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ACADEMIC PEREGRINATIONS
bringing up his demands in Tun- isia and elsewhere. On the con- trary, they expect dangerous com- plications from them, especially when it is understood that Fiance will never seriously dis
them.
There is a strong Parliamen tary majority which is opposed to any concessions, and even small concessions are rejected be- cause it is believed that these would only be made the occasion of larger demands..
In political quarters no illu- sions are harboured about Ger- many's attitude. Berlin will sup- port the demands of Rome unre- servedly. It has not left, its "friend" in Paris in doubt in this respect. The question is only How far it will go. Partial mobili- sation, a threatening attitude, are now part of the smaller measures of diplomacy. Would Herr Hitler, however, be able to induce his Germans if necessary to fight for [Italy? Loyalty to Italy" are words which the German finds it difficult to combine, and warlike measures on behalf of the “axis”” would be unpopular in the Reich.
Meanwhile, the French are not adopting a passive role. So soon. as M. Daladier was certain that Parliament would not overthrow his Cabinet, he left for Corsica and Tunisia, where he was receive ed with great enthusiasm. In Corsica the symbolism was not lacking to make Italians under- Lord Strabolgi's speech in the stand how closely the population Lords expressed sentiments and of the island feels bound to feelings concerning the situation France. The same was true at in the Far East which will be Bizerta, the great naval port of: readily endorsed by those most Tunisia. deeply concerned. Like the reply
of Lord Plymouth, however, it M. Daladier inspected the de- was primarily in the nature of an fensive works on the Libyan side, much to the offence of Italy, academic survey.
Lord Strabolgi made certain which described the whole voyage uggestions for cure, it is true, but as a provocation. they were proposals easily dealt The Italians now use the rear- with by
the Government spokes-mament of Britain, France and as outside the bounds of the United States to justify talk practical politics.
of the danger of causing war. In- In fact, the debate did rather fact, the Press in the totalitarian more harm than good. The erst States seems to have given up while Labour leader, who sat in trying to maintain its authority the House of Commons as Lt among thinking people abroad. Commander Kenworthy, compli- Everything is sacrificed to inter- mented Lord Plymouth on his nal propaganda.
1
December speech, with its clear
warning that Britain's patience If Germany is not very enthu- siastic about the Italian policy, was not inexhaustible.
Raising of fresh debate, how she hopes that Italy will finally ever, tended to negative the atti-be satisfied, after causing alarm tude of firmness shown that occain Europe by exaggerated de- sion, for approximately three mands, with pocketing a few ad- months have elapsed and British vantages. The fact which remains interests have been severely is that the mood in France is not trampled upon on several occa-favourable to satisfaction even of sions at many points during the comparatively moderate desires. interval. Yet Lord Plymouth gave
a most unfortunate impression,
concentrating his attention more Air Force Casualties upon what courses were not open Has General Goering let out to the British Government than another secret? The incidence of upon what measures could be tak
peacetime casualties in the Ger-
en to secure respect for Britishman Air Firce has often been the
rights.
subject of speculation, but noth- No useful purpose is likely tog near the truth has been pro- be served by deploring closure of curable as Germany is not so li- the Pearl River, to the infringe beral with facts and data as is ment of established treaty rights the Royal Air Force. the seizure of Hainan, în direct
It has been charged, however, breach of an-undertaking, the that judged by normal standards, threats in Shanghai and Tiental the German training casualty against every principle which has rate in abnormally high, and governed international inter course in the Far East, or the suggestion to this effect - crept into General Goering's speech on absence of any sign of terminal Day.
tion of hostilities. Deploring these The burden of the speech was things does no more to cure them a
than protests in Tokyo. The qual-on appeal to the youth of Ger- ity of patience can be too heavily many to join the Air Force and strained.
RUSKS
LING DIGESTIVE-
Mussolini's Terms
The French Government,
to parents to encourage – their sons to take their place in the most dangerous, but also most es- dential service.
Most significant phrase was: If you have lost a son in the air ree, you must be proud to feel people do not doubt the serious that he has died for the glory of lintentions of Signor Masrohial in Germany