FAITH IN BERLINROME AXIS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20897, 29 November 1937, Page 9

FAITH IN BERLINROME AXIS

NAZI LEADER’S OUTBURST ATTACK ON LEAGUE “ CHATTERBOXES ” FORCE WILL WIN BACK COLONIES United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 28, 6.30 pun.) HAMBURG, November 26. General Goering (Minister for Air and President of the Reichstag), elaborating the text of Germany's desire for a share in the world’s commerce and his plan to regain her lost colonies, said: “Germany does not intend to isolate herself. On the contrary the creation of a greater Hamburg proves the importance of the-e films and indicates that Germany intends to Join the world in peaceful competition.” Faith In Force “We shall not cease to demand our colonies back,” added General Goering. "We shall succeed not through the goodwill of others but through our own strength.” Geneva Scorned General Goering declared that the four year plan was intended to make Germany independent in every direction. “Foreigners hope to bring us economically to our knees,’’ he added, "but they will not succeed. We seek not only political and military independence, but also economic independence. There is no desire to isolate ourselves economically, but foreign nations are compelling us to do so by withholding from us the world’s products.” After emphasising the growth of Germany’s armed forces. General Goering said: “Germany can no longer be ignored. No nation in the world can now afford to treat Germany’s interests with less attention than their own.” x General Goering added that other nations had realised th* value of Germany’s fri ndship and he concluded: “The steel axis binding us with Rome and Tokio is a better guarantee of world peace than the League of Nations chatterboxes which meet at Geneva.’ PREPARING FOR COLONIAL DUTIES LONDON PRESS REVELATIONS United Press Association—By Electrte Tel egrapb —Copyright LONDON, November 26. The “Daily Herald’s” leader page was almost filled with a series of exclusive photographs of Germany’s elaborate colonial school at Witzenhausen, at which young Germans, who are ultimately going abroad, are trained to have knowledge of the features and needs of the former German colonies, notably South-West Africa. One picture of a native hut adorned with totems and mats suggests that Samoa is not being neglected. The “Daily Herald” says that Herr Hitler did not show such pictures as these to Lord Halifax.

RELIEVED OF POST GERMAN MINISTER RETIRES United Press Association—By Electrio Telegre ob —Copyright BERLIN. November 26. It is officially announced that Herr Hitler has relieved Dr Schacht from the post of Minister ef Economics in which General Goering will act until Panuary 15. when Dr. Funk, Undersecretary of Propaganda will take over the office. Dr Schacht will remain President of the Reichsbank and will also continue as Herr Hitler’s personal adviser as Reich Minister without portfolio. OFFICIAL STATEMENT HERR HITLER S LETTER OF THANKS United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 28, 6.30 p.m.) LONDON, November 26. I, is officially stated that Dr. Schacht was relieved of his post at his own request. Herr Hitler sent him a letter thanki;._ him for his services and expressing pleasure that he is remr.in ng president of the Reichsbank and Minister without portfolio.