Hitler's Next Move

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 18, 22 January 1937, Page 7

Hitler's Next Move

Mr Eden’s Plain Invitation SUPPORTED BY ALL THE PEOPLE (British Official Wireless) RUGBY, Jan. 20. The Times says: “The policy defined by the Foreign Secretary (Mr. Anthony Eden) is the policy not only of the British Government but of the whole British people. # It is the only policy consonant with our traditions.” The Daily Telegraph says: “Britain canot contemplate any position of inferiority, although she would welcome any equitable agreement for the limitation of armaments. If that is not possible, there is still the whole field of economic negotiations. Herr Hitler has many times spoken on the contribution he wishes to make to peace. Last night he was given an unmistakeable invitation to table his proposals, with assurances that if Germany is willing there is every desire on our part to bring her fully back into the comity of nations. ’ ’ The Daily Herald says: “The closing passage of Mr. Eden’s speech was at once an offer to Germany and a warning. Neither should be disregarded. The economic revival and the political appeasement of Europe call for general collaboration in pursuit of the common aim. That collaboration Mr. Eden offers fully and frankly, with the support of the vast majority of the BritUh people. Germany has much to gain by accepting—economically more than any other country. She has nothing to lose. It is for Herr Hitler to say the next worj.” “ Turning- Point,” Says France PARIS, Jau. 20. Official circles are pleased by Mr. Eden’s speech. M. Blum’s paper, Populaire, declares the speech constitutes an event of the highest importance. British foreign policy has reached a turning point, the essential factor of which is closer co-operation with democratic France. The rest of the Press contends that if Signor Mussolini and General Goering run counter to British support ic their policies in the Mediterranean and Spain they must be disappointed. “ The Wrong- Address,” Says Berlin BERLIN, Jan. 20. Inspired Press comment declares that Mr. Eden’s speech was made to the wrong address. It charges him with a lack of understanding of Germany and of appreciation of Herr Hitler’s services to European peace. It challenges his right to put the Italo-Germau evolutionary interest in Spain on the 1 same footing as the Soviet’s revolutionary aims. ‘‘ In Complete Agreement ” Received Thursday, 7.40 p.m. GENEVA, Jan. 20. M. Delbos, interviewed, expressed complete agreement with Mr. Eden. Good Impression in Italy Received Thursday, 7.40 p.m. LONDON, Jan. 20. The Times’ Rome correspondent says Mr. Eden’s speech generally made a good impression. It was constructive and pacific, but there is some surprise j that he addressed himself to Germany without paying any attention also to Russia. Germany Woos Belgium MAY GUARANTEE TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY Received Thursday, 9.20 p.m. LONDON, Jan. 21. The Daily Telegraph’s Paris correspondent reports that It is understood Herr Hitler will shortly declare Germany’s readiness to give Belgium assurances similar to those already given her by Britain and France in which Gcr many will guarantee to defend Belgian independence and territorial integrity against attack from the west or south. Germany apparently is aiming at reconstituting Belgium’s former neutrality, making it more difficult for her to conclude defensive arrangements with Britain and France. The Only Policy, Says Mr Nash LONDON, Jan. 20. The New Zealand Minister of Finance (the Hon. W. Nash), on his way to Geneva, commended Mr Eden’s reference to Germany. He and Mr W. J. Jordan, the High Commissioner, continue to emphusise that New policy of collective security is the only possible one. Security could be effective only by the nations accepting responsibility and co-operating in full to enforce agreements, on which tho lives of the nations are based. Mr Nash is well satisfied with the progress he is making and tho reception, within and beyond Governmental circles, of New Zealand’s proposals of a planned expansion of trade and an improvement of living conditions.