MOSCOW NEGOTIATIONS
REASON FDR DELAY SOVIET’S EXPLANATION Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright MOSCOW, August 2. The Tass Agency officially stated! that the British formula for indirect aggression, leaving a loophole for an aggressor, was the real reason for the delay in the negotiations. It denies Mr Butler’s statement in the House of Commons that the main question was the independence of the Baltic' States and Britain’s disinclination to trespass thereon. It adds: “ Mr Butler distorted the Soviet attitude because both sides agreed to respect the independence of the Baltic States.” The radio in Moscow extended its news service in order to broadcast Mr Chamberlain’s speech and announce the names of the members of the British mission.
EARLY SETTLEMENT NOT EXPECTED
MOSCOW, August 2. . (Received August 3, at 10.10 a.m.) The English, French, and Soviet negotiators met and discussed indirect aggression. It was indicated that the negotiators do not expect the early signing of a pact.
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Evening Star, Issue 23335, 3 August 1939, Page 12
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