The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-09
BRITAIN NOT TO
LAY DOWN ARMS
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Simon read Chamberlain's speech
because the prime minister is con-
fined to his bedroom by an attack u
govt.
In his speech the prime minister
wrote that "the war never would
have come If, on the side of the
German government, there had been
the same genuine desire for peace
as there was here"
Stiff Necked Nazis
He then derided the stiff -neckeo
men to whom Germany had handed
over the guidance OF her destinies.
Events have shown, he said, that
they would be satisfied with nothing
less than repetition of forcible at
tainment Of their desires, which they
had unsuccessfully tried before"
Chamberlain said that since the
start of hostilities the position OF
the allies has strengthened while
that of Germany has deteriorated
and he insisted that repeal of the
American arms embargo had con-
tributed greatly to the stronger po-
sition OF the allies.
Britain, the prime minister, said
Is not hopeful of a satisfactory re-
spouse from Fuehrer Adolf Hitler to
the Belgian Netherlands peace APP
peal but will consult the dominions
and France regarding the offer.
First Official British reaction Il
the peace appeal came in speech
read for Chamberlain at the lore
mayors luncheon by Chancellor Of
the Exchequer Sir John Simon
Chamberlain in confined to his room
Ey govt.
Lofty Motives For Peace
Every one will appreciate the
lofty motives which actuated the
sovereigns # Holland and Belgium
In offering their good offices,
Chamberlain's speech read at Man.
sion house by Simon, said.
II confess that I am not very
hopeful OF a satisfactory response
from the German chancellor.
ut will be necessary for us to con-
suit with the dominions and with
our friends ana allies.
"The position Of the Allies has, as
the weeks have gone by, rather
strengthened than deteriorated. The
treaty with Turkey will be power
full instrument for peace In south
western Europe.
ION the other hand. the pact be-
tween Germany and the Soviet IN
ion has gained great advantages for
the Soviet but only humiliation and
loss for Germany.
1.-THE repeal Of the neutrality act
in the United States reopens for the
Allies the greatest storehouse Of
supplies In the world. The efficiency
of our three armed services inspires
in us confidence in their ability &c
meet any task that may be given &c
them"
British Don't Want War
Chamberlain said that he based his
pessimism regarding Hitler's reply
to Wilhelmina and Leopold on past
experience" He said, however. that
Eve do not want to continue the wal
day longer than necessary II O
satisfactory settlement can be OBJ
tanned In another way.
IN due course 1t will be the duty
Of bis majesty's government to ten
der to his majesty our advice regard
ing the nature Of the reply nc
should make ito Wilhelmina ano
Leopold" Chamberlain said, "bul
before we can do so naturally 1t VIII
be necessary for us to consult with
the dominions and with our friends
and Allies who are standing Shout
der to shoulder with us in the strug'
gle."
Chamberlain described repeal Of
the United States Arms Embargo "a
a "momentous event"
He pleaded for tolerance In con-
nection with the internal war re-
strictions and controls which seen
/, to be claiming a disproportionatt
amount Of attention"
ITO those who speak no Language
but that of force, force can be the
only answer" Chamberlain said.
No Definite Reply
He indicated that there would bt
no definite reply to Queen Wilhel-
nina and King Leopold until Hitlel
had made his reply. He referred Il
the present conflict as the 'strang'
est of wars" and said that 1t might
rather seem to be a sort of siege
which at any moment was likely ..
be changed into violent conflict.
1.-THE unity Of our people Is one
thing that has stood before every
thing else during these first week!
or war;" Chamberlain said. II cher
ish the firm conviction that we shat
live to see the foundation Of q new
world In which freedom and human
ity will supersede oppression and tbs
rule Of force"
He indicated that economic pres.
sure on Germany win be intensified
Referring to Britain's armed forces
he said:
"Those already modified are huge
and win eventually equal, If the,
will not surpass, those Of the las
war"
"Since we have been compelled ;,
take up arms we shall not lay then
down until we have been assures
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