SEARCH FOR PEACE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12521, 5 April 1935, Page 5

SEARCH FOR PEACE

Mil. EDEN' IN CZECHO- j SLOVAKIA. i CORDIAL ATMOSPHERE IN i POLAND. WILLING TO CO-OPERATE WITH BRITAIN. (British Official Wireless.V RUGBY,'April 3. Mr. Anthony Eden will to-day conclude his talk with the Polish Ministers, and this evening will leave Warsaw for Prague, the last capital op ids exploratory tour. Mr. Eden, who is travelling by the night train from Warsaw, will arrive at Prague early to-morrow morning. The conversations with the Czechoslovakian Foreign Minister Dr. Bepes, are expected to occupy the whole morning, and, according-’ to the present arrangements, Mr. Erica, after attending a lunch in. his honour by Dr; Bones, leaves for London by air. A communique issued at Warsaw on the conclusion of the Anglo-Polisli conversations states that they were conducted in an atmosphere of great cordiality. It adds that Mr Eden.gave M. Beck an account of the recent conversations in .Berlin and Moscow, and the Polish Government’s views on the matters referred to in the AngloFrench declaration of February 3 were explained to Mr. Eden. Both statesmen agreed that the interchange of views had been of a most informative character, and had, completely fulfilled their purpose. The desirability of maintaining close contact in regard to future developments of the European situation was emphasised in the communique. Warm appreciation was' expressed during the conversations, and also at a dinner last night, of the endeavours that the British Government is making to establish European peace on a more stable footing. At the latter gathering M. .Joseph Beck declared the Polish Government's active interest in these efforts to find the best way of improving international relations and to strengthen that confidence which was so necessary for political and economical co-operation. They fully appreciated these endeavours and were willing to co-operate, realising the importance Cor international peace of every effort towards the stabilisation of neighbourly relations. He hoped that Mr. Edeff would carry away impressions and observations which would enable the British Government to appreciate those practical possibilities which, in the present somewhat difficult internation-1 situation, would point the best way towards the stabilisation of peace and harmonious co-operation between nations. Mr. Eden expressed the view tintthe conversations in the European capitals had been of real value m clarifying the situation, and his visit to Warsaw had served to promote an even closer understanding between Poland and Britain. AUSTRIA SEEKS MILITARY EQUALITY. REQUEST TO BE MADE TO POWERS. ( tI.P.A. by Elec. Tel- OovriubtA VIENNA, April 3. The Cabinet has decided to immediately ask the Powers’ consent to military equality. It is believed that this will mvo.ve selective conscription, raising the army to 60.000. NAV AL CO N FEIiENCES. INCLUSION OF GERMANY ADVOCATED. (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright.) WASHINGTON, April 3. The inclusion of Germany in future naval conferences was advocated by the Secretary of the Navy. Mr Claud Swanson, speaking as an ia dividual. HA said he had not received any German proposals, but declared: “Germany’s proposal for a 450,000ton navy should not affect the 5-5-3 treaty ratio insofar as Britain and Japan are concerned, nor the United States if we get a treaty navy and continue it.” WORLD AWAITS STRESA MEETING. MUSSOLINI MAY HAVE SURPRISE PLAN. ALTERNATIVE TO NON-RESORT TO WAR. (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright.) (Received April 4, 8.10 pan.) LONDON, April 4. Mr. Eden’s twelve days’ tour of the capitals of Europe will come to a close to-day at Prague. The world now awaits the meeting at Stresa which, it is generally thought, will he confronted with the problem of whether to continue peace efforts by means of regional pacts, or to adopt an entirely new policy. It is regarded as unlikely that a decision will be reached at Stresa as these are matters for the Governments concerned. The Daily Telegraph’s diplomatic correspondent- from Warsaw says: “News has been received here from iliformed quarters to the effect that Signor Mussolini intends to submit his own European peace plan at Stresa, at which he believes it is necessary to create a more general sense of confidence, bofoje attempting to conclude Eastern peace pacts, and he may propose a declaration of non-resort to force, which might be signed by all European States. “The conversations at Warsaw,between Mr. Eden and M. Beck, Polish Minister of Foreign'Affairs, have not been wholly negative. I have' gained the impression personally that it might not he impossible to devise a new form of the Eastern security system in which Poland could participate without appearing to assure a hostile alignment«over Gevinany, even if Germany still declines to join therein.” .

SPECIAL MEETING OF CABINET •’ ■ ’ TO-DAY.' MINISTERS TO HEAR MR EDEN’S REPORT. (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel., C’ouyright) (Rec. April 4, 10.45 pan;) LONDON, April 4. The Daily Telegraph’s political correspondent says that ,a special meeting of ‘Cabinet on Friday will hear Mr Eden’s report. It is highly improbable that Mr McDonald will g° to Stresa Wlpthall's view being that the Stresa talks should be regarded as a continuation of the exchanges of opinion commenced! in Berlin. HITLE R’ S ATTITUDE. NON-AGGRESSION PACTS WITH NEIGHBOURS. I,I'Ll lUANJA EXCEPTED (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright.) (Rec. April 4. 11.15 p.m.) LONDON, April 4. The Times says it is now known that Herr Hitler is ready to conclude pacts of non-aggression with every neighbour except Lithuania, and is also ready to agree that all seperuto pacts be united in a. general convention whereby the signatories will he pledged to give no financial, economic or military assistance to an aggressor. This system would establish the isolation of the aggressor and ft is in complete harmony with the Ueaguo covenant, and excludes alliances. The conversations with Sir John Simon seem to have made it clear that he is wilhim after having, disclosed the figure of Germany’s armed j strength to discuss proportionate all- i round reduction. Herr Hitler, more- : over, agrees with the international | inspection of armaments and is ready to negotiate a Western air pact. j