Germany's Colonies Demands

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 32, 8 February 1937, Page 7

Germany's Colonies Demands

Plans to Influence England HITLER ANNOYED WITH LONDON NEWSPAPER. United Press Association—-By Electrlo Telegraph.—Copyrigh U Received Sunday, 9.20 p.m. LONDON, Feb. 7. The British Foreign Minister, Mr. Anthony Eden, hue gone to the soutn of France for a fortnight’s holiday. He declined to disclose his destination. The Morning Post ’s diplomatic correspondent says owing to Mr. Eden’s holiday proposals Uorr von llibbentrop is believed to have brought from Borliu will bo communicated to Lord Halifax, but British official circles scout the suggestion that Lord Halifax is likely to be more amenable to tho Ambassador’s demands, especially regarding the colonies, declaring that if Herr von Ribbentrop hopes to find a more willing ear in Lord Halifax he is doomed to disappointment. The Daily Mail says Herr von Eibbentrop has no intention at present of presenting specific requests for colonies or submitting a detailed case. Tho Times’ Berlin correspondent says Germany is apparently aiming at the restoration of all her lost colonies on the ground that Hitler’s repudiation of “war guilt” cuts away tho entire foundation for post-war ‘‘robbery,” but no formal claim for a total restoration of colonies is likely to be made until British public opinion has been further ‘‘educated,” The News-Chronicle says that members of the Commons are anxious to raise tlio question of Herr vou Ribbcntrop’s Nazi salute to tho King which caused considerable comment in Government and diplomatic circled but it is doubtful whether they will bo allowed to table their questions. Nevertheless the incident has assumed particular importance in view of tho belief that Cabinet regards llerr vou Ribboutrop’s political propagandist activities as infringing the usual ambassadorial custom. A Berlin message stales it is understood that Hillor was exceedingly angry when informed of tho Chronicle’s attack on Herr vou llibbentrop, which in view of the fact that he is Hitler’s personal adviser on foreign affairs and was sent to London to produce a British-German rapprochement, is regarded by Hitler as a personal attack on his policy and methods. It is believed Hitler is considering methods of protecting Herr von llibbentrop from the attacks of foreign newspapers.

NO ASSURANCE OF HOLLAND’S NEUTRALITY. Received Sunday, 9.20 p.m. THE HAGUE, Feb. 7. The Foreign Minister, M. Degraeff, replying to a Parliamentary quostion, stated that the Government had not received a direct assurance that Germany was prepared to guaranteo Holland’s inviolability. Apparently Herr Hitler’s recent statement referred to earlier public utterances. FIRST GERMAN 10,000 TONNER. HAMBURG, Feb. 7. Tho first 10,000-ton cruiser launched has been named Admiral liipper. Its armament includes eight 8-inch guns.