SEARCH FOR PEACE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12528, 13 April 1935, Page 5

SEARCH FOR PEACE

WOULD 1 LEADERS AT STRESA. : CONFERENCE OPENS BRITAIN’S REPORT OP MISSIONS FRENCH STILL RESENT GERMAN BREACH f (U.P.A. by Elec. TV. Copyright.) LONDON. April 11Tho three-Power conference began at Isol.a Bella, ofir Stresa. today. At the opening session there were present Signor Mussolini, Baron Aloisr Signor guvich, Mr MacDonald, Sir John Simon, Sir Robert Vansittact, Mr TV. Strand. MM. Flandin. I,aval. Noel and • Legere The first business was to hear Irojn tire British, Foreign Secretary a, EuL account of the visits be. and Mr Anthony Eden paid to European capitals A further, session was held late 111 the af tern non,, when M. Laval presented a French memorandum whir' 1 is to' lie laid before next Monday’s special meeting of the League Con uciL convoked; in' response to an appeal by Prance, based on article XL part II of the League covenant, to examine the threat to peace and g°c.d relations resulting from Germany’s unilateral denunciation of the Versailles Treaty.

It is understood that the memorandum, while not demanding a edrect condemnation of Germany. points out “that the German methods render international collaboration, if nor impossible, at least most difficult.

The text of the resolution to b<> introduced by Prance .was, also discussed by the conference. and Uis thought possible tiiat a joint resolution by the three Powers may be agreed upon lor introduction at the Council meeting. PROPITIOUS OPENING, BRITISH VIEWS MEET V ; TJI APPROVAL. NO REASON To PEAR DISUNITY. U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Roe. April VI 7 p.m.) LONDON, April 12. The Daily Telegraph's diplomatic correspondent says the Stresa conference opened propitiously. Air MacDonald's outline of the British views appears ■to have commanded a large measure of approval. Signor Mussolini lini kept His mind, free from preconceived ideas, .while the French Ministers were obviously pleased that Britain is prepared to identify herself with firm action through Geneva, for the preservation of European peace There is no indication that the triV.ee .Powers wi 1 not be able to blend t'lieir ideas in. a common conclusion. The Times’ Stresa correspondent says: “According to authoritative information, Air MacDonald's speech made the British Government's position quit e clear, namely no country must assume in the interests of its own policy that- Fiance, Italy and Britain can be divided in any policy which can strengthen and secure peace in. Europe.” GERMANY’S ATTITUDE. EQUALITY. ESSENTIAL BEFORE JOINING COMMITTEE. WILLING TO FOLLOW WORLD DISARMAMENT. f UILA. by Elec. Tel. Copy right) (Roc. April 12. 7 p.m.l LONDON, Apr! |2., The Times Frankfort 'correspondent, as.y.s that Dr Gocbbels addressing « Nazi rally,, declared that Germany is tackling foreign problems, not with the rattling " sabre but with ■sober realism through the mouth of one man. namely. 'Herr Hitler, Germany would join no international committee unless she is treated as a firstrate nation. If the wcrl t { disarmed she would do likewise.

BRITAIN'S AIM. ARMAMENTS AGREEMENT. (U.P.A. b.v Elec. Tol /‘‘onvrighti (Received April 12, 11 p.m.) LONDON, April 12. The Daily Telegraph’s diplomatic correspondentfrom Stresa says that Mr. MacDonald announced the British Government’s determination to continue its efforts to achieve an armaments agreement under League supervision He emphasised the British view that Germany must not be "let off” as though no offence had been committed, hut that- they should Hot; exclude efforts to obtain Germany’s 'co-operation in the building up of a peace organisation in Europe. The delegations spent much time this afternoon discussing the draft of a French resolution on the subject of 'Gefinau rearmament recognising that it is essential to obtain a unanimous ‘vote on the subject. ■ The correspondent understands that the French are anxious to secure Approval for the inclusion in the fe--1 solution of words in effect that in the event of a. further breach of the Arersaillcsyrreaty, economic and financial sanctions "will be applied to Ger- ' many forthwith.- - y-a w i• - • • ■ i. >,? • . ' .