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NEUTRALS
THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 13, 1940
UNEASY
Nazi Invasion Of Norway A Mere Feint?
Dutch Defence Preparations Continue
London, To-day.
THE OPINION IS STILL expressed in many quarters that the Geaman invasion was a feint to cloak some other, and more important, move elsewhere and giving point to these rumours is the unceas- ing uneasiness of the smaller neutrals. Most important indication of all comes from Hol- land, where all the newspapers carry a semi- official statement explaining the military pre- cautions which have been going on since Tues- day.
SABOTAGE IN OSLO
London, To-day.
Significantly, the statement. says; "There need be no doubt that the Government is perfectly aware of the danger which
threaten from within."
may
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This is taken to be a reference to the preliminary preparations car- ried out in Norway by the local An admission that the
Nazi party and a warning that this civilian population of Oslo will not be repeated in Holland.
The statement urges the Dutch has committed "acts of sabo-
people to avoid uneasiness over tage" was contained in a
measures and points out that as Hol- broadcast from the Oslo-sta-land lies in the storm centre of Europe the strongest possible measures must tion..
be taken. Reuter.
The proclamation by Major-General Engelbrecht, the commander-in-chief, said that some of these people have already been tried and executed and same anyone else found doing the thing would be shot without mercy.
Some idea of living conditions In Oslo is seen in announcements from
RECIPROCAL TRADE BILL SIGNED
the
Washington, To-day. President Roosevelt yesterday sign- ed the bill extending the reciprocal trade treaty programme for years.
BELGIUM AND THE CONFLICT
Brussels, To-day.
Primary problem confronting Belgium is whether she will re- main outside the conflict, de- clared the Foreign Minister, M. Paul Spaak, in a speech at Menin yesterday.
M. Spaak said the Government will make every effort to avold war but "If by misfortune wa are dragged in, all our energlas would be directed to the defence of our territory.
"We must be strong and`unit- ed and ́know how to make great sacrifices.”—Router.
M.
COSSACK HEROES DECORATED
LONDON, TO-DAY.
THE ADMIRALTY - ANNOUNCES AWARDS TO THE OFFICERS AND CREWS OF HMS. COSSACK ‘AND H.M.6. AURORA IN CONNECTION WITH THE RESCUE OF THE BRI- THE TISH -PRISONERS "FROM ALTMARK.
Captain Vian and Captain Turner Dis- are made Companions of the tinguished Service Order, while two others are awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
Eight are awarded the Distinguish- ed Service Medal and four are men- tioned in despatches.
on
Awards for officers and men board trawlers and drifters include 30 six D.S.C.'s, four D.S.M.'s and mentioned in despatches, including four posthumous. Reuter,
NORWEGIAN LEADER
BROADCASTS BY PROXY
London, To-day. HAMBRO, THE NORWEGIAN leader, was to have broadcast on Thursday night, but the broadcast had to be cancelled and the text of his speech has now been received in London.
He reveals that prompt arrangements have been made be- tween the Norwegian and British authorities to ensure a reliable service of news and information being sent to the Norwegian people. Until the Norwegian Government three re-establishes a national broadcasting system, news from Norway and state- The President described the pro-ments by the Norwegian authorities gramme as "a powerful instrument will be sent out in Norwegian they for promoting our national wellbeing English from the BBC.
this and strengthening the foundations of
stable peace." Reuter.
the station forbidding the people, for instance, to keep more than a day's supply of bread or any milk except for children and the sick. The population is warned that houses might be searched are suspected of going against order-Reuter.
OFF THE RECORD
if
and
At 5.30 p.m. GMT. yesterday (1.30 a.m. Saturday, Hong Kong time), this service started, and included a mes- sage from the Norwegian Minister in
By ED REED.London and a number of official in-
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structions.
These transmissions-M. Hambro says will provide the Norwegian people with reliable information about what has happened and what is to be done.
He gives a special message to Nor- with wegians who have lost contact friends or relatives:
There is much as a race we have failed to do, much wẹ have to learn when all this is over. But we shall have won the security we need and we shall have earned true admira-:
tion from the spirit of sacrifice which has faln so long unused deep in our. hearts.
M. Hambro is able, from reports from military chiefs, to reveal that the Norwegian Army is being increas- ed hourly and is resisting the Nazis with determination.--Reuter.
*** It is understood that M. Ham- bro. was to have broadcast from Stockholm, and that it was, cancelled on threatening représentations by Germany to Sweden.
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SURPLUS OF BACON IN CANADA
in
Ottawa, To-day. There is a surplus of bacon Canada and officials say the Dominion is able to apply Britain with more what than enough to make up for
was previously imported from Den-
mark.
Canada is also likely to export to Britam buiter, eggs and fish-Reuter.
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