FOOLISH GERMANS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 12077, 17 October 1933, Page 5

FOOLISH GERMANS

MISJUDGING WORLD PSYCHOL OGY

VIEWS AT WHITEHALL

ALMOST SABBATH CALM: PRE-

VAILS

(U.P.A. by Elec. ToL Copyright) LONDON, Oct. 15.

That the Germans are again misjudging iworld psychology, and havo done something extremely temperamental and foolish, about represents the view of Whitehall, where an almost Sabbath calm prevails, apart from communications d'r.om Geneva and European embassies, of which Mr Ramsay MacDonald is constantly informed. “There is no reason why London should get excited’’, was one comment.

In order that Herr Hitler,’s (Speech should have the widest circulation it iwas robroadcast this morning in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and relayed to almost every European and North and South American (Station. GERMANY AWAITS NEXT MOVE PROPOSED ADJOURNMENT OF CONFERENCE ENDORSED (U.P.A. hy Elec. Tel. Copyright) BERLIN, O c t. 15. Herr Hitler and Ins Cabinet arc now sitting back awaiting the next move from the great Powers. Tho Government whole-heartedly endorses the Italian suggestion fo adjourn tho Disarmament Conference, arguing that its adoption of a convention for submission to Germany for approval or rejection would bo provocative, and in the nature o? an ultimatum.

WITHDRAWAL FROM LEAGUE

NO OFFICIAL NOTICE

(U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) GENEVA, Oct. 15. Germany has not notified her actual withdrawn 1 from the League, hut the delay is not interpreted a? ti change of mind. The text of the commission’s reply to Germany is now being prepared. ITALY FAVORS CALM EXAMINATION DOOR NOT YET CLOSED UUP.A. by Elec Tel. Copyright' ROME, Oct. 15. An official Italian communique counsels a calm examination of the possibility of reaching an understand ing, to which Herr, Hitler has not closed the door, but more favorable circumstances for a re-examination of the whole problem must be awaited. This is taken to mean that Signor Mussolini twill take the first opportunity to invite a fonr-Power conference. II Messagero says Italy is prepared to lead the tway to co-operation to re-establish equilibrium. The German Ambassador, called on Signor Mussolini after the latter’s dinner in honor of Sir Ronald Graham, whose communication to Whitehall is likely to be informative. BRITAIN NOT TO BLAME

DIVERSE NATIONAL VIEWS

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GENEA r A, Oct. 15

During the “Big Four’s” discussion, Sir John Simon left to talk telephonically with Mr Ram say MacDonald. He then conferred with the Dominion representatives. British quarters deny a suggestion that Sir John Simon's speech precipitated Germany’s withdrawal, point ing out that it granted Germany some immediate equality of status, as well as an army of 200,000. Mi* Arthur; Henderson to-morrow nvill recommend a brief adjournment of the Disarmament Conference in order to envisage the- situation which is believed to be due to Herr HitIcr.’jS personal initiative.

Feeling in •Geneva and Rome favors the complete adjournment of the Disarmament Conference, but the French press recommends calmness. Sweden regards Germany’s resignation fi;om the League as endangering world peace, because of it entailing a resumption of the armaments race.

Belgium anxiously awaits events. The Hungarian Opposition press approves of Here Hitler’s decision. Tho Polish Opposition press urges a united front against Germany to preclude a world War.

GERMANY DOES NOT DESIRE AVAR HONORABLE PEACE AVI-SHED ELECTIONS FOLLOW ARMISTICE DAY (U.P.A. by Elec Tel. Copyright) BERLIN, Oct. 15. Dr. Gocbbels, addressing 100,000 people at Himmerich, i*,eiteratod that Germany did not desire war. She had no arms, and wished honorable peace. Her withdrawal from the League was- not a demonstration against peace, but in favor of it. None of the papers threaten rearmament, hut the 'Vossiclio Zeitung emphasises that the Treaty of Versailles is repudiated. Herr Knapp is among tho leading personalities who have telegraphed their support of He-ri* Hitler,; who is inundated with of loyalty and. unity throughout Germany, including the AVorkers’ Front, which supplanted trades unionism.

Twenty minutes’ radio silence followed Herr, Hitler’s broadcast. 'lt will be noticed that the elections are fixed ' for the day after Armistice Day. It is expected that Germany mill bo completely united on the referendum. Regarding the foreign issue, voters will ’ be asked whether the German people approve and ac_ knowledge tlio policy laid down in the Government’s ‘appeal of yesterday, and) also whether, they support the Nazi party. ' /'; . All State Parliaments, at least temporarily, will disappear. This is believed to precede the abolition of the federal system in favor of centralising the administration under, Herr Hitler.

HITLER WITHDRAWS PACIFIC MESSAGE

LORD CECIL STILL OPTIMISTIC

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LONDON, Oct. --

A Geneva message .states that Herr Hitler has withdrawn a pacific message which was to have been read at to-night’s mass meeting of Ivor,ld peace agencies. In a [Speech at Geneva, Lord Cecil said ho did hot agree that Germany’s action had destroyed the Dis armament Conferhence.

