GOOD RECEPTION ABROAD

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21391, 6 February 1935, Page 11

GOOD RECEPTION ABROAD

— 4 ITALY SATISFIED PLEASURE AT AUSTRIAN AGREEMENT (UNITED TRESS ASSOCIATION — BY ELECTSIO TELEGRAPH —COPYRIGHT.) (Received February 5, 11.20 p.m.) LONDON, February 5. The Rome correspondent of "The Times" says the outstanding feature of the London discussions, in Italian opinion, is the close collaboration now established between Great Britain, France, and Italy, the immediate practical outcome of which is the association of Britain with France and Italy in any consultations necessary if Austria's independence is threatened. The point arousing most interest, however, is the proposed air convention, especially Britain's readiness to participate. In this fact, according to one newspaper, lies "the definite burial of the myth of British insularity." . Official circles are very satisfied with the result of the London conversations, especially with, the suggestion that a general settlement should be freely negotiated and that no conditions should be imposed on Germany before the discussions start. Satisfaction is also expressed that Great Britain, France, and Italy are joining in a consultative pact for the defence of Austria. FOREIGN REACTIONS FRENCH ENTHUSIASM "DEFENSIVE ALLIANCE IN EMBRYO" PARIS, February 4. Newspapers of all political shades welcome the London agreement, which is regarded as a great success for the French representatives. "Le Petit Parisien" says: "Never since perils were shared together on the battlefields have such sympathy and desire for collaboration been shown." "Le Journal" says:'"Great Britain has given a courageous display of solidarity, going to the extent of aj defensive military alliance in embryo."

PLEASURE EXPRESSED IN BELGIUM ADHERENCE LIKEf.Y BRUSSELS, February 4. All newspapers express satisfaction with the London agreement. "Le Soir" says: "The Belgian people will unanimously rejoice that three great allied Powers are affirming their solidarity to prevent any State from hurling Europe into chaos." The Cabinet will meet to-day to consider the London declaration. There are indications that Belgium will adhere to an agreement guaranteeing her security, particularly in the form of an aerial pact. RUSSIA HAS TIER DOUBTS MOSCOW, February 4. The Anglo-French agreement is sceptically received on the ground of vagueness. It is contended that it will lead to the rearmament of Germany, provoking an armaments race.