PIRACY PATROL

Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1937, Page 6

PIRACY PATROL

GERMAN FEARS. OF ANGLO-FRENCH MOVE. (United Press Association- By Eleetn. Telegraph—Copyright). (Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, September 19. The Manchester “Guardian’s” Berlin correspondent says the extension ot the Mediterranean anti-piracy patrol coupled with the sudden decision by Britain and France of the naval control of tlie Spanish coast, is arousing serious suspicions in German political circles, some of which regard the course that London and Paris are steering as deliberately directed at Italy, ■

Others declare that British and French, naval forces are being diverted from the task of international peace to one of stacking of AngloFrench interests —-something like an Anglo-French, “naval dictatorship” in the Mediterranean ITALIAN CLAIM. (Received this day at 1.30, p.m.) ROME, September 19. A communique announces that when the Anglo-French Charge d’Aftaires submitted to Count Ciano, the supplementary N.von agreements, they asked lor a further explanation of the Italian note, as it produced contradictory interpretation regarding whether Italy would collaborate In the Mediterranean patrol. Count Ciano subsequently explained that Italy, in advancing the question of parity rights, intended to establish an Italian fleet, which must have power equal to the Anglo Kronen, if it is to participate in naval measures. He added that- Germany had been informed of the contents of the communique.