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Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20786, 22 April 1939, Page 7

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RESISTING AGGRESSION PROPOSALS TO BRITAIN “NO MORE MUNICH” (Independent Cable) LONDON, April 21 Important developments may result from the Anglo-Uussian defence talks, it was credibly reported in London last night. Jt is understood the Soviet is submitting constructive proposals to Britain, indicating that it is prepared to join Britain, France and other opponents ol‘ aggression on an "ail in" basis to resist any further forays by the Axis. The Soviet Foreign Minister, M. Litvinoff, is stated to have submitted proposals to the British Ambassador, Sir William Seeds, who immediately passed them on to London, where the Cabinet will consider them without delay. It is reported that Russia is prepared to pledge all her forces and resources without reservation, but she must first be convinced beyond shadow of doubt that there will be no more Munlchs. The presence of Russia four square in a grand alliance would cause certain ideological misgivings in some capitals, but almost beyond question it would swing the balance permanently on the side of the anti-aggres-sion States—and probably it would save Yugoslavia from the armed embrace of the Axis, which is the apparent focal point of Italian and German activity. ORDERED TO REPORT GERMAN LABOUR CORPS FOUR MONTHS’ SERVICE (United Press Assn.—Elec. Copyright) (Received April 22, 12.45 p.m.) BERLIN, April 21 Six classes of men of the age of 33 years and upwards and several other classes have been ordered to report for medical examination with a view to four months’ service in the Army Labour Corps. TREATY OF AMITY GERMAN OFFER TO POLAND 1,100,000 MEN UNDER ARMS fUPlted Press Assn.—mec. Tel. Conyritrht) LONDON, April 21 Official circles in Paris consider matters a little easier, and regard Signor Mussolini’s speech as a respite. Mme. Tabouis, writing in L'Oeuvre, says Germany is offering Poland, in return for granting her current demands, exceptional priviclges in Danzig and necessary access to Gydnia. Simultaneously, the existing treaty of amity would he extended to include the Corridor as Polish territory. WARSAW, April 20 Military authorities reveal that Poland has 1,100,000 men under arms, and is prepared to place 5,700,000 in the field in time ol’ war. The western frontier is manned without a break. Precautions will not be relaxed before the easing of tension.