The Archive · 1938

Non-Intervention Accord Looms

New Spirit Noted at Meeting Seeking Big Step for Peace

London, June 21.

The European situation took a decided turn for the better today, when the Non-Intervention Sub-Committee met again to consider the British plan far the withdrawal of foreigners from Spain, the meeting taking place' in the most cordial atmosphere.

Excellent progress was made at the meeting, and an agescinent wat voached on all points raised by Lord Plymouth, the chairman, The Committee wes engaged in clearing up all outstanding "points. and it is probable that a further meeting will be held today, at which the financial aspects of the withdrawal of volunteers will be considered, The Sub-Committee met with the prospect of making a definite contribution to the peace of Europe, and not only in London, but algo in Paris. and Rome, an atmosphere of real optimism, was engendered by prospects of fine progress in the discussions.

A new spirit revealed itself in today's meeting of the Sub-Committee, which was attempting to reach a final agreement in order that the special Commission might be sent to Spain to arrange for the withdrawal of foreign combatants. It was believed that land and sea control might he. strengthened. and belligerent rights granted ta both sides.

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