GAP IN SCHEME

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19340, 2 June 1937, Page 6

GAP IN SCHEME

SPANISH SUPERVISION

ITALO-NAZI DEFECTION

PROBLEM FOR COMMITTEE

HOPES OF WAY OUT

(British Official Wireless.) Reed. 2 p.m. RUGBY, June 1. An extremely difficult situation in regard to the work of the committee dealing with the agreement for non-inter-vention in Spain lias arisen in consequence of yesterday’s incidents, which culminated in the temporary withdrawal of the 'German and Italian representatives.

The position was reviewed by tho chairman’s sub-committee and it was left to the chairman, Captain D. Euan Wallace, to call a further meeting when he thinks the time is appropriate.

The question of measures that might serve as a guarantee against the repetition of any such incidents is being actively pursued. A further question that is engaging close attention is that presented by tho existence of the gap in the control scheme. The withdrawal of the German and Italian fleets means that the Spanish eastern coast ceases to be, watched. Jt is hoped that Ibis may prove to he only temporn ry. Meantime it is noted with satisfaction that Germany has indicated that she does not intend to dissociate herself from the policy and practice of non-inter-vention and that her merchant vessels will continue to comply with the requirements of the supervision scheme.

Speaking in the House of Commons, the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, again referred to the situation arising from the bombing of the German battleship Deutschland. He expressed regret over the withdrawal of the German and Italian naval patrols from the Spanish coast. Mr. Eden gave an assurance . that the British Government would continue to do its utmost to prevent any aggravation of the present situation. It was in constant touch with the, other Governments on the subject with a view to considering what steps could most usefully be taken to restore the, situation.