PEACE OF WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11948, 19 May 1933, Page 5

PEACE OF WORLD

GERMANY’S ONE BIG TASK

ASSUMPTION OF ARMY RESERVE UNTRUE TREATY TERMS' MARE THAN FULFILLED' DISARMAMENT EQUALITY STILL SOUGHT WAR (GUILT RESENTED HITLER’S LONG-AWAITED SPEECH (U. P.A . by Elec. Tel. nopy right.! BERLIN, May 17. The Reichstag Chamber was crowded when Herr Hitler rose to give has address on Germany’s foreign policy. He. said:— "This crisis originated! iu the passions which, at tho end of the war, dulled 'the insight and sense of justice of nations. AIJ tho -present problems are due- to the shortcomings of tile Peace Treaty, which is incapable of fairly and permanently settling the most decisive questions of the time. It was not - wise to rob a people of the ccoiiojuio possibilities' of existence without taking into account the fact that they are human beings and demand the right to live "If the -Peace Treaty had solved the problems of making political frontiers coincide with national frontiers, it might have formed tint basis of real peace, making the sac-

rifices of the war worth while. Treaties arc valueless unless they are based on the consideration of real equality. ‘‘Germany almost committed suicide in endeavouring to fulfil the treaty obligations! She would not break any arrangement without being able to substitute'another one. "This generation of Germans has suffered too much from the insanity of our time for us to wish to visit similar sufferings on others.” AVAR AVOULD NOT IMPROVE SITUATION Amid applause, Herr Hitler added: "No war in Europe at present could improve the situation, cither econom|ically or politically. If any single nation could secure a victory the final result would be the same—insecurity leading to Communistic chaos, which would swamp Europe.” .Germany, lie said, was ready to destroy all armaments if other nations were prepared to do likewise. Auxiliary police would bo completely disbanded this year. France maintained that equality must be accomplished by promises of security, but Germany already had given pledges of security in. the Locarno and Kellogg pacts. The assumption that the Storm Troops formed an army reserve was untrue. PREPARED TO HELP SETTLE WORLD’S TROUBLES '•J solemnly declare that Germany has disarmed, and more than fulfilled her treaty obligations. Germany was prepared to accept Air Roosevelt's great proposal, which was a big relief to those peoples who saw peace in disarmament.” he continued. Germany was prepared unselfishly to participate in the work of settling the world’s political and economic difficulties. Shu was convinced that the one big task was to ensure the peace of the -world.

Herr Hitler said the Irausfoiunatio'h system forced cn Germany should proceed as others disarmed. The idea oil serving the ;world by economically destroying 0d.000.00C people would plunge even the victors into catastrophe. War guilt was a lie degrading a great people to second-class position at the very moment the League was born. SANCTIONS UN GERMAN!£ WOULD MEAN CHAOS The deepest origin or the world’s present misery lay in its division into victors and vanquished as a definite basis for all treaties, and all future laws entailing the compulsory defencelessness of some nations against tire increased armament of the remainder. National degradation could not be maintained 1 l'or ever. French colonial troops must be reckoned as part of Die French army. The imposition of sanctions in respect of (Germany would lead to the annulment of the treaties, with resultant chaos.

The armaments of France and iPolaml could not have been inspired by fear of Germany, because Germany possessed no offensive weapons. NO THOUGHT OF INVASION Herr Hitler concluded l : —

“May other nations recognise Germany’s uusluikeablq will to end a period of confusion by mutual understanding on a basis of equality. Germany will tread no other path •than that laid down by tlio treaties, and will discuss all political economic questions only within Lhq frame work of the treaties, feho undeistunds, only too well, that a military attack of any kind, even if successful, must lead to disaster. (Germany won’t let herself be forced into anything which might prolong her "disqualification. Elio lias no thought of inviting any country.” As Ilerr Hitler finished, the deputies stood and burst into a roar of cheers, and unanimously adopted a resolution approving the speech. . The sitting closed [with the singing of “Deutschland über Allcs.”

GERMANY'S ATTITUDE Ad’ GENEVA AWAITED WILLING TO ACCEPT FIVE YEARS’ TRANSITION PLAN must then be on equality WITH OTHERS /British Official Wireless.) • RUGBY, May 17. Herr Hitler’s speech in tho Reichstag was closely studied in political circles. Particular interest ivas directed to the passages hearing on disk armainent, because it is recognised tjhat'the future of tho Geneva C'on-

1 fcjrencc depends to a largo extent on (Germany's attitude towards tl»ft-pro-ppsal for, blip standardisation of Continental* armies. ! ( - Hoyr. Hitler did not. disclose iu.detail tlie attitude which tho German delegate will take up when .-the,, general committee resumes. Referring to tho draft convention; however, lip is reported to have said that ho saw in tho' MacDonald! plan a possibio starting point for the solution of tho disarment Question but: at must demand no destruction of the existing defence system without conceding at least equal itative equality. Germany was ready to regard the five-year transitional period as adequate for the ieestablislinient of national security, pro vided that at the end of that period Germany was on an equal footing with others, • Fuller disclosures eof Germany’s attitude are expected when the dis. cussions are resumed at Geneva.

