WILL RUSSIA JOIN LEAGUE?

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19804, 21 May 1934, Page 9

WILL RUSSIA JOIN LEAGUE?

I LITVINOFF’S DRAMATIC APPEARANCE ARRIVAL AT GENEVA CAUSES SENSATION United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received May 20. 6.30 p.m.) GENEVA, May 19. M. Litvinoff, representing the Soviet, arrived to-day, and had a long interview with M. Barthou 'French Foreign Minister). They discussed disarmament relations between France and the Soviet, and the possibility of Russia’s entry into the League. SENSATION IN DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES MAY PROVE TURNING PRINT United Press Association —Bv Electric Telegraph Coryrlgh t. (Received May 20. 6.30 p.m.) LONDON, May 19. The Geneva correspondent of “The Daily Mail” says: “The unexpected appearance at Geneva of M. Litvinoff caused a sensation in diplomatic circles. It may be the turning point in European relationships. One reason assigned for M. Litvinoff’s visit is Russia’s anxiety to avoid the breakdown of disarmament, by submitting proposals for a mutual security pact.” JAPAN’S CHALLENGE MIDGET SUBMARINE REVEALED United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received May 20, 6.30 p.m.) LONDON, May 19. Japan’s possession of a midget submarine, constructed with great secrecy, is revealed by “The Dajly Telegraph’s” naval writer. The submarine is so small that it can be hoisted aboard a large warship and used for surprise attacks. SECRET AIR FORCES. • DAILY MAIL” REVELATIONS. United Press Association—By Electn Telegraph—Copyright (Received May 20, 6.30 p.m.) LONDON, May 19. The Strasburg correspondent of “The Daily Mail” says: “The newspapers report the existence of underground aeroplane hangars in the forest at Grefswalde and Pomerania, with accommodation for sixty bombing machines.