THE NAZI NOTE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23895, 24 August 1939, Page 11

THE NAZI NOTE

DETAILED MEMORANDUM ATTITUDE TO POIAKD PARTITION HINTED AT (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) LONDON, Aug. 23. (Received Aug. 24, at 2.30 a.m.) The American Associated Press representative in Berlin is reliably informed that the German Note to Britain was actually a detailed memorandum from Herr Hitler to Mr Chamberlain, setting out Germany's uncompromising position with regard to Poland. Mr Chamberlain decided to reply- in terms of the Cabinet communication, which has not been published in the German newspapers. Herr Hitler is reported to" have declared that, if Poland fought, it would mean partition, but, if it chose to settle the position peacefully, Germany would agree to an arrangement somewhat similar to that of Bohemia and Moravia, namely, Poland to enjoy- autonomy under German protection. Herr Hitler repeated, in strong language, that neither Britain nor France was concerned with Germany's dispute with Poland. The representative understands that this was the second document within two weeks sent to Mr Chamberlain. The first memorandum was handed to Mr Chamberlain through a private individual who stands close to the Prime Minister and also enjoys the confidence of the highest Nazi circles.

THE DUTCH FORCES LEAVE WITHDRAWN THE HAGUE, Aug. 22. Leave for Dutch coast and frontier troops has been withdrawn. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE A FAVOURABLE REACTION NEW YORK, Aug. 22. The stock market, envisaging the Russo-German pact as an indication that the European crisis will be resolved peacefully, reacted favourably and the general list of stocks gained two points, while higher-priced shares rose up to five. Steel, motors, rubbers, and oils were among the largest gainers. Polish bonds lost one to nine points. German and Italian bonds rose. ••.,># REACTION IN BALTIC STATES NOTABLE PEACE FACTOR RIGA, Aug. 22. The Baltic States' newspapers welcome the Russo-German pact as a notable peace factor. THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE IGNORANT OF POSITION MOSCOW, Aug. 23. (Received Aug. 24, at 1.45 a.m.) The Russian public are entirely ignorant of the boiling of the European cauldron. The press has not mentioned Herr von Ribbentrop's visit, the recall of the British Parliament, or the general fears of war.