The Archive · 1939

Unleashed Out Personal Ambition

Mr. Anthony Eden

in Crusade Says Hitler and Kaiser Alike for International Decency London, Dec. 2.

[S is not à war. it is a crusade for international decency,"

Anthony Eden, the Dominions Secretary, declared this ning in Warwick during a speech in which he compared Adolf to Kaiser Wilhelm in unleashing war on Europe out of Mr. Eden denied that Britain is fighting for but stated she is battling for the right of all nations; in peace and liberty, free from Nazi methods of oppression. paid tribute to the power of the French armed forces and the imposing strength of the se Studying New ion Court Jewish Tribunal Subject renowned Maginot Line.

"It would be- intolerable," the Dominions Secretary asserted, "that every 20 years Europe should be subjected to war.... Nothing would be more foolish," he continued, "than to underrate the magnitude of the task on which we are engaged. The German machine is ruthless. For years it had the whole resources of a powerful siate at its command. Germany's whole economic system has been twisted for war pur-

"This is not a war in the sense of a clash of rival ambitions. We are Out to secure no new rights for ourselves. We want no new territory nor privileges. We seek not only for ourselves But for all peoples, big and small, the right to live their lives in freedom and peace, to develop their industry and commerce, to raise the standard of living."

German Breaches of Word Speaking of the deterioration in standards of international conduct, of end particularly against I do not com-

(as Germany's), "The rule of the Gestapo and the rubber truncheon of torture will never hold sway here as long as Englishmen live and breathe. 1t is British power, influence and authority that Germany is out to break.

"Germany made war in 1914 in "lorder to impose her military supremacy over Europe. She made this war for precisely the seme purpose. Hitler" Mr. Eden criticised, "is not as unique as all that! He is merely the latest expression of the Prussian spirit of military domination, and the fact that he is not Prussian merely makes him rather worse, His pur-is the same es that of Bismarck and Kaiser Wilhelm: to rule Europe."

French Army Praised Mr: Eden, who recently visited the ihe The treaty fixed tons as the maximum ton-cruisers until January 1, Manila, Dec. 3.

"The centre of the typhoon which was reported sweeping toward Manila yesterday today was reported over Camarinessur Province at 6 p.m. northwest in the general British and French soldiers at the front in France, then praised the cheerfulness and camaraderie existing between all ranks of the Allied forces.

Expressing admiration the for French Army, he asserted it is difficult to find words to express adequately one's sense of amazement at ihe. military achievement which France has attained. The qualities of the French Army, I am quite sure, cannot be surpassed anywhere the world. One comes home after having visited those immensely formid-lable defences," he said, referring to the Maginot Line, "quite confident that Germany will not break through.

"One has a deep feeling of thankfulness that France made those great sacrifices in money to build these immense fortifications which now stand as a rampart for our defence as well &s hers."

In conclusion, Mr. Eden eulogised the Allied navies and merchant fleets and stated: "It is a mistake to belittle what we are up against. The British prefer to be told the facts and face them. But we are all convinced of the ultimate issue of the war and are looking beyond. We want to come out of this ordeal of sacrifices to build a better world."—

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