'OW' that the first shock caused by the announcement of Germany's intention to witha aw from the League has what subsided, s bette political atmosphere marked by considerable calmness appears to be prevailing.
The latest telegrams suggest that Herr Hitler in taking his 8 tional step was actuated not entirely by motives arising from Germany's foreign policy and that there were internal considerations which necessitated his taking such a step.
Nevertheless it is more than satisfactory to note that the replies of the Powers are being considered in conciliatory terms and that, on the other hand, statements have been made by the German leaders which indicate that the door has not yet beet definitely shut on the matter, and that "even without the League of Nations, the world will have an opportunity to come to reasonable terms."
Berlin, Oct. 14.
Germany is, withds League tions and from ths World wment Conference, was announced here this afternoon, as the, result of opposttion at. Geneva to Germany's Sir John pointed th the result of the abolitic... of certain weapons during the second stage would be to leave "a common list lof permitted arms which would becofhe the same for all countries, thus the differential position of Pr Reichstag and has called for new elections on. November" 12" as a means of obtaining the country's titude on the Government's. withdrawal. from the League and. the Disarmament Conference, Simultaneously' with the Reichstag elections, i "is afetally announced, a plebiscite, will be. held wherein' the nation will be asked whether it endorses the "Government policy "on. withdrawal from the' Lengue and the Conference, Dr. Wilhelm Trick, Minister' of Interior, immediately' decreed the dissolution of the Reichstag, which ction automatically and sinultane-Cusly' dissolves the "various state disappointed at proceedings at that, despite all her read ness to carry out her disarmament, if necessary, to the utmost, other President von Hindenburg,
I the pledges sigmad by them in the scout not decide to fy those powers whose armaments are Pesce Treaty, Himited by the peace treaties would The manifesto concludes:—finally, cease."
"The Government. submits its de-"This scheme involves the prin cision, with its renewed affirmation ciple that the powers now under of a policy based on sincere desire: restriction by the peace treaties for peace and under sts [should not begin to increase their Judgment, of the German Jarmaments forthwith, but should expects: from the Jexpress a willingness to conform ofa similar des toa timetable. such as T have understanding and also a manifesto indicated," the Foreign Secretary tion of a similar conception of anid. "The Government of the honour and determination; convinced United Kingdom takes the view that the whole nation, like one ma that, an agreement could not be ill support and confirm its decision, reached nor a basis for a convention Which springs as much from love for which would provide any imme-ur people and respect for its honour 44s also from the conviction that that 'M. Joseph Paul-Boncour, the final world peace which is so neces French, representative, expressed sary for all can only be reached France's "substantial" agreement" when the conception of victor and with the Simon declaration in. a vanquished has been replaced by the application of equal rights for all who live."—Reuter. the Conference establishing a period political po, Sir John Simon's Appeal of control before disarmament com: Geneva, Oct. 14. merices.
Sir John Simon, British Foreign 'Signor Di Soragna, the Minister, took a strong stand spokesman, also thanked Sir John Against any" re-armament by 'Ger Simon for' his statement. liny during, the fat stage of the German Statement Sim reten apeaog of today's Sension of the Steering. Commitvee In view of the absence of Count the World Disarmament Conte Nadolny, head of the German' who British, spok delegation, Herr von Rheinbaden 6." the heavily armed powers. to fe. Beitish spokesman appealed said that he would transmit the
fect drastic" seductony in thet Simon "propositions to, Berlin for re-stated Germany's: armaments within the period. "of attitude, emphasising that there
infgit be given to" Germans" by 2 Yeats in arden at eauaiy armament of the heavily' sand that Germany fection "in" world, armaments must be granted a status of equality. Father than by am inerense on the The German spokesman asked. part of. Germany. first for veal, substantial disarmaies Norman Davis, the American ment and, secondly, for the applica~ delegate, spoke "after" Sir John tion of the principle of equality, Simon and unqualifedly endorse Teaving the question of quality and
ment vious of the! Brith Govern: quantity open to negotiation. 'M. Bourquin, of Belgium, "made "The speech by the British Foreiga Becretaly "outlined the following 1 short statement generally support: ing the Simon declaration, while M. Edouard Benes, Czechoslovakian That the disarmament treaty Foreign Minister, expressed the stigatd po extended for eight, years, opinion that the General Commis That this eight-year extension sion could make no progress un should be divided into two stages number of points were settled. During the fist stage, probably of Mr. Arthur Henderson, President four years, European armies should lof the Conference, then ' announced bor standardised, with Germany that the Simon report will be sub-Dleaged not to rearm. During the mitted to the General Commission Second. stage, the powers should on Monday—United Press. substantial' reduce armaments Somewhat along ihe lines "of "the Banishing Violence posed Hech. draft. allowing Berlin, Oct "the might to possess a weapons nat scrapped.
It would be a roper supervision should the whole of hum Pigatitited fo. ce. thatthe and Germany were finally to banish Sbtigusions of the trouty "are Violence from theft common Herr Hitler in a speech here to-
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