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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 3, 1940
MIRROR OF WORLD
OPINION
ADOLF THE MAGNETIC
new
80 of
this there are many old soldiers in Shanghai who can tell stories of how the German troops retreated" rapidly at the last engagements 1918 that they could not keep up. But so effective has been the pro-
run
the
Germany's Fuehrer, who has a cer tain talent for drawing, fancy-pic- tures of himself, had found a one for his speech at Munich on Saturday. As well as a leader, and paganda of the Hitler regime that an artist the ex-paperhanger now most of the world has forgotten that sees himself in the part celebrated the Germans were forced to in the familiar Gilbert and Sullivan away. It needs a reminder of song which opens with the words "A tactics of Germany in warfare, with magnet hung in a hardware shop." the senseless slaying of neutrals, to Quoth the exuberant Adolf on Satur- bring the fact home that Germany is just as wide open to K.O., punches day:
as the rest of the combattants-if not extracts more so.-"North-China Daily News."
RUSSIA AND FINLAND
I am nothing but a magnet which
Germany in passing over the steel from her. All the real men in Germany are to be found in my camp, and those who are not in my camp are not men,
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There is not a shadow of excuse It must have been rather gratify- for Soviet Russia's attack on Finland. ing for Major General Joe Goebbels It is ten more unpardonable than to hear himself certified as a man the Nazi aggression on Czechoslovakia of iron; so many people, even in his and Poland. The case: against Rus- own country, tend to regard him as sia is absolutely clear, and her guilty a somewhat sinuous reptile. How course will be condemned by the rest ever, he was certainly among those of the world including the Nazis in in who were early attracted by Adolf Germany. In the new order the Magnet and he has stuck to Europe, which should follow the great him ever since. Perhaps Adolf has, strugglesthe Finns are certain
to
a special talent for attracting the secure their freedom again and should baser metals.
recover what they may now lose.-
It will be noticed that, as a matter "Winnipeg Free Press.❞ of fact, the Magnet does not
=15
now
spend so much time in "passing over... Germany."His movements,
on to Munich
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CANADA SPEAKS
to
re-
even. his progress
While the full results of the general Saturday, are sudden and secret, and election in Canada are not yet when he emerges from the Berch- hand, sufficient information is avall- tesgaden funk-hole, he prefers to be able to show that Mr. W. L. Macken- seen and heard behind bullet-proof zie King has secured an overwhelm- glass.
The Magnet, in short, seems ing victory, establishing a new to have developed a healthy fear that cord, Mr. King has a clear majority he might attract something a little
over the other parties combined of more penetrating than more personal no fewer than 123 seats out of # loyalty."Manchester Guardian.”
total of 245. It will be remembered *
that in January Mr. King suddenly the of announced the dissolution Canadian Parliament and the deci- The report of the death of Mr. slon to hold a general election Peter Blix, a Norweglan who was early as possible. The issue involved
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BRINGING IT HOME
drowned, as a result the ruthless was the manner in
as
and illegal Nazi campaign against was assisting in the prosecution of all shipping, may probably bring this war, and the result of the elec- 50 Each.home to many Shanghailanders the tion has been to let the world know
to
cruelty of war as waged by the fol- of the Dominion's determination lowers of Herr Hitler to a degree wage it up to the hilt. A clearer
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Peter Blix was a young man. born Canadian masses to the ideals of the Commonwealth of nations in Shanghai, educated for the first British
could part of his life in a Shanghai school, could not be imagined.. Nor and later in England, who had no- there be a more satisfactory augury -- thing to do with the present quarrel for the future than this imposing between Germany, Britain, and demonstration of fidelity to the prin- France. But because the Germans ciples for which the Empire stands. wished to involve the neutrals, or to It is, however, only one out of se- keep them from being involved on veral such. The Dominions respond-
side, the other Peter Blix lost his life, along with a number of others whose names are not known in this city. To many who remember the last war, nothing brought the tragedy
of the conflict so much home as the death of someone
known to them-
A NEUTRAL MUST
BE ANNEXED
Time is not on the side of the Allies. It is a neutral that must. be annexed---M. “Reynaud, new French Premier,, speaking when Finance Minister.
