Russo-German Agreement On Poland

Wairarapa Times-Age, 30 September 1939, Page 7

Russo-German Agreement On Poland

PARTITION INTO COMMUNIST AND NAZI SPHERES Joint Threat to the Allied Powers ■f t IF THEY REFUSE TO ACCEPT DICTATED PEACE (By Telegraph.—-Press Association.—Copyright.) \ LONDON, September 2!). A Berlin communique announces that the talks in Moscow between the German Foreign Minister, Herr von Ribbentrop, and the Soviet authorities resulted in a definite Polish settlement It adds that the Russian and German Governments will now make a joint effort in cooperation with other friendly Powers to end the war between Britain and France and Germany. If their efforts are unsuccessful they will jointly consider the necessary measures. A communique signed by the Soviet Foreign Commissar, M, Molotov, and Herr yon Ribbentrop emphasises that following Poland’s liquidation, there is no necessity for continuing hostilities. If, however, England and France do continue them, the responsibility will rest with them, as Russia and Germany Will then consult concerning the necessary steps to be taken The communique says that the Polish agreement is permanent. It denies the right of any third Power to interfere. It also announces that the Soviet has promised to supply Germany with all necessary raw materials in exchange for German goods. The German and Soviet Governments consider the Polish agreement a sure basis for increasing friendly relations between the two peoples. The Berlin correspondent of the British United Press says the agreement does not provide for the creation of a separate Polish State. The Moscow radio says the agreement provides that there shall be no interference from either side in adjusting the territories under their control. In other words, the German part of Poland will be Nazi and the Russian part Communist. The radio officially announced that Russia and Germany had signed the treaty, which will operate immediately, dividing Poland and establishing permanent Russian and German frontiers.