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February 15, 1941,
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ATAPPOINTMENT TO
CURRENT COMMENT... By Scrutineer
Mr
sce
The reference of the Prime Minis
Wendell Willetá evidence ter to France in his recent speech before the Senate Committee exposes
a mere the gravity of the situation was something more than encouragement to that country to Europe. As a result of efforts such continue her resistance. He feels, as as his to
the isolationist in mast. thoughtful men du, that Europe Amerieu becoming more and more. without France
unthinkable. Folated, and the pacifist less and less France, with Its, liberal institullons, sure of maintaining pence, if Britain its vigorous critical thought, was the does not survive. highest expression for many cen-
is
turies of European culture. Winston We see the mere material con- Churchill
siderations, receding further and fur- sees that the permanent ther
Into the background, anil suppression of that culture means
1 the spiritual values becoming not only the impoverishment of Europe, but the degradation of it to more and more real. The shattered the Nazi level, and nothing
churches, the homes. Die demolished could
Hamed historic buildings such as the be lower than that.
Guildhall, are but the outward and Thot part of the speech then was visible sign of the danger that con- a run corda. It was a signal that fronts the liberal tostitutions which help was coming and that France exist only in democratic states. The would be restored. All that was malevolent attacks on
on Coventry and asked for was co-operation in this London are but
and a symbol ** work of rescue or at least an ex- Mgasure the
of the bitter hatred Ger- pression of the desire to be delivered, many has for that way of life which finds expression in the British Empire and in the United States. It is one principle, as one farfition, and af either standens a shuge whadd or else i collapse in its several port.
France under Pelain gives the im- pression of Juxuriating In its punishment. Marshal Pelain, when he saw the French prisoners, is rakt to have remarked;" "We have suffered, but haven't we deserved it?"
There are no Mizzies about this matter, tur every distingueled loader in the Tatbed State: ha. now added
It is this mood which Frenclunen ha vore to that of the Preaadent must abandon, and recent events in humself,
Africa prove tip to the hit that die.
Iverance Is possible, and only
matter of thing. The position of France is not much worse than that who struck her po trea-
af
herously In the back. The main- land
of France is occupied but her colonial Empire Is practically intars, whereas Italy's colonial Empire 13. occupled though her mainland is free. There is far more hone for France than there is for Italy.
FRANCE IN AFRICA
TELEGRAPH
SATURDAY
FEATURE
This is what he said: "Let us say to the democracies, We Americans are vitally concerned in the defence of your freedom. We are putting No nation has derived greater forth our energies, our resources, our you the benefit from the British victorien in organising powers to give Africa than France, seeing that she strength to regain and maintain a was vulnerable to Hallan attack in free world. We shall send you in Tunisia and bad every reason to ever-increasing numbers
tanks
dguns.
ships.
Unless
This is our suppose that slie would be compelled purpose and
on that Pip to relinquish her hold
Speed, however, is the essence of territory to Mussolini, who demand- ed it as part of the price
his this American assistance. for his active co-operation with Germany, what is to be given is given quickly, "Before he could collect his since in-the-good-will-in-the-world-will-be the spoils in Tunisia, however, he of no avail. Moreover, delay in this has been despoiled of his own share matter will itself be
of Africa.
France ought to be deeply grateful to Britain for removing this claimant
and for giving Weygand that feeling
of democratic methods,
condemnation
IRRUPTION INTO BULGARIA
Franco feels more than ever that he was fortunate that Mussolini's forces werd not opposed by fully-armed Spanlards. It is hard to guess, how- ever, what the real object of the visit Is it is certainly not to negoliate peace, for Hitler would not permit that, and the iden of repatriating Italians from Afrien scems too small a matter for so big a journey.
It is hardly possible to bêlieve that Franco Intends to take an active part in the war now that his fellow dictator is down and out, seeing that he did nothing when the outlook in the Mediterranean wis £0 much brighter for the Axia than it is now. It is necessary, therefore, to wait and sec.
EUROPE'S FOOD RATIONS
Here is a special account, compiled from many sources, of bow rationing and food restric- tion works out in the countries of Europe.
New regulations have just come into force in unoccupied France, Norway and Finland.
The table shows weekly in- dividual allowances in grammes with the equivalent in ounces in brackets.
