PEACE ENDEAVOURS

Grey River Argus, 30 August 1939, Page 7

PEACE ENDEAVOURS

The Pope’s Activities / ROME, August 28. It is learned that the Pope has instructed the Papal Nuncios in European capitals to urge the Governments to continue negotiating, in order to avoid war. The Pope has suspended his scheduled audience with General 1 ranco. Pope Pius XII. to-day received the British Ambassador to the Vatican. Mussolini’s Efforts “CANNOT WORK A MIRACLE.” ROME, August 28. The semi-official news service reports active consultations between Signor Mussolini and Herr Hiller. Ti Duce is making every effort io lessen the international tension, and support the cause of peace. A Rome message reported: Signor Gayda states that Signor Mussolini cannot accomplish a miracle by averting war alone. Any appeal for mediation must entail understanding and respect for the needs and rights of all.

A POSSIBLE SOLUTION. MUSSOLINI AS MEDIATOR. LONDON, August 28. The Berlin correspondent of the Associated Press of Great Britain says, for what it is worth, that it ts hinted in knowledgeable circles that Herr Hitler would regard Signor Mussolini, or some such friend, as an acceptable mediator, so long as he did not deal directly with Poland. Is Britain to Blame ? ITALIAN MISGIVINGS. ROME, August 28. The Press is pessimistic, and forecasts an unfavourable British reply to Herr Hitler. It holds Britain responsible for war or peace. CONCILIATORY SPIRIT NEEDED. LONDON, August 28. “The Times’s” Rome correspondent) says that the Italian Press now takes the view that the situation could scarcely be graver. Doubt is expressed whether England and France are willing to pursue a positive constructive policy, including the courageous adjustment of absurd systems by which lies the only hope of peace. Fear Over Europe TEMPERED BY HOPE. WAITING FOR" HITLER’S REPLY. (Received August 29, 10.45 p.m.) LONDON, August 29. This morning finds the world on a war footing. An admixture of hope and pessimism is sweeping over Europe, and it is fluctuating hourly. The gravity of the situation is nowhere denied, but possibility of a peaceful outcome is now slightly stronger. The armies are awaiting the outcome of the final stages of diplomatic exchanges between England and Germany. All eyes are turned toward London, where the assembly of Parliament, this afternoon, expects to hear a brief, but vital, announcement from Mr. Chamberlain concerning the text of the Anglo-German exchanges. Sir N. Henderson (Ambassador at Berlin), has already informed the Government by telephone from Berlin, of the nature of Herr Hitler’s reception of the British note. Herr Hitler’s reply to the note' is expected before Parliament assembles. Deadlock not Complete GERMAN OFFICIALS GUARDED. (Received August 29, 11.50 p.m.) BERLIN, August 29. German officials are maintaining the strictest silence. The German Press emphasises that the acceptance of Germany’s demands is the only way out. The fact that Sir N. Henderson’s talk with Herr Hitler lasted for an hour is taken as a hopeful sign. It indicates that the deadlock is not complete. New Peace Endeavour CONFERRING OF AMBASSADORS. HELD AT BRUSSELS. (Received August 29, 6.45 p.m.) BRUSSELS, August 29. The British, French, German and Italian Ambassadors at Brussels, and also the Polish and Hungarian Ministers of Brussels, have had a conference here to-day with the Belgian Premier, M. Pierlot. It is described as being a new endeavour to prevent war. The conference was .initiated by King'Leopold, of Belgium, and Queen Wilhelmina, of Holland.