London, Jan. 4.
A new political group was formed at Caxton Hall here last night Many political and parliamentary personalities attended the meeting, including Mr. Randolph Churchill, the Duchess of Atholl, Mr. Duncan Sandys, Conservative M.P. for Norwood, Lambeth, was in the chair.
The party's inaugural declaration chiefly emphasized that the weakness of Britain's foreign policy ud defence preparations were placing the country in grave and immediate danger. It was therefore neces. sary to alter that policy We believe that peace cannot be preserved by surrender to force or threat of force, but only by the creation of a solid front of peace-loving nations pledged to resist aggression," ihe declaration added and then declared that Great Britain should take the initiative in this direction.
We believe that if we are to be asked to render a service and make sacrifices in defence of democracy, it must be a real democracy in which abuses are remedied, opportunity is equal, and social justice assured." it continued. "We believe that in critical times all political parties have a duty to ce-operate in the defence of our country and of freedom and that the emergency requires the formation of a truly national Government which will command the confidence of a united people."
After a short debate, Mr. Sandys was elected Chairman of the Party and the Duchess of Atholl was appointed Treasurer.—Havas
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