London, Aug. 31.
'That the time is past when it was \ecessary to preserve peace at_any. price," the Dominions advised Great Britain when the Cabinet consulted them prior to the momentous meeting at Downing Street yesterday' morning, it is now understood, The Government took their decisions only after lengthy and constant conferences with members of the British Commonwealth. During their exchanges of advice and. Informa: tion, the Dominions expressed unanimously the opinion that it _was yeeessary to make maximum efforts secure European peace; and that these efforts must. remain compatible. with the interests of Uke Commonwealth, They added, "however, that it is no longer absolutely ne-assary to keep the peace at any Competent observers declare that} the unity of the Commonwealth is evident today and that it is obvious the Dominions would give their unreserved support if British democracy were called upon to take action in Europe to protect its own interests and the interests of peace—Havas.
Two Main Factors Slated London, Aug. 31.
Settlement of the Czech-Sudeter. problem, on which hinges to a large extent the peace of Europe, depends: Uupon but two factors, Reuter's Diplomatic Correspondent is informed. These are firstly, the extent of the concessions which the Czech Government is making, and is prepared to make; and secondly, the extent and hal ure of the influence exerted from buutside on the Sudeten Germans, and the spirit in which the Sudetens will meet the proposals of the Czech Gov-
There is no tendency here either to aninimize or to exaggerate the gravity GF the decisions which will have
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