The of all hopes for a London, Apr. 1. German-Italian-Soviet triangle was seen throughout Switzerland today 4 the Admiralty, on March 30, meets with the entire approval of speech broadcast by Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of to be the main result of M. Viacheslav newspapers of all shades of opinion.
They interpret it to mean that Great Britain now intends to enforce the blockade with greater firmness, not aiming \dministration our hands," Mr.
Keen Disillusionment in Berlin "The five candidates, Mr, Hayashi continued, was "a tran-story measure required to destroy the existing abnormal'state of affairs, so that the Japanese ideal of a truly international administration of the Settlement may be attained.
Will Not Adhere to Five "We do not propose to. adhere strictly to the number of five coun-i he added. The councillors may be elected, thereby "indigna. allowing "all nationalities. in the Settlement justly, and equitably to take part in municipal administration."
"Should it be impossible to achieve be as just and as inter-as possible. But before even aim may be attained, the Japan-ie must have a bigger voice in the British Candidates up the' situation in the The "Basler Nachrichten"
"Diplomatic circles in Berlin consider. that M. Molotov's speech dashed all the hopes manifested at the time of the Hitler-Mussolini meeting at the Brenner Pass regarding Soviet adherence to joint engagements in south-eastern Europe."
lIt- was particularly remarked in Swiss political quarters that the Nazi press made no mention whatever of M. Molotov's reference to Italy and Albania. Nazi leaders did allude to this question when interrogated by newspapermen, but even then evaded the point They alleged that M. Molotov wished only to emphasize the difference between the Allies' reaction to the Albanian affair and their reaction to the Finnish conflict.
In his reference to Bessarabia, the same Nazi leaders were quoted here, M. Molotov meant no threat to Rumania. Although Soviet Russia has not abandoned her claim to the rich grain province, it does not mean the problem has become acute, the Nazis comforted inquirers.
Swiss observers noted that since The five British candidates who were selected by straw vote from a list of seven nominees by British M. Molotov's speech, Berlin has reassured Bucharest only with platitudes, whereas previously it spread the rumour of German mediation in Rumanis's favour and even of an eventual German guarantee for Rumania.
German officials still emphasize that Soviet policy in south eastern Europe and the Near East coincides "perfectly" with the views of Germany and Italy, But their statements, according to Swiss newspaper correspondents, lack conviction, Russia to Remain Aloof These views of the Berlin cor-the firm of Allman, Davies & Kops. respondents of various large Swiss newspapers were reflected in commentaries printed today. "La Suisse' came to the fore with the following: "Tt is evident now that since she has freed herself from the burden of the war in Finland, Russia will for the time being remain as far as possible from the European War, "M. Molotov's speech shows that the Kremlin is less than ever prepared to throw itself into Germany's arms."
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