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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 11, 1940.

MIRROR OF WORLD

OPINION

UNITED; STATES

JAPAN

now

The "New York Herald-Tribune," "Though the Russo Finnish peace criticism of the discussing the conference between has caused some Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini in Allies they will not be turned aside nerves," from their object of crushing Nazism. relation to the "war" of

in states: "Confusion on the Allied side, This Is the keynote of comment coinciding with Mr. Welles's visit, the "Asahi Shimbun," which writes: exactly. "No immediate notable change in may hand the totalitarians

have the war on the Western Front can the sort of opportunity they

war of be expected from the Soviet-Finnish been waiting for in their

for action peace, so even if Germany is rierves. If the clamour should-force the Allied High Com- anxious for peace it is not thought mand into a hasty or Ul-judged ac-that the Allies will abandon their at- tion, it would represent an important titude and lend an ear to it. Of victory for Hitler and a 'cheaper vic-course, one “must not underestimate received ob- tory than he could win by offensive the blow which the Ailles

through the Finns having been strokes in the field.

liged to make peace. Since Germany and Sweden took the lead in arrang- ing peace, and were successful, and since the Gulf of Bothnia is gradu- ally thawing and transport from the Baltic is becoming easy, the German supply of iron ore from Sweden will be assured, and this will open a hole in the British blockade.

"Though viewing the world through the rose-coloured spectacles provided by the German Propaganda Ministry, the Germans' eyes, sharpened by hun ger, may occasionally see frightening shapes. Perhaps Russian successes in Finland may not seem so great a victory to the masses in the Reich. Perhaps Germany too is stirring un-

"The loss of face from the moral easily. It is against this background that the sudden announcement of the viewpoint which is being laid bare to be read. "the whole world cannot be hidden. Brenner "conference' must

conscience and Altruistic ideas such as the assistance The fundamentals of strength that come from freedom of of small countries melt away in the the voice and of the will to fight are on face of the Allies' heartless calculat- the side of the democracies. May ing policy like a' snowball in

the sun. Idealists in England are already there be no misconception of

planning a European federation after Issue in this country."

the war, but it is obvious they will of be unable to win the approval those countries. which are undergoing severe hardships as a result of Allies', treatment.

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"At the same time from the Allies' "Het Vaderland" writes: "There is

that a growing demand for more active viewpoint it is possible to see war measures in England and France, although they have allowed Finland but Russia and Germany behave like to perish before their eyes they have hedgehogs with their quills turned avoided for the time being the enlist- outwards. They will probably adopt ment of the Soviet as an enemy. In the defensive and parry the Allies' short, the Allied policy was to choose the lesser of two evils. For the small strokes." :

The

"Nieuwe Rotterdamsche countries to complain now that the Courant" says: "However understand- Allies are unreliable is like water on able it may be that in France and a duck's back and will not shake the of purpose with England there is impatience at the Allies' firmness

cannot regard to the war against Germany.” slow progress of things, we oppose too strongly any attempts at conflict by extending the area of drawing neutral countries into it. Popular discontent is natural, and M. Daladier will probably be forced to reorganise his Government if he Is not to fall a prey to it."

"De Maasbode" discusses reported Cabinet changes indications of weak- German ness should speedily disabuse them- Allied disappointment and

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small bered that during the last war similar had not been able States from aggression. "No one can changes were repeatedly effected, un- war machine was deny this, but, on the other hand, it til a ministerial is certain that the Allies never pro- created which was well adapted to mised to save the small States within dealing with the enormous questions which arose. It is to be expected that a short time.”

this present war will call for equally imposing decisions, and it is wise on the part of the Prime Minister to make his dispositions now rather than wait until the increasing tempo of war A further hint that Italy will re- makes such a procedure much more main outside the war is given by unsettling. There may be some who Signor Ansaldo in the "Telegrafo." will point to the fact that there have He says: "The

been no changes in the Nazi ministries upon the war's developments have since the beginning of the war as con- failed, the Finnish peace and Turkey'strasting with what has happened in attitude having foiled their hopes for Britain and France, but it must be awar of coalition in either sector.

