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THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 18, 1940

MIRROR OF WORLD

OPINION

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was to spare the country the horrors of war and to do their best to prevent the conflict from spreading, ̈`

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Dr. Oliveira Salazar, in the last speech of this collection, delivered be- fore the National Assembly one month after the beginning of the war, ex- presses the Government's great desire to cooperate with the Spanish Gov- ernment in maintaining peace in the Peninsula:“

He refers with feeling to the crisis in Europe, which he traces to spiritual, sources. Europe is paramount in the sciences, in letters, in technical ability and in the noblest qualities of the human mind, but she appears, to lack pence. She the power to keep the seems to contain within herself the germs of that disruptive warfare which marks certain periods of history when civilizations pass away, bequeathing to other races the treasures of their culture.

Portugal is true to her history as a Western and Christian power when she sets out to preserve, as far as she cart, the material and moral values of civilization, so fundamentally threa- tened by the present conflict. She re- mains faithful to those principles on which the peoples who received the immortal legacy of Rome based their greatness. She refuses to accept the rule of violence, because force may only be employed in the service Right, and peace is not worth preserv- ing unless it ensures the existence and free action of peoples.

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The pronouncements of the Portu- guese Prime Minister therefore rightly express the attitude and thought of the Portuguese people, in whose name he speaks.-"Present Position of Portu- gal," Lisbon.

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THEN AND NOW! "We are freed from the heavy Ger man tutelage, and from the repugnant company of the Austrians. We turn. to ourselves. Here also the sane and right diplomacy of the people has con- quered. We shall fight side by side with French, Belgians, Serbs, English and Russians. We shall close with aur intervention the circle of iron and fire around the Empires responsible for the European conflagration." This was written by Signor Mussolintin article in "Il Popolo d'Italia" of May 17, 1916. His country, had broken from the Triple Alliance which had borne so heavily upon it, and the men who was eventually to bring his coun- try under the dominance of the same people from whom Italy had then freed itself was rejoicing in the fact. It is notorious that people do change their minds, and in this respect Signor Mussolini is just as human as his fel- lows. It is claimed on his behalf that Italy is not entering this war in any thing but an autonomous capacity, but the fact is that he has returned his country to the old subservience from which it was rescued in 1915, and has embarked upon a course of conduct which will in the long run, unless the Allies save him from the fate which awaits him at the hands of a success- ful Germany, bind him in even closer chains to the Hitlerian chariot than he is at present, The only thing that Signor Mussolini has to depend upon for his share of whatever spoils of war there might be should the Axis win is the good faith of Herr Hitler, that very questionable quantity which the world has already assessed at its real value, Can it be imagined for one moment that the voracious ambitions of Der Fuehrer will for one moment tolerate. a dual partnership in the JAPANESE TRIBUTE hegemony of Europe. The policy, of

Without transgressing the unwritten the man, all he has said, and all he rules of neutrality people who watch has written, clearly point to the con- the course of battle in Europe will tary. It is "Deutschland uber Alles"

pause in admiration of the encircled which is the German cry stimulating Allied armies in Belgium." The Bri- the bemused Nazi youth. It is not tish are never seen to better advantage “Germany over all with the exception than when their backs are to the wall of Italy." Should the Allies not suc doing a job of dangerous work, fight- ceed in defeating the Axis, it would ing against odds, persevering calmly not be long before. Italy would be put in the extremities of danger. British immeasurably histories are replete with instances of Indeed Signor thin red lines, unbroken squares, vic- Herr Hitler is tories after seeming annihilation, sacri-

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fices and amazing recoveries. The French, too, are tough and indomitable in battle. Napoleonic brilliance alone PORTUGAL'S ALLIANCE

could not defeat the forces of Europe. The Anglo-Portuguese Alliance is It was the Grand Army, the new guard not a fortuitous arrangement based and the Old Guard, animated by that on the needs of the moment; rather spirit which later covered banners does it meet a permanent need to-en- with glory at Verdun. Now these two sure the security of the two countries, former enemies, British and French, imposed by their relative geographical again are banded together in what they positions. To this imperative are add are convinced is a war for freedom. ed the obligations resulting from the Against them is the finest fighting ma- historical development of the two chine in history, equipped with the countries and their similar imperial, most devastating weapons of destruc- interests.

tion ever devised. Hurling itself The Alliance is therefore the first against the army nearly surrounded constant value of Portuguese foreign in Flanders, is another army of terri- policy. In his famous addresses, which ble efficiency, trained to shock me- are studies in political wisdom, the thods, reckoning not the individual Prime Minister, has mentioned other losses, but counting the effect of mass. fixed values: friendship with Brazil, a Here German youth has disciplined country which is the highest example itself to the state's demands, to of Portuguese colonizing ability; good supreme sacrifices, under the inspira- relations with Spain based on a mu- tion of, Chancellor. Hitler, bringing to tual respect for the principle of dual the battlefield that concentration rule in the Peninsula, a fact which purpose, which is typical of German cannot be contested; and a policy, in character With German munitions keeping with our sense of responsi industries geared to their maximum, bility, whereby Portugal endeavours, the output is being expended in un-- to keep herself as far as possible exampled fury upon the khaki lines outside the field of international con- facing outwards from a narrow strip filcts.

of the English Channel. Everything The decision taken by the Portugu the Germans have is being thrown ese Government, when the Polish against the defenders who, the British frontier was violated by the Germans, say, have not been defeated. The is in harmony with the above princi- example of fortitude with confidence ples, which were enunciated long must be inspiring to the British Em- ago with the utmost clearness. pire as it is consoling to the French Portugal's immediate declaration nation, and as the successes in arms of policy, would have been are encouraging to the German nation. impossible had it not sprung from her. The conclusion from all this display fundamental attitude to foreign affairs. of the finest courage, of dying for Since Germany had assured us that ideals in the hope of the ideal winning she would respect our territories in through, reminds the world not a degenerate Europe and overseas, and Great Bri- that, man is tain claimed nothing from us which animal-but- a glorious creature who, conflicted with a state of neutrality more than ever before, can; suffer, the Portuguese. Government had no everything for a cauza aboye self.- reason to hesitate. Their first concern. "Japan Times,” June 6,

in her place by an stronger Germany. Mussolini's faith in positively touching.

