Hand of Friendship

Waikato Times, Volume 117, Issue 19600, 12 June 1935, Page 7

Hand of Friendship

GERMANS AND BRITISH, !'

HAVE NOW FORGOTTEN WAR, . ■ 1

PRINCE OF WALES’ OPINION.

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(Received June 12, 11 a.m*) LONDON, June 11.

“ I feel that no more suitable body of men could stretch forth the hand of friendship to Germany than the ex-servloemen who fought the Germans In the war and have now forgotten all about It,” said the Prince of Wales, when addressing the British Legion Oonferenoe, In reference to the president’s suggestion that representatives of the Legion should visit Germany.

MISSION TO BERLIN. ESTABLISH FRIENDLY' CONTACT. THEN CONSIDER FURTHER ACTION. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received June 12, 12.30 p.m.) LONDON, Juno 11. The Prince of Wales addressed his “ old comrades," us he called the cxservieemen of the British Legion, at their annual conference. The Prince said he had discussed a ’suggestion of a deputation from the League going to Germany with the President of the Legion, MajorGeneral Maurice.

Colonel E. C. Heath, the secretarygeneral of the Legion, said the chairman and ex-chairman were soon going to Berlin in order to investigate the possibiliites of establishing friendly contact with German ex-scrvicemcn. After this visit the executive wofihi consider further action. The announcement was received with cheers. The Prince expressed himself as heartily in favour of bringing the younger generation into their ranks, for, he said, “we are none of us getting any younger."

REOEPTION OF PROPOSAL.

PROMINENCE IN GERMANY.

COOL IN FRANCE. United Press Assn.— Elec. Tel. Copyright (Received June 12, 12.30 p.m.) LONDON, June 11. Every German paper gave prominence to the Prince of Wales’s statement which, however, was coolly received in France. Herr Hitler (Leader-Chancellor), General Goering (Minister for Air), and Ilerr Hess (Herr Hitler’s representative), were apprised of the Prince’s utterance. BERLIN, June 11. Ex-servicemen warmly welcome the Prince of Wales’ announcement. GENERAL GOERING PLEASED. IN LINE WITH HITLER’S POLICY. HELP TO PRESERVE PEACE. United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received June 12, 12.50 p.m.) LONDON, June 11. General Goering welcomes the Prince of Wales's remarks, as perfectly in line with Herr Hitler’s policy. lie adds that the visit would heip to preserve world peace.