The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-19
BRITAIN MAKES
 PEACE GESTURE
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it could not forget what "has been brought about by the German gov- ernment themselves"
 Olive Branch to Hitler
 Nevertheless, Chamberlain did hold out to Adolf Hitler-pressed by economic difficulties and concerned about "encirclement" of the Reich by British-led front-the prospect of getting together on concessions to Germany if the Nazis can convince Britain that they really want peace.
 The Prime Minister obviously didn't have much of immediate re- suits, although the recent decrease in tension between Poland and Germany, coupled with suddenly peaceful tone in declarations from Italy, had served to encourage the more optimistic British leaders to believe that prospects for peace were improving.
 Chamberlain made it clear that, pending some response from Nazi quarters, the government would press ahead with its anti-aggres- sion program which liberal and labor leaders have derided because it does not yet include Russia. The Prime Minister denied that Britain Sought to ignore the Soviets or to bring them into one-sided agree ment in asking them to promise aid to Poland and Rumania in event of war.
 In Favor of Soviets
 'If there was inequality in these proposals it was in favor of the So- .viet government" he insisted. But only short time before he spoke, the SovietS had indicated con- trary belief when their ambassador rejected Britain's latest counter proposals. There was general be- lief, however, that the two powers would get together next week at a meeting with the French minister at Geneva.
 Britain's worries were by no means confined to Russia. The pro- tests of Jews in Palestine over the new British policy for creation of an Arab dominated state in the Holy Land resulted in rioting in which a British soldier was killed and almost 200 civilians were in- .jured before British endorsements restored order. Officials feared that "a long and desperate struggle was likely if the British government was to achieve its goal of avoiding con- 11ict with the Moslem countries. Tn Madrid, General Francisco Franco reviewed victory parade" of Nationalist troops, with Italian and German units leading the march in tribute to the aid given the Nationalists by those countries during the civil war. The foreign troops are scheduled to return home Immediately, but until they leave and afterward-both Britain and France must be concerned over the future international position of stra- tegic Spain.
 Tension i'm Far East
 The Far East continued as a point Of international tension involving American, British and France forces after marines of all three countries joined in a big drive to clear Che Shanghai International Settlement of anti-Japanese terror 1sts. The drive was both display of strength and determination to maintain their rights in China and 6 move to eliminate Japanese com- UlaInis that the settlement officials were doing nothing to end the Chin csc terrorist activities.
 Chinese troops meanwhile claim ed to have recapturcd Tungpeh, north of the Yangtxe river. killing 5000 Japanese. in what may be <h1ir second biggest victory of the Hug warfare. The Chinese claimed <o have taken the city after a two- gay battle and reported that they z<<> rl'rstiuk Japanese forces.