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PROSPECT OF IMPROVED
INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS
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Encouraging Result Of Anglo-French Talks
PREPARED TO MAKE
CONTRIBUTIONS
TOWARDS WORLD APPEASEMENT
DÅNGER OF CONFLICT REDUCED
London, November 30.
The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, read the follow- ing communique to the House of Commons this afternoon when questioned regarding the conversations of last two days with French statesmen:
M. M. Chautemps and Delbos had a number of conversations with the Prime Minister, the Secretary for Foreign Affairs and other British Ministers during their stay in London
The French Ministers heard from Lord Halifax himself state- ments on his recent conversations in Germany. They were glad to recognise that while Lord Ha¤fax's visit, being of private and unofficial character, was not" expected to lead to any immediate results, it had helped to remove causes of international mis- understanding and was well calculated to improve the atmos-
phere.
The problems of Europe as a whole, and the future prospects of appeasement and disarmament; came under review. On these important subjects, the French and British Ministers found fresh avidence of that community of attitude and outlook which so happily characterises the relations between France and the United Kingdom.
A preliminary examination was; made of the colonial question in all its aspects. It was recognised that this question was not one that could be considered in isola tolk and moreover would involve
a number of other countries.
It
was agreed that the subject would
require much extended study.
The French Ministers in their turn spoke of the forthcoming visit of M. Delbos to certain countries in Central and Eastern Europe. They were happy to note, the common interest of the two Governments in the maintainence of peaceful con- ditions in those parts of Europe.
The situation arising out of the Spanis conflict. and Mediter- ❘ ranean questions generally, came under review. It was agreed that despite all difficulties the policy of Non-Intervention in Spain пап been fully justifed wun uda Quit" tributed materialy to diminish in- ternational repercussions of the conflict. It was resolved to con- tinue to pursue the efforts of two Governments in this direction in order to give full effect to this policy.
HARMONY OF VIEWS
London, Nov. 30.
The results of the Anglo-French conversations have immediately
STRENGTHENING
- HAWAITS
DEFENCES
been communicated to Dominion Enormous Programme
Lovernments.
Calls For Heavy Expenditure
In British circles, emphasis - 10 laid on the perfect harmony be- tween the views of the two Goy- ernments, which was, manifested throughout the proceedings," and this received striking corroboration
Honolulu, Nov. 39. from the French Premier ano,
The United States is planning a when he saw French journalists in big scheme for the strengthening London this afternoon, refused to of defences at Hawali, according answer questions. "As at this very to a message from Washington. moment Mr. Neville Chamberlain The scheme which would involve is doing so before the House of enormous expenditure, includes Commons, and as’we are "in per- underground chambers for the fect and total agreement 'his re- storage of munitions and oil and ples will be mine."
fuel, and in addition there would be emergency underground ban- gars for pinnes, and large bar- racks for a strong American gar- rigon, which would be built "on the island of Oahu.
The conversations, the · Wide scope of which can be appreciated from the very full and frank com- munique, demonstrated that both Governments have us their ulti- mate objective a general settle- ment and have agreed on broad lires of policy leading towards it.
High officers of the American aring and navy refused to com- ment on the report- Reuter.
ANOTHER REPORT
CLOSER EXAMINATION It is certainly clear that the attitude and outlook established in these exchanges neither involves
Washington, Nov. 30. nor implies a united front against Naval and army circles here any other country or government. state that defensive measures on This Anglo-Frerich agreement on a moderate scale only are being broad lines of policy will be follow-undertaken at Hawali, including s ed up by closer examination, both | large new aérodrome which is be- "in London and Parts, or various ing constructed for headquarters problems in the light of that gen-of the American air arm in the eral agreement and by further ex- | islanda, changes through diplomatic chan-
nels.
Only half a million dollars have been spent this year, and it is pointed out that appropriation for the defence of the Pacific coast and Hawall for five years is only $15,000,000, and this programme still has two years to go.
In authoritative quarters, it is stated that there is a great deal more work of this kind to be done before it can be hoped to carry matters to a further stage. It is France, states Reuter's diplomatic felt that it is something which is
The possibility that in view of correspondent.
well appreciated in other European the disturbed conditions in the countries.
It is felt in British quarters that there has never been a more clear-
Seen from London. the
Pacific an Increase in the Ave- y marked harmony of views be-couraging aspect of the most re-
en-year programme will be asked in tween the two countries, but, it is cent phase of international reta-speaking, the authorities belleve 1938 is not ruled out, but, generally pointed out, this does not imply tions, including Lord Halifax's con-that the present state of the de-. the formation of a united front versations in Germany and the fences are quite reassuring.—,
against any Power.
The Ministers expressed the view that the visit of Lord Halifax to. Germany had helped to clear the atmosphere, and the fact ihat there wis agreement between Britain and France on this point should help to facilitate the even- tual approach to Germany. It is pointed out that the situation, which was tending to crystalise. had now become less stiff, and consequently was creating new op- portunities.
