1939-10-14 — Page 7

THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 14; 1939.

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HITLER PUT AGAINST THE WALL: WITH NO WAY OF ESCAPE, DECLARE FRENCH

London, To-day. FRENCH TANKER

HERE ARE SOME of the world's reactions' to Mr.

Chamberlain's speech:-

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The German press, as was not unexpected, was uni- RAMS U-BOAT

formly bitter and abusive.

"I was

Paris, Oct. 5.

GERMANY DENIES APPEAL TO ROOSEVELT

Borlin, To-day.

Reports that Germany has ap- pealed for mediation by Presl- dent Roosevelt are denied by the German News Agency.

"Such an. appeal was neither made nor contemplated.”—-Rou-

ter.

Dr. Dietrich, head of the Press Bureau,' said in an' interview after a two-hour conference with Hit- ler that only the United States could now inter-

on the bridge at NEW YORK vene to prevent the most horrible shambles in 6.30 p.m. when suddenly my AGAINST

history.

ship struck something with

New York, Oct. 9..

Britain had not taken any notice of Hitler's propo- a rending sound, followed by MEDIATION

sals because she relied on the United States for a terrific explosion," the cap- assistance. The United States must tell her tain of a Frerich oil-tanker there would be no help unless she was prepared said this evening upon land- The press here this morning again to settle all disputes with a conference.

ing after a thrilling encoun. failed to place any faith in the re- Every German, he said, was "furi- Į The Scandinavian

ter with a German submar-ports that President Roosevelt would ous" with Mr. Chamberlain's speech. the speech in the light of recent de-ine, which he believed he had flict if requested to

agree to mediate in the European con- Hitler would, even now, withold the velopments in the Baltic, while the rammed unwittingly.

do so by Ger- order for a gigantic campaign on the Russian press gives a terse summary, Western Front if there were any in-with no comment.-Reuter. dications that President Roosevelt would instruct Chamberlain to meet Hitler at a conference.

"SILLIESTI"

press examines

TURKISH APPROVAL

Istanbul, To-day. The Turkish press unanimously throws the responsibility for a deci- Chamberlain's speech, he went on,sion on peace or war upon Hitler. was the "silliest" he had ever heard from a statesman! It showed no high outlook and no grip of the world situation and merely expressed Cham- berlain's desire to exterminate the German nation!

he

"My ship shaken and reeled," narrated. "An enormous column water spouted up at the side of tanker and showered the main deck, while a layer of oil spread

over the sea, coming up with strong bubbles

of air."

many.

Under the title of "No Mediation," of the "New York Herald-Tribune" to- the day published an article in which it was pointed out that the United States cannot at present play' a useful part war, the in stopping the European more so since "a nation asking for the mediation of a great neutral Po- neutral power to side with her. To wer is attempting thus to compel this

act as mediator means to intervene or at least to be placed in between two, warring parties. The American peo- ple will certainly not throw them-

It is said that Mr. Chamberlain pro- pounded the essential condition

for peace and declares that Britain

The tanker's captain explained that and France are determined to

the incident occurred when eradicate

he was the possibility of aggression against believed to be patrolled by

sailing through a region which he smaller states and re-instal an era of

German To throw the possible at-

'U-Boats. says that if mutual confidence and security-Reu-tackers off his track, he said, he had selves into the thick of the fight.”

In Paris, 'L'Ocuvre" Hitler thought to disunite Britain and ter. France he can to-day take account of his error.

"Petit Parisien" says that the of M. Daladier and Mr. speeches Chamberlain put Hitler up against wall, a position from which there is no escape.

the

EMPIRE'S

RESOLVE

NO AMBIGUITY

'CAPETOWN, TO-DAY. THE "CAPE TIMES" ASSERTS Pertinax, in "L'Ordre," praises Mr.THAT THE IMMENSE MORAL AND Chamberlain for avoiding the slightest PRACTICAL SUPPORT THE ALLIES ambiguity.

WERE RECEIVING. FROM ALL In Australia, the "Melbourne STATES OF THE COMMONWEALTH, Herald" says that Mr. Chamberlain's HAS UNDOUBTEDLY FORTIFIED answer was complete and convincing, THEIR RESOLUTION. while the "Sydney Sun" says that he Mr. Chamberlain's statement of the gave, with dignity and clarity, Bri-issues at stake will also be great for- tain's answer to Hitler's suggestion |tification to the Dominions Govern- that peace should be on the terms of ments. a fait accompli.

In South Africa, the "Cape Times" says that Mr. Chamberlain spoke for the whole British Empire.

WITHOUT QUIBBLING

In Canada, the "Toronto Globe" says that Mr. Chamberlain spoke with- out quibbling and unless and until the German Government can provide positive assurances that they will live in peace with the world the Allies have no alternative but to continue the war. Mr. Chamberlain's speech had the un- qualified support of every party in the House of Commons and In the Empire. In America, the "New York Times". and the "New York Herald Tribune" announce under 8-column headings that Hitler has now ordered the war in earnest.

The "New York Herald Tribune," after praising the way in which Mr. Chamberlain spoke, says that Hitler has never offered peace.

SIT TIGHT

The "Chicago Daily News” says that It would appear that the Allies prefer to sit tight, as that is one thing that Hitler cannot do, with the hope of compelling him to do something fool- ish, to make a mistake..

In the other neutral countries:— There was slight comment in Italy and Hungary, again on the possibili- ties on peace through the office of the neutral powers.

The Afrikans newspaper "Die Bur- ger" expresses the opinion that Mr. Chamberlain has not closed the door to peace.-Reuter.

adopted ล zig-zig course, during which he struck what he thought to be a submarine.

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NAZIS OVER-CONFIDENT

The "New York Times” declared - Naval experts did not discredit the that according to cables from Ger- captain's report for they declared the many, Government quarters in Ber- ramming was quite easy to under-lin "are supremely confident" that the stand. Submarines, they pointed out, terms Herr Hitler proposed may be did not as a rule leave their peri- used by the Allies or by Д neutral scopes above sea level when waiting mediator as a basis for for

negotiations their prey. Periscopes were with a view to ending the war. shown only, at intervals and, once an objective was sighted, U-boats "It is possible that this confidence again lowered them and proceeded is misplaced," the paper added. "Hit- underwater to a position from where ler always under-estimated the power they intended to launch their tor of determination of Britain and Fran- pedoes. If, during their underwater ce. It is also possible that this show trip, the surface vessel changed its of confidence is destined for domestic course, the submarines were out of consumption for if the war continues luck. Sometimes, the experts cluded, if a submarine did care, it could be rammed by zagging ship while it was sightless through the water attacking position. -Havas.

con- then Hitler will have to justify the not take continuation to the German people as a zig- a war of defence by saying that he sliding proposed terms which, had they been into an accepted, would have resulted in a

rapid peace."—Havas.

No, not the old game of “Crown and Anchor" but British Tommies filling in their time an route to France. (British Official Photograph. Crown Copyright Reserved),