"But in case there should be any misunderstanding about our position as a signatory of the Locarno Treaty, the. British Government think it necessary to say that should there fake place, during the period which will be necessary for consideration of the new. sliuation which has risen, any actual al lack upon France 'oF Belgium which would constitute a violation of Article LI of the Locarno Treaty, the British Govern" ment, notwithstanding the German repudiation of the Treaty; would regard themselves as In honour ound to come, in the manner pro vided in the Tzeaty, to the assistance the country attacked, "It must be obvious to all that, in the existing circumstances, transition from a bad past to a belter future will be an arduous" and hazardous enterprise, "One of the main foundations of peace of Western Europe has been cut away, and, if peace Is to be secured, there is a manifest duty to Fecbuild, It is in that spirit that we rust approach the new proposals of the German Chancellor. The British Government will examine them clear-sightedly and objectively with a view to finding out to what exent they represent the means by which the shaken structure of peace can again be strengthened, in the present goave condition of International affairs, the British Government feel that no opportunity must be missed which offers any hope of amelioration, In the anx~ ious circumstances of the present Ume, T feel justified in asking all Sections of opinion in this House for their support in the exacting and arduous task which now confronts, the combined wisdom and statesmanship of the world."
There: is general agreement among all parties in the House of Commons that Mr, Eden's statement represents the only possible British policy, Morning newspapers of all shades welcome Mr. Eden statement. Reuter.
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