London, Aug. 1 'The German manquvres are being closely watched in London as well fag in Paris, but no alarm exists here any more than in the French capital, Safes Reuter' diplomatic correspond: ni While Germany's right to hold such manoeuvres is unquestioned by off. cial circles, It is pointed out here that the present manceuvres are characterized by special features which are bound to create a state of tension in neighbouring countries, This is deprecated in the interests of European appeasement, which is the keynote to the British Government's policy, these circles state.
Certain estimates published in the press regarding the number of men called up for service in Germany appear to be highly exaggerated, com. petent quarters declare. According to reliable British reports, the total number of regulars and' reservists combined is well below one million.
These forces, also, are said to be scattered over a variety of areas.
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