MUCH IN COMMON

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23637, 22 October 1938, Page 13

MUCH IN COMMON

BRITAIN AND GERMANY RESTORING GOODWILL (British Official Ireless; RUGBY, Oct. 20.. (Received Oct. 21, at 5.5 p.m.) Speaking at an Anglo-German fellowship dinner, Lord Rennell said that Germany and .e British people had far more in common to unite them than to divide them. A good understanding betwec the two peoples was one of th*. most essential factors for restoring in Europe the atmosphere of goodwill and confidence, without which he would have grave misgivings about the future of our present civilisation. Dr von Dircksen, who was the guest of honour, said the recent time of strain and crisis had proved a blessing in disguise, as it served to bring the two peoples nearer together and create a better understanding. They were now convinced that they were both fundamentally peaceful and did not want war. FRANCE INTERESTED CONFERENCES IN PARIS £ ** PARIS, Oct. 21, (Received Oct. 22, at 1 a.m.) f K Far-reaching steps to achieve a close understanding with . Germany and possibly Italy are reported to have been discussed at a conference between M. Daladier and M. Bonnet, and in talks between M. Bonnet and Sir Eric Phipps. THE PROBABLE AIMS ■ $ •.■hi LONDON, Oct. 21. (Received Oct. 22, at 1 a.m.) The Paris correspondent of The Times says it is believed that M. Bonnet’s probable aims are, first, mutual renunciation of war on the lines of the Anglo-German declaration; secondly, granting a free hand ■'*’ to Germany in Ceritral and Eastern Europe; thirdly, unobtrusive abandonment of the Franco-Soviet pact; fourthly, possible cession of the Cameroons. ? The Paris correspondent of the h* Daily Telegraph says it is understood that Herr Hitler, when bidding farewell to M, Francois-Poncet re- ■ newed the offer of the Franco-Ger-man non-aggression pact. J? : BRITAIN AND ITALY FAVOURABLE ATMOSPHERE Z LONDON, Oct. 20. The Associated Press understands that the way has been cleared for implementing an Anglo-Italian treaty. Both Governments are tak- 1... ing measures to create a favourable atmosphere The announcement will be made by Mr Chamberlain immediately Parliament reassembles. r