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The war is thus reduced to its real remembered that the Reich presents. from the Allies, and is at present so character of a struggle between Bri- an entirely different political concept tish and German imperialism, and in constituted that it would be impos- accordance with these people's char-

sible to effect any considerable change acteristics and unimaginativeness

in the Government without probably will be long."

bringing to a thead those enmitles which are known to exist -amongst Herr Hitler's entourage. Such a shuffle in Germany, as those which have been made without undue fuss in Britain. "Al Dastour" denounces Herr Hit-and-France, could not be carried out ler's habit of referring to Divine help without very grave danger, not only Nazi for Germany after the brutal per- of disunion amongst the secution of religious elements in the hierarchy, but also of disillusioning the Reich. "Nazlam has been since the German people on the subject of the beginning ·system of outspoken. athefam and heresy, persecuting all 'faiths," the paper says. The Nazis' aim is the foundation of a new re- ligion not believing in"any God but. only in greater Germany, The Nazi

professed leaders have -repeatedly denial in religious beliefs, and now | Hitler is decking himself in the robes

nnounces 'his.. of faith and, platya hope and faith in Go

per-efficiency of their leaders. They such not afford to make any

for fear of the effect upon opinion, and have to carry on gidly, united little gang which sink or swim together. Here is stages of elas» one hand, and despotic on the

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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 11, 1940.

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Transfer Of 500,000 From Flood Areas

DENMARK RESIGNED: MANY FLEE

LONDON, TO-DAY.

DENMARK WAS MORE OR LESS QUIET YESTERDAY, WITH THE POPULATION ACCEPTING THE OCCUPATION WITH RESIGNATION,

IF INVASION DANGER NORWEGIAN AND DANISH

BECOMES ACUTE SHIPS HELD

HALF A MILLION PEOPLE will be evacuated from the area to be inundated in Holland if the danger of in- vasion should be come acute.

The disclosure of details of the scheme by the chief | of the Press Bureau coincides with a renewal of rumours of the possibility of a German threat to Holland.

Indications which seem to confirm ↑ these rumours are the frequent flights of German 'planes over Dutch terri- concentrations on; the

Danish newspapers have been threa- tened with suspension, and their own- ers and staffs with imprisonment, if they do not obey the German orders.

There was slight resistance at first,tory, troop

it is now confirmed, and some Danish frontier, and the increased activity of frontier guards were killed.

The Germans say that this resistance was based on "erroneous orders

re-

spies.

TOWNS COULD BE SUBMERGED.

BELGIUM SUSPENDS

ARMY LEAVE -

Brussels, To-day.

The granting of further army leave At present the floods in Holland are has been suspended. Men already on ceived by the Danish guards."-Reu-only a few inches deep, but it is be-leave are not affected-Reuter.

ter.

WOMEN AND CHILDREN LEAVE IN OPEN BOATS

Stockholm, To-day.

Many Danes have fled into Sweden, near Malmo.

Some of them made journeys across the 30-mile neck of the sea in open boats, many women and children be- ing among them.

All official communications are still suspended and travel out of Denmark is restricted.-Reuter.

SOVIET TAKES PRECAUTION

Stockholm, To-day.

According to the "Aftonbladet"

despite the Russian decision to remain neutral, big Russian troop concentra- tions are reported In North Rusala.

The Russian Arctic Fleet is report- ed to have steam up.-Router.

POLICY UNCHANGED

London, To-day.

