“NOT ACCEPTABLE”

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 183, 5 July 1937, Page 7

“NOT ACCEPTABLE”

HALO-GERMAN PROPOSAL. FOR SPANISH BELLIGERENTS. GENERAL BRITISH ATTITUDE. (United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. I (British Official Wireless.) Received July 5, 11.55 a.m. RUGBY, July 3.

The Britisli Press is in general agreement that the German and Italian counter proposals at the Non-Inter-vention Coiumutee are not acceptable.

The Times considers it unfortunate that the official statement of the Ger-man-Italian view should have been preceded by a barrage oi articles in Lite Italian Piess, clearly-printed with nigh approval, boasting ol the achievements of the iialian Legionaries in Spain, boasting that Italy has not been neutral and claiming a part in the recent victories of the insurgents. “Ah tins .may have been meant for Home consumption only, ’ says the Times, “ilnd certainly the fantastic charges against Britain will find no credence outside Italy. For as Jong as possible ofijcial declarations, soberly and not unreasonably phrased, must be accepted as expiessing the real policy ot the two Governments —which .s also the policy of all the other Governments concerned —and the door kept open for an agreement upon the methods of application.” The Daily Telegraph states: ‘‘Although resentment is aroused by the implied suggestion that France aiid England might not keep the ring closed fairly as between the parties in Spain, both countries will consider any alternative proposals which promise to work effectively and impartially. Unless there is a complete agreement between the Powers as to the form of guarantee to be provided, we, in common with the other nations, must recover our freedom of action. So far the proceedings of the Non-Intervention Committee show that the only obstacles to a general understanding are the objections of Germany and Italy. With the knowledge that they are in isolation, they hope to obtain opportunity for further consideration.” The Daily Herald, after stressing the u n acceptability of the proposals to Britain, says: “If the solution is found it must be on lines either of the Anglo-French proposals or some third basis yet to bo found.”

NEW CONTROL SCHEME

HOPES IN LONDON

LONDN, July 4

According to the diplomatic 'correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, attempts are being made in London to work out a new system of control in Spain acceptable to all parties. The Paris correspondent of the Times says France will not accept the Italian and German proposals. The official French attitude is one of determination to stand fast on the position which has been taken up in complete agreement- with the British Government. The newspaper Information says: “If the Italian and German Governments realise that they do not represent the only strong and resolute States in Europe the limits ,of decency will probably not be overstepped.” The Berlin correspondent of the Daily Mail says the entire German Press is engaged in proving that Britain and France will alone be responsibles if non-intervention finally breaks down. •

A message from Paris states that after the non-intervention deadlock, the Minister of Foreign Affairs (M. Avon Delbos (instructed French Ambassadors to approach the Governments of the 25 States of the full committee. Except Germany and Italy, the replies received already from 20 all support the jntish and French proposals. BOMBS~CROPPED. CLOSE TO BRITISH WARSHIP. LONDON, July 4.

Following reports that three insurgent ’planes dropped seven bombs at British control warships, which drove off the machines by gunfire, the Admiralty issued the following statement: —“Two aeroplanes dropped two bombs a mile distant from British destroyers. The incident is regarded as a mistake and no action is being taken.” AIR RAIDS ON REBELS. lIEADQUARTF.RS BOMBED. Received July 5, 9.35 a.m. SALAMANCA, July 4.

Government’ planes bombed Alba do Tonnes, near here, killing six children and four men and injuring 40. Government ’planes also bombed General Franco’s headquarters at Salamanca, several hits being scored on the objectives.

VIGILANCE CORPS.

GUARD AGAINST REBEL SPIES

Received Julv 5, 9.35 a.m. VALENCIA, July 4

Cabinet lias decided upon a reorganisation of the army and the creation of a vigilance corps against inquiry espionage.