GERMANY'S DESIRE
The statement in the communi- que that the colonial question can- not be taken in isolation is inter-
preted as meaning the question cannot be considered apart from other questions and apart пот other countries interested in the
talks of French and British Min- isters, is that" the situation which was in danger of crystalising is again less "rigid. The greater flexibility, gives new opportunities for wise statesmanship in all coun- tries.
British Wireless
AERIAL SURVEY
FLIGHT
Imperial Airways Planę Going To Australia"
London. Nov. 30, The Imperial Alrways flying boat. Centaurus, is scheduled to leave Southampton on December 3 on & 30,000 mile survey aight to Australia and New Zealand, in which the first commercial survey. Tasman Sea will be made.
The French and British Ministers matter. The Governments of the night by a flying boat across the
Dominions have already been in formed of the results of the talks and it is understood Belgium, as a
informed.
The Centaurus will operate over the Imperial Airways marine air-
examined the Far Eastern situa- ton, the gravity of which they fully recognised. They were agreed as to their readiness to co-operate Colonial Power, has also been kept route to Karachi, and afterwards | with other Powers stilarly placed to protect rights and interests, and to meet obligations arising from International treaties, relating to that part or the world.
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A. great amount of work remains done through diplomatic to be channels, and no approach will be made to Germany until progress has been made in this work. It is reiterated that any colonial settle- ment would have to form part of a very much wider settlement, and in this connection it is pointed out that whereas Germany wants co- ern-lonies, Britain and France require
an arms agreement.
The French and British mint ters went on to review, in a spirit of mutual confidence, other aspects of international affairs of common interest to the two countries. While in no way departing from their previously expressed ception of international collabora- tion, they reaffirmed the desire of their Governments to co-operate with all countries in a common task of promoting international appeasement by methods of free and peaceful negotiation."
WIDER SCOPE
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and
over the proposed flying boat route via Calcutta. Singapore Darwin. Reuter.
LOYALISTS RAID MOOR BASE
"Barcelona, Nov. 30. Government planes, raided Al- medievar, which they assert is an Insurgent base where many Moors are concentrated.
It is emphasised that the main purpose of the discussions of the
question Spanish
has fren. It is claimed the planes bombed throughout, to prevent a general the barracks and other military conflagration, and it was agreed objectives and inflicted that the policy of non-intervention | casualties had been successful, and "It was Reuter, proposed to continue it.
NO DANGER OF WAR Reuter's diplomatie enrrespon-
Mr. Clement Attlee, Opposition leader, asked Mr. Chamberlain if he was prepared to extend those conversations to other countries dent, discussing the remainder of and not confine them to France and Germany, with a view to ar- riving at a general settlement with all countries of Europe.
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AUSTRIAN FINANCE MINISTER IN LONDON
London, Nov. 30.
that as the communique states regards the Far East there was mutual realisation of the serious- ness of the situation and willing-.
Dr. Neumayr, Austrian Finance ness to co-operate with the other Minister, had a conversation with The Premier replied: "Mr. Attlee will be aware that the ultimate ob- Powers similarly placed. It was the Chancellor of the Exchequer
felt nu useful result ject we have in view is what he
could beat the House of Commons this hus described as general settle-
achieved in the present circum-
afternoon. After the interview, ment. It is quite obvious that no stances except by the co-operation Dr. Neumayr WAS taken to the general settlement can be arrived of all concerned.
Distinguished Strangers Gallery A general review included re-and listend to the debate for a at merely by conversations between two or even three countries. There-lations with Italy and questions abort time..
Balkans, North fore, we must ultimately contem- concerning the
Reuter. plate that other countries should Africa and the Soviet, on all of be brought into the conversations, which complete agreement was At the same time, I should make it clear that we do not think "we have yet gone so far, as to render advisable the immediate extension of conversations. That may per- haps come at a later stage."
British Wireless
NO DIVISION
London, "Nov. 30. The communique Issued at the
manifested.
It is gathered that the question of Germany's return to the League arose, but the recognition of the conquest of Abyssinia did not arise. directly.
BRITISH STEAMER
RELEASED
Gibraltar, Nov. 30. The British steamer, African Mariner, which was escorted to Malta on November 20 by the Bri-
The recent feeling that there was no immediate danger of war was tish destroyer, Greyhound, and strengthened.
taken over by the authorities for search, has now been released, as it has been proved that she had not infringed the Merchant Ship-
France and Britain have shown that they want peace and are pre- close of the Anglo-French talkspared to make contributions” ta- should put an end to any sugges- wards it by un attitude which is ping, Act, by carriage of munitions tions that there has been any | both conciliatory and firm.— division between Britain and Reuter.
to Spain. Beuter.
Reuter,
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