The attitude of the Soviet Union to- wards Denmark and Norway will be governed by the lines laid down in Foreign Commissar. Molotov's speech on March 29, Reuter's diplomatic cor- respondent learns in Soviet circles Loudon,

It is added there is no reason events suppose the Scandinavian

any way change the Soviet policy neutrality and non-involvement the war-Reuter,

in

lieved that if necessity arose many villages and towns would be submerg- ed. In this event several large cities they might be evacuated, because would probably be cut off from their sources of supply.

this

Under the scheme no one would be allowed to travel independently to relatives or friends in other parts of the country. It is feared that would hinder organised evacuation, and that the new homes chosen by the evacuees might not offer more security than those abandoned.

GIGANTIC SCHEME Evacuation would be carried out by river boats, by rail, and by 'buses. Each evacuee would have to take pro- visions for two days and warm cloth- ing.

London, To-day. Scandinavian ships are held up in many parts of the world.

The South African Government has. ordered Norwegian and Danish ships This not to put to sea at present. is a temporary measure and will ap- ply until the position is clarified.

The Canadian Government is con- sidering the taking over of all Danish ships in Canadian ports.

Meanwhile,

broadcast a German

Danish from Copenhagen urges all ships in the Mediterranean, to make for Italy or Spain.-Reuter.

GERMANY RUNS HEAD INTO A NOOSE

New York, To-day.

CHIEF OBSTACLES to a speedy German conquest of Norway will be the British Navy, the moun- tainous Norwegian terrain and the Norwegian forces, says the "New York Times.”

The scheme is a gigantic one for The British Navy, backed up by French forces and

so small a country, but the officers responsible for its execution are con- fident that it could be carried through without a serious hitch if Holland were invaded.

vastly superior to the surface strength of the Germans, should be able to interrupt German ports and Norwegian ports, an item of conse- quence because German troop movements in preliminary operations can best be made by sea. "The Times" Washington corres-; of this brutal business might well pondent, Arthur Krock, says: "In the have been written weeks ago. State Department the events of into a Monday were found to At pattern- conceived long ago.

"This pattern discloses a deliberate secret design on

"The statement does not even mention the incident immediately preceding the launching of Ger- many's attack, namely, the action Government In of the British laying mines.

BRITISH NATIONALS IN SCANDINAVIA

London, To-day.

state Informed circles in London

no precise that although there are

the part of the figures of the number of British na tionals in the Scandinavian countries aggressor nations to extinguish or take

"Those observers in neutral coun- it is estimated the figures are rough-into their orbits all neutrals in both in hemispheres who have not the force toly as follows:-some 1,000

750 to resist... the laden German troop | tries, including the United States, who ship in Norwegian waters must have are already jumping to the conclusion hours that Britain forced Scandinavia into started from a German port

the war, and that Germany would never before the mines were laid, so conclusion here is that the Scandina-have attacked the Northern States if that vian seizures were ordered before the Britain had not chosen to lay mines,

in this from first to last

official existence, of any tangible reason or will find it instructive to note pretext."

apologia of the German Government, INSTRUCTIVE STATEMENT

inan the word 'mines' is not mentioned."- The "New York Times,' editorial, says: "The German version Reuter.

odd

in Denmark, 500 in Norway of in Sweden.-British Wireless.

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WILL REFUSE NAZI ORDERS

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") .

Washington, To-day. The Danish Minister, M. Kauffman, declared yesterday he will refuse to carry out any instructions received from his Government during the period occupation, which of the German was a flagrant violation of the Danish- German non-aggression pact signed last year.Havas.

GERMAN PLUNDERING

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London, To-day

The économie measures adopted Germany against. Denmark are

being repeated in German-coupled Norway, oredit notes, at an arbl trary rate of exchange, being given In exchange, goods.

In Norway, notes are still at. the old rate of exchange nominally- but actually, they are worth nothing. The Norweglans are forced to accept them in exchange for whatever the Germans wan Reuter

The four burglaries reported to have taken place at Chardhaven Hotel, actually took place at No. 8, Middle Road, where Mrs. E. Green- burg, proprietoress of the Chardhaven Hotel, has a godown.

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