preparation "and negotiation " the the intervening, months of Wore assigned to us has not_ been: rade lighter or easier. "Indeed, the problems which compose our agenda have in some respects been inten-sifed both as regards political and economic, importance. 1 have been advised in some quarters that we should postpone this meeting w success had arisen. What proof is circumstances more. promising. for there that this opportunity can Amazing Progrees "With this amazing material progress there is some recognition of the interdependence of nations and the value of collaboration between them. Now is the opportunity to harness this new consciousness of common interest to serve the interest of mankind. In the firm belief mutual collaboration of. the states towards the right action I augurate this. conference, follow your deliberations with the closest interest and attention and I pray that the results of your labours will set the world once ™more on the path of prosperity and ordered progress."
Following His Majesty's speech Mr. Vernon Bartlett, the B.B.C,_ commentator, described the scene mentioning Mr. Ramsay Mae-Donald, the Prime Minister, and Mr, Soong, Chinese Minister of Finance, who' was seen chatting to Mr, R. Y. Bennett, Prime Minister of Canada. He also mentioned Me. Cordell Yiull, U.S. Secretary of State, having a conversation with refer to the general stagnai Wworld trade and the question. of Thrifts, adding "No notion can perhnanently enrich itself at the ex-
sphere of polities may be essen-oF there, National human freedom but nationings geotomics the "death mell of advancing Dr "The sooner we can make the world an economic unit the better wilt be for all nations, Inter national, ce-operation is. our best Wway to international prosperity. A ation' which looks after" itself in fan international frame. of mind hich will naturally Tend the world international agreement."
Destructive effects of speculation land. gambling. were "international tragedies, "The fate of generations may well depend upon the courage, the sincerity and width of view which we show during the next few weeks," said. the Prime. Minister. We give to the world as the note of our first meeting that we determine to succeed; nor can we delay.
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