It is believed in some quarters that the general commission of tlio Disarmament Conference to-morrow will continub its work, and draw up a resolution or; convention on the lines of Sir John Simon’s speech, which it will adopt without Germany’s vote one way or the other. Alternatively, a convention or a resolution may ho presented to Germany for acquiescence. If she rejects it and remains in isolation, the Powers will then stand more firmly than ever by the Treaty of Versailles. Others believe that the conference will adjourn indefinitely, leaving the problem of disarmament to bo dealt with through diplomatic channels.

IS IT AN OMEN?

HITLER’S MISHAP AT FOUNDATION STONE CEREMONY.

NAZi LEADER DAZED.

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BERLIN, Oct. 15

When laying the foundation stone of the “House of German Art” at Munich, Herr Hitler was given a silver hammer as a symbol of Nazism’s future. Herr Wagner, in presenting the hammer, said he hoped that it would be used at all similar functions. Herr Hitler’s first stroke broke the mallet.

Herr Hitler seemed dazed. Slowly and silently he resumed his seat, abandoning his prepared speech.

The superstitious descry an omen in the incident.

HTTLER'S BRILLIANT MOVE

DISTRACTED ATTENTION FROM GERMAN PROBLEMS.

PRESS WRITER'S COMMENT

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(Rec. Oct. 16. 7 p.m.)

LONDON. Oct. 15

The Times Berlin correspondent pays a tribute to Herr‘Hitler’s swift decision, the brilliant stroke distracting attention from the unsatisfactory Reichstag trial, stimulating support for the Government, providing a vote of confidence on the issue of national honor, and ridding the Reichstag ot the relics of the party system. The, whole nation sighs with relief in the conviction that it possesses a leader capable of calling the bluff of other Powers, and refusing further participation in an international farce.

“THROWN DOWN GAUNTLET TO

WORLD

“HITLER RUN AMOK

AUSTRIAN PRESS VIEW

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(Rcc. Oct. IG. 7 p.m.) VIENNA, Oct. 15

It, is' believed flint Germany’s preoccupation precludes bothering about the conquest of Austria. ■ The Socialist paper. Dor Tag declare,s that Herr Hitler, lias ‘Tun amok and thrown down the gauntlet to the civilised world, which is united against Hitlerism, because nobody knows what explosion may arise from its diseased psychology-”

JAPAN’S FOREIGN POLICY NOT

AFFECTED.

HINT TO AMERICA AND RUSSIA

SOCIALISTS REJOICE AT LEAGUE

COLLAPSE

(U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Ree. Oct. 16, 9.45 P.m.)

TOKIO, Oct. 1.5. It is officially stated that Germany’s withdrawal from the League will not affect Japan's foreign policy, or her attitude to the League or the Disarmament Conference. However, tho Foreign Office is watching the position carefully

The opinion is expressed that America and Russia, whose relations towards Japan lately have been causing apprehension, will find more r-eiipus problems in Europe, causing changes in their policy, as the result of which Japan’s policy will also he modified.

Tho new body, the Congress of National Socialists, rejoices at the collapse of the League-, and declares tl)at new relations based on the equality of nations, can now he established,

N f O USE GERMANY LOOKING

FOR- SUPPORT

LITTLE" SYMPATHY IN ii.\\LY

(U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Iloc. Oct. 16, 11 P.m.l ROMS, Oct. 1.6. Italian, political circles refuse to take Germany’s withdrawal tragically Berlin, they state, will be assured that it is no use looking for support, It is realised that Herr Hitler’s last speech does not close the door to an understanding.

DISASTROUS SHOCK TO LEAGUE

BRITAIN WARNED TO RE CAREFUL.

EMPIRE MUST NOT BE INVOLVED.

LONDON PRESS COMMENT

(U.P.A. by Elec, T«l. Copyright) (Roe. Oct. 16, 10.50 p.m.) LONDON, Oct. IC. The Daily Telegraph says:—

“Germany is stil| a signatory to the Locarno Treaty and remains bound by the Kellogg Pact. Nevertheless, if is undeniable that the League has suffered a disastrous shock now that Germany has followed .Japan, while Russia and the United States arc standing apart from the League.”

The Daily Mail says:—

; ‘Germany administered a distinct shock to the League, which will be left in a tottering condition if four out of the seven great powers are outside. The Government ought to be particularly careful to keep step with public opinion huro and in the Dominions. The Government’s task is to see that the Empire is not involved if the powers take counter steps against Germany.” “CRISIS HAS COME,” WORST CONSEQUENCES CAN STILL BE AVOIDED. LABOR PRESS OPINION. (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Roc. Oct. 16, 11 p-m.) LONDON, Oct, 16. The Daily Herald says : “The crisis has come, but if it is rightly handled the worst consequences can be avoided. Germany was not asked to negotiate a compromise, but to accept humiliation. If the conference continues, and can produce a convention which gives genuine substantial disarmament, then the disaster of the week-end can be retrieved. If a sham convention is made, nothing lies ahead but suicidal wars.”