ON THE CONTINENT

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 31, 6 February 1935, Page 7

ON THE CONTINENT

GERMANY’S ACCEPTANCE i I SATISFACTION ELSEWHERE [By Telegraph—Press Association —Copy right) LONDON, Feb. 4. | Reception of the London declaration I "a the Continent is generally favourable. Reports from Berlin show that apparently Germany, while clarifying her own needs, will scrupulously avoid obstructing any proposals for European, pacification. /The Press is cautious, but friendly. Diplomatic correspondence says that the London communique’s emphasise upon the avoidance of an armament race and the elimination of war danger finds a lively echo in Germany. The desire for an armaments convention is the most valuable part of the London Agreement. Germany feels jointly responsible for it and so there may be a real understanding against armaments chaos. The Government spokesman informed the Press that Germany accepts the London Agreement as a basis for negotiation. Paris newspapers of all political shades hail the London Agreement, which is regarded as a great success for the French representatives. The Petit Parisien says that never since perils were shared together on the battlefields have such sympathy and desire for collaboration been shown. Le Journal says that Britain has given a courageous display of solidarity, going to the extent of a defensive military alliance in embryo. Brussels reports that all the newspapers express satisfaction. The Soir says that the Belgian people will unanimously rejoice at three great Allied Powers affirming solidarity to prevent any State hurling Europe into chaos. At Rome official circles are very satisfied, especially with the expression that a general settlement should be freely negotiated and conditions imposed on Germany before the discussions commence. Pleasure is also expressed at Britain, France, and Italy joining in a consultative pact for the defence of Austria. GREAT ACTIVITY GERMAN FOREIGN OFFICE Received. Feb. 6, 1.25 a.m. BERLIN, Feb. 5. The-Foreign Office was the centre of great activity throughout the day. The tact that the British Ambassador, Sir - Eric Phipps, informed Herr Hitler of the contents of the London communique before it was issued created a good impression.