IMPORTANT SPEECH EXPECTED

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVI, Issue 21379, 23 June 1939, Page 9

IMPORTANT SPEECH EXPECTED

Axis Powers in Close Touch Naval Understanding Complete Nazis Demonstrate Against Britain CJnl ted Press Association —By Electra Telegraph—Copyright (Received June 22. 6.30 p.m.) BERLIN, June 21. It is reported that Herr Hitler is likely to interrupt his holiday at Berchtesgaden to make an important speech on July 1. It is learned that Tokio, Rome and Berlin have been in the closest touch during the last few days. It is officially announced in Berlin that Admiral Raeder, the German naval chief, and the Italian Admiral. Admiral Cavagnari, have reached a complete understanding regarding combined German and Italian naval action in war time. The official News Agency denies a report that Spain refused a military alliance with Germany and Italy which has not been sought. Anti-British Feeling At mention of Britain, 150.000 people hissed and booed during a tirade by Dr Goebbels (Minister of Propaganda), at the midsummer night celebrations. Dr Goebbels's speech was similar to his recent outbursts in connection with Danzig. ARAB NEGOTIATIONS DENIED United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph-Copyright (Received June 22, 6.30 p.m.) RUGBY, June 22. Endeavours in certain quarters to find the political significance in the visit paid to Herr Hitler by Khalid Al Hud, Counsellor to King Ibn Saud of Arabia, now in Germany, reached a climax to-day when a rumour circu-

lated to the effect that King Ibn Saud had addressed a demand to Britain asking for the reversal of her policy for Palestine. The rumour has no foundation in fact, and Khalid al Hud denied that he was engaged in any negotiations with Herr Hitler.