BRITAIN & SOVIET

Grey River Argus, 22 June 1939, Page 7

BRITAIN & SOVIET

Hitch Continues FAR EAST ISSUE DENIED. [British Official Wireless.] RUGBY, June 19. The British-Soviet discussions in Moscow are still proceeding, according to a statement by Mr Chamberlain in the Commons. He said that last Thursday afternoon the French and British Ambassadors, accompanied by the British Foreign Office Adviser (Mr William Strang), were received by the Soviet Foreign Minister (M. Molotov), to whom the British Ambassador (Sir William Seeds) had explained the latest British and French proposals. A further meeting took place on Friday, when M. Molotov communicated to the French and British representatives the Soviet Government’s observations on these proposals. Mr Chamberlain indicated in a supplementary answer that the outstanding differences were not confined to the question of the position of the Baltic States. He said that there were several other points outstanding, besides the position of the Baltic States. He was also asked if the instructions to Sir ‘William Seeds were wide enough to obviate a reference back to London. He replied: “I think that must be determined by how the discussions proceed. It may be that further fresh points may be raised, requiring a reference back, but I am not aware of any.” If is denied in authoritative quarters that, among the points Mr Chamberlain referred to, is the question of an extension of the security discussions from Europe to the Far East. There is not the slightest foundation for this suggestion. FRENCH HOPES. (Received June 21, 11.20 p.m.) PARIS, June 21. Diplomatic quarters here are now

more optimistic in regard to tne speedy conclusion of a Russian pact. Germany and Soviet DELEGATION TO MOSCOW. GOOD RELATIONS EXPECTED. I Aus & N.Z. Cable Assn.l (Received June 21, 10.10 p.m.) BERLIN, June 21. A German trade and finance delegation is expected to leave; Berlin next week in order to reopen economic discussions with the Soviet. It is understood that the Nazis are anxious to establish good relations with the Soviet, and this as quickly as possible. Moscow, however, has been silent in regard to the visit of the German delegation. MADAME TABOUIS' STATEMENT PARIS, June 21. The woman writer, Madame Tabouis, states Herr Hitler informed the German Ambassador in Tokio that he would not tolerate a victory by democracies over Japan.