The Archive · 1938

Berlin Issues Legal Claim to Colonies

Berlin, Mar. 11

Germany to-day announced her legal claim to. the restoration her former colonies in a exchange of Notes with the Union of South Africa, the semi-official "Deutsches Nachrichten Bureau' officially reported. The Notes, the news agency said, concerned the legal status of South-west Africa, The exchange of Notes, it was said, was the result of negotiations between the two Governments on the reinterpretation of the legal situation—United Press. by 00 guards, Outside Rind the caravan Was met by members of the Saudi Arabian Cabinet. At the King's palace, a reception was held in Honour of the British guests.

The first day of the visit was d voted to a hunt with pictures ceremonies and equestrian displays which the Arabs demonstrated their magnificent horsemanship.

To-morrow. the Earl of Athlone and his party will motor to the Persian Gulf and the island of Bahrein whence they will proceed to Aden on their return journey.

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