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ITALY ON THE BRINK?

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smoothing away the rivalries, mari- time, colonial, economic, that vex the life of the world, to creating a fu- · ture in which every self-respecting people would have its share place in the noble tasks of civilise- tion. If Mussolini prefers the hope of booty held on a servile tenure it can only mean that his patriotism is blinded by vanity or ambition.- "Manchester Guardian."

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HOME DEFENCE

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It is not surprising that the remark- able language of Italian statesmen and Italian newspapers has been followed by measures of precaution on the part of the Allies. Whatever the imme- diate "designs and purposes of Italian policy may be, it is impossible to disregard the bitter tone of those speeches or the warmth with which Germany's alms in Europe are ap- plauded. The lengths to which Mus- solini will go in displaying sympathy with the Nazis are revealed by the

No measure, must be neglected honour he has paid to Dr. Frank, the. Governor of Poland, who has made which would make landings, or his name more infamous than the concentration and the activities name of Haynau, the butcher of troops after landing, more difficult. authorities mainly Brescia, a century ago. When the At present the Italian degree of Doctor of Law was concerned are the three Service De- conferred on him Dr. Frank spoke of partments and the Ministry of Home Clearly the urgent mea- Germany and Italy as about to give Security. to the world "the LTD.

final form of sures which they must all take must juridic cultute." Thus this merciless be co-ordinated-if a word with un- extreme as fortunate associations but despot is allowed to claim Italy his accomplice. Italy is associated applicability may be used. But it is with a new barbarian invasion, for not a case for coordination by com- nobody who has studied these Assyrian mittees or for merely adding an extra methods in Poland and Czecho- member to a team. Clearly spme one Slovakia or the text of "Mein Kampf" person, with full powers, should be or of other Nazi declarations of faith appointed at once to discharge this and policy can doubt that the Allies task. He has the instrument ready are defending the ideas of European to his hand in the local authorities, civilisation. Those ideas are a com- who, in cooperation with anything

which plex of principles, of

some which the military authorities were given to the world by the Greeks, do, and with full regard to what the others by Christianity. The medium R.A.F. may desire, could be instruct- in which these principles were kept ed at once to make all suitable land- alive and handed down was the Ro- ing/places in their areas impossible This director of man Empire. One of the great ser- for that purpose. vices of that Empire to the world defence, or whatever title

may be was its spirit and habit of telerance, given him, must be a person possess- which enabled the new ideas of bro- ing ample experience of air warfare, therhood to spread through a great and the necessary personality part of Europe and thus aided the enforce his decisions without a progress of Christian teaching. These ment's delay. There can be no leisure- are the ideas that are challenged, by ly planning and no lackadaisical ac- the Nazis, who set up a new religion tion. Steps of the greatest value could of race and blood, despise the weak and the poor, con- demn certain peo- ples to perpetual subjection, and worship force and violence. This is the barbarian... in- vasion of our time..

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For four cen-. turies Italy, thoughTM the most cultivated of of the peoples Europe and in one sense the most mature,

was the victim of superior power. France, Spain, and Austria all in turn ifidulged their ambitions at The her expense. Austrian hegemony. lasted nearly a

and century half. (The two peo- ples who helped to put Italy most an end to it are the two peoples with whom ... Mus- salini wishes to go.

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A MESSAGE FOR

TO-DAY

"We're fighting for our lives”

-80 runs the ory.

It is not true; not for our lives.

we fight.--

For, conquered, millions of us

would not die,

But still live on, beneath the

conqueror's might;

Live on, In our own country;

ours no more;

Amid old scènes, their mean-

ing at an end;

In servitude to all that we

abhor,

Sighing for all that we could

not defend.

To die or conquer is the sold-

Jor's lot.

To us at home, a diff'rent

oholos, le given-

Either to strive (although we.

fire no shot)

Each at his task, as ne'er before we've striven:

Or else, of land, laws, ilberty

bereft,

To find our lives are all that

we have left.

to war.) Italy suffered she

M.:8.

may

to mo-

within be taken twenty-four hours, which might make the whole differ- ence- between the temporary success and the

instant failure of

any at- tempted landing. The citadel which these islands con- stitute cannot ex- pect to escape the severest trials, but it can be kept in- violate, in spite of all past delays, by energetic.

hands. Deliberation, So often another name for dawdling; iner- tia, arising out of conscious or unconscious feeling. that life. cannot really become very abnormal: conven- tions and time- calcula- wasting

some

tions all these are things of the past. Those who cannot for any

even

because reason take an active part should re- politically was still

dis- main quiet and leave the field clear united when other peoples were form- for those who can. Those who are ing great national units. If the Nazis already serving in some part of na- gain their will a friendless Italy will tional defence should work live on the doorstep of a State that harder, as they have been asked to will exceed her in power and strength, do, and every one capable of produc-

set as greatly as France, Spain, or Aus- tion for the war should be tria exceeded Venice and Genon in work as soon as means can be found the old days. This is the position

to

which Italy will be reduced to to give him or her work. The na-

a tion has never been backward when Nazi- triumph. What, on the other it is told the truth, as the truth is hand, would be her position if she being told to it to-day. But high was ready to help to defend Europe hearts and matchless courage are not and to co-operate in reform? In-enough by themselves to counter the

technique. stead of holding her gains, whatever they may be, at pleasure of a German neighbour she would be one of

to put an disorder of

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THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 6, 1940.

