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THE CHINA MAIL, SATURDAY; MAY 15, 1948.

The War Cabinet and its ad- ditional members, with the Chiefs of Staff for the three Services and a number of socre- taries, had met together for the first time on Sept. 4, 1939. Thereafter we met daily, and often twice a day.

I do no recall any perlod when

The

Twenty-sixth Churchill's Memoirs.

Instalment

SWEEP THROUGH POLAND

ed through Brest-Litovsk. There was now no loophole of escape save for straggling and daring individuals.

Tier

It was now the turn at the Bavlets, What they κοιν "Democracy" came into. Betion. On September ( 17 the Russian armies awarmed vcross the almani undefended Polish eastern fron- and rolled westword on a brond

On the 18th they rond front, occupied Vilna, and. met their German collaborators Brest- Litovsk.

Here in the previous war the

of

their Bolsheviks, in breach solemn

agreements

the ol Western Allies, had made their parate peace with the Kni

nt

with

Let's Germany, and had bow- 다 10 Its harsh terms. Now in Brest-Litovsk it was with Hit-

the weather was so hot-1 hudler's Germany that the Russian

In this instalment Mr. Churchill describes the impression made upon the War Cabinet by Hitler's blitzkrieg on Poland and the action of the Russians in partitioning the stricken country with their Nazi accomplices.

objective an increase in the amount of CNC which muy be carried by transit passen- gers. Mayur Wu's criticism of Hong Kong does, however, serve as a reminder that the

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The ruin of Poland and its en- in operation for was indeed just the weather that now been three months, and makes it Hitler wanted for his Invasion of tire subjugation proceeded space. Poland. The great rivers on Warsaw and Modlin still remained n point of interest to examine which the Poles had counted in unconquered. The resistance the results in terms of trade. their defensive plan were nearly Warsaw, largely arising from the While a comparison of the everywhere fordable, and the surge of its citizens, was magni- rangement of China exports round was hard and firm for the fleent and forlorn. 'n recent months with pre- movement of tanks and yobicie bardment from the air, and by

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the dicate the trend and

of

After many days of violent bom.

heavy artillery, much of which was rapidly transported across the Each morning the C.I.G.S. Gen. great lateral highways from the Ironside, standing before the map, dle Western Front, the Warsaw gave lung reports and apprecia- radio tions which very soon left

Anthem and Eller en-

over, and A nation of 33,000,000 fell into the merciless grip of those who sought not only conquest, but unslavement and indeed extinction for vast numbers,

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arming

The Soviet armies continued to

should occupy Vilna and Lem-. berg if they were to be allies of Poland was a perfectly

Volid military request. It was rc- jected by Poland on grounds which, though natural, can now

· be seen to have been insufficient,

If the resalt Rusela has occu pied the same line and positions as the enemy of Poland, which possibly she might have occu- pled as a very doubtful and sux. pected friend. The difference in fact is not so great as might Seem

It is quite impossible for Ger- many to denude the eastern front. A large German army must be left to watch it. I ace Gen Gamelia puts it at at least 20 divisions. It may well be 25 or more. An eastern front is therefore potentially in oxisi-

ence.

But it is possible that a south- eastern front may also be bulit up in which Russia, Britain and France will have a common in- tercsi. The left paw of the Bear has already closed the pathway from Poland to Rumanía. Russian Interest Slavenie peoples of the Balkans is traditional.

in

The arrival of the Germans on the Black Sea would be n deadly threat to Russia, And also to Turkey......

should not be excluded.us time goes on. It will come very near if Germany struck through Hungary at Rumania, and to u lesser degree if she struck ut Jugoslavin.

The policy we are pursuing of fostering this front, of streng.. thening it and endeavouring to throw. it into simultaneous

nction should any part of it be attacked, secins absolutely right, This policy implies a renewal of relations with Russia, ДВ the Foreign Secretary has swiftly forescen.

If it should turn out that Hitler is barred in the cast, which, of course, is not yet cor- tain, three courses are open to Him:

(1) A mujor attack on the western front, probably through Belgiuin, collecting Holland on the way. (2) An intensive attack by Bir проц British factories, ports, &c., or perhaps on the French air fuctories.

(3) What the Prime Minister

as

felend and allles of. Poland in- stead of as invaders. But, that the Russian armies should, stand on this no was clearly, neces- sary for the safely of Russku against the Nazi menuca, AL any rate, the line. Is there, and un castern frong has been created which Nazi Germany does not dare assail.

