GERMAN AIMS

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20492, 7 May 1938, Page 8

GERMAN AIMS

DIFFERENCE WITH ITALY WARNING TO FOREION POWERS ALLEGED UNFRIENDLY ATTITUDE United Pre«« Man.—Elec. Tel. Copyright (Received May 7, 3.15 p.m.) ROME, May 6 Signor Mussolini and Herr Hitler exchanged views which are reported to concern the future of Trieste. Italy Is concerned with Germany's diversion of Austrian trade to Hamburg, and desire to develop their own services from Trieste. A semi-official statement from the German side criticises foreign press reports of Herr Hitler’s visit, and declares that they betray an unfriendly attitude to Italo-Gorman solidarity, which exists In some quarters abroad despite assurances to the contrary. The statement threatens that this attitude win certainly be taken unfavourably into account In forthcoming diplomatic developments. The Rome correspondent of the Dally Telegraph says Herr Hitler escorted Oueen Helen at a reception In his honour given by the Governor of Home. Signor Mussolini was not present. Failed to Turn Up The Italian newspapers were instructed not to mention a luncheon which the Minister of Propaganda tendered Dr. Goebbels. who failed to turn up. reportedly because Jews were amonsst those Invited. A tragic coincidence was that General Sicilian!, who organised to-day’s military display, died at the very moment It opened. He contracted pneumonia while rehearsing In the rain. Immediately after the appearance of 520.000 Balillas before Herr Hitler will come a decree making preliminary training compulsory for all males between 19 and 21 years of age.

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