UNEXPECTED MOVE

Evening Star, Issue 23128, 30 November 1938, Page 11

UNEXPECTED MOVE

BELGIUM WITHDRAWS FROM NONINTERVENTION COMMITTEE NEGOTIATING WITH SPANISH REBELS Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright (BRUSSELS, November 29. (Received November 30, at 10.5 a.m.) M. Spaak announced that Belgium was discontinuing participation in the Non-intervention Committee, and was negotiating with a view to representation at Burgos. POLICY APPROVED BY SENATE BRUSSELS, November 29. (Received November 30, at 2 p.m.) The Senate approved of M. Spaak’s policy towards Spain. SWEDEN ALSO WITHDRAWS BRITISH OFFICIAL CIRCLES CONCERNED. LONDON, November 29. (Received November 30, at 10.5 a.m.) The Australian Associated Press says that' in addition to Belgium’s action Sweden has advised her intention of withdrawing her representative' from the Chairman’s Sub-committee of the Non-intervention Committee. Similar action by other small Powers is possible. Official circles do not conceal concern at the withdrawals, from which disturbing conclusions can be drawn. It is stated that there is no cause for change in English and French views, hut the possibility • has arisen that the committee will quietly, disappear. • CHAIRMAN RESIGNS FOR PERSONAL REASONS LONDON, November 29. (Received November 30, at 10.6 a.m.) Admiral Vandulm has resigned the chairmanship of the Non-intervention Board, due to personal reasons. This action will not affect Holland’s participation.