Archive Report
Archive Report
European War Scare and Macdonald-Mussolini Plans
The Triumph of the National Socialists in the German election of March 5, 1933, and the assumption of dictatorial powers by Chancellor Hitler, caused a momentary war scare in Europe and set in motion new moves for the preservation of peace. Prime Minister MacDonald of Great Britain, assuming a role reminiscent of that played by Sir Edward Grey in 1914. made hasty visits to Paris, Geneva, and Rome in mid-March in an effort to find means of relieving the tension. At Geneva he sponsored a new plan for limitation of land armaments and military effectives, designed to give recognition to the German demand for equality of treatment. At Rome Premier Mussolini launched a scheme to guarantee European peace through ...