GAP IN CONTROL SYSTEM.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 155, 2 June 1937, Page 9

GAP IN CONTROL SYSTEM.

WITHDRAWAL OF FLEETS. NON-INTERVENTION PROBLEM. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (British Official Wireless.) Received June 2, 11.55 a.m. RUGBY, June 1. An extremely difficult situation with regard to the work of the Non-Inter-vention Committee has arisen in consequence of yesterday’s incidents which culminated in the temporary withdrawal of the German and Italian representatives. The position was reviewed by the chairman’s sub-commit-tee and it was left to the chairman (Mr Euan Wallace) to call a further meeting when he thinks the time appropriate. The question of the measures that will serve as a guarantee against the repetition of any such incidents is being actively pursued. A further question that is engaging close attention is that presented by the existence of a gap 'in the control scheme. The withdrawal of the German and Italian fleets means that the Spanish eastern coast ceases to he watched. It is hoped that this may prove to be only temporary. In the meantime, it is noted with satisfaction that Germany has indicated that she does not intend to dissociate herself from the policy and practice of non-interven-tion and that her merchant vessels will continue to comply with the requirements of the supervision scheme. The British Charge d’Affaires at Valencia has' been instructed to lodge a protest with the Spanish Government with regard to the air attack on May 26 when bombs fell near the British destroyer Hardy. The satisfaction of the British Government has been conveyed to the Spanish Government at its readiness to indicate a safety zone off Palma and the hope is expressed that there will be no repetition of the recent incidents.