The Archive · 1937

BRITAIN APPROVES U.S. STAND

Mr. Chamberlain to Answer President's Speech

London, Oct. 8.

The British Government's gratification at the terms of President Roose-elt's speech in Chicago was exessed by Mr. Anthony Eden, the ign Secretary, when he received ihe United States Charge d'Affaires yesterday.

The British G6Vernment, it is learnt, considers that the President's words constitute a real contribution to peace.

No decision has yet been taken regarding the place of meeting of the Nine-Power Conference. Discussions concerning procedure are being energetically pursued through diplomatic channels.

Mr.. MeyWe Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, will refer to it of Scarborough to-day in a speech at the Conservative Party Conference. It is anticipated that he will reply to it Roosevelt and indicate the Government's attitude, which is believed to have been discussed at "Wednesday's Cabinet meeting.

The unnecessary loss of civilian heartedly mouth, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Chairman and of the Non-Intervention Committee, in a speech yesterday at the Conservative Party Conference.

The conference, presided over by Mrs, Clara Fyfe, wife of a Newcastle "working-man, unanimously adopted a resolution congratulating the Government on the continued improvement in industry and the steps taken to preserve security and maintain peace.—Reuter.

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