"I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is n riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma; but perhaps there is key. That key is Russinu na- Donal interest. It cannot be in accordance with the interest or the safely of Russia that Ger- many should plant itself upon the shores of the Black Beu, or that it should overrun the Bal- kan 'States and subjugate the Slavonic peoples

of south- eastern Europe. That would be contrary to- the historic life. interests of Russia,”

The Prime Minister was in full agreement, "Take the same view Winston," he said. In a letter to his sister," to whose excel-. calls the peace offensive." lent: broadenst we have just been Personally I shall believe that listening. I believe Russia will (1) is imminent only when at always net as she thinks her own lenst 30 divisions have been interests demand, and I cannot concentrated opposite Belgium believe she would think her in- und Luxembourg.

tcrests served by a Gernian vic- tory followed by German a broadcast on Oct. 1, I said: Įdomination of Europe."

cold "Russia hos pursued a

(To Be Continued) of policy

self-interest, We could

Have wished that the World Copyright reserved. Russian arles should be stand-production, evan partially, in any ing on their present line as the language, strictly prohibited.

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Of course we should much prefer that all these countries Should fall at once sole and common

the upon foe, Nazi

Germany: and this possibility

Briton's

To

Tribute

Economic

U.S.

Aid

Council

Wasting

London, May 14,

Sir John Boyd Orr, Director-Genäral of the United.

Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, Its Time

said today that the generosity of the United States was unsurpassed in history. Sir John told a ference, "The

con-experts, as well as information, press United States' to the FAO.

Soviet Official's Flight

London; May 13. Lord Bruce, of Melbourne, Chairman of the World Food

food to distressed countries with inle and Social, Council of the no other thought in mind than United Nations had so far alleviating human misery: Poll failed to give leadership in the lics do not matter. You would struggle for world economie

the extent to recovery. be surprised at which private individuals and or- ganizations, apart from the Gov- Speaking at a luncheon given ernment, are sending food par- by the World Trade Alliance in

London, Lord-Bruce-sald-the- However, he expressed regret

cret responsibility for recovery realed

Food that the United States had failed on the

and Agriculturai to join in establishing the pro-

Organisation, the International posed world food.. board to pro- Trade Organisation and the In- mote world food production and ternational Bank of Reconstruc supplies. reguinte prices and distribution of tion and Development.

cos abroad.”

notised to play the Pofish degree of reciprocity which doubt in our minds that the re-tered the ruins of the citys down Hong Kong appears to be en-

sistance of Poland would speedily Modlin, a a fortress 20 joying a a result of her

be crushed.

Eneb day I reported the Vistula, fought on until the efforts to assist China in a to the Cabinet the Admiralty tale, 28th. Thus in one month all was

list time of economic emergency, which usually consisted of a

of British merchant ships sunk The Financial Agreement

the U-boats... by by which "China exports"

The British Expeditionary Force through Hong Kong were of four divisions began its move

France, and the Alr We had seen a perfect specimen Government Departments have "The people of the United States Council set up by the United controlled came into opera- ment to tion at the end of the first Ministry déplored the

fact that of the modern blitzkrieg; the cluse lent oficials, technicians and are making sacrifices by sending Nutions, said today the Econo- they were not allo

allowed to bomba‍- | ***

inter-action on the battlefield of week in January. By virtue ed military objectives in Germany. army and air force; the violent of this agreement, Hong Kong For the rest a great leat of busi-bombardment of all communica prohibited the export from ness was transacted on the Iláme tions and or any town that seemed Hong Kong of certain, com- Front, and there were of course an attractive target; the modities produced in China lengthy discussions about foreign of an active Fifth Column; the free use of spies and parachutista -HONG-HOON! Lunless the exporter could tra, particularly concerning and above all, the irresistible for-

the attitude of Soviet Russland. satisfy the Imports & Exports Italy and the policy to be pur-ward thrusts of great masses of armour. The Polca were not to Department that the sterling sued in the Bulkutis.

be the last to endure this ordeal. The most important step was proceeds of such exports had

the setting up of the "Land Forces been surrendered to the Con-

Committee" under Sir Samuel advance up to the line they had. tral Bank of China..

Hoare (Lord Templewood) at this weltled with Hitler, and on the

London, May 13. The opinion both in Hongtime Lord Privy Seal, in order 29th the Russo-German treaty par Minister, M. Jacob Malik, one of The Soviet Deputy Foreign Kong and China indicates to advice the War Cabinet upon titioning Poland was formally

also expressed regret that f

Those agències

were today that the Agreement is work-rew and organisation of the signed. I was still convinced of Cos's leading Far Eastern

"dissipating their energles over Argentina were not 1 belloved experts, left Berlin by air to- Russia and ing smoothly but can it be Army we should form.

profound, and as of this member of

small

avost, unroallpable and Im. body,

quenchless, antagonism between day for London on his way to co-operating with the FAO. said that, while the machine which met at the Home Office, Russia and Germany; and I clung New York lo attend a United

Sir John said Britain still was

practicable field," They... should decide what may-run smoothly enough, and in one single sweltering after to the hope that the Soviets would Nations meeting, a-British-offi- not adequately nourished although

the be

classes the finished product is being noon agreed, after hearing

drawn

were eating tasks should have priority and in our side by the force cial spokesman in Berlin said is poorer generals, creation of

that we should forthwith of events.

more than they were before the link their priorities into a coor turned out in the same quan- begin the

tonight. 55-division I did not therefore give way to

dinated plan. He suggested that tity as in the days when no

He was accompanied by an Army, together with all the munt the Indignation which I felt and official of the Soviet Forekture in London tomorrow on what plan should be food.

