London, Mar. 19.
Whitehall is keeping the Dominions fully informed of every phase of the European situation, While nothing in the nature of formal consultations are taking place, it is understood that the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, is being informally kept cognizant of the views of the Dominions' Cabinets, which are fellowing developments very closely.
'The shock created by Herr Hitler's action in Austria is believed to have Jed to a revival of the suggestion that the time has come when a sincere discussion between the Home and Dominions' Cabinets should precede y talk of action. If afterwards, Germany is still i indigent, action may be discussed with the conviction that all possible steps have been taken to ameliorate the general position. Action will then be likely to acquire the wholehearted support of democracies throughout the world.
Enquiries have suggested a distinct reluctance of some of the democracies te lose a single man in defence of France's assurances to the Czechoslovakians.
While supporting every step for preparedness for any event, it is emphasized in some quarters that preparations shall be accompanied by Unqualified attempts at reconciliation which, to be successful, cannot be delayed—Reuter.
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