The Archive · 1938

Also to Be Sold

SADDLES, BRIDLES, AND SUNDRIES, etc., etc.

The sale is conducted under The Rules Exhibited on the Rostrum. nunciations in order to preserve peace in Europe for the future and to pave the way for a reconciliation of the peoples. We have acted loyally. Impelled by the same spirit, I have made offers designed to effect a solution of the European crisis but these offers met with rejection."

With reference to Britain, he said:

"We have of.our own free will confined our power to our most important territory in the hope of never having to cross arms with the state in question. This was not done because there may be some doubt as to our ability to build more than 35 per cent. of the British navy but simply to make a contribution towards European appeasement."

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