CONG HATH CATIONS SHOWERED ON HITLER. APPEAL EXPECTED TO BE FRUITFUL. (O.P A. liv K’co Tel. riotii-H-ihl ) (Pec. May 18; 7-15 P-m.) BERLIN, May 18. Scores of congratulatory telegrams are d lowering upon Herr Hitler. Tho Tugcblatt declares that • the appeal is expected to be fruitful, because it demonstrates that only selfrespecting people can contribute towards peace. CHIT I CAL COM MEN T WIIAT U.S.. JOURNALS SAY (IJ.P.A. by IC!co. Tel. Cop.yrigliD (Ilec. Maj' 18, S p.m.) NEW YORK, May 18. While Americans, including officials of Washington, arc viewing Herr Hitler’s speech ;u being far more conciliatory than had been expected, flic distrust aroused by Nazi Germany has hardly yet been dispelled.

“To speak frankly, if Tlerr Hiller is the type oi man that Germany wants, that is perhaps Germany’s business, but we Americans who believe fervently in tin; gospel of liberty and independence, do not want to participate in any new international set-up which will make our national welfare contingent on the thoughts and spoken words of the Nasi leader.’’ The New York Times, in a. leader to-morrow will say:— “As far as words go. Herr Hitler lias done much to reassure the opinion of other nations, but they will not cease to ask whethe r appropriate deeds are to follow. A great deal more is necessary to convince tile world that Germany seeks not only peace within her borders, but civilised humane methods of Government within them.’’

BRITISH PRESS COMMENT SPEECH PROVES. HITLER A STATESMAN LEAGUE MUST MAKE NEXT MOVE 'U.P.A. by Elec Teh 'Vpy r-.-h t ( Received Mav IS, 7 p.m.) LONDON, May IS. The Daily Mail says:— “Herr Hitler’s speech proves him a statesman. Nothing could he more emphatic than his denunciation of war and his acceptance of Air Roosevelt’s proposals to enable a disarmament scheme and to secure the general adoption of a scheme of disarmament. Verbal assurances will not remove the reluctance of (Germany's neighbours to disarm, but if deeds follow, a real advance should bo possible. The League must- now show Germany that sho is mistaken in thinking; herself unwanted within it.” LABOR JOURNAL IMPRESSED HITLER SHOULD BE TAKEN AT HIS WORD GREAT OBSTACLE IS NAZI LEADER’S PAST (I'.P A by Elec. T«). Copyrmiil (Received May IS, 7 pun.) LONDON, May 18. Tho Daily Herald says:— “Her Hitler’s speech is a studiously moderate gesture, not of delianeo but of conciliation. All sensible people, though loathing the •brutalities of the Nazi policy at home, will feel relieved at Herr Hitler’ acceptance of Air Roosevelt’s ■proposal. This must be 'followed' by a similar acceptance on tho part of the other Powers. The groat obstacle ahead is Herr Hitler s own past. His wild words and worse actions liavo created such suspicion that there will be genuine fear that liis speech is merely a smoke screen and a delusion. Wo say frankly that Herr Hitler should be taken at his word. To risk a miuuio comparison is to risk rejecting the offer.” ROOSEVELT’S MESSAGE. TEN NATIONS ALREADY REPLY

(UP/' by Elec. Tel. Copy rig' ll l ' * WASHINGTON, May 18. Favourable replies to Mv. Loose volt’s pica for world peace wero received at White House today from 10 nations, including Britain. State Department officials today described Herr Hitler’s disarmament speech as encouragingly conciliatory. KING’S MESSAGE TO ROOSEVELT. (U.P A b.v Elec. Tel. Copyright.) (Roc. May 19, 1 a.m.) LONDON, May 18. Tho King ha s replied to President Roosevelt : “I thank you: for the important message : which you have communicated to the Governments of my Empire. They will receive their fullest, consideration.”