the
ed right loyally to the call when war broke out, and already numbers of their....men are stationed in the various theatres of war, or possible war The magnifi- cent manner in which Australia, New Zealand, B:Cariada, India · and even Africa summons of the
selves. Stories of atrocities and the answered most poignant, cartoons could not fiery cross is the best pos- proof of the solidarity have half the effect of the news of sible
a
the loss of a loved one or even an of the Empire and the closeness of acquaintance, no matter how honour the bonds which unite its constitu- ably that person died in the fighting. ents. It is also the straightest and In this case, however, the lost man-most emphatic reply to those wishful thinkers, who fancy they see signs was not a combattant. He was of disintegration in the Empire. They neutral, travelling on a neutral ship. would like to see something of the And he was mercilessly made the sort, but demonstrations such as that victim of the Germans. All those given by the Canadians should serve who knew Peter Blix In Shanghal to dispel any double that some might and admired his many qualities, and hold on the subject. And so for the all those who knew him only on second time this century Canada has account of his exploits on the Rugby justified the prophecy which Rudyard field, must join in condemnation of Kipling wrote in 1897; the strategy which caused his death. As in the last, war Germany has begun this one with the apparent idea „that every nation must bow before
the idea of invincible power
is wholly
war the
in the
tabbed In
Carry the word to my sisters
To the Queens of the East and
the Bouth!
in the heritage
orth
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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 3, 1940
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The Goebbels Machine Off At Full Blast
NAZIS
AGAIN
RAID SCAPA FLOW
"
(SPECIAL TO CHINA MAIL “')
London, To-day.
GERMAN BOMBING SQUADRONS last night made another attack in force on the British naval base at Scapa Flow, without success.
An official Admiralty statement says that between 20 and 30 aircraft took part in the raid, but they were driven off by the combined anti-aircraft fire of warships and the shore batteries.
FOR THE STARVING BRITISH!
London, To-day.
Some kindly person in the United States has sent Lord Stamp, Chief Economic Ad- visor to the Government, a parcel of tinned sardines, cheese, chocolate, honey and butter!
Several bombs dropped
into the water near to the British craft, but no ship was damaged.
A number of bombs also fell shore, without doing damage, though to one man (a civilian) is reported have, been wounded by bomb. splin- ters. Havas.
on
"Poor" British Navy
Berlin, To-day.
The German news agency reports: "Some hours ago Heinkel bombers once more paid a memorable visit to the British naval base at Scapa Flow. The first planes have already returned
and are over Heligoland.
"According to radio reports so far received several English warships were attacked with heavy bombs.
"Some ships sustained direct hits, others were damaged by explosions in their immediate vicinity.
MUNITIONS EXPLOSION IN SCOTLAND
London, To-day.
The Minister of Supply an. nounces that an explosion oc- curred in a munitions factory In Scotland last evening.
SHARP AIR BATTLES
IN FRANCE
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Paris, To-day. Aerial activity over the Western Front has been There are
It is feared three Ilves were lost. Four men wore Injured..
A court of set up to investigate the accident. -Reuter.
intensified. enquiry has been
many Germany patrols, which are all protected by escorts of from 9 to 10
PEARL RIVER chaser 'planes.
REOPENING?
There have been several fights with Allied 'planes, but the results are not yet known..
Present reports are: All French. 'planes returned safely..
