1940-05-01 — Page 7

THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 1, 1940.

Warning Hint To Neutrals

SIR ARCHIBALD SINCLAIR ON NORWAY CAMPAIGN

LONDON, TO-DAY. THE LIBERAL LEADER, SIR ARCHIBALD SINCLAIR, IN A SPEECH AT EDINBURGH YESTERDAY, DE- CLARED THAT UNLESS THE GOVERNMENT DECIDED ON VIGOROUS AND DETERMINED ACTION IN NORWAY 'THE NEUTRALS WOULD RUSH TO CLIMB ON THE GERMAN BANDWAG- GON.

He stressed we must not scuttle from the south of

Norway and settle down at Narvik.

GERMANY SEEKING PRETEXT

Air

The battles in Norway were lost in the fog of war but the British Navy had won glory and the

Force had won striking successes against more powerful German forces.

SWEDEN EXTENDS RESTRICTIONS

Stockholm, To-day.

The radlo has broadcast a de- cree announcing that further dis- tricts In Sweden have been closed to foreigners.

The ban extends to the Island of Gotland, certain parts of Stook- holm province, Gothenburg pro- vince except. Gothenburg "town, and the district of Hamtland pro- vince opposite the Trondheim fighting zone.-Reuter.

ITALIAN CABINET

AT

DUTCH NAZI CHIEF

DRAWS FIRE

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Amsterdam, To-day.

An extraordinary state- ment said to have been made by the "Fuehrer" of the Dutch Nazi Party is expect- ed to lead to some strong measures being taken by the Dutch authorities.

The "Fuehrer" was interviewed by a representative of an American broadcasting station.

In reply to the question as to what would be the attitude of the Dutch Nazis if Germany invaded Holland, he replied that the Dutch Nazis would look on and cross their arms.

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ROME, TO-DAY.

The publication of this statement in MUSSOLINI WILL PRESIDE

an evening paper has led to a furore TO-DAY'S MEETING OF THE ITA- which is expected to be a prelude to LIAN CABINET: IT IS ANNOUNC-1 some strong action against the Dutch ED THAT THE CABINET HENCE- | Nazi movement-Havas. FORTH WILL ASSEMBLE ON THE To evacuate southern Norway | FIRST DAY OF EACH MONTH.

the

circles belleve.. to-day's would only be justifiable military leaders thought the situa-meeting will deal with the negotia. tion beyond repair.

tions between Britain and Russla, Sir Archibald Sinclair appealed to Yugo-Slavia and Russla, and the trade the neutrals, particularly Belgium, to talks between Britain and face facts. By postponing even pre-Reuter. paratory Staff conversations till they

became the victims of German aggres-

sion, the neutrals made it impossible

for Britain to save them from inva-

sion.

CONCERTED MEASURES

had Sir Archibald said Norway never asked for our help and no ar-

Political

Italy.

USE OF SWEDISH WATERS REFUTED

Paris, To-day.. Diplomatic circles ex- pect Germany shortly to create a pretext for the despatch of gunboats to

(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL") London, To-day, strategic points on the

Authoritative Swedish quarters cate- Yugo-Slay and Rumanian rangements were made between the

Staffs of the army forces of the two gorically deny rumours spread abroad reaches of the Danube.

countries until Germany was already that Germany is using Swedish terri- First attempt to attain this object in occupation of all principal Nor-torial waters to despatch troops to Oslo was foiled on April 17, when Hun-wegian ports and centres of mobilisa- or any other German base. gary, Yugo-Slavia, Rumania and Bul- tion.

under agreement garia signed an which each state was responsible for policing its own part of the Danube. But Germany's hand is seen here in a new Hungarian proposal that policing of the sector comprising the Iron Gate narrows shall be on- trusted to an International squadron

definition

would under a include Germany.

which

Rumania and Yugo-Slavia have already definitely rejected Hungary's proposal while Bulgaria- has not yet replied. Reuter.

PLUMPS FOR BALKANS

Bucharest, To-day. The Rumanian press gives an exceptional welcome to a statement by the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, M. Popoff, that if any of Bulgaria's neighbours are threatened by war, Bulgaria will do nothing to aggravate the situation.

This is regarded by political circles here as an important milestone on the road to Balkan unity.

The papers point out this is the first definitely time that M. Popoff has stated that Balkan solidarity is the basis of Bulgaria's foreign policy.