Daily News.”

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THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 18, 1940

NOT THE END: THE BEGINNING

Melbourne, To-day. "The defeat of France has brought Nazidom to the very doorway of every American," declared the Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, yesterday.

"This will not end the war," he continued. "On the contrary, it is the beginning of the most bitter and most crucial phrase.

"As long as Britain is uncon- quered the world can be saved. That Britain can be conquered is unthink. able.

"France fought magnificently and she will liberated. The free peo- ples of the world must get together and act promptly and they will win eventually.-Reuter.

AMERICA STUDYING SITUATION

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WASHINGTON, TO-DAY.

BRITISH SPIRIT UNDAUNTED

London, To-day.

Im announcing that he had approached the enemy with a view to putting an end to hostilities Mar- shal Petain, the new French Premier, said: “It is with a broken heart that I tell you to-day that fighting must cease.

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The deep sorrow expressed by Marshal Petain is shared throughout Britain and the Empire and in most neutral countries the fateful announce ment was heard with profound regret. In Britain, the ordeal through which France has passed and is pass-

ing is fully appreciated and it is re- GREAT

cognised that the decision that con- fronted the French Cabinet was awful and heart-rending.

In the press there is no word of:]

SHOCK TO

bitterness directed against Britain's AMERICA

great and

immortal ally who has

suffered grievously under the over- powering weight of metal and man- power, who has seen her armles thrown back and her refugee women and children bombed and machine- gunned wh relentless barbarity.

No Wavering

But there is no sign of wavering in the British people in the face of this heavy blow. On all sides there is complete endorsement of the Govern- STATE DEPARTMENT 18 ment's lead that it cannot be too CLOSELY STUDYING ALL QUES-clearly and definitely stated that TIONS ARISING FROM THE LAT- Great Britain is firmly and resolutely EST DEVELOPMENTS IN EUROPE | determined to continue the struggle

∙LACKS · ANY WORDS RE- until victory has been won. GARDING THE FRENCH REQUEST FOR AN ARMISTICE, MR. COR- DELL HULL, SECRETARY OF STATE, TOLD THE PRESS YES

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The "Evening News" says: “So, now, if we fight alone, what then? Need we be dismayed or faint of heart? We need not be. If the na- tion rises as one man to the towering He added that the future of French height of the struggle, if the nation possessions in the Western Hemis-understands with a cool and penetrat- phere was among the questions being ing mind the vastness of the issues at studied.

stake, if the nation realises and is braced by that knowledge that it is fighting not only for itself but for the whole world, Germany

can still be

The State Department, he added, had not considered any change in the status of the U.S. Ambassador in Paris or the French Ambass: for in Wash-brought down. ington, Reuter.

GERMANY'S PROBLEMS ACUTE

Washington, To-day. Germany's "acute econo- mic situation" is stressed in an article in the "Washing- ton Star."

The writer declares that although German military achievements have astonished the world, the progressive weakening of her internal economy has moved so swiftly that acute in- ternal danger exists.

He concludes by saying that officials In Washington who have atu lied vital- ly Important economic reports agree Germany cannot continue for many weeks unless she effects so sweeping a victory that she can draw supplies from half the world.-Reuter,

NYASALAND OFFER

London, To-day.

The Government of Nyasaland Pro- tectorate has offered to make a glit each year of the war to the United by Kingdom of the whole amount which surplus balances exceed those reached at January 1, 1939. The Government has declared the inten-⠀ tion of contributing about £20,000 in respect of 1939 and hopes to be able to make a further gift of £30,000 in respect of 1940. This offer has been gratefully accepted by the Home Gov- ernment-British Wireless,

COST OF LIVING

London, To-day. The Index figure for the cost of food was one point lower on June 1 than on May 1, while the general cost of living figure was one point higher.

Britain Alone

Of all the champions of freedom Britain remains alone without serious hurt, a champion not yet in full con- dition but one who when ready is a match for all the rufflans of Europe." The "Evening Standard" says: "Our task now therefore is clear and simple. It is to transform this coun- try into a single fortress. Nothing must be left undone. No strong point must be left unguarded. No resource No man must must be left unused. be without his duty. All must be staked.

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The sea is still our strength. This island which floats upon it must be- come a vast battleship, thickly moured, hugely gunned, able to smite who fearful vengeance against any dare to touch one of its turrets. All this must be done. It must be done quickly.”

Supreme Effort

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The "Star" says: "The French ar- mies in their great ordeal have nobly shown what our own fighting have been so ready to display, as fighting men they can meet and beat the Germans on" anything ap- proaching terms of equal armament. We are rousing ourselves at last to the height of the greatest challenge human beings have ever had to face. When Mr. Churchill calls for a supreme "effort from a united nation he will find us waiting to hear and obey."---British Wireless.

JAPANESE DECISION-

London, Today. Women members of the staff lof "the. Japanese Embassy in London are to leave Britain towards the end of the month.

It is stated at the Japanese Embassy that this step was decided on some time ago and is not being taken be- cause of the present situation-Reuter.

The Ministry of Labour state the Increase in the general figure is due to the increase in the price of coal and clothing British Wireless.

Washington, To-day.