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MIRROR OF WORLD OPINION
NEWS AND PROPAGANDA
NO GERMAN WARSHIPS
The plans for the Ministry of In- Official circles in Italy are frankly formation very rightly provide for disappointed on account of the Duce's meeting an emergency, and the pos- failure to arrange for joinť nával ex- sibility of using the regional organisa- ercises with Germany under the com- tions of the political parties for this mand of an Italian Admiral. purpose is not the least interesting The Fascist Press only succeeded in suggestion in Sir Samuel Hoare's "putting over" the idea of the Axis speech. It is, however, very much a Military Alliance by hinting that the second or third line of defence, and, fusion of the Italo-German land and we may hope, will remain always air hypothetical."The Times."
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forces under German command. would be followed by an agreement. giving Italy command over the com- bined navies.
The arrival of a German Naval Mis- sion to watch over the exercises is therefore considered a case of “adding. insult to injury."—"Czas," Warsaw..
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ART IN EDUCATION
Mr. Hore-Belisha will be asked by a Socialist M.P. whether he is aware that the meals at the Militia camp at Oswestry are inadequate. Oswestry is not unique. British troops have been given Estonian eggs and Italian tomatoes. Mr. Hore-Belisha has ad- mitted it. Some soldiers have com- The meaning of art and the signif- plained that they do not get enough cances of the art of the past can only fresh milk, others that the meat is become fully available to the child if not eatable. Is there any sufficient we succeed in developing an objec- reason why the men should not be tive attitude towards works of art as given British produce-and plenty of such and in educating these faculties. it? Why not divert some of it to the by means of which we appreciate the mess-rooms and help the British far- qualities of such works. mer?-"Daily Mail."
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These are practical ideas, already partly realised in a number of schools, ·- A body already exists. The Society of Art Teachers, dedicated to
is- their extension. But much more necessary-nothing less than a com- of educational system
British and Russian diplomats are plete reform arguing about a definition of “indirect which will give art an equal place: aggression." And if the Russians get with science and make possible the their way, it will be for Moscow to harmonious balance of faculties which depends a good and peaceful society. decide when an act of indirect aggres—
-"The Listener." sion has taken place and must be re- sisted. This is too much for Britain to yield. Already many decisions vit- ally affecting the British people have been entrusted to foreign Govern-- ments. We must fight if Poland de- cides so. If Beck says war, war it The stalemate of the Great War was: is. We should not put in the hands brought about by field fortifications, war? of Stalin the right to decide our fate What will happen in the next in his view of "indirect aggression." Even in peace time armies face each
"Daily Express."
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DANZIG STORM
CENTRE
Latest reports from Danzig indicate
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THE NEXT WAR
other across fortified lines of steel. and concrete. How can a rapid de- cision be reached on such a front? I believe we must broaden them con- · siderably. The Eastern from here presents new possibilities, not only as a valuable line of defence, but as a potential field for taking the offensive, capable of giving us victory.
The present crisis may last a long
THE DANGER TIME
a steadily increasing tension in that
region. This is happening despite the clear and un- mistakeable warp- ing given by Mr Chamberlain, to the action of this country and the other part- ners in the Peace
as
Front in the event of: a "threat to
The Dictators ́become"` more dangerous when Parliament is not sitting. Remember Septem- ber, 1938.. Romember Good Friday and Albania. - Mr. Vyvyan Thomas.
Polish independence" such as Poland been better put.
time, M. Daladier made a remark the other day which I cannot forget, he said: "If, between peace and
is. war, it
wear thought to us down, we shall. hold out as long
as need be." It could France will hold.
not have.
would feel justified in regarding as a out for as long as need be. "Inter-
national Affairs.” casus foederis."Daily Telegraph."
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Coupled with loans at a low in terest-rate, the building grants are generous; the new vessels for which the operating subsidy is primarily in-
Newspapers of all political shades tended will not be in commission un- til next year; and the proposed ratio strongly denounce the guarantee pacts of subsidy to freight rates is much which Britain appears to "think" we more liberal than in the previous as- should hasten to accept with gratitude: sistance scheme, so that increased costs and as a sign of friendship. are allowed for-under this head,
England, which claims to be fight- The shipping industry, apart from ing for the retention of the present cheap credit facilities, is to get over frontlers of Europe, is employing fine £26,000,000 from the Treasury be- phrases in connection with the inte- tween now and 1945. It is a tidy grity and self-determination of inde- sum, which should amply suffice to pendent countries but only in so far keep the Red Ensign fo the fore on as they effect the security of her own
Empire. Nyland," Helsingfors. the seas