THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 29, 1939.
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MYSTERIES
COOKERY IN THE KREMLIN NOT YET REVEALED: MUCH RUMOUR AND SPECULATION
PARIS, TO-DAY.
THE EXACT SCOPE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SOVIET - GERMAN TALKS IN MOSCOW HAVE BEEN THE SUBJECT OF CONSIDER- ABLE SPECULATION IN PARIS.
Well-informed circles believe that the talks are very far-reaching and that Germany is now seeking some compensation for the concessions she has already made to the Soviet in Poland. This belief is supported by the extremely generous nature of Ribbentrop's entourage in Moscow which, it is pointed out, even includes the Mem- ber of the Protocol.
It is thought that the future of Ribbentrop may de-
pend on the outcome of the negotiations.
It appears quite certain that deci-leaders again at the Kremlin yester- sion to hold the conference was not day afternoon, expected in Berlin.
The Turkish Foreign Minister, Sarajoglu Pasha, is reported to have had no idea that Ribbentrop, would visit Moscow while he was there, and Turkey's already de- licate position is made more so by this surprise.
French circles emphasise that what- ever decision is reached it will not in any way shake the determination of France and Britain to put an end to all attempts in Europe to settle inter- national questions by force such as is apparently being employed on the
Rumanian frontier and Esthonia. Reuter.
MILITARY DEFENCE OF "NEW POLAND"
London, To-day. After conversations lasting into the early hours of the morning, the negotiations between Herr von Rib- bentrop, the German Foreign Minis- ter, and M. Mototov, were resumed yesterday afternoon.
Pending an announcement on the talks at the Kremlin, specu- lation on their significance is still widespread in the world's capitals. Unofficial opinion in Paris suggests that the Soviet is demanding heavy sacrifices from Germany concerning influence over the Baltic States as the price for continued neutrality, -
FURTHER HITLER CONCESSIONS
Paris commentators anticipate fur- ther concessions by Hitler to Stalin and there is strong belief in the pos- sibility that the negotiations will be followed by a new "peace offensive" on the part of Hitler.
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Moscow diplomatic circles lieve the conversations concern economic and military relations generally and also the future po- licy towards the Baltic and Bal. kan States.
Sarajoglu Pasha, the Turkish For- eign Minister, it was reported yes- terday was still in Moscow..
RIBBENTROP'S AIM
It is probable that the conferences are covering the wider issues of the Baltic and the Balkans.
The Turkish Foreign Minister, it is reported, may extend his visit to Mos- cow in order to meet Herr von Rib- bentrop.
ONE REPORT
One report says that Germany and Russia will try to persuade Turkey not to allow Allied warships to the Dardanelles.
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A Danish correspondent in Moscow says that a bloc of States is suggested. including Russia, Germany and Italy,
which at least would form a Prent
trading unit.
STALIN'S ULTIMATUM
Parlo, To-day.
Mme. Genevieve Tabouls, the famous French political commen- tator, writing In "L'Oeuvre," says that on the eve of the Rus- alan occupation of Poland, Sta. In sent an ultimatum to Berlin threatening immediate Interven. tion if Germany delayed fixing the new line of demarcation in Poland.-Reuter.
LATEST RUMOUR THE BRIGHTEST
Copenhagen, To-day.
Of the numerous ru- mours and speculations
This report, like all others on the reaching here from un- Moscow talks, must be treated with official sources in Mos- the greatest reserve-Reuter.
cow about the Stalin- plans, some are most diverting.
TWO-HOUR TALKS
WITH STALIN
Moscow, To-day.
The latest speaks of a new League consisting of Germany,
Yesterday afternoon's conference be of Nations tween Stalin, M. Molotov (Soviet For-Italy, Russia, Hungary, Spain, Slova- eign Commissar) and Herr von Rib-kia, the Balkan bloc (consisting of Yu- bentrop (Nazi Foreign Minister) last-goslavia, Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria ard Rumania) and the Baltic bloc (con- ed two and a half hours.
The Soviet Molotov gave a dinner in honour, and the
Foreign Minister, M.sisting of Latvia, Esthonia, Lithuania) Scandinavian States (Den- mark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and von Ribbentrop last night.-Reuter.
Iceland).
SOMETHING CONCRETE
AT LAST
Moscow, To-day.
of
It is believed that a general agree- ment
will be reached before von Ribbentrop's departure, which is fixed for to-day.
Several members of his staff may remain behind to arrange technical detalls.
There is no evidence of any dis- agreement concerning any possible A Berlin telegram published in single or joint action in the Baltic or Kaunas suggests that Ribbentrop's
Balkans.
The Germans are evidently not op- desire is to reach an agreement proposing Soviet policy In securing the viding for joint defence of the newly- created status quo in Poland, by force if necessary.
-It is added that the Reich is not Interested in supporting the So- viet's demands on Esthonia. Reuter."
COVERING WIDE ISSUES?
London, To-day Joachim von Ribbentrop, the Nazi Foreign Minister, after his five-hour conference. with Stalin and M. Molotov (Soviet Foreign Minister) in Moscow on Wednesday night, met the Soviet
Gulf of Finland.
The Soviet talks with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Barajoglu Pasha, are not expected to be resumed until after von Ribbentrop's departure
Router.
NEGOTIATIONS RESUMED AT: MIDNIGHTI
Moscow, To-day. Joachim #von - Ribbentrop, the Nazi Foreign Minister, resumed his conversations with the Soviet leaders shortly after midnight, following a banquet in the Krem- lin. Reuter-
Any State outside this League would be considered hostile!
Non-European States like Japan must become 'Associate Members!
The aim of the new league would be to establish a "totalitarian peace" in Europe.-Reuter.
RUMANIA MA PERTURBED BY MOSCOW TALKS
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London, To-day. Rumania is openly per- turbed by Soviet-German operations in Poland and the talks which are proceeding in Moscow.
The country, however, is cheerful and confident that Russia's desire to
ANGLO-FRENCH
DISCUSSIONS.A
Paris, To-day.
The French Premier, M. Edouard Daladier, received the British Ambas- sador, Sir Eric Phipps, yesterday morning.-Reuter.
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