GERMANY’S ACTION

Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1933, Page 5

GERMANY’S ACTION

BRITAIN BLAMED

RESPONSIBILITY REPUDIATED.

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BERLIN, October 17,

The Geinr.n Foreign Minister, Herr von Neucath, blames Britain for Germany’s withdrawal from the League and Conference, alleging that the details which Germany demands were forwarded by London to Washington in so distorted a, fashion that it looked as if Germany were making new demands. Heir von Neurat-h said: “Wc adhered to the British plan, but the British plan is not recognised even by its originators. Sir John Simon (British Foreign Secretary) asserts that we went beyond our former claims. That is not correct. I repudiate the attempt to place on ns the responsicbility which should fall on others.” In a 'statement to foreign journalists, Dr Goebbels said that Germany nvould harbour no territorial grievances against France when the Saar 1 region was returned to Germany. Dr GOebbels also that that no Gen-

tUal European problem justified war, j Nevertheless, he declared, the Polish Corridor could <r.ot ’be permanent. Ho said that Germany would not rest until she recovered it—probably by negotiation. j Doctor' Goebbels foreign newspaper men here that the German election and referendum would bo absolutely free. Strict democracy

would be observed

“GERMANY’S SERIOUS. BLUNDER.”

A BREATHING .SPACE,

LONDON, October 17.

“The Times” endorses the Disarmament Conference adjournment as affording a breathing space. It adds: “All of the other Governments will then have determined to handle the situation calmly, with a view to the maintenance of peace by progressive substantial • disarmament. The most hopeful feature i s the world’s almost complete unanimity against • Germany, whi'ch is the best guarantee of 'practical co-operation. The immediate •problem' is: “What collective action can convince Germany of the seriousness of her blunder?” The .president of the Disarmament; ■Commission, Mr Henderson, broadcast-; ding, emphasised that every Government’s duty was ■to .uphold the League cl Nations OoveiMilt and the Paris Pact, for the enabling of rlisalm&hient and tile securing of peace. He said: “We cannot allow International annTohiscK ..to. .uncUwmine ■law and' order.”

As amtlcipited, the proposal to'submit to the Disarmament Commission the Four Power resolution—embody-

ing no TO.-rmament, disarmament hv stages, and control—as the. basis for

future . discussions, was dropped, because it means now a barred door as

against Germany

AUSTRALIA DESIRES PEACE.

DISCUSSION BY CABINET.

MELBOURNE, October 17

The Federal Cabinet discussed Germany’s action in withdrawing from the League of Nations and the Disarmament Conference. The Minister of External Affairs, Mr Latham, in submitting his statement, said the Government felt that the Disarmament Conference should go on. Although the presence of Germany at the Conference was very desirable, it wag not absolutely essential.

“Australia,” -he said, “i.s vitally interested in world peace, for, apart from the human aspect, the intense economic nationalism that is spreading over the world i s closing what were our markets, and is inflicting great loss on our people. The Government is anxious that an agreement should be reached even foe a limited period.’’

APPROVAL OF EX-KAISEU.

AMSTERDAM, October 16.

The ex-Kaiser approves of Germany’s withdrawal as a thoroughly logical view of the long-drawn injustice in the treatment of Germany. He is not returning thither, realising that Hitler has other things to consider than the restoration of the monarchy.

NAZI PLOT FOILED

VIENNA, October 16

The police at Linz raided a Nazi resort and a considerable number were arrested after the discovery of elaborate' plans for the seizure oT the Linz garrison by Nazi Storm Troopers. Those arrested will be charged with high treason.