"Through the fog of confusion and uncertainty we may discern plainly the community of interests; which exists between England, France and Russia to. prevent the Nazis from carrying the flames of war into the Balkans and Turkey.
"Thus, at some risk of bel proved wrong by events, Twill proclaim tonight my conviction that the second great fact of the first month of the war is that Hitler and all that Hitler stands for have been and are being warned off east and south-eastern Europe.
Speaking of the third event, Mr. Churchill said the U-boat attack on the life of the British Isles had hi roved successful. hat "when merce of the world will be renew-_ a greater scale. We hope, however, that by the end of October we shall have three times the hunting craft working os we had at the beginning of the war. We hope that our. means of putting! down this pest will grow con tinually, and that U-boats maj safely be left to the care and con~ [stant attention of the British Navy?"
Referring to what was happening ig Britain, "Mr. Churchill" symathized with those who wished to throw themselves Into the fight but for whom full scope had not yet been found.
"AIL this would clear up." he said, 1s we yet into stride. 'The British Government is unitedly resolved to make the maximum effort of which the nation is capable, and to persevere, whatever may' happen, until 8 decisive victory is. gained.
"Patriotic men' and" women must not only rise above fear but above inconvenience and boredom. Parlia~ ment will be kept in session, and all grievances, muddles and scandals an freely be ventilated there. In the past the House of Commons ha proved an instrument of nation: Will capable of waging stern wars. Parliament is the shield and express sion of Democracy, and Ministers base themselves upon the Parliamentary system. The power of Parliament was manifested last week when a gigantic Budget, which jwoula "have infuriated everybody a year ago, was accepted with prompt, stolid reserve.
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