GERMAN MINISTERS.

Waikato Times, Volume 109, Issue 18350, 9 June 1931, Page 7

GERMAN MINISTERS.

VISIT TO LONDON. A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE. PRESS COMMENT. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. LONDON, June 7. The visit of Drs Bruenlng and Curtius and the (restrained statement made to journalists by the Chancellor on his arrival at Southampton are the subject of leading articles in several newspapers. The Times says: By their first public statements the German Ministers have shown that they accepted the British Invitation in the spirit in which it was made. The Dailyl Telegraph describes the purpose of the visit as the confirming by friendly and informal intercourse of those good relations with the German Republic which are part of this country’s policy of goodwill and understanding with, all the family of nations. The Daily Telegraph describes the contributor says that in spite of the reticence observed in official circles he gathers 'that conversations at Chequers have not yielded positive results. It is probable that both Governments now will take soundings in Paris and the other Allied capitals and in Washington with a view to finding how means of alleviating Germany’s position may be envisaged. The talk at Chequers was mainly on the economic issue and disarmament was only lightly touched upon, says the writer. The atmosphere was friendly, hut the German Ministers have not carried away a definite idea of how their country’s difficulties are to he solved.

LATER. RECEIVED BY THE KING. IMPROVING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS CO-OPERATION AGREED UPON. (Official Wireless.) (Received June 9, 11.45 a.m.) RUGBY, June 8. Dr. Bruening (German Chancellor) and Dr. Curtius (German Foreign Minister), this morning were received in audience by the King. It was the first time since before the war that a member of the German Cabinet has been received in Buckingham Palace. Later they were the guests at a luncheon, tendered by the AngloGcrman Society, and also attended a reception in their honour at the Royal Institute of International Affairs. In welcoming them at the latter, Sir Neill Malcolm accepted their presence as an indication of their approval of the work of the Institute In stimulating the scientific study of international affairs in the hope that they might contribute towards the removal of international misunderstandings and help to promote the welfare of ■ the world. Dr. Bruening, in replying, expressed Ills warm appreciation of the work of the Institute. Referring to the friendly talks at Chequers, he said that mutual co-operation - between all countries concerned to try to improve the existing economic situation had been agreed upon. He was sure that the spirit of understanding would find an echo in the public opinion of the world.