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ICELAND RUMOUR

EMPHATIC DENIAL BY PREMIER

"LUDICROUS AND IMPOSSIBLE"

Recently the somewhat startling statement appeared in the Presa that Iceland desired to come under the British flag. This was contra- dicted following a vigorous denial broadcast from Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland,

The presence In Edinburgh of the Prime Minister of Iceland. Herr Hermann Jonasson, present- ed an opportunity of shedding some light upon a subject which caused widespread interest. The Prime Minister is on board the Bruarfoss, which travels between Copenhagen and Iceland, always stopping at Leith for a day and a night.

The Prime Minister received a press representative in his state room un the Brunrfoss. Herri Jonasson la a striking figure of typical Norse typo-tall and broad, fair skinned, with keen blue eyes, and although as yet below the age of 40, is at the hend of the

Icelandie Parliament.

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EMPIRE UNITY IN DEFENCE

EVEN FREE STATE GIVES PROMISE

NO GATEWAY OF ATTACK

Mr. J. H. Thomas, the Dominions Secretary, mado significant refer- ence to

the question of Empire unity for defence when speaking; at the dinner of the Hotels and Restaurants Association in Løn- don.

He confirmed the statement made by Mr. Do Valera that no attack on Great Britain would ever be made through Ireland, and said that: similar expressions had been re- ceived from the Dominions.

"I am giving away no.secret," he anid, "when tell you of some- thing that happened n' week ago.

"The Government called into council all the Dominion Premiers

What are

Free State, going to say about

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and bake in a quick oven 15 min- it?" Asked to comment upon theptes. Serve split and buttered, situation, Herr Jonusson said the hot or cold. rumour of Iceland desiring to be como British had been emphatical- ly denied, and little else needed to be arided. The iden that Jeeland, which had struggled for centuries for independence, should wish to ecme under the flag of Britain, or any other flag, was too ludicrous to be seriously discussed by responsible Icelander.

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est of the prominent European politicians of the day.

"We of Iceland have done NO

"And then," remarked Mr. Thomas, "the Irish Free State spoke and make no mistake of the significance of what they had to any.

"The representative of Mr. De Valera's Government got up and much to secure our freedom, and id: You ean proclaim to the our fathers before us, that we shall world that, although internal dim- never lose it again. It was got atculties may at the moment affect the price of centuries of struggl-us, you may accept our assurance ing. We are most anxious to that the Irish Free State shali maintain the cordial relations we never be made a gateway to an have for so long held with Britain,"attack on England, regardless of he said, "but to become British-whatever political differences may

IRRESPONSIBLE PEASANTS'

At the same time the rumour had undoubtedly given rise teah, but that is quite impossible." many wrong impressions further Afield than Iceland. To appreciate how far out of focus was the story, one had to understand the position of Iceland.

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Though German and in more or less of a hole, a learned man. 10 Just an affected ann.

11 Something that may be sung all round the United States and give rise to mad rejoicing.

exist between us; and we hereby declare that this statement is decisive, and that the Irish Free State is a principal party to it.'

Mr. Thomas declared that similar Iceland obtained home rule in foundation in the imaginative re-expressions were received from 1874; after years of struggle. In marks of some irresponsible pea- Australia, New Zealand, and South 1918 she was recognised

sunts," he added. "Iceland is be-Africa, and he had no doubt would 12 Mountain. separate kingdom, with unlimited coming more and more tourist sovereignty, in personal union with centre. We claim the best salmon Denmark. According to the act of fahing in Europe. From June to union, there are no real joint af- and enjoy the sport in Iceland. September the salmon fishers come

have passed some such indiscreet To these tourists peasants may remarks, and thus the rumour has come to this country."

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1940.

Denmark, however, took charge of the foreign affairs of Iceland,

its mandatory, until Danish and Icelandic citizens, re- alding in either State, enjoy equal rights in all respects. Danish legations and consulates net also on behalf of Iceland. Iceland's only legation is in Copenhagen. King Christian Tenth of Denniark is also the King of Iceland.

In 1940, the citizens of Iceland will vote as to her future.

TREASURED FREEDOM

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givng one rash fte.,

solved to co-operate in maintaining

This has three syllables, two which the British Empire was re- short and one long, and the last

is a nuisance. serve the peace of the world. its own unity and striving to pre-19

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added, it would be an implement. 23 There's certainly money in this group of rack-forming ininorals, 27 Side number.

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their M. LAMBERT LEAVING 34 Heavy material for a Russian.

Asked if he thought Iceland would, in 1940, be able to flourish without the personal relations with Denmark, especially in relation to her foreign affairs, Herr Jonasson said that nowadays, nations de- pended not so much upon political affairs as upon their com- mercial standing. Iceland hud established sound markets in many parts of Europe, exporting cod, train-oil, salmon, elderdown, wool- len materials, native tweed, Balt meat, hides, &c., and live sheep

and horses.

COMEDIE-FRANCAISE

Paris, May 25.

The main issue of the poll will

After half a century on the plete and total freedom, without

French stage, Mr. Albert Lambert, the doyen of the Comedie-Fran- even the existing personal relations with Denmark, or whether the

caise, has announced his intention The population of Iceland, al- of retiring. He will make his fare- present position will continue. though it is larger in area thun well bow to the public at the end Herr Jonasson naturally declined Scotland and Wales together. is of this year, for he says he does to comment upon the probability only 112,000, of which some 88,000 not want to be one of the veterans of the result of the poll. As he live in Roykjavik, the capital-a who "lag pointed out, a great deal may hap-centre of art and culture as well as stage." pen between now and 1940.

of industry. The larger part of the Island. consists of areas of Mr. Lambert is one of the best barren rock of fantastic and known actors in the Moliere plays. unparalleled formation, He received an enthusiastic recept- caused by volcanic convulsions. ion recently after playing in "Le There are many live volcanoes on Cid," and is still full of vigour. He the island. Roads are by now said, however, that after 50 years and of service he feels it is time to take penetrating into the island,

"If there is any change, how- ever," he stated, "It will be in the direction of wider freedom for Iceland, and will most certainly not be in the direction of entering the British Empire."

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The two political parties in Ice: motor cars are being imported in a rest and to make way for younger land are the Farmer or Radical large numbers, though travel in actors. party, which at present holds office,the rougher parts must be done on and the Conservative party. There horseback. len general election every four years, but an election may take place before A Government has held office for all four years. Ilerr.Jonasaon assumed office year ago, and is one of the young-

SALESMAN SAM

In the ninth century the first Vikings made their home in Icc- land, having fled from what is no Norway, owing to the tyranny of King Harald Haarfagen.

He has had an annual share of |the profits from the Comedie-Fran- caise and will receive a pension of $168,000 which was deducted re- gularly from his earnings, as well ля П large

Aum in cash. United Press.

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