Pagǝ 9

"SOMME, 1940"

May Well Be Biggest Battle Of All Time FIRST DAY GOES FRENCH WELL FOR ALLIES CABINET

PARIS, TO-DAY.

FRENCH MILITARY CIRCLES CONSIDER THAT THE FIRST DAY OF WHAT MAY WELL BE THE BIGGEST BATTLE OF ALL TIME HAS DEVELOPED FAVOURABLY FOR THE ALLIES.

It is emphasised that the success attained by the German armoured divisions in, previous fighting depended largely on surprise-an element which is now ab-

sent.

Allied aircraft are reported to have intervened ener AIR RAID

getically in yesterday's operations.

According to authoritative sources last evening the ALARMS IN

French troops are holding out against extremely

Paris, To-day.

The air raid alarm sound-

heavy German attacks. It was stated it may be FRANCE necessary to cede certain unimportant positions. The Germans are throwing especially big forces against the French left wing on the Somme, where they have established three bridgeheads south of the river. According to the latest available information the attack is being pressed with infantry, artillery and aircraft.

Some German tanks were also thrown into action in the after-

noon.

The three principal points of at- tack were Amiens, Peronne and, the Aillette canal, north of Soissons.

Reports from all three points showed that at the close

the of afternoon the French poaltions re- mained Intaof..

New Defence System

The Germans are for the first time encountering the new French anti- tank defences, which consist of suc- cessive paints of support solidly held and deeply spaced.

These dépend on Improved па- ́tural obstacles such as: waterlines; rows of pits, abandoned. villages which have been specially fortified

and thick woods bristling with anti- tank guns.

Between these support points it is doubtless possible for tanks to pene~* trate but any such infiltration serves little purpose if German infantry as well as vital supplies for the tanks themselves. are unable to follow.

Latest Communique A French communique issued last become ́evening said the battle had more intense in the region, of Amiens, Peronne and Ailette..

The enemy has brought into ac- tion important forces, particularly tanks and aircraft.

On the whole, these attacks. have been held.

when Our troops, even passed by tanks, resist, energetically at points of support occupied by them and maintain. their positions.-Reuter.

British Troops In Line

London, To-day.

It is learned in authoritative circles in London that British troops are participating with the French in the battle which opened yesterday on the Somme.

Certain armoured vehicles appeared on both sides of Amiens but at pre- sent there is nothing to suggest a great armoured attack-Reuter.

Drive In Soissons Zone

London, To-day....

A French spokesman says that lent artillery bombing was up with dive bombing and 1880 fantry attacks, although, at ment, the Germanis do not pee using their tanka to any

Most of thi="fron Somme valley. From the cOR French control the southern

wed

At Amiens, the valley is narrow and marshy and there is a double-water river. The southern slopes form a kind of rampart. Towards Soissons, there is an in- terval of 12 miles between the Somme and the Oise, and this is the scene of the heavier fighting. It is the region of previous threats aimed at Paris-Reuter.

line, as the Somme canal fallows the

DRAMATIC SCENE AT OLD BAILEY

London, To-day.

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Paris, To-day.

The. French Cabinet has resigned; M. Reynaud, the Premier, has been on. trusted with the formation of a new Government.

In addition to retaining the Pro- miership, M. Reynaud has announced he will also assume the portfolios of Foreign Affairs and National Defence. The resignation was announced after the Council of Ministers which met at the Elysee Palace at 11 o'clock last. night.

:

M. Daladier, followed by his col- leagues, left the Elysee at midnight after which, the resignation was made known.

M: Reynaud continued to confer with an early hour ed in the central region of President Lebrun till France at 1.20 yesterday this morning-Havas.

Paris, To-day. afternoon; enemy bombers

The Premier, M. Paul Reynaud, is to dropped bombs on a number made a broadcast speech at 8 o'clock Of objectives and French this evening (Thursday).—Reuter. fighters ascended.

NEW MEMBERS OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL

London; To-day.. The following have been appointed The o'r raid in central France caus-Privy Councillors: Mr. B. Bracken ed little damage, according to reports M.P., Mr. R. H. Croša M.P., Mr. Hugh so far received: One German plane Dalton M.P., Sir Charles Edwards was brought down.

M.P., Sir Percy Harris M.P., Sir Wal- ter Citrine and Sir Robert Vansittart.

Reuter.

The alarm also sounded in the west central region from 2 p.m. to 3.03 p.m.

The air raid warning lasted till 3.05 p.m. Reuter..

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with the murder of Sir. Michael O'Dwyer at Caxton Hall, was sentenced to death at Old Bailey yesterday.

Udham Singh testified. he went to the Caxton Hall meeting to protest against the difficulty he had about getting a passport, and also against the alleged treatment of Indians by the British Government.

He Intended to fire the revolver at the celling but somebody pushed knockad him and his hand was down.. He never intended murder," In the course of the proceedings it was revealed that Udham had been on hunger strike for 42 days in custody.

The Jury considered the verdict for 100 minutes and found Udham gulity of murder.

When the judge passed sentence, Udham thumped the dock rail with his clenched flat and spat into the court.-Reuter.

MUSSOLINI TO DECLARE HIMSELF?

Home, To-day. -reported that Mussolini will the nation from the balcony the Palazzo Venezia this evening

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