Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-07-02

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treaty between France and
Germany, saying reconciliation
of the traditional enemies rs
the prerequisite for any form
of European cooperation"
Mr.. Adenauer expressed these
and other views in an exclusive
interview with the Associated
Press. He also surveyed briefly
his IA critical years as Chan
cellor Of West Germany and
summarized the accomplish
ment which obviously has CIV
en- him the most satisfaction.
"a backward look at the past
period Of German political life
in my opinion" Mr.. Adenauer
said, shows the greatest
achievement in the time that
lies behind US to have been the
re-integration of the federal
republic into the community Of
free nations"
Plans to Retire
At 81, Mr.. Adenauer is pre-
pairing to retire and turn over
the government to Deputy
Chancellor Ludwig Erhard, So.
The pressures Of politics and
q sense in Europe that q
younger generation must be
heard seem to have been be-
hind his decision.
But Mr.. Adenauer does not
look forward to idle days at
his home across the Rhine, in
Rhodendorf, or his vacation
retreat on Lake Como in Italy.
He plans to write his memoirs,
and he is ready to travel for
his country If the new adj
ministration wants him to do
so.
The interview took place In
the Palais Schaumburg, where
a week ago Mr.. Adenauer con-
ferred on Atlantic policy prob
lens with President Kennedy.
There also he win receive Gen.
de Gaulle Thursday for the first
round of talks prescribed under
the new French-German Pact,
which calls for regular con-
sultation and coordination be-
tween Bonn and Paris.
Though he had been working
for some hours, Mr.. Adenauer
appeared relaxed and fresh. His
voice, though he speaks softly.
was steady and strong. Twice
he corrected the interpreter on
German English translations.
His eyes were clear and fire.
quently crinkled with laughter.
In private conversation he dis
plays q sharp political wit and
personal warmth which often
do not show in his personal
appearances and photographs.
Questions, Answers Written
The interview. on conditions
laid down by the Chancellor's
office, was based on written
questions submitted in advance.
Written answers we're author
lied for quotation. The infor-
NAL exchanges in which he am
plified his views were off the
record.
The talk covered relations
between the Western powers
and Russia, Mr.. Adenauer's
conferences with Mr.. Kennedy.
his Forthcoming meeting with
Gen. de Gaulle, and his own
plans. Expanding on the writ
ten replies, his comments left
no doubt that he Is a friend
and admirer Of Gen. de daulle
and that he was we'll pleased
with his talks with Mr.. Ken
nedy.
If his reactions appear con-
Trajectory, 1t can be said that
he does not see them that way.
Mr.. Adenauer is convinced. as
Mr.. Kennedy also has said pub
licly, that Gen. de Gaulle is
committed TO the essentials Of
the North Atlantic Treaty Or
ganization and that no discus
sions over policy viii break that
basic commitment.
Here are questions and
answers spelling out Mr.. Aden-
auer's views:
@. Since you and President
de Gaulle signed a treaty early
this year setting up q special
relationship between Germany
and France there has beer
some apprehension in the
United States and other West
ern countries that this re-
lationship might develop con-
trary TO the wider interests Of
the Atlantic Alliance what
is the purpose Of the treaty?
A. II you are TO be able TO
evaluate the German-French
treaty rightly, you must see
what preceded 1t In the way Of
conflicts between France and
Germany over the course Of
centuries. You must see. in
addition. that France and Ger
many are threatened TO the
same degree by the Soviet
Union.
The treaty ends q conflict
that has stretched over 400
years. 1t is that fact which
gives the treaty It's place In
history.
Since the beginning Of our
political activity in the Federal
Republic. It has been our In
tention To establish A lasting
friendship between Germany
and France. and TO prevent
situations In which the two
countries once more could be
played off against one another.
Both nations today present a
firm bulwark against the threat
to Europe from the East. This
friendship, too, is the prerequi-
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