The Archive · 1938

Mediation for Spain

London, Nov. 8.

"My Ministers deeply regret the continuance of hostilities in Spam. While adhering to a policy of nonintervention, they are lending assistance in any way possible towards the restoration of peace in that country," the King's speech continued.

His Majesty reviewed Great 's international relations and announced that new measures had been taken to ensure the country's defence.

"My relations with foreign powers continue to be friendly and my Government are doing all in their power to promote the development of good understanding in the spirit of the joint Anglo-German declaration made in Munich on September 30."

The King then referred to Great Britain's relations with Italy.

"The agreement of April 16 shortly to be brought into force will confirm the traditional good relations between our two countries and thus further the cause of European peace."

King George announced his great satisfaction at the forthcoming visits to Great Britain of the King of Rumania and the President of the French Republic, and at his forth coming trip to Canada and the United States.

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