Reuter.

HUNGARY

AND

YUGOSLAVIA

It is pointed out that apart from Regarding Belgium, Sir Archibald a narrow channel Swedish territorial said her one hope of preserving her waters are fully mined and remain im- territory was to take concerted mea- passable except for this channel which French the Swedes watch day and night 80 sures with the British and General Staffs before any German that no ship can pass unnoticed.

Havas. advance was made.-Reuter.

DETERMINED DUTCH

ON INDEPENDENT POLICY

Amsterdam, To-day. HOLLAND'S DETERMINATION to pursue an independent policy was stressed by the Prime Minister, Jonkheer de Greer, in a speech to Knights of the military order of William the First at The Hague yesterday on the occa- sion of the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Order.

He

said: "Our country threatens no-one and will ally itself

with no-one.

"It wishes to be an oasis of peace

amid the horrors sweeping the world,

but on the borders of this oasis stand men who, in the Knights of the Mili- tary. Order of William, have a shin- ing example of what their duty will be in the hour of danger and who will not be disloyal to that example."

STORM OF PROTEST Meanwhile, Holland's Nazi leader, Anton Mussert, has caused a storm of protest in the Dutch papers by an in- terview he gave to an American radio 'commentator.

NORWEGIANS GIVEN DEATH SENTENCE

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Copenhagen, To-day. The newspaper "Politiken" 'an-·

nounces that many Norwegians found guilty of opposing the German aggres- sion have been sentenced to death.

According to the German press, the In the interview, Mussert is stated military commander asked a German to have declared that in the event of court-martial to reprieve several Nor- an invasion of Holland by the Ger- weglans "owing to circumstances re- mans, the Dutch Nazis would not insulting from the International situa- tervene on either side. Reuter.

BREACH OF DEFENCE REGULATIONS?

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Belgrade, To-day." The Yugo-Slav Trade Minister, M. Andres, told the press on his return from Budapest yesterday: "The Hun-

Charged with attempting to ex- garian people have inaugurated a new policy towards Yugo-Slavia. They port letters other than by post, con- understand the necessity of a rap- trary to the Defence Regulations, Foon prochement between the two coun-Kam-shing, 32, described as an ac-

ries."

tor, was remanded for 24 hours by Mr. E. Himsworth at Kowloon this morning.

Economic talks now proceeding be veen Italy and Hungary are likely also to influence Italo-Yugo-Slav rela- tions Havas ZONDE

tion." Havas."

M. REYNAUD SLIGHTLY

INDISPOSED

Paris, To-day The Premier, M. Reynaud, has a

Reuter. slight attack of influenza.

nendation in order to letters of recor find a job,

Det,-Sgt. Michie, prosecuting, Arcused stated that he was due to stated that the police wished to make sall for Haiphong. He was carrying | further inquiries, -

GERMAN

REVIEW

GIVES TRUTH

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BERNE, TO-DAY.

THE LATEST ISSUE OF THE "GER- MAN REVIEW," DISTRIBUTED TO LEADERS OF GERMAN COMMUNI- TIES ABROAD DECLARES THE OC- CUPATION OF NORWAY AIMS AT

PREVENTING AN ALLIED THREAT TO THE GERMAN FLANK AND TO SECURE BASES FOR AIR AND SUB-

MARINE ATTACKS AND LARGE- SCALE ACTION TOWARDS THE

ATLANTIC.

"If German designs materialise, the British Empire will be greatly en- dangered."

Pointing out that the Italian air force is capable of threatening India, Suez and Gibraltar; the publication as- serts: "The importance of the Scan- dinavian events resides in their re- percussions on other powers, notably Italy, Russia, Japan and the United States."-Havas,

DEMONSTRATIONS IN GERMANY

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London, To-day. Demonstrations. have been staged in

several towns in Germany, particularly in Austria and the Sudeten regions,

against the authorities' decision not to publish casualties suffered in the Nor-

wegian campaign.

The manifestations became serious when it was learned that a number of in troop transports had been sunk the Skagerrak and Kattegat. The de- monstrators demanded that the names of the dead be published. Havas. SWEDISH OIL SHORTAGE (SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL") Stockholm, To-day: Sweden is about to enforce further restrictions, particularly regarding consumption of oil and gasoline. Be- tween May I and 19, purchase will be limited. Havas.

BRASSO

METAL POLISH

FOR A REAL POLISH