The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

cluded by the two governments Wltn a view to maintenance of European peace.
 'sThere are no problems in Eu- rope which good will and justice might not solve, nor are there any reasons justifying war which would dvelop from a European into world conflict" he said.
 "Such Is Italy's view. Such is the view of Germany"
 Von Ribbentrop then said:
 Both governments are firmly con- vinced there is not single diff cult problem in Europe which ca1- not be solved by peaceful means If in all quarters there is a will todo so.
 But Will Not Recede
 sAt the same time they, however, are firmly determined not to re- cede a single step in the face of threats but to defend the vital rights of their nations with all the power and al lthe means at their disposal" 1" The last sentence was viewed as referring directly to the British-led aggression front in Europe, but at the same time it was believed that the statements indicated desire for some peaceful settlement of the Ger man-Polish conflict over Danzig, where tension mounted over the weekend as the result of the killing of a German by Polish official S.. >- ,,,oielo,,t o,, Ir,l,irb hOth sides presented conflicting versions.
 The terms of the new military al- liance were comprehensive, but it was worded so that the full extent of the commitments may depend upon future test. It pledged both governments to give full support to each other politically and diplo- matically if either were threatened with loss of vital interests and said that in event of war in which eith- CT is involved the other would give full military aid.
 The fifth point in the treaty however, appeared to envisage the possibility of a conflict in which only one of the two powers was in- volved as 1t said: "in event of war in which Germany and Italy are both fighting on the same side they will make peace only in complete agreement with each other"
 Scene Of Signing Pact
 Hitler sat at the center of long table, with Ciano and Won Ribben- trop on either side of him, for the formal signing of the treaty. Be- hind the table, in a long semi-cir- cle of uniformed and be-medaled figures, were Marshal Hermann Goering, Gen. Wilhelf Keitel, Gen. Alberto Pariani of Italy, and other dignitaries of both nations.
 Only four minutes were required for the signing in the ambassadors room of Hitler'S new chancellery. Kleig lights and battery of ca meTas and microphones gave the scene of medieval pomp and pa- geantry a modern touch.
 The Fuehrer unsmilingly shook hands with both foreign ministers upon conclusion of the ceremonies, shaking Ciano's hand twice-pump- ing his arm up and down enthusias- tically-before departing.
 The two foreign ministers made brief speeches, emphasizing that the military alliance "is without reser- vations or restrictions"
 Provisions Of Pact
 It was announced officially that the pact provided:
 1-Germany and Italy agree to pursue 8 common policy in all prin- cipal European questions.
 2-In event that their common interests are endangered by inter- national events of any kind they will immediately consult on active measures to preserve these inter- ests. If the security or vital inter ests of either party are menaced from outside, the other party will give full political and diplomatic support to overcome this danger.
 3-If against the wishes and hopes of the contracting powers either of them is involved in armed conflict with a third power or pow CTS the other party will immediate ly go to its aid and support it with all military powers on land and sea and in the air.
 4-In order to carry out this aid both countries will increase their military and military-economic CO., operation in the immediate future, for which purpose two permanent commissions will be established.
 5-In event of war in which Ger many and Italy are both fighting on the same side they will make peace only in complete agreement with each other.
 6-Germany and Italy in future will continue and extend their close relations with powers friendly to them.
 1.-The pact is operative upon < signature and effective for 10 years. Before the end of this period Ger many and Italy will consult on pro- 1ongation of the pact.
 Touble At Danzig
 Danzig, May 22-CU.PJ - Angry