He said he would give a lec-the-starting point of any such Agreement was 'in force? tion factories, plants and supply which surged around me in our Ministry.

A comparison of imports of services of every kind necessary Cabinet at their callous,

brutal

His sudden flight has caused world food shortage, resulting he believed was an impending policy. action.

I had never had any

The prosperity of agriculture the various products involved to sustain it

It was hoped that by the 18th illusions about them. I know considertible speculation in Lon

le working population and its de- and in the first quarter ofsiderable force, would either al- and studied their

Ambassador to Tokyo, it report wastage of sources of food, own intereste

East and the Far 1948, would appear to be rea-ready have been sent to France, alone. But at least they owed us to be bound for the United said that he would also touch on velopment, particularly in Africa,

the dangers of political and so- the Middle suggested, Comparisons with or he hit to take the field. Sir nothings, in mortal_war_anger Reuters diplomatic corri dit--United Press. sonable.

Reuters diplomatic correspondent elal unrest resulting from hunger. Enst, would, in turn, develop a demand for secondary industries. other periods could also be Samuel Hoare was clear-sighted

must be subordinated to defeating urgent. mission made but the ultimate ple- and active in all this, and I gave the main lowmediate enemy. over the Korean problem, inen-

-Reuter. 10 Washington him my constant support.

WORLD FLIGHT The Air Ministry on the other was determined to put the best tioned by Mr. George Marshall,

their odious hand feared

construction on that

CANCELLED and its supplies sorge an army duct. Therefore in a paper which is one erican Secretary of State

would

be an un- I wrote for the War Cabinet on Soviet-American friction. due virain due dir

our skilled labour upon our

Sept. 21 I struck a cool note. and manpower, would hamper and in the vast plans they had them formed on paper for the creation of an all-powerful overwhelming Air Force in two or three years.

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ture might be distorted be- cause the movement of pri- mary products is so often casonal and comparisons, therefore, should usually cover the same seasons of cách year.

According to figures issued by the Imports & Exports De- partment, the imports into

The Prime Minister Was in- pressed by Sir Kingsley Wood's arguments, and hesitated to com- Hong Kong in the first quar-mit himself to an army of this ter of 1947 included 171,000 size and all that it entailed. The piculs of wood-oll, 25,000 War Cabinet

WAS divided upon piculs of antimony, 3,000 the issue, and it was

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first quarter of 1948 are wood-mental requirements for the Ad- oll 105,000 piculs, antimony muralty to the main design,

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According to Hiller's plan, the wolfram 16,000 plculs, tea cerman armies were unleased on 862,000 lbs., and. rapeseed, of September 1, and ahead of them 37,000 piculs.

his Ale. Force struck, the Polish There were no Imports from squadrons on their óiríleida. TA China of cotton yarn in the two das

dhy the Polish air power first quarter of 1947, but since week the German arrales had was virtually annihilated. Within Hong Kong's purchases from bilten deep into Poland. Resist- China are now on a Governarice everywhere was brave but ment to Government basis vain.

The second week was marked- there is no movement of trade by on private account. Thus, bitter Aghting and by its crid the Bolish Army nominally while there has been a fair 2,300,000 men, ceased to exist as Increase in imports of rape, an organised force. The (German), seed oil, wolfram and bristles | 14th Army reached the outskirts and a slight increase in tim of Lemberg on September 12, and striking north-west joined, hands the import of antimony undet on the 17th with the troops or the "China Export" scheme the Third Army which had park- has dropped by almost 6520

Imports of tea are little mors ing pertinent to enquire whe- than half of what they were ther Hong Kong meant to cut a year ago... and Imports or down, its transhipment trade wood off have declined by no because of this, Agreement loss than 60,000 pleula, 2012) and whether China was not These figure must be treat expecteil to boost importa ed with caution of they cover thigugh Hong Kong in return short periods, but it is becom: Larkin beta-receivediam

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solo spokemon tonight said he could British experts who have met proposed round the world guilty of the grossest bad faith in the recent negotiations, their him consider M. Malik as one of fight has been cancelled, a make no statement on the report - demund made by Marshal Varuthe ablest younger Sovlet, off-

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