Hitler Speaks For Germany

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 26, 1 February 1937, Page 7

Hitler Speaks For Germany

Armaments, Colonies, Spain, France

PACIFIC TONE PLEASES BRITAIN THE EIGHT POINTS OP PEACE United Pr*«* Association—By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. Received Sunday, 6.30 p.m. BERLIN, Jan. 30. There was almost a carnival atmosphere in the frostbound centre of the city for Herr Adolf Hitler’s appearance at the Reichstag. Evergreens and gilded emblems were everywhere, even on , the coke braaiers dotted along tbe kerbs to keep the spectators warm. The route was lined with the unbroken ranks of the Black Guards and police and secret police were posted on the roof of the Reichstag to keep a watch on the Fuhrer’s safety. Clad in a leather coat he began the » day standing sphinxlike in a motorcar reviewing his 3000 six-footer bodyguard goosestepping along the Wil- . helmstrasse while scores of loud-speak-ers blared martial music. Schoolchildren left their beds early to have the importance of the occasion impressed on their minds. Dr. Goebbels told them in & radio address that “to be a Gorman is again to bo honoured." Field-Marshal Blomberg in a broadcast said: “What Hitler has done for the armed forces places him in a line with the greatest army creators in history.' 9 • Herr von Ribbentrop contrasted the Anglo-German naval agreement with the Franco-Soviet Pact. “We ask oursolves who has done more for the stabilisation of peace. We unhesitatingly continue the road to amicable agreements with every nation willing to come to an understanding." The Reichstag opened at 12.5 p.m. It re-elected General Goering president and extended Herr Hitler's plenary powors for four years. * Hitler began his speech at 12.17 p.m. Elaborate arrangements had been m&do for broadcasting the British, French and German versions throughout the world, including Australia. The Bloodless Revolution. Hitler acclaimed Nazism as the blood less revolution of revolutions, not because they were not manly enough to see blood. One hundred and seventy thousand had been slain in Spain and on that basis he would be right to murder half a million people. But instead he had achieved a revolution by legal means. “We substituted the liberalistic conception of the individual by a people bound by blood to the soil with the sacred task of preserving the race. The doctrine of blood and race would pre vent the Jews trying to disintegrate and dominate other people. "Was there a more glorious, more beautiful socialism than ours under which every boy could reach the head of the nation. I myself have come this way." Hitler said: "There is only one representative of German sovereignty, namely the people, whose will is expressed by the Nazi Party. Therefore there is only one legislative executive authority. The * new German penal code will put justice for all time into the service of maintaining the German race." Hitler then deprecated economics, de daring there could no longer be free business life in Germany. If economic chiefs had not succeeded in maintaining employment by exploiting the soil an*l minerals the Btate was bound to step in. Special Attention to Mr. Eden. Germany would not depart from her four-year plan. "Whatever other countries do I'll pursue this aim. but the * impression that German is pursuing an isolation policy is wrong. Mr. Eden is mistaken in holding this view. Mr. Eden emphasised his desire to avoid splitting Europe into two camps. The iact is Europe to-day is so split.. If Britain held this view earlier there would have been no Versailles Treaty." Hitler explained his earlier drastic actions as making it easier for other nations to accept Germany’s decisions, and added: "The time of so-called surprises has ended. "Hitler said Mr. Eden showed ignorance when ho said it was up to Germany to collaborate in Europe. Germany made attempt after attempt to secure a friendly settlement. She would not cease to fight Bolshevism, but other nations could please themselves. Referring to the Eastern Pact, he said it was unthinkable that Germans would fight beside Bolsheviks. Mr. Eden’s desire to reduce armaments ignores the fact that armaments depend on the dangers threatening Germany. However, Germany has no inter- « ests in the Mediterranean except economic. Demand for Colonies. She does not want colonies for miliary but solely for economic reasons ano j her aim is to build up an empire without shedding blood aud without robbing anyone. The reasons given for seising Germany’s colonies were invalid. It was said the natives did not want Ger--0 man rule. Who asked them if they preferred that of others? Secondly, it was said Germany misodminislered them, but German administratiou accomplished more than others. Thirdly, it was said that the colonies were valueless. In that case they were valueless * to others. The demand for colonies will ba externally raised by a country as densely populated as Germany. Sneers for League. Hitler went on to sneer at the League of Nations, saying Mr Eden professed to want action not speech, but the

