GENERAL SATISFACTION

Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 19 June 1935, Page 7

GENERAL SATISFACTION

Agreement With Britain at Time of Confusion EXTENSION OF SETTLEMENTS OPINION IN GERMANY (United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Copyright). Received 2.0 p.m. to-day. LONDON, .Tune IS. “The Times" Berlin correspondent says there is general satisfaction regarding the Anglo-German agreement as a direct understanding at a time of national confusion. It is hoped the psychological effect will be even more important than the material content as a starting point to the extension of settlements, including an air convention. FRANCE NOT BOUND It is understood that the French reply to the naval .proposals is stiffer than was expected, says “The Times.” It declares that Britain is not authorised to accept a percentage from Germany contrary to the Peace Treaty stipulations. France therefore considers herself free to resume liberty of action. She holds that she is no longer bound by the ratios hitherto accepted. The Japanese ' Government has informed Britain that Japan docs not object to the Anglo-German agreement provided it does not affect Japan’s position or proposals, says the Tokio ‘'orrespondent of “The Times.” The Japanese Government, however, believes that a future conference should be confined to the five Washington Treaty Powers and that there. is no necessity to include German}-.