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July 13, 1939.
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INTERNATIONAL SHOWDOWN
EXPECTED IN AUGUST
Bu JOE ALEX MORRIS
The following dispatch on the prospects for maintenance of parce (United Press Foreign News Editor) was written by the foreign nows editor of the United Press, who has
just complated a visit to the big European capitali,
Europe is choosing up sides with fatalistic calm for the next big-if not de- cisive-test of strength.
That there will be another major international show- down no one in a position of authority in London, Berlin, Rome or Paris seems to doubt
When it will come 'and whether it will mean a general war are less easily answered questions, but the word "August" has been whispered through diplomatic circles for almost a month and, now both the British and French govern- ments havo,disclosed extra- ordinary military precautions for immediately after Europe's harvest tima.
No nation is planning to start a war and the big powers are slowly fostering belief advance prepara- tions and skilful direction of power politics will avok a general condlet.
But with Britain trying hard to completo an alliance with Soviet Russia, the opposing lines across the continent have been so solidiffed and cach camp has become so confident that the other side will give ground in a showdown that many observers believe the actual dangor is greater to-day than ever.
It is possible, after a tour of the, principal European capitals and con- versations will many men in govern- ment offices and men in the street, to illi in some blank spaces in the
ICONCESSION.
NATIONA BRIDGE
BRI
TIENTSIN
picture of events since Nazi soldiers augs to wave, Fed up with demon-| marched into the historic city of Prague and to Indicate the trend of strations, Berliners live in a serious events recent weeks that Eurobut confident 'atmosphere that has
to led them
Der be ready for peans fear marks the lull before the Fucher's next move either to-mor
row or next month. Possibly never!
storm.
In addition to the fact that such in six years of Nazi rule have they induential forces us those centred been more united behind Hitler than
at the Vatican not only have falled to break the international deadlock but have falled to unearth any de- finite prospects for an early sulution, two fundamental factors must stand out as guides to the future:
to-day, as a result of the German press charges that Britain seeks to
encircle and destroy" the Relch.
Still different is the atmosphere
of neighbouring capitals, especially in Paris where the government's
1. Great Britain and Germany persistent and energetic declarations now.stand Ince-to-face in a perious that France is making great strides and reurmA- game of power politics in which re-in national recovery treat for either might easily be alment has crented among the boule- prelude to disaster. The destintes vardlers and the workmen alike un of almost every nation in Europe, outward spirit of optimism mingled but especially of France and Italy, with unconcern over the prospects must now be largely dependent in of war. the long run on either London or Berlin.
Only in the litle capitals is there hope of avoiding involvement if war tea tables before the Adolf Hitler firmly intends to comes. The 2. continue the reconstruction of the American Hotel in Amsterdam are Greater Relch, und unless he has de- crowded with political refugees from and the talk turns re- ceived some of the most astute ob- Germany
the Dutch aro servers in Europe, his next move peated to wor. but will be toward Danzig and the Polish confident that they can maintain their Corridor.
neutrality.
Throughout Europe there is a "We stayed out of the world war striking and highly dangerous con- and we are far better prepared to trast in the attitude of the people of keep out of the next," one Dutch cities within two or three hours businessman remarked, reflecting the aight of each other. Each side is view not only of Hollanders but of now confident of itself.
their Belgian and Danish neighbours.
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SYDNEY. SHE IS A “WOMAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY."
The Commonwealth's £6,000,- Recently she married Raimund von Hofmannstahl, 32-years-000 defence loan, announced dur-W
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the old son of the Austrian poet, who wrote the "Der Rosen-Kava-ing
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£4,760,000, has been welcomed Among the guests were the Earl of Uxbridge, Earl Dudley, in the Ministerial Press as re- the Marquess of Granby, men and women well known in Lon-loving the taxpayer and the don society.
Few realised, the sacrifice the lovely young bride of 22 was making.
Londoners in gray top hats and Is this contrast_of_attitude, with morning coals en route "lo" the race
At St. Ethelburga's Church, following"a" registry office cere- track imperturbably walk through ench capital fostering the idea that streets overshadowed by huge signs it is now strong enough to meet any reading "Enrol Now: We alust Be emergency, that creates a complic-mony, she became Lady Elizabeth Hofmannstahlan allen.
which a rninor ated situation in Prepared," while along the same mistake in judgment might prs † LES street march overall-cind anti-air- craft volunteers with chins up-and cipitate a general conflict over night. Nazis and, to a lesser extent, Fas- arms swinging in military fashion.