League mostly confines itself to talk except in one case when it had been better to have had tho talk. Then the League failed. This is interpreted as an obvious reference to sanctions. Hitler, referring to Spain, said although Germany sympathised with General Franco she would do everything to lead to the re-establishment of peace. He welcomed tho removal of tho Mediterranean tension through the Anglo-Italian agreement. Recalling the reactions to the reoccupation of the Rhineland he declared he was anxious for good relations with England and neighbouring countries, "but must stress again the restoration of our sovereignty and equal rights.’’ He sarcastically commented on the Moscow trial, pointing out that it showed how much value could be placed on the fidelity of the Soviet’s leaders to one another. Armaments. Hitler added: "Just as England is the sole judge of what armaments are necessary to defend her Empire so German requirements are decided exclusive- j ! v by Berlin. Germany is happy to find that* Italy and Japan recognise this and will be still happier if the conviction that each country is the sole judge of its needs should spread throughout Europe. Germany has no need to answer the British qestionnaire. She has already done so by consolidating with Austria, Poland, Italy, Japan and other countries." He assured Belgium and Holland of his readiness to recognise them as neutrals for all time. The Eight Points of Peace. Dealing with world pacification, Hitler said it depended on eight points: First, stable internal conditions in each country; second, a frank admission of the vital interests of each nation; third, reform of the League of Nations into an evolutionary body; fourth, mutual respect among nations; fifth, armaments must be considered from the universal aspect instead of making a single nation responsible; sixth, it was impossible to maintain peace as long as an irresponsible clique continue their agitation for it. It was unfortunate that Mr Eden did not demand a clarification of the lies concerning Morocco; seventh, European problems could only be solved within possible limits. Germany wouiu watch her own security with a strong army; eighth, the respect of the national feelings of minorities. Hitler said Germany had no colonial claims except on countries which had taken her colonies from her. He announced Germany’s withdrawal of her signature from the clause of the Versailles Treaty making her guilty of causing the Great War. Te also announced that the Reich was taking over the railways and the Reichsbank as further freeing her from Versailles. The Versailles Treaty was at an end, he declared, and German honour was restored. A struggle against France was out of the question. Germany did not intend to pursue a policy of isolation. That would be the greatest danger. Ho emphasised the nation’s eagerness to co-operate with Britain. Hitler was applauded vigorously when he sat down. General Goering then rose to assure him that the Jives of all Germans were his. He went on to describe the Moscow trial as a put-up job. No German Reichs Minister had ever conversed with Trotsky. He concluded by denouncing the Nobel peace prize award to a ‘‘convict" as an insult to Germany. Henceforth a German national prize would replace the Nobel prizo which no German might accept. The session then terminated. Hitler wore a brown uniform and his hair was sleekly brushed. Ho raised his eyebrows and shrugged his shoulders ironically whenever ho referred to Mr Eden. Neither the French nor British ambassador was present. SOLEMN DECLARATION TO FRANCE REICHSBANK FREED FROM INTER NATIONAL RESTRICTIONS Received Sunday, 7.30 p.m. LONDON, Jan. 30. Referring to France, Hitler said: "I solemnly declare between France and Germany there can he no point in dispute as far as humanly is conceivable and no problem which cannot be solved." He added that the four-year plan will include the refashioning and extension of some towns, including Berlin, Munich and Nuremberg. An official explanation of Hitler’s reference to the Roachsbauk says the placing of the Reichsbank wholly under the sovereignty of Germany removes the last international restriction imposed by the Reichsbank law, enabling it to be changed without international consent. Dr. Schacht unless ho chooses need not be a member of the Bank of International Settlements. Thus Ger-! many resumes her legislative sovereignty in this field.