GERMAN COLONIES

Grey River Argus, 12 March 1938, Page 5

GERMAN COLONIES

NEGOTIATIONS DEADLOCK

Will Britain Give Way ?

[Aus. & N.Z. Cable Assn.J

LONDON, March 10

The Australian Associated Press says it is believed from the tone of Herr von Ribbentrop’s conversation with Lord Halifax, that any colonial deal between the British Empire and Germany is, at present, out oi the question. The Germans are adamant, demanding Britain’s unconditional recognition of the principle of the claim, though the impression is that Hitler is not pressing for colonies immediately, but adhering to recent declarations, and will raise the claim with increasing intensity from year to year. He realises that because Germany lacks a formidable navy, any forcible action is at present impracticable.

Hitler is at present chiefly concerned with Europe, where he believes events will occur as he wants them, and that he will soon triumph over Austria and Czechoslovakia, and, consequently, the colonies can wait until it is the only outstanding issue in his programme of faith. This policy renders negotiation for an Anglo-German settlement virtually impossible for Britain, because while Britain is prepared Io negotiate on a basis of give and take, Hitler wants to take all and give nothing. To-day’s talk got practically nowhere. Herr von Ribbentrop covered the old ground, namely, he insisted that the British Government, should control the Press and giva assurances that she is not contemplating weakening the Rome-Berlin axis, and he even sought again Britain’s interest in the anti-Comintern Pact.

ANTI RIBBENTROP DEMONSTRATION.

LONDON, March 10.

A demonstration, shouting. “Get out Ribbentrop,” assembled at Downing Street. Ribbentrop ignored them as he entered the Foreign Office. Ribbentrop’s conversation with Lord Halifax lasted for 140 minutes. Large crowds awaited his departure. The police had to be reinforced.

Foreign Press

ATTACKED BY GOEBELS

(Received March 11, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, March 11.

“The Times” Berlin correspondent says that the foreign press, which apparently the German authorities regard as Public Enemy Number One, was severly attacked by Dr. Goebbels when speaking at a reception to German journalists. Dr. Goebbels thanked the German press for its support of the Nazi movement, and added that German journalists need not envy their foreign colleagues who enjoyed neither spiritual nor professional freedom, as most served the secret powers either of Jewry, Freemasonary, international Marxism or capitalism. The Germans on the contrary worked in the service of the nation for the honour and freedom of the people. If the attacks by the foreign press continued, it would not be long before the German press would be officially called on to answer similarly.

PREMIER AND DOMINIONS.

LONDON, March 10.

In the House of Commons, Mr. A. V. Alexander asked, in vievv of the importance of the issues involved, would Mr. Chamberlain supply the House with copies of the telegram exchanged with the Dominions, in relation to the English, Italian and German talks.

Mr. Chamberlain said that a frank and confidential exchange of information would be. seriously hampered, if on a basis that might be published. “I feel unable to comply with the suggestion,” he said. Mr. Alexander: “I appreciate the nature of the reply. Can you tell the House if the Dominions, without exception, support the change of policy?” Mr. Chamberlain: “That is an entirely different question.” Mr. Chamberlain later announced that any Anglo-Italian agreement will be communicated to the House.

DR. SCHACHT AND REICHBANK.

LONDON, March 11.

The Berlin representative of “The Times” states that it is officially announced that Herr Hitler has extended Dr. Schacht’s presidency of the Reichsbank to four years.

This is regarded as striking proof of Herr Hitler’s trust in Dr. Schacht’s control of Germany’s currency and politics.

Anti-Catholic Drive

CARDINAL ATTACKED

LONDON. March 10.

The “Daily Telegraph’s” Municn correspondent says: A new drive against the Catholic Church was the keynote of the Nazi rally, to celebrate five years of Nazi rule in Bavaria. Adolph Wagner, district leader in Bavaria, attacked Cardinal Faulhaber and declared that there could be no peace in Germany until political priests were rooted out. Himmler alleged that the Catholic leaders had plotted to separate Bavaria from the Reich, but the Nazis forestalled them when they seized power. The Minister of Justice (Herr Frank) threatened a. fight against Catholics, Jews and other enemies. National Socialism will henceforth be carried on with increasing vigour.