TALKS IN PARIS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23203, 24 November 1938, Page 13

TALKS IN PARIS

, EUEOPE'S PROBLEMS GERMANY'S EXPANSION . SURPRISE FOR POWERS ; SUBJECTS ON AGENDA ' By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright LONDON, Nov. 22 The proposed German motor highway Czechoslovakia has meant a last-minute addition to the agenda of the Paris talks, says the Australian Associated Press. An invaluable opening is now provided for a German drive eastward. It is understood that while it is realised as inevitable that Germany should fully take advantage of the Munich agreement, such an early announcement of expansion plans has surprised Britain and France. The Paris newspaper Le Soir says the most important subjects on the agenda aro relations with Germany and the Spanish civil war. Others include the

future of the League of Nations, relations between Syria and Palestine, German refugees, French and British Army and Air Force co-operation, and the possibility of an air pact with Germany. A message from Berlin states that Herr Hitler received M. Coulondre, the new French Ambassador, who, in presenting his credentials,"" stated that France and Germany had been enemies on the battlefield, but had learned mutual respect. He added that their common frontier of trade and industry made it desirable to live in harmony. Herr Hitler stated that the two countries had every reason to foster neighbourliness. Peaceful Franco-German competition could contribute to an all-round improvement in Europe. SOVIET DISAPPROVAL MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S PLANS (Received November 24. 12.15 a.m.) LONDON. Nov. 23 The Soviet press strongly disapproves of the British' Ministers' visit to Paris, asserting that Mr. Chamberlain's purpose is to bring pressure upon France to make important concessions to appease Germany. Mr. Chamberlain's plans, says the Izvestia, include the separation of France from Russia, and the cancellation of the existing Franco-Itussian agreement.