SIGNIFICANT VISIT

Waikato Times, Volume 123, Issue 20679, 14 December 1938, Page 7

SIGNIFICANT VISIT

BRITAIN AND GERMANY DISCUSSIONS OF TRADE METHODS A THREAT OF RETALIATION United Press Assn.—Flee. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, December 12 Dr. Schacht hoped to visit England earlier, but the project was abandoned owing to British reactions to the antiJewish outburst. lie now has been invited privately, but comes at Herr Hitler's request. It is significant that the visit coincides with an inspired statement from Germany to the effect that the Jews wore not treated harshly. Dr. Schacht. besides seeking a solution of the problems arising from the mass migration of .lews, is concerned about the British threat of retaliation against the German trade methods, and will try to minimise the importance of German’s trade drive in SouthEast Europe. He seeks an increase in Anglo-German trade and relaxation of the currency restrictions. DR. SCHACHT’S VISIT PLANS FOR THE JEWS DIRECT ANGLO-GERMAN CONTACT (United Press Assn.—Elec.. Tel. Copyright) (Received Dec. 14, 11.5 a.m.) LONDON, December 13 The Daily Telegraph’s Berlin correspondent says Dr. Schacht’s visit to Britain will be particularly devoted to inducing the reception of Jews under the goods voucher scheme mentioned or December 9 and trying to convince British industrialists of the desirability of a plan under which

DR. SCHACHT the country receiving refugees will Import goods to a value equivalent to the vouchers, paying the cash value to the Jews. He hopes to prepare the ground for the visit of German industrialists to discuss details. The correspondent adds that Dr. Wiedemann is going to London at the end of January. Apparently it is believed that it is time to re-establish direct AngloGerman contact, for which reason Dr. Wiedemann is regarded as most suitable. The subjects for discussion will depend on international developments. BERLIN, Dec. 13 Dr. Schacht will leave on December 14 for London, on a private visit.