THE CHINA M
1937.
COMPLETE SECRECY ON
HITLER-MUSSOLINI
TALKS
Foreign Reports Described As Sheer Speculation
REMARKABLE SCENES -SEVEN BIRTHS-
WHEN DICTATORS
REACH BERLIN
Berlin, To-day.
SEVEN BIRTHS
ON REFUGEE
SHIP
Calcutta, To-day. There were seven births and four deaths on board the steamer from Shanghai yesterday bringing2 787 Indian refugees-Reuter.
The strictest secrecy is being maintained in re- gard to the conversations between Herr Hitler and Elephants which arrived here Signor Mussolini, and it is still doubtful whether an official communique will be published at the conclu- sion of the visit to-morrow (Wednesday).
A German spokesman yesterday described re- ports in the foreign press in regard to the conver- sations as premature prophesies and based on mere speculation
VALENCIA'S
CHARGES AT GENEVA
The League tical questions debate on the
two different views are generally Valencia Gover taken abroad as to the purpose of Premier, Senor J
the Duce's visit.
Some observers believe that the
the
The resolution League shall and Italian
the
the League shall
Hitler-Mussolini meeting is outcome of a "plot" between Dictators of two totalitarian Pow- ers against the peace of Europe. cuss measures
attack, that the
Genera
But if this were the case and the ment be granted unlimited right Berlin-Rome axis entertained such to purchase war material, that for-
He referred specifically to the reported invita tion to Herr Hitler to visit Italy, and to the impend- ing Italo-German appeal to the leaders of the West-evil plans it is probable that the eigners fighting on Spanish soil ern Powers
Renter
VEIL OF SECRECY Presidential Palace through streets
timed with cheering crowds.
Political Quarters.
Silent
Berlin, To-day. A veil of secrecy surrounds Hitler-Mussolini talks and political quarters refuse to make any state ment.
RECEPTION LAST NIGHT
two Governments would have been shall be withdrawn, that Valencia at some pains not to give such pu-shall be admitted to participation blicity to their designs.
in measures for ensuring safety in the Mediterranean.
STABILISING INFLUENCE
Senor der Vaye, the Spanish Other circles would fain per Government delegate, said that An announcement says that a great suade the world that the Rome public opinion in the democratic political demonstration will be held Berlin axis has begun to crumble countries would "soon rise in wrath this evening (Tuesday) adjoining since Nyon, but it should not be against those who have condemned the Reichs sports field, which will forgotten that the Duce's journey it to impotence." be opened by the Propaganda Minîs-
to Germany had been contemplated ter, Dr. Joseph Goebbells:
several months before the Nyon Agreement.
When looking at the matter dis-
DENYING SELF-DEFENCE
"It is up to Signor Mussolini and Herr Hitler will speak, his speech Herr Hitler to decide how far their to be followed by the Italian na-passionately, it cannot be denied be guilty of denying means of self- The League, he said, should not conversations are to be revealed," tional anthem. Then Il Duce will that the Berlin-Rome axis has in-defence to victims of aggression. said the newspaper Montag yes- address the assembly, after which troduced into European politics an terday, "and foreign journalists the German national anthem will be equilibrium wholly lacking since He complained that the should avoid making wild guesses. played.
Versailles.
дет
"People wishing to comment on Dace last night attended a re-axis has already made itself felt in which had suffered most from at- system of security in the Mediter- The stabilising influence of this ranean Italo-German policy, should realise
was without that Power that Germany is a great Rower for
ception given by Herr Hitler. the Danubian Basin, and this is the tacks by the "Italian Navy which no
Il Duce made a thorough inspec fact which opens out the best pros- ecessity exists for con- cluding an alliance such as other visiting the rolling and locomotive
tion of the Krupp works at Esser,pects for the future. Powers have concluded under pres-building works and the arms plant | sure of anxiety.
"Germany does not intend to in- terfere actively in affairs where the decision rests with Italy," says the paper, obviously referring to the tri-partite naval talks in Paris.
SAME OPPORTUNITY
Trans-Ocean.
NAVAL GUNS
BERLIN COMMENT
In Berlin, the semi-official "Beut- sche Diplomatische Politische Kor- respondenz" writes that it is satis- It is understood from Italian cir-factory that the significance of the cles that one of the principal rea-Mussolini-Hitler meeting is begin- sons for Signor Mussolini's visit to ming to be seen in its real impor- Essen was that the Krupp arma-tance abroad, especially in Britain, ment works had received from the and that the meeting is being judg- paper lays particular stress Italian navy orders to supply large ed more objectively in consequence. fact fast not only the Duce so the British Chief of Im General Staff, Field Marshal Sir Cyril Deverell, was present at the German army manoeuvres.
・on
but
"This high British officer, as well as the Italian Marshal Badoglio, had the same opportunity to observe the German army at work."
BERLIN'S GREETING
calibre naval guns-Beuter.
NO QUESTION OF ALLIANCES
It is time that foreign countries realised that the policy pursued Germany and Italy does not aim formation of an exclusive bloc.
The true significance of that po licy is the fact that it is dictated by definite and universally applic- able principles, which for this very reason do not exclude co-operation Commenting on Signor Musso- with others but on the contrary lini's visit to Germany, "Popolo consistently emphasise the possibil d'Italia" writes that Italy and Ger-lity of such co-operation.
"Nor Of Encircling"
Milan, To-day
Meanwhile the Duce made his many are prepared to co-operate much-awaited visit to Berlin gester with other countries provided there
WIDER SPHERE day with Herr Hitler, and many of be no question of rival blocs or al- those present remembered vividly liances, nor of "encircling."
These principles the occasion over ten years ago when
Characteristic trait of Italo-Ger-furtherance and defence of nation-
are based on't the newly-elected Reichs President, man policy was its frankness to al interests but also on respect for the late Field-Marshal von Hindenwards the rest of the world, and the the interests of ethers.
absence of all mental reservationis. The solidarity of Germany and The Rome-Berlin axis bears; no Italy as symbolised in the Duce's resemblence to the pre-War Triple visit proves that dictatorial me thods can have no success with either country.
burg, entered Berlin in triumph by the same route.
Thousands thronged the entrances Alliance.
ion and cheered enthusi
the Fuehrer introduced
German Cabinet to
The
TWO VIEWS
Wiener Montagblatt” Vienna, says a message from
The two Dictators drove to the Austrian capital, points out
Establishment of Italo-Germ
adeship should also be possi
wider sphere of European
A return to international law was necessary and the League should admit that the system of Inon-intervention has completely fail-
ed in its practical application.
The debate was adjourned till to-
day. Trans-Ocean,
NACE