THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 10, 1940
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NEAR PANIC IN SWEDEN Crowds Withdrawing Savings From Post Office
Denial Of Order For General Mobilisation
LONDON, TO:DAY.
THE REPORT THAT GENERAL MOBILISATION HAS BEEN ORDERED IN SWEDEN IS AUTHORITA- TIVELY STATED IN STOCKHOLM TO BE WITH- OUT FOUNDATION,
SMALL EARLY GAIN AT A PRICE
Sydney, To-day. "This grim plece of realistic aayagory will have hardened Aus- tralia's determination to seeėthe war-through," declared the -Pro- mler. Mr. A. G. Menzies, In a -statement on the German inva-
sion of Norway and Sweden.
Mr. Menzies added: "Viewing the picture as mat,whole. It may turn out as in other instances that Germany has purchased a smalli
In spite of this denial, Reuter learns in London that
a state of readiness and preparedness exists in immediate, gain at the price of Sweden.
Swedish circles in London state Sweden's position is that she will resist any invasion. but if no attempt is made to interfere with her sovereignty, Sweden will seek to maintain complete neutrality.
It is further stated in Swedish cir-
cles that no appeal has been received and Norway reached full understand- from Norway in present circumstances. ing on the roles each would pursue in There is no mutual assistance pact circumstances, such as have arisen to-. between Norway and Sweden, and day. during the Russo-Finnish war Sweden
NO NEWS FROM STOCKHOLM
London, To-day.
Direct communication be- tween the Scandinavian capi- tals and London is interrupt- ed and little is known of the hour to hour developments of Germany's latest aggression upon weak and defenceless neighbours.
British official quarters are able to confirm that the Norwegian, Govern- ment are established at Hamar, where the British Minister and his staff has joined them.
News messages allege that the Bri- tish Minister at Copenhagen and his staff have been taken prisoner by the Nazis, who are said to be in complete' control of Denmark. "
In default of some communication from Mr. Howard Smith, this allega- tion must, for the present, be accept- ed as true.
Up to an advanced hour last even- ing, no communication had reached the British Government from the British Minister in Stockholm but according to radio reports the Swedish Govern- ment has ordered general mobilisation,
Nows messages refer to vigorous re- sistance by the Norwegians at several points,-British Wireless.
SWISS REACTION
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL"!) Berne, To-day.”
The whole of Switzerland has been deeply impressed by Germany's action in the North.
re-
The population is confident Switzer- land will be able efficiently toi sist any foreign aggression, con- sidering the remarkable condition, high standard and long preparation of the Swiss army.
Most newspapery appeal to the people unrestr
Government
stances wh stantly-
:con
In
Stockholm yesterday morning, King Gustav presided at a special meeting of the Cabinet when the whole position was discussed.
growing hardening antagonism throughout the civilised.world.""
Reuter.
SWEDISH PRECAUTION
Stockholm, To-day.
SWEDEN'S REPLY TO NAZIS
(SPECIÁL TO "CHINA MAIL”)
Stockholm, To-day.
The Swedish radio an- nounces that the Swedish Government, asked by Ger- many to make clear her at- titude, answered that they were preserving the strict neutrality they had observed from the beginning of the conflict but reserved free- dom to take all measures they deem necessary for pre- serving their neutrality. Havas.
FRENCH DENY RUMOUR (SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL") :
Paris, To-day. Official quarters categorically deny rumours that French interests was present at
in Norway have been entrusted to the United States.
The Swedish radio, has broadcast announcements cartcelling all army leave and calling up the reservists.
King Gustav News of the German invasion of Den-meeting of the Cabinet. mark and Norway caused consterna-;
CONSTERNATION
tion in Stockholm, where crowds of Special editions of all the afternoon people gathered outside, post offices to papers were eagerly bought up yes- withdraw their savings-Reuter,
terday. Reuter.
The French Minister. there is re- maining on duty and followed. the Government to Hamar Hayas.
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