The Archive · 1936

A British Pledge

Dec. 1.

Mr. Anthony Eden's formal) pledge of Great Britain's support in maintenance of the integrity and independence of Belgium logically emerges from the course of events: rine" March 7 when Herr Hitler' denounced the Treaty of Locarno, That Treaty's preamble made the, following specific reference to Belgium:

Taking note of the abrogation of the treaties for the neutrality Belgium, and conscious of the necessity of ensuring peace in the area which has so frequently been the scene of European conflicts.

It will be seen therefore that Herr Hitler's denunciation raised the issue of Belgium's integrity in an

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