THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 1, 1939.
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M. Molotov Adopts Nazi Thesis In Speech ATTEMPTS TO DISCREDIT WAR AIMS OF THE ALLIES: VEILED THREAT TO FINLAND
Moscow, To-day.
THE SOVIET FOREIGN Commissar, M. Molotov, RESHUFFLE addressing the Supreme Soviet Council, said IN ITALIAN that the so-called traditional policy of unprin-
cipled manoeuvring between Germany and the CABINET Soviet, and the playing off of one against the other, had proved unsound and suffered com- plete bankruptcy.
London, To-day. There is no indication in reason for the new Italian despatches from Rome of the army, government and Fas- cist party reshuffle.
There was one swift blow to Poland, first by the Ger- man Army, and then the Red Army, and nothing was left of the ugly offspring of the Versailles Treaty which had existed by oppressing non-time before its effect Polish nationalities.
M. Molotov declared: "To-day, far from the European great powers con- cerned, Germany is in the position of a State which is striving for the early termination of the war and for peace, while Britain and France which but yesterday were declaiming against aggression are in favour of continu- ing the war and are opposed to the conclusion of peace.
M. Molotov declared that every: body realised that there could be no question of restoring the old Poland and it is therefore absurd to continue the present war un- der the flag of the restoration of the former Polish state.
"Britain and France do not want the war stopped and peace restored but are seeking new excuses for con- tinuing the war with Germany.
IDEOLOGICAL WAR
"The British, and with them the French supporters of war, have de- clared something in the nature of an "Ideological war" on Germany, miniscent of the wars of olden times.
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It is not only senseless but cri. minal to wage such a war for the "destruction of Hitlerism" camou flaged as a fight for "democracy." "The motives of Britain France do not lle in any
and but in their profound material in- ideology terests as mighty colonial powers."
STRONG GERMANY
M. Molotov added:-
"We always hold that a strong Germany was an Indispensable condition for durable peace in Europe. It is ridiculous to think that Germany could be simply put out of commission and struck off the books.
"The Powers which cherish this foolish and dangerous dream, ignore the deplorable exprience of Versailles and do not realise Germany's in- creased might, fall to see that any at- tempt at a répetition of Versailles in the present state of international af- that of 1914-may end in disaster for fairs-which radically differs from them."
PRESSURE ON FINLAND
M. Molotov said that the Soviet was demanding the Aaland and other is- lands from Finland.
The Soviet wanted mutual as- sistance pact along the lines of those negotiated with the other Baltic states, but Finland refused.
The Soviet asked Finland to "move back" some kilometres from the fron- tier in the Leningrad area and take part of Karella in exchange. lands to create naval bases in
They also sought to rent some is- the Gulf of Finland. Finland was pre-
It is fear of Germany's claims to pared to concede only part of what these colonial possessions that is at Russia wanted, and the Soviet modi- the bottom of the present war-a fled the proposals. fear that has become substantially stronger lately as the result of the collapse of the Versailles Treaty.
WAR FOR SUPREMACY
"It is fear of losing world supre- macy, that dictates to the ruling circles of Britain and France a policy of fomenting war with Germany.
"Thus the imperialistic character of this war is obvious to anyone wants to face realities and does close his eyes to facts.
VEILED THREAT
But if Finland continued to fail to meet Soviet requirements it would be harmful to the cause of peace.-Reu- ter.
U.8. CRITICISED
M. Molotov criticised the interven- who tion of President Roosevelt in the not Soviet-Finnish negotiations as "hard- ly in accordance with United States neutrality." It is not as if things were better in the United States.
The Philippines had not repeiv. ed their independence,, whèress Russia gave Finland Its Indepen- dence and sovereignty in 1917. In reply to President Roosevelt, M. declared that the Soviet proposals, did Kalinin, the Soviet President, had
"One can see from all this who is interested in this war for world supremacy; certainly not the working class. This war promises nothing to the working class but bloody sacri- fice and hardships.
"The Soviet-German
non-aggres-
sion pact has bound us to maintain neutrality in case of Germany par- ticipating in a war.
not run counter to the independence of Finland.. Reuter.
SPOLITICAL SUPPORT "We have persistently pursued this course-which is in no wise contradict-
CONTROL OF FOOD ed by the entry of our troops
into the territory of the former Poland:"
IN BRITAIN Speaking of the improvement of
London, To-day. Soviet-German relations M. Molotov
Answering questions' in the House said: Development has proceeded of Commons yesterday on the control. along the line of strengthening our of food, the Prime Minister, Mr. Ne- friendly relations, extending our ville Chamberlain, said the paramount practical co-operation and rendering objective was to win the war, but Germany political support, în her rievances and hardships would be efforts for peace,
removed where possible.-Reuter,
It is pointed out that it will be some will become apparent.
In London, the development meets with no particular surprise.
It is noted, however, that Signor Alfieri, who is relieved of his under post as Minister of Popular Culture, the Italian press was inevitably cri- tical of Britain.-Reuter.
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GERMAN ATTITUDE
London, To-day. The German radio, announcing the Italian Cabinet changes, made comment and merely quoted "Italian quarters" as stating that the changes would not affect the Duce's tradi- tional policy. Reuter.
FRENCH COMMENT
inclination to infer that Italian Cabinet Offcial circles show a marked dis-
Paris, To-day,
changes will have any marked effect on Italian foreign policy.
SOVIET'S THREE AIMS
Moscow, To-day.
M. Molotov said that the Soviet's aims were a free hand in internation- al affairs, the continua- tion of the policy of neu- trality, and the cessation of the war.
He said that Soviet- Japanese trade talks were imminent but it was not clear to what ex- tent and how soon Japan wanted a vital improve- ment in Soviet-Japanese relations. Reuter.
MOBILISING AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY
CANBERRA, TO-DAY. ANOTHER STEP WAS TAKEN YESTERDAY IN THE MOBILISING OF AUSTRALIA'S INDUSTRY FOR WAR.
deliver immediately goods urgently Manufacturers are now obliged to required for national defence.
They state that Italy has shown no indication of wanting to depart from the non-intervention attitude adoptedment between the at the beginning of the war.-Reuter. manufacturers. →→
Prices are fixed under an agree- Government and. Reuter.
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