HOSTILE UNION?

Taranaki Daily News, 11 September 1935, Page 5

HOSTILE UNION?

ITALY AND GERMANY GENEVA RECEIVES SHOCK _____ “OBVIOUS IMPLICATIONS” FRANCE FEARS RESULTS RELATIVE ARMED FORCES By Telegraph—Press Assn.— Copyright. Rec. 8.35 .p.m. London, Sept. 10. Commenting on the suggested ItaloGerman understanding, the Times in a leading article under the heading A Diplomatic Manoeuvre,” says the words of the Italian Government through the mouth of its ambassador at Berlin have an intention which can hardly be misjustice of the Italian claims are not recognised in some quarters Italy will seek recognition elsewhere, and if the Italian process of ‘strengthening her power and national dignity’ is properly understood and supported by Germany now similar aspirations of Nazi Germany may expect to be understood and supported later,” says the paper. The Tageblatt, Berlin, on obviously an inspired note, says Germany and Italy will know from experience how the disregard of the vital needs of a nation causes unrest for the entire world. Foreign observers are therefore right in heeding the words of Signor Attolice and Herr Hitler, though not in drawing further conclusions. The Geneva correspondent of the Daily Mail says the obvious implications come as a shock to the delegates. In the present relative proportions of armed strength in Europe France could not accept any -system whereby Italy might be drawn into a hostile coalition. Signor Attolice’s words are regarded at Geneva as a reminder to France of what might happen if she votes for sanctions. TROOPS CONCENTRATING ABYSSINIAN FRONTIER RAINS PREVENT ADVANCE Rec. 7.35 p.m. London, Sept. 10. Concentration of Italian troops threatens the province of Agame and indicates a flank attack in an attempt to encircle Adowa and Askum, says the Addis Ababa correspondent of the NewsChronicle. Blackshirt infantry and native levies with artillery, tanks and big lorry conveys are concentrating at Adiugri and Addikaie, also upon a t.iird point which, in a fashion typical, the Ethiopia Government cannot find on the maps. Inasmuch as the frontier river Mareb and the mountain torrents are flooded and have not been negotiable for three weeks the move is regarded as an Italian bluff with an eye on Geneva, Also it may be part of the Italian military timetable. The Rom© correspondent of the Daily Mail says Italy denies she is massing for an attack. It is pointed rut that although the has not formally undertaken to refrain from military measures while the conciliation committee is sitting Italy will not launch an unprovoked attack while the Geneva meeting is examining the dispute. ' The Geneva correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says it can now positively be stated that if a position arises in which Britain feels the necessity for sanctions France will give full support. M. Laval is now convinced that no other course is possible. A British United Press correspondent at Malta says wire entanglements are being fixed in the shallow, sandy rys along the coast and mwe anti-aircraft guns are being installed at several points. The French intend to do their utmost to keep the Djibouti line open to international traffic, says a Paris message.