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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 1, 1941 -

APPEAL

UNITY IN

DEFENCE

WARNING AGAINST the “appeasers' concept" in American foreign relations policy, and declaring that a nation has only two courses open in achiev- ing an effective system of National Defence, Dr. Henry F. Crady, President of the American Presi- dent Lines, made a strong plea before the San Fran- cisco Advertising Club for "voluntary cooperation among all our people in order to prepare the United States for any emergency that may arise." His sub- ject was "National Unity in National Defence."

Explaining that a nation aspiring to a high decree of preparedness must choose between the iron will of a dictator and the freely-given co- operation of a people governed by the standards of true democracy, Dr. Grady continued:

Ready For Emergency

"Dictators have a great con- are turning out additional tempt for democracies, becatise in | tonnage for the Navy direct. the option democracies. dissi. pate their energies in talk allel parliamentary wrangling rather than in action. The conclusion is clearly wrong, however, as history has proved on hote than ulle necasion In the final analysis the democratic way is the best way."

He said that "we are fortunate indeed that a far-sighted Adimis- tration saw the necessity for this new-ships programme as long ago as 1936, with the result that when the emergency arrived we had a great deal of vital National De- The speaker ented the case of fence work already accomplished." Great Britain in the present war|

the splendid direction of the United States Maritime as an example.

| Commission," Dr. Grady continu-

"Under

"Once a democracy is thorough-ed, "we are not only building a ly aroused and organised, it func- large fleet of fast, modern liners tions much more effectively, and and tankers that

with its morale is better, than a na-favourably tion forced to perform at bayonet other nation, but point. Great Britain is a splendid taining a well co-ordinated

will compare those of any we are main_

and

HUN BALES OUT,

DIES IN FIRE

a

Baling out over city in north-west Eng- land, a German air- man floated down into a burning building and perished in the flames that German bombs had caused.

His machine, one of three shot down by anti-aircraft guns in

recent raid, fell among the burning wreckage.

Several firemen were killed and others wounded. Yet, though exposed to attack against the glare of blazing buildings, their comrades went on with their job.

M.M. WAS SURPRISE

example of this. Unprepared closely supervised operation of FOR GIRL

American

merchant ships

when war broke out, Britain now has achieved solid national unity, and with it a morale that has needs constantly in mind.

with

the view of National Defence Cpl. Josephine Maude won the admiration of the whole "When I was in Washington Gwynne Robins, 21, the world. Even her enemies must last week I conferred with Pre-fourth member of the respect the spirit of the Britishsident Roosevelt on matters per-

This magnificent people.

spirit taining to our inerchant shipping W.A.A.F. to with its attendant co-ordination of and I was delighted to find that

the Empire's defence forces was he fully appreciates the valuable achieved, not by compulsion, but service these American flag ships by the will of a free people united | are rendering in the programme of in a high common purpose."

Scotching An Idea

"When this war is over," con- tinued Dr. Grady, "I think the idea will be forever scotched that you can get efficiency only through compulsory regimenta· tion."

Speaking of the United States

of and its programme

National Defence Dr. Grady said "Time is of the essence."

He declared that because the Finns performed so heroically, and the Greeks gave such a brilliant account of themselves against the Italians; and because the British are making such extraordinary vains in North Africa and the Mediterranean, many of us are inclined to sit back complacently and Say "everything 15 being taken care of."

Defence. ile assured nic that these essential trade routes would not be disturbed unless or until there should be a more vital need for the ships elsewhere."

receive the M.M., was greatly surpris- ed when she learned of her award.

She was spending 48 hours' leave at her home at Faversham, Kent, where she was out shop-. In conclusion, Dr. Grady said ping. America's greatest danger lics "I just did

of would have "They ought whole camp."

in the appeasers' concept

B

what anybody else; done," she said. tu give it to the

what our foreign policy should be, adding: "We are in a world revolution. This war Is dif- It was "courage and coolness of ferent from any that ever afflict. a very high order," when a dug- ed the world before. It s

out in which she was sheltering, titanic struggle between two received a direct hit that gained philosophies of government. Cpl. Robins her medal. There is no halfway mark. is either totalitarianism or de mocracy.

Therefore the hope

of the appeaser is futile."

KING'S WINE FOR RED CROSS

It

of

The King and the Duke Gloucester have promised wine from their own cellars for an auction at Christies in aid of the Red Cross.

The official account stated that there was an intense raid at the time, and a number of men in the dug-out were killed and two seriously injured. Despite dust and fumes, she at once gave first- aid to the wounded, then fetahed a stretcher and stayed with them until they were evacuated.

Horses are the main interest of Cpl. Robins. "Before the war I was a riding instructress,” she said, "and also helped to break in young horses for Major Faudel-

ham Cross. I just love horses,"

He said that in his opinion the trend (of the war) is already indicated "toward victory for A wine sale for the Red Cross | Phillips at Theobalds Park. Walt- the democracies," but, he added in the last war brought £54,000,

significantly, "we don't dare

take this conclusion for grant- ed." If victory does come, he concluded on this point, "It will not be an easy victory."

American Stake

"America has a definite stake in this conflict," the speaker con- tinued, "and the victory is so im- portant to us that we should be willing to help assure it at what ever sacrifices seem necessary. We can take care of the costs later. I don't mean by that that we should ignore the costs; but the situation may be likened to ด confiagration threatening the, de- struction of a community. The important thing is to avert dis- aster, regardless of the expense; then work out the problem of costs later."

Dr. Grady pointed out that great strides have already been. made in the American National Defence Programme, He cited in particular the condition of the Merchant. Marine and the fact that every available shipyard in America to-day is working to capacity on additional merchant liners to insure the supply of essential raw materials from "abroad. Moreover, thege vessela j-will all be available, if needed, as

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