In Berlin, workers pulled down cists are certain they will again gain Bags and banners along the wide their immediate roals without re- than local military Unter den Linden to mark the end sort to more
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Two Titles for Cusick
local investor in Australia's Lon- don funds, which are feeling the effect of the reduced export prices,
Mr. Curtin, Leader of the Oppoal- tion, on the contrary, stated that; Although her husband has Labour was opposed to overseas bor- lived in England for five years, rowing, which means going to the his bride trainbearer to the pawnbroker and leaving our grand- Queen at the Coronation-has children to pay the bill" forfeited her British passport He thought the money could be and is now travelling on an raised by co-operation between the
Bank Commonwealth
and the of series of alaborate military de-operations and
Bring a shot,
hia British and Empire feather aliens' ticket" which is only. Government. monstrations for velting polentates,
Britain and France are convinced weight championships to Johnny Cu-issued to people without a coun- much to the relief of many thou-
the dictatorial blac Is now sick (Manchester) at Belfast recent-try. sands of residents who had been that herdded into the streets at monoton-[hemmed in and outnumbered-if as ly, the fight being stopped in favour
of Cuslek in the 12th round. (Continued on Next Column.} ous intervals and given little paper
probably
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From one
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Treasury oficials were perturbed at the substantial capital movement towards London recently, when tha gilt-edged yield in London exceeded the lornl yield. It is believed that
More than 10,000 people were pre-full story of Lady Elizabeth's transfer has now ceased. sent to see the third meeting between decision to relinquish her British na:j the two men, Cusick having had two tionality was learned. decisions over the Irishman.
NEW ZEALAND
"It is true Herr Hofmannstahl has IMPORTERS' PLEA TO Kelly went in furiously at the no country since the Hitler regime." start of the third round and drew he said. blood from Cusick's nose.
"He has not lived in his native
The exchanges were not spectaculand for years. He had told his lar in the next two rounds, but in the friends he can never return-now. seventh Cusick, using a left hook very -effectively, knocked Kelly off his feet. The Irishman got up at once and attacked strongly.
GOVERNOR
AUCKLAND,
The Governor-General, Viscount Galway, has been petitioned by the Auckland Importers' Bureau to gus-
Cusick scored freely in the eighth session and in the next suddenly landed a right hook to the jaw which put Kelly dawn for a count of four Kelly, rose badly shaken.
boxer The Manchester
caught Kelly with several right swings to the head in the tenth round, and near the end of the 11th Kelly re-
The Before the ceremony these were ruled on May 22 that the import re- ceived a right swing to the head which sent him staggering to the obtained at short notice, and when trietlon orders were invalid.
return they will bath Prime Minister, Mr. J. Savage, an- ropes. The gong saved him, but in the couple the 12th Cusick went out for the have to report to the police like nouneed that the position would be rectified, by legislation as soon ba other allens. "ll,"
Parliament appealed against the rul
"I know he is hoping to obtain pend the import regulations, which British naturalisation, but until he have been declared invalld by the petition declares that docs he is Just another Ausirlon re- Court. The fugee. His bride shares his fate." the continued enforcement makes the While abroad the couple have been Crown, through its representative, a furnished with certificates of iden- party to an illegal act.
incation by the Home OMee-but] The Governor-General has replied these have no authority other than that he would not be justifled in in- a means of establishing who they tervening in a matter on which the
have are and where they come from. courts
pro- not yet finally nounced. THEY ARE HOPING
The New Zealand Supreme Court
Four right hooks to the law in ra- "But they are hoping the Governing. pid succession and Kelly went downment will grant Herr Holmansiehl's
in a heap. He was attempting to plea to become a British subject," INDIA
et to his feet at the count of three.said a friend. When the referee, Mr. Jack Hart, stopped the fight.
expected the "security front" leaders Anally get together with Sovjet Russin-and that the process of to- talitarian expansion can be stopped without a fight,
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PASADENA, Cal.
CIVIL SERVANT AND
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* CALCUTTA. It is rumoured that a senior mem- ber of the Indian Civil Service in to retire Assim is threatening jowing to a difference of opinion with the Congress Prime Minister, Mr. G. N. Bardolol.
The result is a deadlock that con An extensive survey taken here re- be maintained only a limited time.
It is an open secret that matters So far no progress has been made intive to father's place in the home, toward negotiating a settlement but revealed that the majority of mothers
believe it father will just keep out are not going smoothly between the eventually the bronk-muirt come.
of the kitchen, he isn't a bad person Cabinet and the Indian Civil Service
The danger is that a bluff will be to help out along other lines of house in the Province.
Calcutta Jute Strike-Three of the called or a mistake made in high work. The final conclusion was that places. Or that the people will be America is achieving equality in largest jute mills in Calcutta are in- come fed up with a situation that is home making-meaning that father volved in a strike which started re-
affects 20,000 sapping their economic power and is doing an increasing shore of the cently and
workers. force a showdown.
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