Give Germany Her Colonies

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 4, 6 January 1937, Page 7

Give Germany Her Colonies

Might Prevent Another European War VISCOUNT ELIBANK’S SUGGESTION United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. Received Tuesday, 7.30 p.m. LONDON, Jan. 4. In a letter to The Times after his return from his mission to Australia, New Zealand and Canada, Viscount Elibank says he found everywhere the belief that the problem of Germany’s claim for colonies could be solved and that it would be folly to risk another European war through not dealing with it. The colony-owning nations, Britain, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, America and Japan, should with goodwill be able to satisfy Germany’s aspirations, Germany on her part making a contribution to world pacification. “Personally I never felt any strong reason against the return of Togoland or the Cameroons and I believe if European peace is at stake New Zealand would not feel very strongly about the return of Samoa nor Australia about the return to Germany of New Guinea. Japan might even be persuaded to return some of the mandated islands in the Pacific, while Holland, which has huge undeveloped areas in Dutch Now Guinea, might be able to help. Portugal also has territories whose inhabitants need not suffer by a change in mastership. ’ ’ Viscount EUbank concludes by suggesting that a committee of experts be established by the colonyowning nations. Germany Preparing Her Demands Received Tuesday, 11.25 p.m. LONDON, Jan. 5. The Daily Telegraph's Berlin correspondent says it is understood Germany is preparing an elaborate colonies demand memorandum for presentation to the interested Powers, including Britain and France. It will deal exclusively with Germany's former colonies and make suggestions regarding how mandates can be transferred to Germauy without economic complications. Germany will claim that she requires colonies enabling her to secure raw materials for industries and that world trade will benefit if the demands are satisfied. The memorandum may be presented on January 30, the fourth anniversary of Hitler’s accession, when the Reichstag is expected to meet. No Mystery About It HURRIED VISIT OF NEW GUINEA’S ADMINISTRATOR Received Tuesday, 9.20 p.ra. BRISBANE, Jan. 5. The Administrator of New Guinea, Brigadier-General W. R. McColl, arrived by aeroplane en route for Canberra where he will discuss shipping services, mails and communications generally. He denies that any mystery attaches to his hurried visit and points out that the mandated territory is progressing so rapidly that the present systems will be unable to cope with the situation in the near future.