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THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 19, 1941:

CONDITIONS IN NAZI WAR PRISON CAMPS

HOW IS GERMANY treating its prisoners of of war?

CHILD'S BODY IN CANAL

The body of Margaret Smith, of Austin Road, Hayes, Middlesex, has been found in the Grand Union Canal at Uxbridge.

The child had been missing and Chief Det.-Insp: Hatherill, of Scotland Yard, who is in charge of the police investigations, issued to all garages and factories in the district leaflets containing a

They are being subjected to considerable pro- paganda for the "new order" in Europe. But physi- cally the requirements of the international agree- ment governing their treatment appears to be ful-photograph of the missing girl. filled. The following summary is from reports of independent neutral observers available in Geneva. sisted the police, practically every

In an intensive 'search, in which Home Guards and boy scouts' as-

German war prison camps. Prisoners in the German camps stre'ch of water in the 'neigh- meat, for the most part, the mini-! are allowed to supplement their bourhood was dragged waste mum regulations laid down by diet with purchases from vendors ground dug up, and disused build- the Internationál Convention off and farmers in the neighbour-ings searched. 1929 governing their administra-, hood. In some camps prisoners tion, according to reports of the have their own improvised kitch- International Red Cross, whose ens in addition to the camp delegates make frequent visits to kitchens.

ever._ previously censored. They the camps.

Prisoners also work in the are also subject in. German camps. camp kitchens. Their elected re-to systematic propaganda for the presentative usually

a "new under" keeps

in Europe. The kitchen book where he freely papers which 'give the German writes down complaints of the point of view in politics are "The prisoners for the inspection of Camo" for the English and "Trait the camp authorities and the de- d'Union" for the French prison-' legates of the Red Cross. Some-ers. German magazines and books times the quality of the food is are also plentiful. not of the best, or the quantity is Loud speakers set up in the insufficient. This is then taken up camp grounds radiocast political by the authorities and sometimes talks. improved.

Although conditions in some

far from ideal, camps are

any shortcomings, these delegates de- clare, are found to be due to un- foreseen events, economie condi- tions, or mistakes in organisation rather than deliberate intention of ill treatment.

A frequent offence in German camps against the regulations of the Convention of Geneva is the

Germany, it is pointed out, was poorly equipped to house, feed, and clothe the 2,000,000 French, 100,000 Belgians and Netherland-¦ ers, 40,000 to 50,000 British and more than 1,000,000 Poles who were taken prisoner.

About 90 per cent, of these pri- soners have been put

to work on various German projects. Those still in camps receive fair treat-

quest of Germany's means, ment within under conditions which Germany must maintain or else invite re- taliatory treatment among Ger- man prisoners in British camps. Convention's Provisions

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The prisoners with plenty of leisure time are apparently con- sidered by the Germans fruitful subjects for the "selling" of the idea of a German-dominated Europe.

The English camps are less systematic in their attempt at political Influence, though they, too, ceneor the prisoners' read. Ing matter and place English papers In abundance at their

lack of a canteen for purchase of food and small articles. Canteens installed as are, however, being rapidly as possible upon the re- the International Red Cross Committee. Where there are canteens, however, the men

lack the

money to frequently make use of them.

Clothes is another problem in

disposal. German language courses are the German camps. According to the Convention, prisoners must plentiful in the German camps. when they The Convention declares that be clothed by the detaining pow- Prisoners are asked

er. will be treated prisoners of war

There have been frequent arrive whether they know German complaints of lack of warm cloth- and upon giving a negative answer ing and footwear. This is perhaps have in some reported cases been natural in view of the shortage told, "Well, you will when you of cotton and wool in Germany. leave here." The prisoners them- a readiness to learn Some supplies have been brought | selves show from England and America by the the language. Some of them have long wanted to learn German, but Red Cross.

have never had such a good op-

the

at all times "with humanity and be protected especially against acts of violence, insults and the curiosity of the public. Measures of reprisal are forbidden."

It also says that prisoners of war have the right to respect of their personality and honour. "Differences in treatment be- tween the prisoners is not per- mitted except when based upon military grade. state of physical or mental health," the Conven- tion provides. This article is strict- Iv followed in German camps in that no distinction is made be- tween

Jewish and non-Jewish prisoners. In many cases the ment. condition of Jewish prisoners of war in German camps is much

| preferred to that of civilian Jews

In Germany.

Freedom Of Religion

Water is plentiful. Warm show- ers are sometimes provided, al-portunity.

Full freedom is granted though not required in the Con- vention. The Germans are doing prisoners for forming groups for their best to protect the health of their own entertainment, provid- no political signi- prisoners us a safeguard for its ed they have own civil population. Prisoners ficance. Teams of all kinds, sing- who will not be able to fight for ing and dramatic clubs, and study at least a year are sent home or groups are formed. Some camps, to a neutral country for treat- especially those of the officers. who do not as a rule work, have well-planned systems of study with a regular curriculum, pro- fessors of their own and certifi- Prisoners are allowed fuf tree-on'es which are recognised as valid Regulations concerning the dom in the practice of their re- for credit in some universities be- quarters in which prisoners areligion. Reading matter is, how yond the camp wall. kep' are supposed furthermore to provide fresh air, cleanliness, and proper humidity. Camps may not be within the battle zone. Pri- soners may not be confined ex- cept for safety or reasons of health, but must be allowed free- dom of movement within the

buildings camp

and grounds. In Germany after the French and Polish wars, because of the large number of the pri- soners, the temporary camps were behind in a good many of these requirements. Permanent camps have since been arranged and conditions are greatly improved. Buildings Are Adequate

camp

Bulidings now in use in Ger- many satinfy requirements Many of them are the former quarters of the German labour service or of the German army. They have showers, eating and common rooms and, in some case, coment floors,

Food in the. camps is usually described in the reports of the In- ternational Red Cross delegates monctonous but sufficient for non- working. prisoners. Coffee for breakfast, soup, vegetables, pota- toes and less "than 2 ounces of meat for dinner, carrots, potatoes or fat and about 12 ounces. of bread for supper. Prisoners who work in the agriculture and in- dustry the large malority. In than those Germany get more who, stay in the camps."

Though equal to that of the guards in the camps, the food of the prisoners is not equal to that of the German combat troops or

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search in Germany are, oven; scarcer in the prison camps. But- ter is served once a week. Fate are not overabundant. As far as diet is concerned the German pr- soners in Canada- dnd. Australia are much better placed than pri- soners in the German camos. The delegates of the International, Red Cross have distributed chocolate vitamin bars, like those used by the German Army, but the supply. is not lar chough to meet the

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