The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-31
Translation Of Hitler Speech Taken 2 Ways
Official German Language Text Differs Some From English VersiOn-What Other Nations Think
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any cost, would increase support for President Roosevelt's defense pro- gram.
 But the general interpretation was that Hitler's message was tem- perate and designed principally for home consumption. First reaction here was one of relief because 1t lacked anticipated fireworks.
 Chairman Key Pullman, d., New, of the senate foreign affairs com mittee, one of Hitler's severest cri- tics in congress, said that if Hit ler's "acts are as tolerant as his speech, there will be no fear in my opinion of any immediate war.
 Tolerance He Means
 "In saying tolerant" he continued, q meant tolerant towards the ideologies of other governments. l do not have in mind the attitude of his government towards its own people. That is Q matter for his own people to consider"
 Pittinan was the only high official who would comment for quotation. It was he who, several weeks ago, was criticized severely in the Ger man press after his statement that the American people don't like the German, Italian and Japanese gov- ernments".
 Tn view of Hitler's description of Secretary of Interior Harold L. Ickes as war monger. 1t was con- sidered especially significant that Ickes declined comment. Some be- lieyed that the President, as a re- suit of past verbal duels between Ickes and the German press, might have asked him to refrain from commenting at this time.
 France Suspicious, Relieved
 paris,>Jan. 31.-(UP)-French po- litical and government circles stu- died Adolf Hitler's speech with mingled suspicion and relief today They saw in it the proclamation of a definite military alliance between Germany and Italy, backing the natural aspirations" which Premier Benito Mussolini is expected to ask France to fulfill, but they also found 1t unexpectedly peaceful and unlike- ly to itself to increase European extension.
 French commentators saw a mod erating tone in Hitler's speech in comparing 1t to his previous utter ances. They found his pledge of support to Italy as natural for the most part, and pointed out that he made no specific reference to 1taly's Mediterranean claims.
 Prepare New Munich
 In some political circles, his speech was seen as preparation TOT a new Munich at which France would be asked to succeed Czecho. slovakia as a yielder to claims, and they awaited the next steps. HIS proclamation of a virtual military alliance with Italy was regarded as clearly put and 1t was believed to have been made very clear on the theory that 1t would be enough to make the western democracies give in to Italian demands as they did to German demands on Czechoslovakia at Munich.
 The French also saw in the sueech the opening wedge of an eff fort to pry Great Britain away from its close friendship, which ap- proximates military alliance, with France. It was said that If Bri- tain remained firm in its commtt- ments to France, the French would be confirmed in their positive re- fusal to make any territorial con- sessions.
 Italy to Speed Demands
 Rome, Jan. S1.--(UP)--Premier Benito Mussolini Is likely to hasten the presentations of his demands to France, 1t was reported today as Fascists asserted Jubilantly that &C., GOO O,O00 Germans were ready to back him up. The Italian view of Adolf Hitler's speech was just that--that Hitler was ready to back Italy in seeking its natural aspirations" at Frances expense.
 As the result, it was predicted that Mussolini might give further light on his Inspirations" either tomorrow, in Q speech on the occa- sion of the 18th anniversary of the foundation of the Fascist militia. or Saturday when the Fascist grand council meets.
 Italy had supported Hitler in his march into Austria and his abscrp. ton of Czechoslovak Sudetenlard. His speech was sene as final eyi- dsnce that the axis" could work In Itsly's favor. too.
 There was g strong belief heye slke. despite contysyy Sepoyts from PaSis shd London, that I'm the enS there would be a second Munich conference" to consider 'Italys de- rnands.