ON THE CONTINENT

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 30, 5 February 1935, Page 9

ON THE CONTINENT

GERMANY'S ACCEPTANCE

SATISFACTION ELSEWHERE

(Received February 5, 11 a.m.)

LONDON. February 4.

Reception of the London declaration on the Continent is generally favourable. • ■ .'"■'■

Reports from Berlin show that apparently Germany, while clarifying her own needs, will-scrupulously avoid obstructing any proposals for European pacification. The Press is cautious, but friendly. "Diplomatic Correspondence" says.that the London communique's emphasis upon the avoidance of an armaments race and the elimination of war danger finds a lively echo in Germany. The desire for an armaments convention is 'the most valuable part of the London Agreement. Germany feels jointly responsible for it and so there may be a real understanding against armaments chaos. ' *-'

The Government spokesman informed: the ' Press that Germany accepts the London Agreement as a basis for negotiation.

Paris newspapers of all political shades hail the London Agreement, which is regarded as a great success for the French representatives.

. The "Petit Parisien" says that never since perils were shared together on the battlefields have such sympathy and desire for collaboration been shown.

"Le Journal" says that Britain has given a courageous, display of solidarity, going ,to the extent of a defensive military, alliance in embryo. Brussels reports that all the newspapers express satisfaction. The "Soir" says that the Belgian people will unanimously rejoice at three great Allied Powers affirming solidarity to prevent any State hurling Europe into chaos.

At Rome official circles are very satisfied, especially with the expression that a general settlement should be freely negotiated and conditions imposed on Germany before the discussions commence. Pleasure is also expressed at Britain, France, and Italy joining in-a consultative pact for the defence of Austria.