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LONDON, May 9. (Reuter)-Mr. Lloyd George, in the "House of Commons, said that the facts given by Sir Samuel

Hoare were no defence of the Government.

The first instalment of the British forces that went

to Norway ought to have been picked men. The Germans had picked men. ·

"Britain sent a Territorial brigade which had not had much training. That was the advance party of a force which had to accomplish 2, task upon which the success of the whole force depended.

"We ought to have had com- bination and combined action between the Army and the Navy. We had neliber, We rambled on the chance of get- ting air bases

"You would not rouse the British Empire, as you must, to put forth its strength until you tell it what is really the peril. We need real action and not the sham action that we have had. The petty cash and balance sheet of losses either side la of

по use (cheers). Strategically, we are in a much worse position than before.

on

GREATER JEOPARDY - "The greatest triumph of this

· HALF BAKED FORCE

extraordinaryman Hitler has been The whole of this vital expedi- that he has put us in greater jeo- tion, which would have made a pardy than his predecessors did in vast difference to this country 1914. One strategic advantage. we strategically, and an infinite dir-handed over was. Czechoslovakia ference to our prestige in

the

with 1,000,000 of the finest troops world, was made, dependent upon in Europe gone. What is the this half-prepared and half-baked second? You had the Franco- expeditionary force without any Russian Alliance by which Russia combination between Army and was to come to the aid of Czecho- the Navy.

slovakia and there would have "There could not have been a been a new war front for Get more serious condemnation of the many action of the Government In Nor-i "What happened? Russian ships way when they knew perfectly are now crossing the Black Sea well that the Germans were pre- with of for the aeroplanes bf paring for a-raid on some adjath-Germany. And thirdly there is Irig country, and probably in the Rumania, which Germany has practically in her hands. If they "We are all proud to read of the did not have her a month ago, by gallantry of our men: All the this policy in Norway we have more shame that we should make handed them Rumanta.

Baltic.

GENERAL

MORE MINISTERS ARE OPEN TO CENSURE

Mr. H. Morrison Directs

Attack On Premier

LONDON, May 9 (Renter)-Mr. Herbert Morrison, opening the second day of the Debate on the war situation in the House of Commons yesterday, emphasised the gravity of the issues Ju- volved and said that if we must be sternly critical about the handling of the events, and refer to certain persons, we must not be actuated by partisan considerations.

"I would sing the praises of anyone instrumental in winning the war," he said. He then went on that the more the Debate pro- ceeds the more Ministers, it ap- pears, are open to considerable censure for the conduct of affairs. AMAZING ACTION

"When the first message came through, of the move- ment of German transports, and how soon afterwards was there any res) move?"

ATTACK ON PREMIER

As regards the, Jaying of mines He complained that Mr. Win on the Norwegian coast, Mr. Mor- sto Churchill, who had consider; i rison said that to tell Hitler what able responsibility for the opera- | you were going to do before you do tions, would be heard last, when it is profoundly unwise.

The Gov- there could be no comment on his ernment ought to havè had sur- evidence.

veys of the docks, harbours, fjords Mr. Morrison described the and aerodromes 50 13

to know scattering of the Expeditionary where to get to and get there Force prepared for Finland as an quickly- amazing action. "I wonder whe ther the Government took Its pledge to Norway seriously as an essential part of the war opera

tions, or merely as discharging a moral obligation to protect them- selves from criticism," he said.

Mr. Morrison then asked. when was the Government first informed of the German against Norway and

mlove

Denmark?"

"It looks as if none of these things were done." he skla.

Chamberlain. Sir John Simon and Sir Samuel Hoare as unequal to their task and as more than any other men responsible for not He announced avoiding the war. that the Labour Opposition would

Mr. Morrison named Mr. Neville

divide the House at the end of the evening.

GOVERNMENT CHALLENGED.

Immediately following Mr. Morrison's

speech the Prime

Minister rose-almost sprang-to the Despatch Box and sald:—

"The words, which Mr. Morrison. have just uttered make it, neces- sary for me to Intervene for a moment or two at this stage.

"Mr. Moritson began his speech by emphasising the gravity of the occasion. The challenge he has thrown at the Government in general, and the attack he has! made upon them, and upor me in particular makes it graver still.

HOLLAND IS READY

MORE MEN NOW THAN EVER

Relief Work

In China

MEETING HELD

IN LONDON LONDON, May (Reuter)--Ab. the annual meeting of the British Fund for Rellef of Distress in China, Sir Herbert Phillips em- phasized the unanimity with which people of every religious body, from Buddhists to Roman Catholics, co-operated-in distribut- ing relief. He warmly paid tribute to Sir R. Calder-Marshall, a "tower of strength" to the Fund's execu- tive committee in Shanghai, and also the assistance of many busl- ness mèn, doctofs-and- mission- arles.

He said five million dollars were needed between January and June "this year and he was sure that

whose Britain,

generosity

was deeply appreciated iln China, would continue to help. The secretary, Dr. Gordon Thompson said the fund had now "reached £217,000, over £14,000 being re- ceived from last September despite the European War. besides large quantities of materials...

