NEW SEARCH FOR PEACE

Evening Star, Issue 22816, 26 November 1937, Page 11

NEW SEARCH FOR PEACE

BRITAIN, FRANCE, AND GERMANY EFFORT TO EASE EUROPEAN TENSION Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, November 25. ' The Times,’ in a leader, says: “ The French visit will allow for a most opportune consultation in the widest terms between two Governments which have an equal interest in easing European tension. The conversations in Germany, if all goes well, will engage Paris as well as London and Berlin in a new search for appeasement, and they were at least compatible with the conversations in Rome. British policy certainly will not lend itself to the allegation that it is trying to play off Rome and Berlin against each other, nor that it is seeking to undermine the axis.” SATISFACTION IN FRANCE LONDON, November 25. The Paris correspondent of ‘ The Times’ says: “There is the utmost satisfaction concerning the invitation to Ministers to go to London, which is regarded as a striking practical demonstration of the oft-proclaimed fact that England and France - are resolved to act together in situations affecting both.” The * Daily Telegraph’s ’ Berlin correspondent states that official quarters express the opinion that the London visit is an entirely normal event. Germany regards close relations between London and Paris as much a political reality as the Berlin-Rome axis. It was natural that Mr Chamberlain should wish to inform the French of Viscount Halifax’s talks. VITAL DECISIONS TO BE FACED PARIS, November 25. “ France is not being left out in the cold ” is the general attitude of the newspapers to the invitation. Commentators state that England is faced with vital decisions which she cannot face alone. ROME'S OPINION ROME, November 25. Admitting that the visit is a manifestation of the London-Paris axis, political circles consider there may be good results. The Italians have much confidence in Mr Chamberlain, and hope he may seek to influence France to a more realistic understanding of Italian and German needs. SCOPE OF DISCUSSIONS , LONDON, November 25. The ‘ Daily Telegraph’s ’ diplomatic correspondent understands that economic aspects of world problems will be included in the Anglo-French talks, with special reference to claims of dissatisfied States, freer access to raw materials, and scope for overseas expansion. MR CHAMBERLAIN'S STATEMENT FEATURED IN GERMAN PRESS. BERLIN, November 25. Mr Chamberlain’s statement in the House of Commons is given prominence on the front pages without comment, but the headlines emphasise that the confidential nature of Viscount Halifax’s visit is being preserved. NO HURT TO FRANCE CONTEMPLATED LONDON, November 25. (Received November 26, at 10.5 a.m.) Mr Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that the visit of Lord Halifax would be one matter to be discussed with M. Chautemps. No agreement or understanding with Germany which might affect the security of France or her allies was contemplated.