The Archive · 1939

Peace Hopes Shared

'This reference by the Premier to Herr Hitler ch has been pre" ceded by another, In an answer which the Premier' gave at question time, and in which he said:—'"y' "welcome passages in Herr Hiller's speech regarding his desire for mutual confidence and com operation between our two peoples, and T should like to take this opportunity to repeat that these sentiments are fully shared "by His Majesty's Government, and by the people of this country.

"No negotiations are at present contemplated with the German Government, but His Majesty's Government has' been glad to observe the discussions on. various—industriat matters that have recently taken place between the representatives of Industry. in both countries.

Mr. Chamberlain said that he was quite satisfied that the policy of non-Intervention had been right all along, and that now was not the moment to change it.

While he did not consider that the situation in Spain was at this mo. ment a menace to the peace of Europe, he did most emphatically: consider that if intervention took place now on any considerable scale that would be a menace peace, by inevitably Tend. ing to an' extension of ihe conflict in. Europe.

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