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HITLER STATES DEMAND
Berlin, To-day.
A clear demand that
Danzig and the Corridor
should return to the Reich
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SEE PAGE 12
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF
was made by Hitler reply- BRITISH NOTE TO HITLER:
ing to the French Pre- mier, M. Daladier.
Hitler insisted that treaty revision must come and de- fended his methods of achiev- ing that aim.
Others had objected to these methods but the methods made it possible for him to solve the problems without bloodshed.
Earlier this year he had made a proposal to Poland which shack- ed the German people. It limited German claims to the return of Danzig and a motor road across the Corridor. Noone but he could have made it and it could not be repeated.
If Britain had not encouraged Poland the peace
of Europe would have been assured
years.
STANDING BY PLEDGES
London, To-day.
WHILE THE CONTENTS of the British Note to Ger- ANOTHER
many are being kept a close secret until it is de-
livered, diplomatic correspondents agree that ROOSEVELT certain basic things may be taken for granted. INITIATIVE? These essentials of the British attitude, according to
the "Daily Herald," are:-
Washington, To-day. Firstly, Britain stands quite firmly by her pledges; The US. press have been Secondly, Britain (like Poland) is still convinced that all advised by authoritative questions at issue can be solved in a reasonable, sensi- quarters to stand in readi- ble and peaceful manner by negotiation or mediation,
and
for the next 25 Thirdly, negotiation cannot be carried out under the threat
POLAND EXCITED
By this action Polish public opinion had been excited. The behaviour of the Poles would be ridiculous were it not dangerous.
ness.
It is assumed, therefore, that U.S. Government circles are expecting some development in the international situa-
tion.
Although there is no indication yet as to what is proposed, the opinion prevalling is that President Roosevelt may take a further initiative. Trans-
of war.
Meanwhile the
many reports of sage to the British Government had less to Hitler's communication to the British do with a 'peace plan' than with assert Government must still be regarded as ing the simple view, that Germany and inaccurate and unauthorised, but di- selves that cannot be settled by peaceful
Britain have no quarrel between them Ocean. plomatic correspondents agree that means, and with suggesting that Britain Hitler gave a characteristic exposi-leave Germany to deal with Poland with- tion of his wishes rather than con- out interference. Probability is that the claim to Danzig and the Corridor Was strongly insisted upon. Undoubtedly, there- fore, Britain's reply
Canberra, To-day. will be unhesitating rejection of the German thesis, while not
The Australian Government has
the appropriate conditions can be produced. gold. closing the door to a peaceful solution it placed an embargo on the export of
Hitler asked M. Daladier how he would have acted if after an honour- ably fought war a French province crete proposals. had been cut off and a town like Marseilles forbidden to call itself French.
"A nation of honour, “said Hitler, "could not give up almost two million people.
"Danzig and the Corridor must come back. Macedonian conditions on the German eastern frontier must cease."
"It is impossible to tell Poland this in peace, but the question must be solved, one way or another."
IF FATE SHOULD DECREE
He would regret it if fate should decree a conflict between Germany and France. But there would be this difference-Germany would be aght- ing for reparation
of an injustice, while France would be fighting for its preservation.
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The severest consequences would be borne by Poland, for no matter what the outcome of a war would be, the Polish State would be lost either way. He did not see the possibility of be- ing able to bring influence to bear on Poland.
Reuter.
REPRISALS NE
Waysrus Keyday. The Gdynia harbour authorities have told German shipping companies that reprisal measures would be taken against them if they transfer their shipping from Gdynia to Dan- zig-Trans-Oceani
FIRST THINGS FIRST Some state that he raised such mat- ters as colonies, and in this conne- xion the "News Chronicle" diploma- tic correspondent says the British an- swer is likely to remain Hitler that first things must come first and that the fate of Danzig is the immediate question to be solved.--Reuter.
BRITAIN'S POSITION
"The Times" diplomatic correspon- dent says that if it is asked why, the British "delay" when the French Gov- ernment answered immediately the message Hitler sent to Paris, the an swer is that the message to Paris was both shorter and more vague than the message to London.
aging reports came yesterday from all The correspondent adds that encour-
friendly and neutral countries,' and mentions that Turkey stands firm' by question to be solved.
HITLER EXPECTED.
TO REPLY
London, To-day. It is assumed that Hitler will reply to the British Government's com- munication to his proposals” on,' Tues- day, and, that Mr. Chamberlain will make a statement in the House of Commons, the same day. Ocean.
Trans-
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Such information As is available, Hitler's reply to M. Daladier's peace sug taken in conjunction with the tone of Herr gestions, indicate that Herr Hiller's mes-
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