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SHARP CAMPAIGN AGAINST ALLIES IN ROME PRESS
ROME, April 17 (Reuter)—A sharp attack on what is described as Britain's claim to dominato the Mediterranean was made by Signor Virginio Gayda in the “Giornale d'Italia.'
Signor Gayda, who is generally regarded as Signor Mussolini's mouth-piece, declares that England has always pursued a policy in the Mediterranean aimed at ensuring in the most solid manner her power and hegemony exclusively in the service of her imperial interests.
After Versailles, Britain and! France #lifted the expansion of Italy in the Mediterranean.
England is not П Mediterranean i nation, however much she may claim to dominate this sea, whose only legitimate value to her is that it is the direct route to her empire.
More Balanced Attitude? While Signor Mussolini has can-
ellal his speech for Saturday his reading of events seems to be clear from the line taken by the Italian
press.
NAZI ARMY
OF 18,000
Allied Blockade Stops Transports To Norway
NEW YORK, Apr. 17 (Reu- ter). The "New York Times" The newspapers are all of the same states that, according to infornia-
officials "Lation renching
in mind, except the Turin paper Gazzetta del Popolo" which has been Washington, Germany has only allowed to print a London interview with Admiral Sir Roger Keyes about 18,000 men in Norway.
Seventeen the recent naval battles.
transports There have been signs in the been tied up in Denmark owing
4 24 hours of a more balanced attlinde bul Renerally it looks as to the Allied mining, aeroplane though the Italian newspapers had and submarine activities. been told to accept the Narl point Reports indicate that Germany of view.
intended to send, 30,000 men but
have
SHOT-RIDDLED BATTLE FLAG
THE COLOURS of a famous French Regiment, which will be carried into action again this year. The Colours were badly riddled
with shot in the 1914-18 War,
German claims have been given 10,000 were lost in transport sink- Vladivostok's Role In The War
ride of place. The Allied achieve-ins. nents such as the mining of the Ballic, have been mocked" at and belittled.
Gives Cause For Thought Well-informed circles in London
Germans isolated
SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Apr. 17 (UP).—A British Communique issued by the Embassy states.The Germans
by the
iri
comment on the general tone of the Norway have been around Oslo,)
Italian press.
They point out that the balance of power at sea has been greatly changed since Germany's heavy Fosses around Norway and that the Ailles are now stronger in the Mediterranean_ than they were week ago. This satisfaction has been increased by the knowledge that these naval the Mediterranean are sup-
forces in ported by powerful land forces in the Near East which are ready for any thing together with the forces of our
ally Turkey.
British Navy except where, it is reported, communications have been seriously interrupted.
BLOCKADE LEAKAGE
TO BE STOPPED
LONDON, Apr. 17 (Reuter).—Energetic Allied measures The German losses since April 7
contraband goods number at least four cruisers, four are to be taken to prevent the passage of
across the Pacific to Soviet ports en route to Germany, accord- destroyers, and three submarines; a battle cruiser has been considerably |ing to official circles in London. Į*********** "dzinuged"and ̄nearly a dozen-trans-
Figures now available indicate ports and supply ships sunk or cap- tured.
Will Be Drivan Out
clearly the extraordinary in AN EYE FOR
crease of the volume of trade carried by the port of Vladivos- tok since the war.
As all evidence points to the fact
RENO, Nevada, Apr. 17 (Reuter) Senator Plunan, in a speech to-day, expressed the opinion that the Ger- mans would be driven from Norway that the increase of this trade is not Vatican Annoys Naxis
within 30 days. He also declared BERLIN, Apr. 17 (Reuter) that the United States would be im-only greater than the combined im- war ports into all Soviet harbours before Italian ambitions have been given inediately threatened if the another airing in. the Italian press. ended in a Hitler victory. He ex- the war, but is also very much more This campaign is being closely pressed the conviction that the United requirements, the conclusion is reach- watched in Berlin which is paying States would not enter the war. special attention to any reports of Italian claims.
Speed,
than Soviet Russia needs for her own
ed that imports on German account are being systematically conducted through this centre.
U.S. Exports Increase
Essential Factor LONDON, Apr. 17 (Reuter) One poper, however, cones in- for Speed is the essential factor govern- unfavourable mention. This is thefing military operations in Norway, Vatican City paper "Osservatore)writer "Reuter's" Military Corres- Romano" which was hauled over the pondent.
In 1938 the United States exported | conls by the "Deutsche Allegemeina
trying to con- no rubber or tin to Soviet Russia. No The Germans are Zeitung
solidate the position In the Oslo area molybdenum was sent her directly The German paper complains so that they may turn their attention from the United States and only 50 that the "Osservatore Romano" to the Allied counter-attacks.
tons of copper changed hands, but in favours the Allied cause, contrary Yesterday's capture of Kongsviner the period from September, 1039, to to what Berlin imagines are the is of the greatest value to the in-March, 1940, between 00,000 and 70,- real feelings of the Hallan people.vaders. It means that Oslo is now 000 tons of copper, 0,000 tons of
U.S. Reaction
isolated from the north, and with the rubber, 2,200 tons of En, 1,000 tons of SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH Swedish frontier at their backs, the aluminium and 6,000,000 pounds of NEW YORK, Apr. 10 (Domel) Germans are now reasonably Eufo molybdenum renched Russia from the Italy's possible entry into the Euro- from an attack on two sides.
United States. pean war is reported here to-dny. All eyes will now turn to the west
In this connection, the Allied Govy-where Allied forces have made ernments are now considering apply-successful landing on the coast.
ing strict restriction to their export quota for Italy in view of the increas Ing supply of war materials from Italy to Germany according to re- ports reaching here.
