The Archive · 1935

Hitler's Statement Welcomed

"In welcoming the Saar's return to Germany," continued -M, Laval "Chancellor Hitler once more emphasized his desire for peace and slated that Germany now had no more territorial claims on France," T nove this statement, and it is a fact that the reconciliation of our countries one of the most essential conditions for peace in Europe. France is peace-loving, but she has been taught by history that she needs security. Other nations have the same right and, therefore, none should hesitate 0 fe part in the formation of pacts, which are one of the elements of Providing such security by assuring each signatory power indispensable reciprocal guarantees.

Paying tribute to the work of Mr. G. G, Knox, chairman of the Saar Governing Commission, Baron Aloisi aid. "It is no exaggeration to say that the League Council owes Mr. Knox the greatest recognition for the admirable way in which he has. administered the territory of the Saar under extremely dificult con= ditions."—Havas.

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