Parliament Our Parliamentary Correspondent writes : The calm of Parliament
was broken last Thursday by strong Opposition protests against the admission to this country of Herr Rosenberg—Herr Hitler's envoy. Both Mr. Lansbury and Mr. Maxton contended that all foreigners associated with political regimes should be treated alike (though this is exactly what the Labour Party fails to do) ; and they refused to be satisfied with Sir John Gilmour's reply that every case must be con- sidered on its merits. In view of what Herr Rosenberg is reported to have learned about British public opinion, it is a good thing that his entry was not forbidden. So far as the House of Commons is concerned, Herr Hitler has achieved the miracle of uniting all political parties in distrust and dislike of Germany. This is a miracle, because a short time ago a large section in all parties were quite favourable to the German case, whereas today not five per cent. of members would agree to the smallest concession to Germany until she mends her tone and her ways. A Liberal member, Mr. Mander, asked leave on Wednesday to introduce a Bill giving power to prohibit the entry of German goods in the event of Germany rearming. His action was, of course, ill- advised, and he withdrew his request on Sir A. Chamberlain's appeal, but if such things can be thought of in the green tree, what could be the fruits of the dry?
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