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Hongkong newspapers, it seems, are classed by the Japan- ese with such dangerous ma- terials as Communist and anti- Japanese literature. The reason for this is fairly obvious, for it is an easy step in deduction to conclude that because a news- paper publishes reports of enemy successes it is partial to that Jenemy. The conclusion is not necessarily sound. The majority

“Only a Little Country, but

PEASANT BORN

"We remain democratic because we are workers and peasants.”

T

HE full glare of the European limelight is now, after Austria and Spain, focused on the democratic Republic of Czechoslovakia. To- wards her the eyes of Hitler are ominously turned.

This little State, freed after the war from the top-heavy Austro-Hungarian Empiro, lles at the very hub and centre of Europe and of the struggle bo- tween the forces of democracy and Fascism.

Her 15,000,000 people, a compos- site of Czechs, Blovaks, Germans, Hungarians and Poles, with the Czechs and Slovaks predominat- ing, are for the most part workers and peasants, simple, hardwork- Ina, peaceloving. Masaryk, crea- tor of Czechoslovákia, was the groom: Benes. his suc- son of a cessor as President, is the son of a peasant; half of his Cabinet Ministers are the sons of workers and peasants.

of

Long suppression by Imperial Austria-Hungary taught the Czechoslovaks the priceless boon Alone democratic liberty. among tho Central European States, they havo raised and nur- tured a progressive country with free slitutions, Parliamentary rule. berty of speech and the written word and equality of citi zenship.

T

s vital stronghold of démocracy in Europe stands, perilously iso- lated, on the political and mill- tary high road from Berlin to Rome. Nazi Germany, on the west, surrounds nearly one-third of her entire frontier; on her other bardera lie the vassal states of Hitler and Mussolinil-Austria, Hungary, Foland-and dictator ruled Rumania.

Hitler, only week

น

ago, threatened to "protect" her Ger- man minority of 3,500,000, the "Budeten Deutschen," whose leadors are his openly proclaimed henchmen.

What will democratic Uttle

-To-day's Thought- KEEP your fears to yourscif

but share your courage. -R. L, STEVENSON.

WE FEAR

NOTHING"

Czechoslovakia's President

discusses Europe

with

A. L. EASTERMAN

Czechoslovakia do against the Nazi-Fascist menace that faces her? What do her leaders think of hor future in fear-ridden, dictator-driven Europe?

Following my recent interview with King Carol of Rumania. I had a long talk with President Edouard Bencs in the 'grìm ́ old fortress- palace of the ancient Bohemian kings on the high hill overlooking Prague, his capital. We discussed the main phases of the danger- laden European sceno and the critical position within it of his own State.

H

15 words, which he gave me permission to pub- lsh, are dramatle, brave and peculiarly Important at this moment.

"I do not believe war in Europe is imminent or inevitable," he said. "But we are preparing for all eventualities and would defend our democratic institutions if they were attacked. We are a small country and a little people, but we fear nothing."

Dr. Benes spoke with character- istle directness. There is nothing of the reticent formality of a ruler about him.

My introduction to him was made with a complete absence of fuss. No uniforms, no flunkey- dom, no stiff obeisances; every- thing severe, business-like, but pleasantly informal.

He is short, chubby-faced, with a high forehead, thinning grey hair and small grey moustache, His light grey eyes are keen and sparkling with intelligent alertness and his mouth is firm and decisive, He answered my questions in excellent English.

I asked Dr. Bones about the relations between Czechoslovakia and Germany.'and whether his country was in danger of becom- Ing another 1911 Ezlgtum.

We have given proof that we really wish to come to an agree- meat with Germany," he replied,

"We continue the polley of col- laboration with Western Europe, the League of Nations and demo- cracy. We wish to collaborate. sincerely and with friendship for peace with all our neighbours, but there must be no interference in Internal affairs.

"But one ought to know if other countries will follow this policy, We remain a democratic country because we are workers and peasants.

"No matter what happens, we shall not abandon our parlia- mentary democracy."

I then asked Dr. Benes for his views on the Berlin-Rome “axis "and the new “cordiality" to Ger- many and Italy shown by some of

la

may

WHY

in

the States of Central Eu- rope.

