GERMAN POWER

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22140, 20 June 1935, Page 11

GERMAN POWER

EFFECT OF RE-BIRTH NORTH SEA'S IMPORTANCE STRENGTH IN SUBMARINES By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received June 19. 6 45 p.m.) LONDON, June 19 The naval correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, Mr. Hector Bvwater, points out that the re-birth of Germany's naval power will mean the return of the North Sea to its former strategic importance and that Rosyth Dockyard and the Fleet base at Scapa Flow, long closed, possibly will be reopened. Germany's eventual submarine fleet, says the writer, may, under the agreement, comprise 36 U boats, or 10 more than in August, 1914. The consultations between the British and French Governments are being continued. A Note from Italy states that that country reserves her opinion, but is willing, to enter into discussions.

Immediately the agreement was initialled, British Government quarters stated that it would stand, regardless of other Powers' attitudes. The Government declares that the agreement is highly satisfactory to the Empire,

MR. EDEN'S MISSION JOURNEY TO PARIS REMOVAL OF DOUBTS BRITAIN'S GOOD FAITH (Received June 19, 7.5 p.m.) LONDON, June 1? Thn Daily Telegraph's diplomatic correspondent says the Government has decided that Mr. Anthony Eden shall visit Paris on Friday to remove any doubts existing in the French mind that Britain acted heedlessly in concluding a direct agreement with Germany without previous consultation with the other Powers concerned. Th'* political correspondent of the Timei! says_Britain also is inviting Russia to confer. America and Japan have communicated with Britain, favouring the agreement. FRENCH REACTION "TRIUMPH FOR HITLER" pe:ssimism of the press (Received June 20, 1.15 a.m.) LONDON, June 19 A message from Paris says the newspapers there describe the Anglo-German pact as a triumph for Herr Hitler. Le Journal saVS fhe issue is definitely favourable to France as the agreement does not provide for strict delimitation by categories. t Le Petit Parisien says the agreement is equivalent to a permanent final treaty. It has the bilateral aspect so dear to Herr Hitler, who will not hesitate to proclaim the weakness of the ties of solidarity between London, Paris and Rome. L'Ecbo de Paris says the treaty marks the end of the accord reached between Britain and France in February and confirmed at Stresa. A message from Berlin says the German newspapers wholeheartedly welcome the pact. Tageblatt says; We are convinced that France wants peace, but how can peace be achieved without first restoring order in Europe, toward which this agreement is the first step. Germania says that by the agreement peace has gained more territory than it lost by the anti-German policy of the last 18 months. GERMAN SATISFACTION FLEET FOR DEFENCE ONLY AIR CONVENTION VISUALISED (Received June 19, 6.45 p.m.) LONDON, June iS A message from Berlin states that the Voelkische Beobaohter says the German delegation, headed by Herr von Ribbentrop, made it clear that the only purpose of the Fleet is to defend Germany's 900 mdes of coast. E'sen French diplomacy, remarks the paper, should be able for olice to examine the facts without prejudice.

The Berlin correspondent of the Times says there is general satisfaction with the Anglo-German agreement as a direct understanding at a time of national confusion. It is hoped that the psychological effect will be even more important than the material content of the agreement as the starting point for an extension of settlements, including an air convention.