SHOWER OF BOMBS

ON AFRIDI

LONDON, May 9 (Reuter) The waves of the bombing at- tacks on HMS. Afridi were des- cribed by survivors who reached Portsmouth yesterday from the north. The survivors estimated that over 500 bombs were dropped before the Afridi was hit.

The Afridi replied with guns t the attacks which were made the first place by 40 planes and Tater by 20. The crew was rescued by a warship which went along- side,

The Afridi sank in about 20 minutes and the Captain, was the last to leave the ship.

ALLIED TRAWLERS

SUNK

"Naturally, as head of the Gov-

LONDON, May 9 (Reuter)-Th ernment I accept primary respon-

AMSTERDAM, May 9 (Reuter)-six naval trawlers during the Admiralty announce the loss ol sibility for the actions of the Gov-As a result of the cancellation of ernment but it is grave not beArmy leave, and the recall of mil Cause of personal considerations.

"None of us would for a mo- ment desire to hold on to office for a moment longer than wê retain the confidence of this House. But I had warned the House yesterday that this is the time of national danger.

RELENTLESS ENEMY

categories on leave, Holland, ac- cording to one political observer, now has more men with the Col ours than she ever has had.

Stace the ivation of Norway and Denmark the Dutch have no illusions regarding the fate which may befall any of Germany's neighbours. "The Government's "We are facing a relentless measures, therefore, are received enemy who must be fought by the with understanding resignation, united action of, this country. It and even with relief, as showins. may well be that it is the duty to that he evedts will take Hollana, criticise the Government. I do by surprise. It is remarked that not seek to evade criticism, but I visible measures of precaution in- aay to my friends, and I have clude the coast" friends in the House (lbud Gor-

Nobody suggests that Holland ernment cheers), that no Govern- could be a victim of British a ment

can prosecute a war eff-tack and it would seeth "that after ciently unless it has public and the swift German landings on Parliamentary support.

Norway, the possibility of a Cer-

"I accept the challenge. I wel-man attack by sea has re-ap- come it indeed. At least we shall|peared as a new factor in the see who is with us and who is situation against us. I call on my friends

to support us in the Lobby to- night."

**

TENSION EASES

AMSTERDAM, May 9 (Reuter)-- Last night the tension in Holland promised to protect and we never appeared to momentarily have sent an aeroplane to Poland and been eased but the military we were too late in Norway... authorities have t 'slackened "The German occupation of Nor their vigilance or defence prepar.- way brings German aeroplanes tions. and submarines 200 miles nearer Foreign observers estimate that our coast. There was the promise altogether 800,000 soldiers, salfors, to Poland, the promise to Norway airmen and members of auxiliary and the promise to Finland. Our services now stand ready. Nothing promissory is now rubbish in our appears to have been neglected -hands (loud cries of shame from and even Holland's wide at roads

Government supporters and cheers from the Labour benches).

"Tell me now of one little country that will prepare to stand up to the Nazis upon a mre promise from us. What

and other open spaces have, where necessary, been "rendered useless as possible landing, grounds for troop" carrying planes

Meanwhile, suspected sples are being rounded up. Among last is the use of not facing facts.”

night's Indications of a slight PREMIER SHOULD RESIGN relaxation of tension are the an- Mr. Lloyd George sald that nouncement of minor exemptions the general cancellation of everybody was dissatisfied with to the war effort of this country and leave in the forces and the re- agreed with the Prime Minister storation of the norm schedule that we must face the position today on the electrified section of and face it with, the people and the railways not as personal issues."

In conclusion, Mr. Lloyd George said that the Prime Minister had appealed for sacrifice from a da- tion which was ready so long as "you give a conndence to them that those who are leading them

AMERICANS SHOULD

LEAVE HOLLAND

WASHINGTON, May, D (Reuter) Official dispatches reaching the State Deparment since yesterday indicated some increase in the are doing their best for them. tension in the Netherlands as the "I say now solemnly that the result of fears of invasion by Ger-

fools of them (Opposition cheers). NO RIGHT TO CRITICISE Prinfe Minister can give an exam- many, stated Mr. Cordell Hull at In my experience of war direction "As regards Spain, I hope my.ple of sacrifice, because I can tell the press conference. Mr. Cor-

I have never tried to minimise a fears about that country would him one thing. There is nothing dell Full added that American disaster. You must face facts to not prove true. Now you have got which would contribute more to nationals in Holland have no ex- restore the position. There is no Scandinavia in German hands. It victory in this war than that he cuse if caught there by 'any - out- cause for panle general cheers) is no use criticising Sweden, What should sacrifice the seals of office break of hostilities because they --but there is grave cause for pulling right have I to criticise them? floud Labour cheers, and 'Govern- had long been advised to leave

ourselves together..

We promised to rescue and we ment, counter cheers). .

owing to the threat of war,

Trondheim evacuation. Two were sunk after air attacks and four were so damaged by air attacks that it was not considered advis- able for them to attempt the North Bea crossing and they were as cordhagly sunk by British forces,

The casualties among the per- sonnel were slight

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