RENEWAL OF RELATIONS

Taranaki Daily News, 23 December 1929, Page 11

RENEWAL OF RELATIONS

THE SOVIET'S PROMISES OBLIGATIONS TO BE MET A MBA SSA DORS RECEIVED ■ ■ ■ 1 "I By Telegrap?.—Tress Assn.—Copyright. Rec. 5.5 p.m. London, Dee. 20. Mr. Sokolnikoff, the Soviet ambassador, in an unofficial statement- points out that there is sound economic and political basis for complete renewal of Anglo-Russian diplomatic relations, rendering State inter-trading possible. It is a favourable sign that Soviet orders from Loudon amounted to £3,687,000 in October and November compared with £1,195,000 a year ago. There are still difficulties to'be overcome, but British manufacturers should study Soviet requirements in connection with electric power stations, which would absorb £450,000.000.

Russia was preparing, Mr. Sokolnikoff said,' to settle financial claims after accounting for counter-claims and providing developmental and consolidatory measures ensuring the prosperity of Soviet industries. .

“We have every intention of loyally fulfilling our obligations,” he said, “but we rely on friendly countries recognising the unalterable basis on which our political system has been founded.” , London, Dec. 20. The Prince of Wales, on behalf of the King, gave an audience to Mr. Sokol.jiikoff, the Russian ambassador to Britain, who presented his credentials. Mr. Sokolnikoff and his staff were taken to St. Janies’ Palace in two separate carriages with scarlet cloaked coachmen and outriders. They were met by the King’s Marshal and representatives of the Foreign Office. The presentations were made in the throne room.

Immediately afterwards Mr; Sokolnikoff called on Mr. A. Henderson, Foreign and exchanged notes covering guarantees against propaganda in the Dominions.

A message from Moscow states, that Sir Esmond Ovey, the British Ambassador, when handing over his credentials to M. Kalinin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed his appreciation of the restoration of Anglo-Russian relations.