THE SITUATION IN EUROPE

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 71, 25 March 1935, Page 5

THE SITUATION IN EUROPE

London, March 24th. Although M> Laval'3 speech 'lias improved the situation, Germany is not optimistic 'gegaxding the results of Sir John Simon's visit.. Nevertheless there is a feeling of satisfaction that Europe is to have another opportunity of coming to grips with her problems, despite the .French appeal to the League which might be a serious hindrance as Germany is determined that no legal formalities at Geneva shall rob her of military sovereignty recovered by conscription. It is also contended that until the 3?owers recognise Germanyl^ assumption of equality, international negotiations are not hopeful. • . The League council will meet on April 15 to dis.[oUßß the Irench Note. Sir John Simon awl He. Edet) 'thave arrived at Amsterdam on their way to Berlin. The "Observer's" Berlin correspondent says that t'any'illusions that Britain' 3 policy cuts across the PRtanco-Italian agreement are dispelled by German :newspapermen in London, who point out ihat Britain iVil-1 only decide her final position after further ■discussions, including the conversations at stresa. The Guardian's" Vienna correspondent sayß an important Lower Austrian district was the area ''of aerial'defence practice, the garrisons "of, Wienern'eustadt and Blumau assisting voluntary formations' 'defence .efforts. ««f Alarms emptied, all str%ets. w Nine aeroplanes circled and dropped sandbag 3 representing bombstaW*!! Jour defensive batteries tried to bombard ■ then with rockets. The raid extended to Hirten|berg, Berndorf and Baden. The last-named locality was the scene of operation of fog apparatus to camouflage the 3treei;s.jfcs»3»S-It is reported that an aeroplane factory will'short'ly be estaolished in Austria. "The Times" Beriin correspondent says that General Yon Blomberg announces that remittances are pouring in from all sections of the people.for building up the defence forces. he has established a fund entitled'the tfehrbank (Defence Bank). V . Mr. Baldwin, in a speech, said "Peace is not-to be achieved without a struggle, possibly through blood and tears, but it is worth it. ■> I wish for many reasons that flying had not been invented, but somehow we must Christianise it." The Berlin Sunday newspapers publish lengthy articles welcoming Sir John Simon and Mr. Anthony Eden, and assuring them of the most friendly reception» .The "Tagezeitung" says that Sir John Simon is nobody's adversary, possesses freedom, judgment and decision, and represents a nation recognising Germany's estimation of her own value. , . THE PARIS DISCUSSIONS. '": ' The British United Press Paris correspondent says that it is understood that Mr. Eden,;at the Paris conference, stressed the importance of not adopting a militaristic attitude to Germany, which would only aggravate the situation. He argued thai; the failure of Sir John Simon's mission could hardly favour the three-Power conference now to be held at Stresa. It is understood that the conference' agreed that Sir John Simon talk to Herr Hitler in the name of Britain only, thus leaving France free to take strong or moderate action before the League Council, according to whether Herr Hitler was willing or otherwise to shelve or modify his -military plans. The Supreme National Defence Council met at the 'Elysee under President Lebruii to consider the rearmament of Germany..