HIMMLER SHOT: REPORT DENIED
BPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Rubber Market Misgivings
Possible Action By Committee
Since last February, however, the a United States has taken action to stop her exports of tin and rubber to the Soviet.
A large amourit of rubber and tin, In addition to those imported from the United States, came from the Dutch East Indies.
Sont Via Mexico
Much of these goods goes first to Mexico and then shipped to Vladivos- tok. The goods are carried in Unlied States,
Japanese, Italion, Norweginn as well as Soviet ships.
Germany is also believed to be
BERLIN, Apr. 17 (UP).—The LONDON, Apr. 17 (Reuter)The trying to develop export trade via Ministry of Propaganda la Berlin to-rubber market in already discussing Vladivostok in valuable smail articles day denied the "Daily Mall" report the outcome of the International Re- such as precision Instruments ond that Herr Henrich Himmler, chief of gulation Committee meeting on May dyes.
the Gestapo, had been shot in the 21. mouth in Copenhagen streot,
There is a growing belief that n
The Ministry waved away the re-small cut on the quota is a very like port by observing: "Anyway, he hasly result as the exportable allowances not been to Copenhagen."
jexceed the present rate of consump- tlon, and the fact that certain con- suming centres have been lost as the
Malay States' New War Gift
SECRET SESSION result of the extension of hostilities. LONDON. Apr. 17 (Reuter)
ADJOURNED
Cut
Largo Unwelcome
Princess Alice as patron of the Br!- At the same time, rubber authorit-tish Committee for the French Red
at the
fes unanimously agree that a large Cross hus accepted the Malay States" PARIS, Apr. 17 (Reuter).The cut would not be welconte in view of, gift of mobile laboratory units,
A A has the United Kingdoin Block position.
reception was given secret meetbigt of the Senate been adjourned until 9.30 a.m. to- In this connection, it in reported in French Embassy to-day by M. Cor- market circles that the authorities bin, the French Ambassador, who During to-morrow's mealing, M. have Intimated that it is undesirable described the gift as "extraordinarily
manufacturera should ne-genorous." Paul Reynaud, the French Premier, that
It was pointed out that there will be one unit for each Army Corps.
morrow.
will make a statement in a public cumulate stocks amounting to three BeESION.
months requirements.
AN EYE
The Press On The War
SARCASTIC COMMENT
Nazi "Regrets" For Shooting Norwegians LONDON, Apr. 17 (Reuter). The Stockholm "Dagens Nyhe ter" refers to the British land-- ing in Norway and considers it proof that the British pledge no empty promisc.
The "Social Demokraten" quotes the "Frankfurter Zelhing" that Ger- mans honestly do not wish to shoot on Scandinavians., "To judge the de- gree of honesty of these feelings, perisaps it is sufficient to recall that German destruyers at Narvik sankc Norwegian shina, drowning 500 men. This expressively illustrates the Ger- the man newspaper's regrets at bloody developments of Norwegian resistance.
"Clearly the main regret is that the unexpected Norwegian defence has caused the aggressor such grent lasses"
Urgos U.S. Intervention
In New York, "Raymond Clapper, a syndicated columnist, in the "World Telegram" analyses the argument which, he says, is taking shape in the United States in favour of inter- vention to prevent Hitler ever coming to Amerien.
The argument follows:
is
analysed
Only the British Navy and French: Army
stand in the way of the United
States having to face demands by Mer for the Dutch and Danish possessions in this hemisphere, and if Hitler wins, the United States will have to choose between acquiescence
while Germany takes what she wants of the spoils of war or using armed force to prevent her.
That can o
can only be averted by a what of the Allies. Then Are we waiting for?
victors
The columnist also asks: "Is it to United States interest Indefinitely to maintain, with military force, Allied steriority in Europe which would otherwise collapse?"
Twenty Years Ago He recalls in this connection that Germany 20 years ago was beaten to her knees.
He further asks: "Is it to United Europe and neglect the Pacific?" He States interest to divert the forces to *** observes that Japan might snatch the Dutch East Indies, which are the principal sources of United rubber and tin.
Britain Won't Tolerate Bombing Of Cities
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Apr. 17 (UP). The first reaction to Germany's threat of intensive bombings of England was given by Mr. Herbert Morrison, the Labour M.P., in a speech at the opening of an exhibition of photographs of the "Civilian Front."
“If Goering and Hitler order air raids on this country which involve the civilian population, public opinion would insist that, whatever Government might be in power, Britain must take similar action forthwith.
"If they make an attack we shall not shrink, we shall not collapse.
"We shall stand up, Britain will be defended and a counter stroke will come with
power, Mr. might and efficiency," Morrison, sald..
States
The Sofla paper "Mir" refers to President Roosevelt's declaration and
words says: "Certain
be should written in letters of gold. There are also warning words which shoud be
understood by those to whom they
refer."
R.A.F. STRAFE AERODROME
LONDON, Apr. 17 (Reuter) ---The Air Ministry announces that lost night the Trondheim aerodrome' was bombed by heavy bombers of the Royal Air Force.
A large fire was seen to break out as a result of this attack.
Subsequently a tombing attack was also made on an enemy seaplano buse in the vicinity.
Will Re-Establish
Trade Relations
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BELGRADE, Apr. 17 (UP)—It has been ofcially announced that i Yugo-Slavia and Russia have decld- ed to re-establish commercial rc- lations.
pru- A Yugo-Slav delegation is ceeding to Moscow in the near future to negotiute 趁 new trado agreement.
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