“Olive Branch Without Bayonets ”

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

“Olive Branch Without Bayonets ”

BRITISH PRESS WELCOME SPEECH FRENCH RECEPTION TEPID Received Sunday, 9.50 p.m. LONDON, Jan. 30. The Sunday papers welcomo Hitler’s moderation which the Observer’s diplomatic correspondent points out bas created a good impression in official quarters where tbe speech is regarded as of strong service to Europe and the world. A pacific utterance had been expected as the army, naval aud air chiefs were convinced tho politicians must avoid controversy abroad. Nevertheless Britain regrets that Hitler ‘did not deal with tho practical points in Mr. Eden’s speech. In Paris the general reception of the speech is tepid but diplomatic quarters express the opinion that despite its negativeness it will be studied as a reply to M. Blum ’b speech. The declar-

ation that there will not be more surprises is interpreted to mean that there will not be an invasion of Memel nor a seizure of Danzig, thus constituting a new gleam of hope. However, much of the speech cold-shouldered the League, which is the pivot of French policy, thus causing doubts as to whether Germany’s readiness to collaborate in world affairs can be implemented. In Romo tho speech i 9 welcomed as an olive branch without bayonets. The eight points are regarded as being fully in line with Italian policy.