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BRITISH ICELAND RUMOUR

EMPHATIC DENIAL BY PREMIER

"LUDICROUS AND IMPOSSIBLE”

Recently the somewhat startling statement appeared in the Prens that Iceland desired to come under the British fing. This was contra- dicted following a vigorous denial broadcast from Reykjavik, 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 enused 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 In press representative in his state room 011 the Brnarfoss. Herr Jonasson is a striking figure of typical Norse type--tall and broad, fair skinned, with keen blue eyes, and although as yet below the age of 40, is at the head of the Icelandic 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, made significant refer ence to the question of Empire unity for defence when speaking at the dinner of the Hotels and Restaurants Association in Lon- don.

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

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

"The Government called into council all the Dominion Premiers of the Empire. We snid to them, Here are the facts. This is our

What are

Sift lb, self-raising flour and a pinch of salt. Add 1 cup minced ham. Rub In one dessertspoon butter and work into a soft dough policy. This is the intention of with cup milk. Turn on to a the British Government. Herr Jonasson chanced to be | Bourel" board, rofl out 12-inch | you--Australia, New Zealand, reading a newspaper which sug-thick, and cut with a round cutter.South Afrien, and you, the Irish gested tant Mr. Anthony Eden, as

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and take in a quick oven to minit? Asked to comment upon the utes. Serve split and buttered. situation, Herr Jonasson said the hot or cold. rumour of Iceland desiring to be- come British had been emphatical-

Free State, going to say about

"And

then," remarked Mr. Thomas, "The Irish Free State spoke-and make no mistake of the

SAY,

y denied, and little else needed toest of the prominent European Significance of what they had th be added. The blea that leeland. | politicians of the day, which had struggled for centuries. for independence, should wish to come under the flag of Britain, or any other flag, was too ludicrous to be seriously discussed by Lesponsible Icelander.

WRONG IMPRESSION

any

"The representative of Mr. De "We of leeland have done St Valera's Government got up and much to secure our freedom, and said: You can proclaim to the mur fathers before us, that we shall world that, although internal diffi- never lose it again. It was gut atculties may at the moment affect the price of centuries of strugging, you may accept our assurance ing. We are most anxious fo maintain the cordial relations we live for so long held with Britain." he said, "but to become British--

IRRESPONSIble peasanTS'

At the same ting the rumour had undoubtedly given rise tah, but that is quite impossible." many wrong impressions further afield than Ireland. To appreciate how far out of focus was the story. one and to understand the position of leeland.

REMARKS

"The rumour may have had its Iceland obtained home rule

foundation in the imaginative re- in

marks of some Irresponsible pea- 1874, after years of struggle. In

sants," he added. "Iceland is be- 1918 she was recognised 08 A separate kingdom, with unlimited coming more and more a tourist sovereignty, in personal union witheatre. We claim the best salmon Denmark. According to the act of fishing in Europe. From June to usion, there are no real joint, af-September the salmon fishers eum

and enjoy the sport in fecland. To these tourists peasants may have passed some such inaliscreet remarks, and thus the rumour has come to this country."

fairs.

Denmark, however, took charge of the foreign affairs of Iceland, as ila mandatory, until 1940. Danish and Icelandic citizens, re- siding in either State, enjoy equal rights in all respects. Danish legations and consulates uet also on behalf of Iceland. feeland's only legation is in- Copenhagen, · King Christian Tenth of Denmark is also the King of Iceland.

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

TREASUREd freedOM

The main issue of the poll will

be whether Iceland will have.com-

|

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-

that the Irish Free State shali never be made a gateway' la an attack on England, regardless of whatever politicnt differences may exist between as; and we hereby declare that this statement is decisive, and that the irish Free State is a principal party to it.""

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3 Subdues in part a message,

A special diet, for instance, in frost.

9 Though German and in more or less of a hole, a learned mns, 10 Just an weeted ass,

11

Mr. Thomas declared that similar expressions were received from Australia, New Zealand, and South frien, and he had no doubt would expressions collectively were the also come from Canada, These 13 Alight on a bench. best evidence of the manner in which the British Empire was re- solved to co-operate in maintaining

Something that may be sung all round the United States and Five rise to mad rejoicing. 12 Mountain.

14 Common object of the seashore,

glyng one rash fits. 17 This has three syllables, two short, and one long, and the last In 11

nuisance.

its own unity and striving to pre-19 To ent; with its first letter serve the pence of the world.

23 There's certainly money in this

FAMOUS ACTOR. TO RETIRE

pended not so much upon their M. LAMBERT LEAVING

political affairs us upon their com mercial standing. Iceland had established sound markets in many parts of Europe, exporting cod. train-oli, salmon, eiderdown, wool-

len materials, native tweed, salt

meat, hides, &c., and live sheep

and horses.

COMEDIE-FRANCAISE

After half

Paris, May 25. a century on the

plete and total freedom, without

French stage, Mr. Albert Lambert, the doyen of the Comedie-Fran! even the existing personni relations

caise, has announced his intention with Denmark, or whether the The population of Iceland. al-of retiring. He will make his fare- present position will continue. though it is larger in area than 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 83,000 not want to be one of the veterans of the result of the poll. As be live in Reykjavik, the capital-awho "ng superfluous on 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

Jarren

ever," he stated, "it will be in the direction of wider freedom

almost for

the

"If there is any change, how-the island consists of areas of Mr. Lambert is one of the best rock of fantastic and known actors in the Moliere plays. unparalleled formation. He received an enthusiastic recept- Iceland, and will most certainly caused by volcanic convulsions. in recently after playing in "Le not be in the direction of entering There are many live volcanoes on Cid." and is still full of vigour. He the British Empire."

the island. Roads

are by now said, however, that after 50 years

The two political parties in lee-penetrating into the island, and of service he feels it is time to take motor cars aro being imported in a rest and to make way for younger large numbers, though travel in actors. the rougher parts must be done on horseback.

Innd are the Farmer or Radical party, which at present holds office, and the Conservative party. There is a general election every four years, but an election

mny take place before a Government has held office for

uff four years. Herr Jonsson assumed office a year ago, and is one of the young-

SALESMAN SAM

He has had an annual share of the profita from the Comedie-Fran- in the ninth century the firstcaise and will receive a pension of Vikings made their home in Tec-$168,000 which was deducted re- land, having fed from what is for gularly from his earnings, as well Norway, owing to the tyranny of

large bum In cash. King Harald Haarfagen.

United Press..

21

Positive Proof!

added, it would be an implement.

group of rock-forming minerals, 27 Side number,

2 Great age.

30 How to treat some springs-

irrespective of the weather.

1 Denting with races.

32 Band, probably coloured.,

33 A dance with double possibilities,

which 32 never plays,

31 Henry material for a Russian.

T Testify.

Down

2 On this one may Bre over the

parapet.

Our national ennine defence. 4 Wee Georgie Wond would be as

King Lear, for instance.

5 Ancient Greek state.

6 Swallow,

7 Comfortable sents,

B Stick for office use.

16 A king who is French in his own

right.

16 Waterfowl.

18 Measures a Contintal river, 20 This might be anyone's belief. 21 Just look n the object: It's

simply boilingl

22 Shadbolt, in "The Yeomen of the, Guard" would have called this plant

a crawler.

24 Stance

(anng.).

25 Silly stuff for a clue, certainly. 28 One does not reore such tricks at

Contruct.

28 The principal town of the Vosges.. Yesterday's Solation.

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