"Western Europe must be strong," be said, "and should con- tinuo to show

Democratic oasis in the heart of a desert of "authoritarian" Slates,

an interest in the little States of Europe. If it does, things will improve gradually. If it does not. who knows what will happen to Europe as a whole?

"We are not hostile to any nation, nor do we want to be used as an Instrument against any nation,

"We want to be like Holland and Belgium-independent and free."

Is the suggested approach for Great agreement between the Powers, I asked, a right move in the direction of European penco?

"The question of European peace should not be divided," he replied. "Agreement between the Great Powers must not be localised but must be applied to all Europe. Peace should not be localised

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in one direction and abandoned in another. To-day you can localise nothing."

I asked him about fears of war In Europe and the prospects and conditions for peace.

He leaned forward eagerly, "I do not believe a European, war to be elther imminent or inevitable," he repiled. There is therefore timo in which to strengthen the forces for peace and to solve outstanding International problems,

“Am I soo it, no nation really wants to provoke & war. Nor is the so-called drive towards re- armament an inevitable prelude to War.

"For a certain time, therefore, we will not have war; but every- thing depends on us, the states- men, the people who direct affairs.

We are, however, now in a situ- atlon where there are theories in Europe that war must come again and that material force is decisivo in history.

"I

N face of such Ideas you can stop war only if the forces which stand for peace are stronger than those which proclaim the theories of material power.

"There is no other way to save редсе. If you are strong and sincere in your defence of peace you will always be able to save it."

I inquired about Czechoslo- vakia's thorniest problem-thic German minority whose porse- cution," alleged by the Nazis, is the cause of acute friction with Ger- many.

"There is complete equality for

NOT BE

minorities under our constitution and we have full liberty of speech and the Press.

"Wo nro remedying all, legitt- mato grievances and shall con-- tinue to do so.

"We, the Government and my- self, have made a solemn declara- tion to this effect and this will be realised."

F

A

INALLY, I broached the question which has be- come

vital, factor In the flerce hostility between Germany and Boviot Rusla—the Nazi allegations that Czechoslo- vakla is being used as a "jump- ing-on" ground for a Soviet

attack on Germany.

I called Dr. Benes' attention to 'repeated statements that there were Russian aerodromes ond aeroplanes in Czechoslovakia, and that Russian officers were in charge of them.

For the Arst time during our long conversation Dr. Bones as- sumed a sternly challenging attı-- tude.

said:

Slowly, and almost fiercely, he Allegations of Russian direction of or participation in our armed forces are absoluto non- sense.

There is no such thing: there never was and there is no reason that there should be."

One theme

consistently through his rapidly spoken. cloquent words-pride in the free- dom and well-being of a peasant and worker people.

"We aro all workers and peasants or their sons and daugh- ters," he told me. "I am the son of a peasant and I shall always re- main so even it I am President.

"I have eight brothers and sis- ters. Two of my brothers are railwaymen, one la n warkman in America and two are school- terchora. Another is a peasant. My two sisters aro tho

wires of peasants

"I live in the President's palace while my brothers and alsters re- main in the village. To us this is quite natural, especially as half of our Cabinet Ministers are the sons and daughters of workmen and peasants."

I recall a great little man, head of a stalwart and vitally important little country, an oasis of freedom In a turgid "authoritarian Hagert.

POPULAR?

of uncensored newspapers in the to time, there is still no reason- world to-day seek after truth, able excuse for their attempt to and publish it, even though it force others to ape their taste. may not be particularly palat-Shanghai is a cosmopolitan city,

Here are different kinds of popu- able to their readers. It might and surely the powers which I

Blunt," they proclaim. "I say just Your audience may themselves what I think, and I don't care Jarity-national, local, and domes too.

or houses about which just as well be argued by Chinese govern it are to be trusted to c. It is not given to many to enjoy have cars

whether I please or offend." On the other nation-wide acclaim; nor can we all they think no little.

Well, if that should be their atti- that because Hongkong news safeguard the morals of the be general favourites in our own town hand, if they happen not to possess tude towards others, they need not papers have from time to time English-reading community at or village. But it la comparatively an expensive car or a fine house; be surprised if they frighten all their given prominence to despatches least.

one's they will resent being reminded of easy to become popular To forbid any Inter-immediate circle of friends.

yours.

