BRITAIN’S ANXIETY EXPRESSED

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 186, 4 May 1933, Page 9

BRITAIN’S ANXIETY EXPRESSED

“Serious Deterioration of European Situation”

DISQUIETING DEVELOPMENTS IN GERMANY Hope for Changed Attitude on International Problems VIEWS OF SIR JOHN SIMON AND LORD HAILSHAM By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright. (Received May 3, 7.10 p.m.) London, May 2. Proposing the toast of “International Good-will” at the London Chamber of Commerce dinner. Lord Hailsham, who acted as deputy for the Foreign Secretary, Sic John Simon, who is still indisposed, said he had notes of Sir John Simon’s speech, which began:— “It is useless to conceal the fact that the European situation has seriously deteriorated of recent months owing to the German developments.” Lord Hailsham commented, amid laughter: “It is not a promising start, so I have decided to discontinue using his notes. “Nevertheless, Germany has aroused disquiet in Britain and elsewhere,” said Lord Hailsham. “While lam not desirous of criticising or condemning political events in another country, I am justified in saying we must hope that Germany’s conduct of affairs and her attitude toward international problems will do something to quieten the anxiety.”

SMASHING UNIONISM

“Red Criminals” Who Misled Workers LATEST NAZI MANIFESTO (Received May 3, 7.50 p.m.) Berlin, May 2. Simultaneous control of trade unions throughout Germany was assumed by the Nazis, following the issue of a manifesto to-day. This inaugurates Herr Hitler’s campaign to break social democracy’s hold on the workers and mould them to his will. Communist journals must submit to Government control, and the distribution of provocative leaflets is banned The manifesto calls the unions "red criminals.” who misled the goodhumoured, honest German workmen for generations in order to disinherit them and the nation. The manifesto adds: —“Hitler is your friend, and is fighting for your freedom. He will give you bread.” Herr Hitler’s blow at Socialist trade unions with a membership of over five millions was executed with ruthless efficiency.

Police' and Brown Shirts occupied all trade union buildings, workmen’s banks, and co-operative stores, and arrested fifty leaders, including the secretary of the Trade Union Federation, Herr Leipert, the ex-Labour Minister, Herr Wissel, and three editors. The Nazis have established control

of the trade union Press, but arrested officials will be released if there are no lapses. The Nazis closed a workers’ bank at Munich, and arrested the directors, Herren Bogner and Horn. SAFETY OF DEPOSITS Working Men’s Banks NAZI ASSURANCES (Received May 3, 10.30 p.m.) Berlin. May 3. Reaction to the Nazi seizure of the trade unions among the working class cannot yet be ascertained. The seizure is characteristic of the present conditions in Germany. Reports of the proceedings here and In the provinces make no mention of the police. The “Nazi Committee of Action, commissioned by Adolf Hitler,” bj' whom, the raids were conducted, has notified the unions that pensions will be paid regularly and assures the safety of the deposits in the workmen’s banks with the exception of several accounts, which It is considered require investigation. The statement further declares that everything the trades unions won in the nast will be maintained and (he protection of rights of the workmen extended, “so that a workman may enter the new Nazi State as an equal and a respected member, of the nation.”