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") IT 18 RELIABLY LEARNED BY HAVAS THAT THE JAPANESE AU- In connection with Monday's Nazi IN CANTON HAVE story of seven Frerich 'planes having THORITIES PROMISED THE RE-OPENING OF been shot down, it is now known THE PEARL RIVER ON JUNE 1. that two were lost. The pilot of one Thirteen ships, of which eight will machine saved himself with his par- in French tèrri- be British, two Japanese, two Portu- achute and landed guese and one another nationality, will tory.-Havas. Devoting a leading article to this,
be allowed to run between Canton and the "Daily Telegraph" comments that
Hong Kong, and return, weekly,
It is rumoured that the Japanese in- quarters of the British Air Force in it is appalling that some people should think that people in Britain are In London, the Admiralty laconical- tend to make permanent the occupa-France states that yesterday three suffering privations so severe that ly announces: "No ship was hit ortion of the important and fertile dis-fighter aircraft of the R.A.F. attacked
Economic
Reuter. Advisor damaged.” even the Chief
trict of Chungshan, between. Macao and broke up, a formation of nine and Canton where a railway from Messerschmitts of the 110 type on the would welcome sardines, cheese
near Metz. All our chocolates as though they were un-
Canton will shortly be completed by Western Front
aircraft returned safely. Reuter. accustomed luxuries!
the Japanese...
or
It is almost fantastic to imagine such credulity could exist outside of Germany, the paper continues.
The "Daily Telegraph" says that at least one neutral country in Europe is less well off than those in belli- gerent Britain-Reuter.
N.Y. SUBWAY STRIKE
New York, To-day. John L. Lewis, the leader. of the C.I.O., has arrived to take charge of negotiations to prevent the threatened strike in the underground railways.
Lewis stated that he settled the whole controversy last Wednesday at
"One ship developed a list and from another dense smoke and flames ap- peared."
M
R.A.F. Attacks Nazi Patrol Ships
en-
London, To-day. German patrol ships were attacked and bombed by the R.A.F. on Mon- day, while British 'planes also gaged a German Junkers-type ma- the chine, which they shot down; wreckage was subsequently seen by a warship.
One R.A.F. machine is missing. Reuter.
Attack On Convoys
London, To-day.
The Admiralty announce that enemy aircraft attacked our convoys in the North Sea yesterday afternoon but were driven off by gunfire.
At least 10 bombs were dropped but no hits were obtained and there convoys pro- was no damage. The ceeded on their voyage.-Reuter.
a conference with the Mayor, La M. REYNAUD TO MEET
Guardia, but the settlement had since
been nullified by John L. Delaney,
the chairman of the Transport Board.
....
SECRET SESSION
Paris, To-day.
M. Paul Reynaud,' the Premier, Mr. Lewis announced that the la- bour situation on the New York made only a brief appearance during underground railways and other tran- | the Chamber debate yesterday and sit lines has been satisfactorily settled did not speak. and the strike will not eventuate. Reuter.
ACHILLES CREW IN A TRIUMPHAL MARCH
Wellington, To-day. Four hundred officers and men of H.M.S. Achilles, the New Zealand cruiser of the Graf Spee battle fame, took part in a triumphal march through the streets of Wellington yes- terday.
Large crowds turned out to wel come them and Mr. Fraser, the new Prime Minister, made a speech of welcome, ---Beuter.
The Chamber adjourned until April' 11. This means the Government will face the Senate first in secret session on the conduct of the war on Tues day-Reuter.
FISHERMEN FOR THE ROYAL NAVY
London, To-day, Another 175 Newfoundland fisher men have arrived in England to join the Royal Navy
This is the fifth contingent to reach England. The others went to naval:
befor for
-being. centres allotted various duties in the Reuter,
TRIBUTE IN, HOUSE OF COMMONS
London, To-day.
R.A.F. IN ACTION: A bulletin issued by the
Head-
Archibald Sinclair) associated them- selves in the House of Commons yes- terday with the tribute paid by Mr. Neville Chamberlain to the late
...Sir
John Gilmour and the late Mr. M. J. Mr. C. R. Attlee and Sir Percy Har-Savage, the Prime Minister of New ris (who spoke in the absence of Siri Zealand.-Reuter.
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