London, Apr. 8.
The Anglo-Polish conversations, according to Polish circles, have had the effect of making an Anglo-Polish Alliance a virtual fait accompli. The {general principles of political and economic. collaboration between the two countries, it is understood, have been fixed.
It' is reported here that Colonet Joseph Beck, the Polish Foreign Minister, maintained during the con versations that the Polish position as regards Hungary should" not" be omitted from Eastern European de~ fensive alliances. He is understood to have emphasized Poland's dis-{nelination to include Russia in these Jquarters advocated the conclusion of bilateral agreements between Britain jand Russia and Britain and Rumania fon the same basis as the reported reciprocal Anglo-Polish accord. Furthermore, the same circles urge the signature' of a pact with the Balkan bloc of Greece, Turkey and Yugo Most diplomatic quarters here voiced greatest interest last night in Further steps to be taken to extend Britain's anti-aggression system powers favouring the presen status quo" in Europe.
Colonel Beck was host at dinner in the Polish Embassy yesterday evening Jand among those present were the statesmen, Lord Halifax, Sir Samuel Hoare, Lord Winterton, Mr..R. Hudson, Mr. R.A. Buller, Sir AT fexander Cadogan, Sir Robert "Van sittart, and Be. Anthony Eden and new chapter in the history of Great and of the nations of th Mir. Lloyd George emphasized the lurgont "importance "of securing the pledged support of the "greatest milltary power in the world—namely, he Soviets." After discussing stret Jconsiderations, Mr. Lloyd George said that, if Poland got into trouble ith Germany they would be unable reach her, and must rely on the Conversations between Mr, Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, and Colonel Beck, which were con= tinued this evening, "have now reached a stage at which a statement can be made, states Reuters. Diplomatic Correspondent. Mr. Chamber-Jain may be in a position to make such a statement ju the House of Commons tomorrow.
It is possible that a further brief meeting may Ue held tomorrow ning 10 consider certain outstanding joints of detail, "The talks are lieved to have yielded results sats factory to Voth parties, When Col. Beck visits Portsmouth tomorrow, he will be shown a-display of anti-aircraft fung from destroyer, He will also be shown, fever the alveratt carrier Ark Royal, tone of Britain's latest. type airerati carriers, built at the yards of Messrs, Cammelt Laird & Ca, Ltd, Birken-Nona; and the cruiser Glasgow (0,100 tons). The Glargow, attached to the Second Cruiser Squadron of the Home Fleet, is also a recent addition to the British Navy, having been commis~ Sioned on September 8, 1937. She belongs to the Southampton Class, and her known armament consists twelve G-inch guns, eight 4-inch high angle uns, and four three-pounders.
Mr. Eden's Declaration Mr. Anthony Eden, the former Foreign Secretary, joined issue on some of the strategical considerations raised by Mr. Lloyd George.
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