Evening star., 1963-02-07
DeGauIIePIans
Talk on Britain
With Adenauer

BONN. Germany, Feb. Z
tAPl Chancellor Konrad Ad-
enauer said today President
Charles de Gaulle promised
him that Britain's entry into
the Common Market would be
the first question for consulta-
ton between France and Ger
many after their new treaty
goes into effect.
Mr., Adenauer hopes TO have
the treaty ratified by parlia-
nent before the summer recess
n July. Gen. de Gaulle is ex-
pected to visit Bonn about that
time.
Mr.. Adenauer told parlia-
ment he informed Gen. de
Gaulle that the German peo-
pie and he himself favor Brit
aims entry. This talk in Paris
took place a week after Gen. de
Gaulle took a strong stand that
resulted in suspension OF nego-
tiations between Britain and
the six continental nations Of
the Common Market.
Stronger Alliance Urged
Opening debate. the leader
Of the Socialist opposition called
for a Joint French German
statement emphasizing that
the new treaty must strengthen
= not weaken - the Atlantic
Alliance and the Common
Market.
"A one-sided statement by
our government or this parlia-
ment will not be enough"
Erich Ollenhauer told the
Bundestag as parliament OPEN
ed debate on Mr.. Adenauer's
policy statement yesterday.
Mr.. Ollenhauer also proposed
that West Germany also offer
similar treaties to Britain and
other nations Of Western Eu-
rope.
Threat to Ties
The Paris-Bonn treaty. sign
ed by Mr.. Adenauer and Gen.
de Gaulle last month has been
criticized as a threat to German
ties with the United States.
Mr.. Adenauer In his state
ment yesterday sought to quiet
the criticism by saying his
government would work for the
strengthening of the North
Atlantic Alliance under United
States leadership and Britains
admission into the Common
Market.
Our relations with the
United States must be as close
and unambiguous as possible"
Mr.. Ollenhauer declared.
I'VE must make our con-
tribution so that cooperation
is stronger and more effective
and not destroyed by national
istic conflicts Of 18th century
Europe"
i Mr.. Ollenhauer Joined In the
widespread criticism OF Gen. de
Gaulle for barring Britain from
the Common Market. He called
Gen. de Gaulle's act q brutal
refusal"
Erich Mende. head of the
small but strategic Free Demo-
cratic Party. said that "the
United States alone is our guar
antee of freedom and law in
Europe" He urged resumption
of talks on British entry into
the Common Market. Mr..
Mende's party holds the balance
of power In Parliament and Mr..
Adenauer must have his sup
port TO stay in office.
Urges U. s. Lead
Heinrich Won Brentano. for
mer Foreign Minister who is
floor leader in Parliament for
his Christian Democratic Party.
declared:
The Federal Republic not
only recognizes the claim 10
leadership OF the United States
in this alliance Of equal part
ners. 1t has repeatedly called
on the United States to take
up this role OF leadership"
He insisted that the treaty
with France does not change
West German foreign policy.
Despite the French veto OF
British entry into the Common
Market. British and French Of
ficers met in London for de-
fense talks described as part OF
a continuing exchange OF
views.
They are expected TO discuss
operational doctrines and
weapons development. includ-
ing the role Of the new vertical
takeoff and landing fighter
plane and short takeoff and