THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 12, 1940
JACKAL AT LARGE
Mr. Attlee Minces No Words Over Il Duce Vile Attack Without ITALY'S
Shadow Of Excuse
LONDON, TO-DAY.
DEPUTISING FOR THE PRIME MINISTER IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS YES- TERDAY, THE LORD PRIVY SEAL, MR. C. R. ATTLEE, DECLARED: “AS THE HOUSE KNOWS, ITALY DECLARED WAR ON BRITAIN AND FRANCE THIS MORNING.
'Hardly ever before in history can the decision to embroil a great nation in
war have been taken so wantonly and with so little excuse.
"There is no quarrel between the Italians and the
British and French peoples. Since we became a TURKEY nation we have never fought the Italians.
"On the other hand, when Italy, so long divided and CONSULTING to a great extent enslaved by the Germans, THE ALLIES sought in the 19th century to become a united nation, it was British sympathy and help and French arms that enabled her to attain her de- sires.
"Britain and France have always real been prepared to consider any grievances Italy might feel and right up to this declaration of war have sought in every way to prevent the war spreading to the Mediterranean. They have been patient under every kind of provocation and abuse.
"Why then has Italy declared war? "I say for completely sordid and material motives, because Mussolini thinks he sees a chance of securing some of the apolle at the expense of the Western Democracies, now they are at grips with forces of Germany.
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Argument Of Jackal "Mussolini uses the argument of a jackal which fancles the possibility of getting some scraps from another beast's kill.
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a petty sneak thief who hopes to rifle
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The Blockade
"Italy, like Germany, will feel the blockade.
PRESS SOBERS UP
Rome, To-day.
Now that Italy has finally entered the war, the Italian press has assumed a some- what sober note.
The "Messagero" warns its readers that victory will not be achieved without great sacrifice.
The "Popolo d'Italia" makes the same point, and says that France and Britain will fight with all their forces. The war will be a hard one.-Reuter.
London, To-day.
Italian sacrifices, as mentioned in the Rome press, may well be very heavy indeed, authoritative London circles point out.
She is vulnerable to attack from both sea and air..
radio com-
Ankara, To-day. President Ineunu has re- Further, an American turned to Istanbul from his mentator, broadcasting from Rome on Monday night, said that air raid pre- tour of Thrace and it is ex-caution facilities were not very com- pected he is proceeding to plete. Ankara.
An authoritative statement on Tur- "I say we have no ill will towards key's position is not expected before Government have had the Italian people. We are sorry they the Turkish
brought to the time themselves to consider the situa- should have been slaughter on account of the overween-tion and consult the other two signa- ing ambition and lust for blood of the tories to the Anglo-French-Turkish Duce, but we are prepared to meet Agreement.
we shall givé the challenge, and them blow for blow.
"The two dictators have united to destroy Democracy. Democracy will answer the challenge.
"From across the Atlantic has come the answer of a great Democracy. (Cheers).
Events in France are paramount. at the moment but the position in the Mediterranean will doubtless clarify itself soon, and when the time comes for action Turkey will act both calmly and decisively.-Reuter.
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Ambassador Sees M. Sarajoglu
There are almost no air raid shelters, and so far there has been no plan for the evacuation of womer and chil dren from such important towns as Milan and Turin, both of which are within easy bombing range for the French air force, ― Reuter.
ITALIANS
QUESTIONED
London, To-day. Since Italy's declaration of war police throughout Bri- Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen, tain have been examining Italians, and a large number
Ankara, To-day,
"It was as though day had followed night when, only a few hours after the dictator of Italy had made his das- tardly announcement to the cheering ranks of Blackshirts, the President of the British Ambassador, was received the United States delivered to the by M. Sarajoglu, the Turkish Foreign youth of his country a message worthy Minister, yesterday afternoon-Reu- of males of military age have
of a great and free country in extend- ing the whole of the American sym- pathies to those nations who are giv- ing their lifeblood against force and hate.
