FOREIGN ACTIVITIES IN SPAIN

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20611, 28 December 1936, Page 7

FOREIGN ACTIVITIES IN SPAIN

ANGLO - FRENCH NOTE INTERNATIONAL STRIFE FEARED GRAVE DISABILITIES OF CAMPAIGN United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received December 27, 6.30 p.m.) NEW YORK, December 26. The London correspondent of “The New York Times” states that the British and French Governments hav- instructed their Ambassadors at Berlin, Rome, Moscow and Lisbon, to present a joint Anglo-French Note, informing the Powers that trie Anglo-French entente views with anxiety the gradual transformation of the Spanish civil war into an international conflict for the advancement of opposing political principles. The Note adds: The British and French are soon likely to request Herr Hitler to state his country’s economic needs in order to avert a suicidal plunge, and conditionally offer aid. LIKELY REACTION TO NOTE FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS IN DIFFICULTIES United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received December 27, 7.30 pun.) LONDON, December 27. No indication has yet reached London regarding the attitude of the Powers to the Franco-British appeal to cease the flow of volunteers to Spain, but the diplomatic correspondent of “The Sunday Times” says: It is felt that Germany may take the opportunity of extricating herself from an increasingly difficult situation. The financial cost is important in view of Germany's economic position. British observers doubt whether Spanish manganese ore and other commodities will recompense Germany for the transport of 15,000 men to Spain. Another aspect is how long General Franco will require foreign mercenaries as it is doubtful if Germany contemplates an indeterminate “occupation.” Moreover the wounded are bringing unsatisfactory reports of General Franco's position. It is hoped that Italy will exert a moderating influence, regarding which it is mentioned that Italian volunteers apparently occupy an inferior position to the Germans and Italy dislikes playing second fiddle. Economic Help for Germany The Paris correspondent of “The Sunday Observer” says: It is reported that a plan has been evolved in London and in Paris to assist Germany economically if Herr Hitler reverses his present policy. Meanwhile it is believed that Italy is considering withdrawing from the hornets’ nest and is also seeking Italo-French reconciliation owing to the strength and closeness of the Franco-British co-opera-tion. ITALIANS TAKE SIDES SERIOUS EXCESSES IN TANGIER United Press Association—Bv Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received December 27, 7.30 pin.) TANGIER, December 27. One hundred and fifty Italian bluejackets headed by an officer, marched to the offices of the Spanish ProGovernment paper “Democracias.” They threw documents into the street and wrecked the plant because they resented the articles allegedly insulting to Italy.