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- 4 - 5h mmmimdimtdia " České Slovo " continues the series of articles of his Berlin correspondent Karel Jíže, who this time deals with the problem of unemployment in Germany and the methods taken up by the Reich government mmfgenammmmmmn, which have led to the elimination of unemployment. In the editorial of the "Národní Listy" Rudolf Procházka deals with the preconditions of the European balance. Despite the enormous armor it is already evident that the great powers by no means prepare the war, sundren the peace. England is trying to dispel the various fears of Germany and Italy and to win both states for the idea of a restriction on arms. The good words of the Chancellor of the Reich Hitler of the 30th century, who unfortunately too quickly again fell prey to oblivion or were deliberately suppressed - that he believes in a long peace and wishes for understanding before all with Enlgand - have proved successful. It is certain that Germany and Italy are preparing to submit their proposals for the final regulation and are currently cautiously exploring the ground because it would be impossible to achieve a failure this time. The situation is characterised by the fact that Germany is calling for the recognition of the advantage achieved in the armament of the air force. The editorial - then refers to the campaign of the London conservative press for the return of the colonies and to the Italian demands against France and thinks that Mussolini will start diplomatic negotiations, that it is certainly for France to settle an old bill, because even in Tunis France did not want to know anything about the national rights of the Italians so far, unquestionably to take a blame. The "Národní Noviny" ironizes Stalin's declaration at the 8th Congress of the Communist Party, and in Moscow it is said that there has never been a need for strong words and gestures. However, the facts have always proved that it is only empty phrases and words. A positive fact, however, was brought by the Stalin speech, namely the statement that the number of members of the Communist Party had fallen by 300.00o, which is about the same number as that of the ofpers of the last purgatory actions.