FRESH MOVE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22210, 10 September 1935, Page 9

FRESH MOVE

SIGNOK MUSSOLINI WOOING HERR HITLER \ SPEECHES IN BERLIN • INTERESTS IN COMMON By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright (Received September 9. 9 45 p.m.) LONDON. Sept. 9 Following immediately upon a strong rumour that Italy had proposed a conference with Germany about Austria, an unexpected reception to tho new Italian Ambassador to Berlin, Signor Bernardo Attolice, three weeks before the arranged date, is regarded as a deliberate demonstration to the Powers at Geneva. Tho News Chronicle says: Evidently disillusioned with Franco, Signor Mussolini begins to woo Hcrr Hitler. After tho troubled relations between Italy and Germany in recent months this has caused tho utmost surprise. Tho Daily Mail says the Italian Ambassador's speech went far beyond the customary assurances of friendship. The Times says tho speeches of Herr Hitler and Signor Attolice were unusual in their conscious emphasis of common interests. Signor Attolice said: "I intend to apply myself to strengthening the bonds between Italy and Germany. I am conscious at this historic moment of tho two countries extraordinary balance of strength among the nations, which may be still higher in the future." Herr Hitler said he cordially hoped the community of ideals founded upon an understanding of each's vital needs would benefit more and moro both Italy and Germany.

ITALY AND WAR DELAY PENDING TALKS REPORT NOT CONFIRMED (Received Septomber 9, 9.45 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 9 The Daily Telegraph's Geneva correspondent says the report that Signor Mussolini has undertaken not to open hostilities pending the finish of the negotiations is not confirmed, but it is pointed out that tho wording of the committee's appeal required no reply. RICKETT CONCESSION INTENTION TO EXPLOIT "WAY WILL BE FOUND" SUEZ, Sept. 8 "1 can assure you that the concession granted to me by Abyssinia will be exploited," said Mr. F. \V. Rickett to-day. He said he believed his American principals would find a way to carry on. The concession was for 75 years and even the Hacue Court could not upset it. An article on Abyssinia, published in the New York Times Magazine in February last, months before any reference to the granting of mineral concessions, contained the following: "There is oil in parts of Southern Ethiopia mapped and tested by America's Standard Oil scouts, and waiting only for proper transportation to be developed."

BRITISH LABOUR t LEADER AND UNIONS an offer to resign LONDON. Sept. 8 The Leader of the Labour Party, Mr. George Lansbury, in a statement issued to-day, said he is still opposed to the use of armed force either by the League or by individual nations. "After the Trades Unions Congress debate on Abyssinia I have found my position most difficult," he added. "I want to let my colleagues understand that 1 will cheerfully make way for someone better able to voice their views on this matter." Sir Stafford Cripps says the party does not want Mr. Lansbury to resign. Sir Walter Citrine expresses the opinion that Mr. Lansbury has created a difficult situation by his suggested resignation. The matter is one for the Labour Party, not for the Trades Unions. It was a pity he had not consulted the Labour executive before making his statement. MALTA BROADCASTS OFFSET TO ITALIAN NEWS MALTA. Sept. 8 The Government is commencing to broadcast news to offset the tendency of Italian news bulletins broadcast in English and Italian. ITALIAN SUBMARINES MEDITERRANEAN PATROL HOME. Sept. 8 Sixty submarines are participating in the Italian Mediterranean manoeuvres. Official circles indicate that they will be used to patrol the Mediterranean if sanctions are applied against Italy.