FRENCH PRESS IN CRITICAL MOOD. - CONSEQ UENCES OF REFUSAL. “GRATUITOUS THREAT TO FRANCE.’' CU.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) jj PARIS, May 17. Air Roosevelt’ i* oiuispi&i to -anno unee.. America’s co-operation in guarantees of peace-dominates French comments on the statement. Rightist .organs express the opinion that it would have been better to have a)fower Horr Hitler to rattle the sabre leaving the world in n Q doubt regarding Germany’s designs. Mr.. Roosevelt’s allusion to responsibility for failure is regarded in official circles as a gratuitous threat to Franco if she refused to see eye to eye with Britain and America. Tho Foreign Office spokesman indicated that France is ready to accept the major provisions of MY. MacDonald’s plan. FEARS OF BEING TRAPPED. WJ.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Rue. May ID, 1 a.m.) PARIS, May 18. Lo Petit Journal comments;— “Herr Hitler took. Signor Mussolini’s cue and paraphrased President Roosevelt. If his ads confirm his words wc* shall be delighted.” Petit Parisien says : “Germafiy has considerably improved her tactical position. France must play a smart hand to avoid being trapped.’’ Pertinax says:— Herr Hitler has momentarily swapped a “brown shirt” for an official uniform.” Figaro says;—“The real purpose of the Reich i« seen in Capt. von Papen’s roaring,' not’in Herr Hitler’s bleating.”

CONDITIONAL APPROVAL. SOVIET’S REPLY (U.P.A. by Elec. TcL Copyright RIGA, May 17. The Soviet decided to reply immediately to Mr: Roosevelt . emphasis ing that it persistently had pursued a policy of peace, despite- endless aggravatio s,dawna. aggravation, and was willing to join in a general limitation of armaments and sign an international pact of non-aggression, provided Russia’s political, economic and -juridical sovereignty was fully recognised. ALT. EUROPE RECOGNISES CONCILIATORY TONE. FRENCH STILL CAUTIOUS. - TT A T.f AN TRT LUTES. (U.P A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright' . (Rec. May 18, 7.15 p.m.) LONDON, May 18. The conciliatory tone of Horr Hitler’s speech is recognised throughout Europe though French circles at Geneva dec’a re it- is • not definite enough to erase the recent declarations of Herr von Papen and Baron von Neurath. adding ■ that the real significance of the speech will not bo known until it is translated into acts at Geneva. Paris political circle's are impressed with Herr Hitler’s moderation, but. still perceive a wide gulf in the Fra ncc-German positions. .M. Daladior expresses sincere satisfaction. Vienna regard* th* speech us conciliatory.

Romo messages say -that- Italy greets tho utterance as a moderate statement by a reasonable statesman valiantly rebutting British misapprehension. of the Nazi policy and its bona tides. MUST BE TESTED ACTS WILL SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Rec. May 18. 10 p.m.) LONDON, May IS Most editorials make the point that while Hour Hitler’s speech is con ciliatory it must be tested by the conduct ol the German delegate a*Geneva. Acts will speak louder than words The Times says : “Herr Hitler was hardly tolling the- whole story when lie said that Germany had faithfully fulfilled her obligations under the Versailles Treaty. On the other hand, his statement that international agree meats can only have real value ’» made between nations of equal rights cannot really be challengedThere will never be a tranqfuillis-d Europe until the obligations imposed by the \ crsaillcs licaty have been converted with minimum alterations into agreed peace.

FRENCH REORGANISATION. CONCERNS FRONTIER DISTRICTS MAINLY. (U.P.A. by Elec. To! Copyright) (Rec. .May 18. 10 p.m.) PARIS, May 13The reorganisation of the army concerns mainly infantry in frontier districts, where cadi battalion "11, in future, ha,ye 32 machine guns besides 1C light automatics. NAZI WAR ON JEWS PETITION TO LEAGUE (U.P.A. by Rite Tel, Copyright) GENEVA, May 17. A delegation of Jewish associations has petitioned the League . against anti-Semitism in .Germany, and requested that the Council bo convened MR. HENDERSON OPTIMISTIC CONFERENCE WILL YET SUCCEED (U.P.A by Elec. Tel. Copyright)' (Rec. May IS, 10 p.m.) LONDON, May RA Air. Henderson is optimistic. IIN expressed the opinion, that the conference would yet. .succeed.

A meeting of tho general commission has been further postponed ujUil Friday. JAPAN PRESS GUARDED. BLAMES CHINA FOR. PRESENT WAR. (U.P.A. by Elec. TeL Copyright) (Roc. Aluv 18. 10 P.m.) TOKIO, May 18Press references ' guardedly "ojcoinb Mr. Roosevelt’s proposals, ■whj<o would strengthen, tho =true.tu.rc. ru tho world peace, but point out , the possibilities of disorderly. . countries intolerably menacing the vital interests and security-of neighbouring: iiajtions, -referring tolChinn, whose ineffective and irresponsible government has caused’ the present situatiop .and compelled Japan to -have - recourse; to arms t-o protect her interests. . ,