The Archive · 1934

Satisfaction in London

Replying to a question in the House of Commons to-day on the Yugoslav-Hungarian dispute, Sit John Simon, the Foreign Secretary, expressed his satisfaction that the Yugoslav appeal to the League which at times threatened to give rise to sharp differences of view, has how been dealt with in a way which should lead to reconciliation and He said the British Government had throughout been exerting themselves in all useful quarters to urge moderation, He took particular satis~ faction in the important part Mr. Anthony Eden, Lord Privy. Seal, in ce-operation with other members of the "Council, had played in the matter, "The outcome," added the Foreign Secretary, "now largely depends on. the local situation as between Yugoslavia and Hungary, and it is sincere ly to be hoped that this will improve. But there can be no doubt that the favourable position which has been reached from a situation which s0. Fecently appeared to threaten grave consequences is due first and foremost to the existence and effective use of the League of Nations." Wireless through Reuter,

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