Country Dread Meat Burar Fate Greater Germany 2250 500
270 #10) Protectorate 1250
125
t-
2**
(174) (0) (074)
(34)
Poland
1750
250
300 (1916)
150
100
(03)
(D)
(54)
(21)
France
Denmark
2450 360
(87) (12) 023 Unra (18) toned
(Butter)
100 (4%) (5) 315 30
(13). (12)
(Bulter
Belgiam
Norway 2273
200 ......---E11 Netherlands 2000
250 (71) (175) [P) or 2500 (rye) 1515 (50)
Vara-
6153.
230
630
(22) (714)
210
Italy
into
Finland
of security which he certainly lacked The irruption of Germany
Bulgaria is merely proof of the fort
for
before the capture of Sidi Barrani.
Hitler has not got the French that the invasion of England is co possessions in pawn lle cannot dis- pose of them, as he thought he could.
tough a proposition to be tackled at
and secondly moment, and the
that Mus- The French fleet and the colonies solini's situation is desperate and which he so light-heartedly and so needs bolstering up. Instead of being magnanimously left
future dis- need tribution are now powerful weapons & dictator, Mussolini is now it sup- which can be turned against him. plant for help. Hitler must come to Laval laid them at his feet, but only is Besistance, not to subjugate the
little country
of Greece which has Javni
Petain Marshal Laval, not
Now covered herself with glory but to that the former has been unable to rece render this treasonable service to prevent the Hitler, it
de ly defented by Greece. No ruler oc- fs most likely he will fade
cupies a more pathetle position in out of the picture, for the Fuehrer the world to-day than the Duce. has no use for unsuccessful quislings. With his great and so-called invinci- while Petain, by his violent treat ble forces in Africa shattered beyond ment of Laval, shown
bas
that has already suffered too much repair, and his armies nearer home in Albania reeling under the blows of a smaller nation, Italy has fallen to the rank of a fifth-rate nation.
France
at the hands of her traitors.
T1 Is well not to exaggerate tower of the Vichy
the
Kovernment,
mighty Haly being utter
powe
Now Hitler is summoned in to However, although they have scored redress the balance. Bulgaria, like a moral victory by rejecting the Rumania, yields to Nazi pressure und demands of this monstrously Immoral allows her country to become a second and treacherous politician, Laval, for Rumania. they are unarmed, two million French soldiers
lers are In
In German Internment
'at
Influencing
It is quite clear that, as in Rumania,
camps, and a great part of their there is a large section of the nation which desires to preserve its inde- country is under German control.
Sir Frederick Whyte points out pendence, but it is not strong enough Liese French prisoners are entirely to assert its will. Antonescu seeks to purchase present Immunity at the the mercy of the Clerman gaolera sacrifice of future liberty. Russia. who have been playing upon their
slands by them as a means of
surrenders the control and fears, and r
of the Balkons to the Germans, since relativen in Frances e The prisoners were informed, for she feels that she is not equal to the example that Laval alone could paign in Finland revealed not Rus- ould task of opposing Germany. The cam- secure their relense, since he was the only French atatesman who was sla's strength but her weakness, and she too reeks present peace willing to co-operate fully with the Germans. In this way it was hoped for the expense of her future liberty. that there would grow up a demand for now tussin is definitely excluded
from Europe, for the cabinet changes which Ger-
Her destruction is marked down by many demanded. That trick falled, Hier who always embraces his vic- but the Germans do not despair, tims before he strangleg them. They hope the prisoners will, and then show a more accommodating spirit.
"
THE WAR
W
FRANCO'S VISIT The visit of General Franco and UNITED STATES AND Senor Suner to Mussolini must be the sort of call one makes in times of bereavement. Franco is offering his If the United States is governed by condolences and is
whether enquiring its own chosen leaders there is no there is anything he can do, in the sort of doubt that the vast majority Duce's hour of distress, to help. Tri- of the people are in favour of the poli alons remains to Italy for the Lense and Lend Bill which is the time being. in Africa. All else is lost. most generous measure of support Franco owes Mussolin! something in short of war, that any nation could return for the assistance he rendered
fo him in the Spanish Civil war.
offer.
400 (14) (Butter
-4 meatless 150 200
clas
(54) (71 week Unra- Цогда 107 240 floord tioned (6) (0)
Switzerland Unra- Unra. 500 250
Iloned
(8) toned (1741
(Edible
-UFS
TWO MINISTERS--Radio picture flashod from London-shows Anthony Eden, loft, British Foreign Minister, grooting Harry Hopkins, personal representative of President Roosevelt. Scene is outsido British Foreign Office in London.. Mr. Hopkins would not explain mission to nowsman.
