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Wairarapa Times-Age, 23 August 1939, Page 5

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QUICK CHANGE IN POLISH l PRESS GERMANS ON THE PACT. “BREAK THROUGH ENCIRCLERS." By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright LONDON. August 22. Not a single report of an anti-Gor-man tendency appears this morning m the Polish Press, which gives an impression not only that there is no tension between Germany and Poland but also that there are no questions tit issue between them. The only comment on the RussoGerman pact question is: What will become of the German-Japanese Alliance? Herr von Ribbentrop, accompanied by Dr Gaus and an interpreter. Herr Schmidt, is staying overnight at Koenigsberg and will arrive in Moscow on August. 23. He explained that Russiaand Germany each will maintain her political philosophy but are agreed to adjust their political relations. The British United Press correspondent in Berlin says the public are non - plussed over the news, which was published without- explanation in eightinch headlines. It is still generally believed that Herr Hitler will get what he wants without a war, but there is no doubt the nation would fight to the last man if necessary. In Berlin, the official spokesman declared: “The pact is not extraordinary and that it is only natural that Ger-, many should strive to break through the encirclers. The difference between our action and Britain’s is that we are not concluding a pact in Moscow aimed against Britain, whereas England tried to conclude one aimed against Germany.” It is emphasised that the pact docs not affect domestic policy and it is pointed out that Turkey is on excellent terms with Moscow but does not tolerate a single Communist at home.