The Archive · 1932

Optimistic View of Britain

London, Jan, 29. istic view of Britain' future was taken here to-day by Sir Harry Goschen, who presi At the annual meting of the "Ni London, As a producer our country is ina iron ger position compared competitors, than at any other me since the War. We can go! renewed strength and hope that as soon as the difeult international problems that threaten the stability "of Europe and the world have been settled, that con: fidence 80 essential to' prosperity will be restored."

Sir Harry's speech provided a baneful balance to the one made yesterday by Mr. Rupert Beckett, Chairman of the Westminister Bank, who said that even if the Gordian knot of world—problems were cut to-morrow, there would il' remain a need' for prolonged national effort to achieve any sort of "Heaven on earth."—Reuter.

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