Daily Telegraph" says there will be great relief and thankfulness lat the breaking up of Arcos, which "was a Chinese box of conspiracies} and plots."
The "Morning Post" states that) the Soviet has forfeited by deliberate and systematic abuse a position it should never have been accorded.
The "Daily Mail" is of opinion that the Government has done right! in ridding Britain of "these trea-
The "Daily News" declares that} Mr. Baldwin's revelations cast dis Jeredit on the Soviet's relations with all civilized countries.
"The Times" asserts that main-[tenance of diplomatic relations with }the Soviet would be an indignity every country that observes towards Britain the decencies of civilized The "Daily Express" declares that} Jthe Soviet's "stupid and malicious interference in cur affairs has ruled [them out of court thousand times."
The "Daily Chronicle" says. that! utmost to persuade the Government not to follow Britain's lead to break with Moscow.
Later, Tt seems to be clour' that French Government is mot yet prepared to follow the British lead with Fegard to Russia, Frenchmen belonging politically to the Right or Centre unanimously favour expulsion of the Bolsheviks but the strong influence of the Left parties is opposed to drastic action, The Gov-fernment's campaign against com finnnism, however, will probably be intensified—Reater.
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