Evening star., 1939-10-06

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shed in all cases but the last one.
The last revision of this treaty
could have been brought about in
exactly the same peaceful way had
not two circumstances I have men,
toned had the contrary effect.
That is chiefly the fault OF those
who not only took no pleasure in
the former peaceful revision, but, on
the contrary, complained of the
fact that by peaceful methods
new Central Europe was being built
up-that is to say, a Central Europe
that was able once more to give its
inhabitants work and bread.
Aims to Clear Up
Relations With Neighbors.
AS I have already mentioned, 1t
was one of the aims of the govern
ment of the Reich to clear up the
relations between ourselves and our
neighbors. Allow me to point out
some facts that cannot be refuted
by the scribblings of international
press liars.
Firstly, Germany has concluded
non-aggression pacts with the Bal
tic States. Her interests there are
of an exclusively economic nature.
Secondly, in former times already
Germany never had any conflict of
interests. or indeed litigation points,
with the northern states and she has
none today either
Thirdly, Germany has taken no
, steps in regard to the German ter
ritory handed over to Denmark un-
der the terms of the treaty of Ver-
sailles; she has, on the contrary,
established local and friendly rela-
tions with Denmark We have
claimed no revision, but we have
concluded aggression pact
with Denmark. Our relations with
that country are thus directed to-
ward unswervingly loyal and friendly
cooperation.
Fourthly, Holland: The new Reich
has endeavored to continue the ira
ditional friendship with Holland; it
did not take over any differences
between the two states nor did it
| create new ones.
Filthy, Belgium: Immediately
after had taken over the govern
ment I tried to establish friendly
! relations with Belgium. I re-
nounced any revision as we'll as any
desire for revision. The Reich has
put forward no claim which nigh
in any way have been regarded as a
threat to Belgium.
Relations With Swiss
Always Have Been Friendly.
Sixthly, Switzerland: Germany
adopted the same attitude towars.
Switzerland. The Reich govern
ment has never given the slightes,
cause for doubt regarding their de-
sires to establish friendly relations
with the country. Moreover, they
themselves have never brought for
ward any complaint regarding the
relations between the two countries
Seventhly, Immediately after the
anschluss with Austria) became
an accomplished fact 1 Informed
Yugoslavia that the frontier in
common with that country woulc
hencefortlf be regarded as unalter.
able by Germany and that W.
wished only to live in peace anc
friendship with that country.
Eight. The bond which binds u.
to Hungary is old and traditional
one OF close and sincere friendship
In this instance, too, our frontiers
are unalterable.
Nine. Slovakia appealed to Ger.
many OF her own accord for assist
ance in connection with her estab.
llshment as state. Her independ.
ence is recognized and not infringec
upon by the Reich.
10. However. it is not only with
these states but also with the great
powers that Germany has improved
and settled those relations which tc
certain extent had been adversely
affected by the treaty of Versailles
Italy, One time Enemy,
Now a Sincere Friend.
My first step was to bring about
an alteration in the relations be-
tween Italy and the Reich. The
existing frontiers between these two
states have been formally recog-
'nized as unalterable by both coun-
tries. Any possibility of clash OF
interests OF territorial nature has
been removed. time enemies
during the World War, they have
in the meantime become sincere
friends.
Establishment of friendly rela.
tions was not the final development
but, in the periods which followed
this led to the signing of a cordia
pact based on our mutual philos.
ophies and political interests which