It may seem very pretty, acquaintances away. That in most

certainly

inly not the way to be popular. concerning Japanese successes national Settlement newspaper:

When all is said and done, to pro- This business of being popular but that is human nature. that the press of the Colony was the utilisation of the Shanghai involves somewhat of a paradox; for In order to handle this human claim that you do not care if you Įsupporting Japan. Of course It post office facilities seems the less time you spend thinking nature, petly as it may be, it is offend or not does not show a very about yourself the more time other necessary to have plenty of tact. pleasant or amlable disposition. A may be a coincidence that the high-handed piece of inter-people will have for you. The egoist This comes from an instinctive sym- really nice person does not offend ban on Hongkong papers has ference with the rights of for-The man who tries to impress others be intimate and cannot be taught. reverse.

moment.pathy, or fellow-feeling, which must anybody, either intentionally or the never twelcome at any occurred at a time when they eign nationals.

with his own great capacities and Tactful people are always popular. There is one type of person who WILL are reporting Chinese gains in As for the assault on the accomplishments is always a dread- They are good Haleners, which goes will never be anything but unpopu

ful bore. Besides, people do not a long way.......

Jar; that is the man (or woman) who Shansi and Shantung; and there British national and his Chinese always believe him, though they may

will always try to go one better than A bore may be defined as the man may be something else behind employees, these incidents have be too polite to hint a doubt. They who will insist upon talking about the last speaker. He (or she) has the Japanese decision. But since ceased to cause surprise. But

everything that prefer to judge for themselves his rheumatism when you want to pparently to esp

Is Almost as bad as the egoist is the talk about your relatica. The tact his uncle has a wooden leg. "Oh, said. A person may mention that the action has not been explained the indignation they arouse is man (ar woman), who continually ful man keeps quiet

about his that's nothing," breaks in the cap- it is necessary for those in-none the less considerable. It is sings the praises of his (or her) sciatica, and lets the other fellow

talk about his own aliment to his legs." This kind of thing becomes per. "My uncle has two wooden terested also to fall back upon a pity that men who are known popular to proclaim that your alsier heart's content. Thus he achloves deduction, and their conclusion, the world over for their bravery is the prettiest girl or the most bril-great popularity and the reputation moment when you wish to hit the in time. There comes a very tiring should in war

80 far forget tant planist for miles around. And for being most intelligent and sym-capper very hard upon the head may be wrong.

themselves as to assault defence- why? Because, human nature being pathetic.

with some blunt instrument. As for the fate of the Shang-less persons and lay themselves begin to think of connections

what it is, your hearers instinctively

of Going One Better

The popular person does not try to monopolise; his motto hai Post and Mercury. It has open to censure for such un-their own who are clever and sitrac-

la "Live There is no hypocrisy about this, and let live." He is willing to give always been outspoken, It is intelligent conduct. If, as is live.

Which reminds us that some stupid and take; and, above all, he has that truc, and has not hesitated to likely, the whole trouble arose Good Listeners

people are so opposed to being hy priceless gift of tact, or sympathy... from the langunge · difculty;

pocritical that they rush to the other call it what you will-which no one condemn Japan for her China one party being unable to under-

Praise of your particular posses- extreme, and trample rough-shod can be popular without.

·Claudá· Gant policy. But newspapers all over stand the demands or explanations is apt to become wearisome, over others' feelings. "I am a John. the world have done the same, tiona of the other, It is no credit

BOMBS KILL 10,000 CROWS HORSE DIER OF HEART FAILUREĮ PROFANITY EDITED DOWN though perhaps not so frequently to the Japanese soldiers involved

Okemah, Okla.

Lornin, O...

Sudbury, Ont. or in the same terms. However, that they did not have the wit

More than 10,000 crows were killed Dolly,

Dolly, a big bay horse, served 15 "Helf" not a profane word any If the Japanese do not want to to realise It or give their victim when the state fish and geme de- years in the thefte of a dairy, wagon, more according to Crown Attorney the opportunity of explaining partment bombed a roost. In the surviving uninjured, a freight train E. D. Wilking. He said the word is read this publication, or any of himself to the proper authori northwestern part of Okfusken | ́colligion which demolished the wagon used in the best clubs and hotels in the others that offend from time ties, wherever they may be.

county, Game Ranger Roy Collins) she pulled. She died in the traces the land and that he bad offen hoard har announced.

of heart failure

it in the presence of ladies.

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