No Dismay
"He puts forward the argument of the pockets of the murderer's victim. "This is the Ignoble role that Mussolini has chosen for the great Italian people which has made such a splendid contribution to European civilisation In the past. "False to the finest traditions, false to the heritage of culture of the Re- naissance and betraying the men of the risorgimento who struggled
"President Roosevelt has vitally in- freedom, Mazzini, Garribaldi, Victor spired the free peoples of Europe. His Emmanuel and Cavour, men who assurance that the material resources made Italy a free nation, the Italians are now to aid the German barbarians in their attack upon civilisation.
"France, whose arms freed Italy from German domination, is now stabbed in the back by, the descen- dants of the men she freed.
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* Some Pickings "Britain is to be attacked in the hope that from her destruction, Mussolini may get some pickings for his new Roman Empire.
"Mussolini has made profound mistake. The victims whose spoils he hopes to share are not dead.
naver
of that great industrial nation will be placed at the disposal of the Allies makes it inevitable that however hard
the road, the cause of civilisation will in the end prevail.
ter.
ALLIES ASK FOR LIST
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Washington, To-day. Following President Roosevelt's pledge of mater- ial resources, the Allied pur- try that this new attack does not chasing commission has ask- cause us dismay. It makes no differed for detailed lists of war ence to our stern resolution to defeat materials they may buy here,
"Let me say to this House and coun-
all our enemies or to our confidence
and achieve victory.
been taken into custody.
In London a thousand detectives were engaged in questioning Italians living in the Metropolis, who number about 9,500. Some 700 of these, most of whom were at once detained, in- clude men whose anti-British activi- ties are known and who are suspected of possible attempts at sabotage or Fifth Column activities.
the Some days will elapse before examination of Italians is completed and steps taken to deal with them~ British Wireless.
CHINESE NEWSPAPER
PUBLISHER FINED I'
A fine of $25 was imposed on Li in our ability to withstand all attacks tive, and M. Brochlaine, the French Evening Times," by Mr. H. G. Sheldon, Mr. Purvis, the British representa-Chu-yen, publisher of the "China morning, when sum- representative, called on Secretary of K.C., this Treasury Henry Morgenthau yester-moned for publishing matter of an
Man Po." day for a general discussion on "what indecent nature in the "Chung-Kwok materials might be declared surplus by the United States Government."
"Rather it should Increase our de- termination to strain every nerve to meet all the dangers and difficulties of
this critical time in the aura know-
The French people. ara
ledge that we fight not for ourselves greater than when In adversity, alone but for the freedom of the hu (Cheera) They are fighting magni- | man spirit." (Cheers)-Reuter. flcently on sea, In the air and on land.
"Britain, in all her strength by sea, air and land, is standing firmly by her side.
“NAZI ACTIVITIES” IN SHANGHAI
Mr. Purvis indicated that specific replies were promised for to-day. Havas.
Senate's Approval (SPECIÁL TO "CHINA MAIL")
Washington, To-day. The Senate's approval of the proposal that the Army be permitted to trade in old guns for new, makes 1,000 old weapons immediately available for sale by manufacturers to the Allies.
The Army is allowed to return to the manufacturers, weapons which the Allies need and obtain credit with the. manufacturers towards the purchase
Inspector G. W. Moreton of the S. C. A., said that an advertisement relating to sexual intercourse was printed in the newspaper. Defendant stopped the advertisement as soon as he was informed.
·U.S. NAVAL EXPANSION
"They will soon find--they are already finding-what is the might of
London, To-day. sea power, Already. 14 ships have been seized, ten others are
Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary in our ports and three, on the best German for Foreign Affairs, replying to a model, have been scuttled. (Laughter); Commons question yesterday, said the “The Imaginary restraints which Foreign Secretary had been informed our occupation of the east and west that rumours of Nazi and other acti- ends of tho Mediterranean are vities in Shanghai have little founda- supposed to Impose on Italy Intion and may have been issued to time of peace become realities In cause alarm and nervousness. The of new weapons; the Allies would pur-new combat vessels are to be built- time of war.
position was being watched-Reuter, chase the old, weapons-Havas.
Washington, To-day. The House of Representatives yes- terday passed the Naval Expansion Bill, which was sent to the White House for President Roosevelt's sigma- ture. The Bill empowers an increase In the naval air force to 10,000 planes, 16,000, pilots are to be trained and 22
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