TELEGRAPH' SATURDAY FEATURE
BEHIND
THE
HEADLINES
By John Blunt
In spite of a prevailing I was disgusted to meet a man
or Marg)impression that the inhabi- the other day who declined to tants of Hongkong-have-buy-a-fifty cents ticket in a raffle subscribed liberally to in aid of war funds, because he British war funds, it does said that the prize would be not call for a very deep in- useless to him! He, a man with Margvestigation to realise that no obligations whatsoever, and contributions so far have yet complaining that he found been limited to a very small the increased cost of living pro- At as minority of the population. that he is well known for the hibitive! He forgot to mention I am referring to all lavish parties he gives to his British subjects, of all races. acquaintances. A few moments There are many European before, he was boasting of the British who, so far, have not luck he usually has in the race
swceps! parted with a single cent. The Chinese community, as
fat or
300 (10%) (Butler)
Sweden
1200
(42)
200 17)
200
250
(7)
hard or
1700
(0) (Butter and Mard.
(C) soft
where are:
Weekly individual amounts clse-
Hungary: Sugar 240 (015), fais
240 (014).
Spain: Brend 1,750 (63). Slovakia: Sugar 500 (17%). Greece rations brend, sugar, coffee, alimentary pastes, rice, pulses.
Workers Get More
Germany rations, besides the com-
Jam, cheese, eggs, oat-ment, sago and other edibles, but gives heavy work-
ers extra brend, meat and fais.
Home Our people at
are
a whole, has failed miser making the greatest, almost unbenrable, sacrifices cheerfully, ably.
and they rightly expect their Hongkong possesses ap- kinsmen, enjoying peace and proximately one thousand prosperity overseas, to contribute factories of varying degrees wholeheartedly to
of mendous cause for which they are suffering so magnificently. So far, a mere handful of
of
prosperity. Some these are enjoying
a
the
tre-
modities tabulated, coffer substitute, prosperity unparalleled in people in Hongkong have made their history. Here again, genuine sacrifices. They have
generously-and the majority have complete- given This applies, too, to heavy workersly ignored the duty they owe again and again.
to this Colony in particular,
and Germans living in Poland,
bread, meat and margarine.
Coffee is available in Italy only for the Army and hospitals. Bread is not rationed, but chfen restrict supplies. Butter, lard and olive oil
allowance.
"Lea Spaghetti?
Italians face the spectre of famine.
general.
given
Belgian heavy workers get more and the British Empire in, I should like to see special taxation introduced, with exemp- It was pleasing to observe the tion for those who have given gesture made by leading Chinese unstintingly. The man who gives bankers when they presented a voluntarily and adequately in with his means are interchangeable up to the fats. mobile canteen of the approxi- accordance
mate value of £1,150 to the should not be permitted to carry British Government, but I sug- the whole burden. Those who gest that it would be better for fail to respond to the call should these gentlemen to start a cam- bo compelled to make their con- paign amongst the Chinese com tribution, fairly and squarely., munity generally, in order that a As far as the Chinese com- sum be raised more in proportion munity is concerned, I quito to their collective wealth, and realise that some contribution more adequate to the need of the has been made to their own moment.
country's funds. It should be remembered, however, that
Food restrictions increase almost weekly, and many ruses are adopted, so that while many commodilles are ratloned, some are missing altogether and others are banned several days a week.
The biggest blow to Itallons hos
beca the recent rationing of spaghetti
to 2b. a month.
In several countries only state bread may be eaten. Other restric 'tions Include clothes rations, Yugo-
Slavin has a low against hoarding.
Turkey has no ratlosing at the moment.
If the Colony does not make London subscribed a quarter of a genuine and spontaneous res- a million, pounds for the relief ponse. It is to be hoped that of distress in China, I have not Government will introduce, ad-seen much Chinese monoy British weekly rations: Sugar, Boz.ditional war taxation which will subscribed for the relief of nir tea, 20%, butter, margarine, cook permit nobody to escape thoir raid victims in England and Ang far, Dos; meat, value 28. 24.;
God known, they need relief!. liability. bacon, 40z.]
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