LEFT IN TOTTERING CONDITION

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19622, 17 October 1933, Page 7

LEFT IN TOTTERING CONDITION

BIG NATIONS OUTSIDE LEAGUE GERMANY STILL BOUND BY TREATIES United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received October 16, 10.30 p.m.) LONDON, October 16. “The Daily Telegraph” says: “Germany is still a signatory to the Locarno Treaty and remains bound by the Kellogg Pact: nevertheless, it is understood that the League has suffered a disastrous shock now that Germany has followed Japan, while Russia and the United States are standing apart from the League.” “The Daily Herald” says: “The crisis has come, but if rightly handled, the worst consequences can be avoided. Germany was not asked to negotiate a promise, but to accept humiliation. If the Conference continues, afid can produce a convention which gives genuine substantial disarmament, then the disaster of the week-end can be retrieved. If a sham convention is made, nothing lies ahead but suicidal wars." “The Daily Mail” says: “Germany has administered a distinct shock to the League of Nations, which will be left in a tottering condition if four out of the seven Great Powers are outside. The Government ought to be particularly careful to keep step with public opinion here and in the Dominions. The Government’s task is to see that the Empire is not involved if the Powers take counter-steps against Germany." OBVIOUS DELIGHT IN JAPAN CHANGE IN LEAGUE POLICY FORECASTED United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received October 16, 10.30 p.m.) TOKIO, October 15. It is officially stated that Germany's withdrawal from the League of Nations will not affect Japan's foreign policy and attitude to the League or the Disarmament Conference. However, the Foreign Office is watching the position carefully. Opinion Is expressed that America and Russia, whose relations towards Japan have lately been causing apprehension, will find more serious problems in Europe, causing changes in their policy, as a result of which Japan’s policy will also be modified. A new body in Congress, namely, the National Socialists, rejoices at the collapse of the League, and declares that new relations, based on the equality of nations, can now be established. CAN GERMANY LEAVE LEAGUE? STATEMENTS BY DISTINGUISHED AUTHORITIES. United Picas Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright (Received October 16, 5.5 p.m.) GENEVA, October 16. The President of the Disarmament Conference, Mr Arthur Henderson recommends a brief adjournment until October 16 of the Disarmament Commission, in order to envisage the situation which he believed was due to Herr Hitler's personal Initiative. Germany has not notified her actual withdrawal from the League of Nations, but the delay is not interpreted as a change of mind. The text of the Commission's reply to Germany is now being prepared. British Pact Defended. Durihg a discussion, Sir John Simon left to talk by telephone with Mr Ramsay Macdonald. Sir John then conferred with the Dominion representatives. British quarters deny the suggestion that Sir John Simon’s speech precipitated Germany's withdrawal, pointing out that the statement granted to Germany some immediate equality of status, as well as an army of 200,000. GERMANY CANNOT ESCAPE OBLIGATIONS. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER LEAGUE. United Press Association—By Elecnn. Telegraph—Copyright LONDON. October 15. Sir Thomas Inskip (AttorneyGeneral), in a speech at Rowland Castle, said the League would survive Germany's departure as it did the departure' of Japan, but no doubt it would be weaker. Tire League would never survive the departure of Britain. Professor Gilbert Murray emphasises that Germany cannot leave the League for two years. She can only give notice of withdrawal. Meanwhile much may happen. Germany does not gain her freedom, as it is inconceivable that the League can allow her to rearm and continue teaching youth that war is their natural aim and ambition. WAITING NEXT MOVE. HITLERS CLEVER POLITICAL STROKE. United Press Association—By Electrw Telegraph— Copyright (Received October 16. 5.5 p.m.) BERLIN, October 15. Herr Hitler, the German Chancellor and his Cabinet are now sitting back

waiting for the next move from the Great Powers. The Berlin Government wholeheartedly endorses the Italian suggestion to adjourn the Disarmament Conference, arguing that its adoption of a convention for submission to Germany for approval or rejection, would be provocative, and in the nature of an ultimatum. The Berlin correspondent of “The Times" pays a tribute to Herr Hitler’s swift decision and brilliant stroke in distracting attention from the unsatsfactoriness of the Reichstag trial, and stimulating support for the Government and providing a vote of confidence on the issue of national honour, and ridding the Reichstag of the relics of the party system. The whole nation sighs with relief in the conviction that it possesses a leader capable of calling the bluff of the other Powers, and refusing further participation in an international farce. ATTITUDE OF MEMBERS OF LEAGUE. HAS WORLD PEACE BEEN ENDANGERED? United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright BERLIN, October 15. Tlie feeling in Geneva and Rome favours the complete adjournment of the Disarmament Conference, but the French Press recommends calmness. Sweden regards Germany's resignation from the League as endangering world peace, because it entails the resumption of the armament race. Belgium anxiously awaits events. The Hungarian Opposition Press approves Herr Hitler's decision. The Polish Opposition Press urges a united front against Germany to preclude a world war. GERMANY’S ATTITUDE CONSIDERED. HAS NOT DESTROYED CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT. Dnlted Prc3S Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright GENEVA, October 15. Herr Hitler has withdrawn the pacific message which was to have been read at to-night's mass meeting of the world peace agencies. In a speech at Geneva, Lord Cecil said he did not agree that Germany’s action destroyed the Disarmament Conference. M. Paul Boncour (Foreign Minister) conferred with M. Daladier (the French Prime Minister), and it is understood that France has gone to the extreme limit of possible concessions. WORK OF DISARMAMENT BUREAU. SHOULD CONFERENCE ADJOURN Dnlted Press Association —Bv Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, October 15. It is believed in some quarters that the General Commission of the Disarmament Conference on Monday will continue the work to draw up a resolution or convention on the lines of Sir John Simon’s speech, which it will adopt without Germany's vote one way or the other. Alternatively, the convention or a solution may be presented to Germany for acquiescence. If she rejects, and remains in isolation, the Powers will then stand more firmly than ever by the Treaty of Versailles. Others believe that the Conference will adjourn indefinitely, leaving the problem of disarmament to be dealt with through diplomatic channels.