The Archive · 1938

Will Not Sacrifice Interests

Prime Minister Informs House of Commons on — Efforts for Peace; Plan for Czech Solution

London, July 27. 66] ET no one cither in this country or elsewhere for one moment maj that though we seek peace we are willing to sacrifice British honour and British vital interest declared Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Prime Mi ister, in his speech yesterday in the debate on foreign affairs in the House of Commons, amid cheers.

"We are making rapid progress in our great re-armament programme," Mr, Chamberlain went on.

"Day by day the armed strength of this country becomes more formidable. While that tremendous power remains there as a guarantee to enable us to defend ourselves if attacked, we are not unmindful of the fact that though it is good to have giant strength, it is tyrannous to use it."

Referring to the Royal Visit to, France, Mr, Chamberlain associated himself with the tribute paid by Sir ent should be too hasty in dealing With a situation of "such "delicacy, where it) was so vital that the

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