Tt points out that a distinction has apparently been drawn between the Reich and German nation, and rays that the question really whether Germany now considers the point reached at which she can signify that she recognizes and intends to respect the existing territorial and political status of Europe, except Insofar as this might subsequently be modified by free negotations and agreement.
The memorandum remarks that a somewhat contradictory position has arisen over the projected air pact. It declares that Herr Hitler, on May 21, 1935, mentioned the possibility of an air imitation pact being reached on basis of Anglo-German parity provided the development of the Soviet alr force did not render revision ne-
Although Herr Hitler made_ this declaration after the Franco-Soviet act of mutual assistance had. been Signed. he had informed the British Ambassador in Berlin last December that a Franco-Soviet treaty would make sri alr limitation pact impossible, Britain would greatly regret a decision not to attempt to accompany western air pact by a regional ait Mmitation agreement.
The British Government wishes ta know, the document continues, whether Germany suggests that the non-aggression pacts proposed by Herr Hitler should be guaranteed by mutual assistance arrangements,
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