NAZIS DEMAND JOINT ACTION

Northern Advocate, 22 June 1937, Page 5

NAZIS DEMAND JOINT ACTION

Sequel To Alleged Attack On Leipzig (United Press Association. —By Electric Ttf egraph.—Copyright.} (Received 10 a.m.) LONDON, June 21, The diplomatic correspondent of the “Daily Telegraph” says it is understood that'the German Ambassador, Herr von Ribberitrop, at the meeting of representatives of the patrolling Powers on Saturday, held to consider the alleged attacks on . the cruiser Leipzig by a submarine, demanded a quick decision for joint action. 5 The British Foreign Minister, Mr. Eden, agreed that a serious incident had arisen and approved of Germany’s undertaking the consultation before taking independent action. ‘ ; The conference referred to the varL bus Governments the following suggested procedure.— , V. More Information Wanted. (1) Germany to be asked -to furnish more information and efforts also to be made to secure evidence from independent non-intervention officials. (2) If the Powers were satisfied that the attacks occurred, they will demand an apology from the Valencia (government, with. ,an explanation ami a guarantee that be no repetition.

. Valencia to be also warned that further incidents will be met by immediate gunfire on the offending vessels, and possibly their seizure and detention until the war is ended. , Soviet , Attitude. A Moscow message says that published extracts show that the Soviet Ambassador to Britain, M. Maisky, on June 16, again wrote to thft NonIntervention Committee disclaiming the responsibility for the proposals of the four Powers respecting the Spanish naval patrol and guarantees, on the ground that they were, drawn up without the participation of the ether members of the committee.