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November 21, 1939.

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Simplified English

In almost every country in the world there is a continually in- creasing number of students of the English language. It is already the predominating ton. gue, and from present indica- tions we may assume that it is likely to become the universal language of internationul inter- course. It is the language of the Government of more 600,000,000 persons,

than

English is not 111 easy language to icarn, and its difficulties subject it to much misuse and to misconceptions as to the meaning of many of its words and phrases. To simplify and to make it easier to learn, many systems have been devised by enthusiasts and experta: One of these systems, Basic English, has been widely adopted; but Basic English has not been free from criticism. Some authori- tles have praised It highly; others have hotly condemned it. In order to arrive at some

definito conclusion on the matter,

Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the

Specal

POLISH

MURDER

FIZZ

PEACE: "GO AWAY, YOU'VE BEEN DRINKING.”

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OUR

HITLERISH

COCK

our to

lack of understanding of unshakable determination right, so far as possible, the wrongs of the past, as the essen- tial basis of the world of the future.

HITLER has spoken, but his

word means NOTHING!

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events.

by Arthur Greenwood

OW that Hitler has de- clared himself, it is a9 well to remind our- selves of the march of

Spain,

China, Abyssinia, Austria, Czecho-Slovakia and Memelland were all the victims of aggression before the out- break of the present war.

before Hitler invaded Long Poland, European, and, indeed, world opinion, was sick at heart of "smash and grab" ralds. Europe was littered not only with broken nations, but with Hitler's broken promises.

It became increasingly clear that a point would be reached at which Britain and France, how- ever reluctantly, would have to call a halt to further inroads on liberty,

last tho

desperate Munich, gamble of the apostles of appease- ment, marked the end of a dis- honourable chapter of European history. The entry of German troops Into Prague on March 15 of this year turned E leaf and

(Deputy-Leader of the Opposition.)

marked the opening of a chapter, entitled "The End Aggression.'

new of

Europe knew in its heart-and the main defenders of its liberties, Britain and France-kuew also that attempts to buy off future acts of aggression by condoning the latest act would mean the final surrender of freedom.

After the martyrdom of Czecho- Slovakia, and while the conscience of the world was still recling under the blow, Hitler marched into Memelland-under-our-very-noses, - supremely contemptuous of world opinion.

When Poland was attacked, in spite of aur firm assertions; Hitler still thought that he could pursuc his old technique and "get away with it without challenge.

He found his mistake too late. Not only was patience exhausted, were at but pride and honour stake. What was even moro im- portant and vital, the threat to liberty everywhere was so obvious It had to be contested.

In dedanco of British and French declarations, and despising

THE ONE IMPORTANT THING

MOST Scots people know that novels based on his experience with 11 Calgary is a city of about 80,000 [he fainous North-West Mounted lying on the edge of the Rocky Police of Canada. Mountains in Alberta, which took its

"Show that to the inspector," said

the sergeant.

Prime Minister, recently appoint- ed a committee of experts to examine methods of teaching name from the West Highlands of simplified English to persons Scotland, and has always had a strong the Magistrate, handing the slip to

Scottish element in Its population. who do not speak the language. This Scottish element is at the

The Inspector of police, who began The relative merits of various present time very definitely repre-life in the service of the Caledonian the sented in the Calgary police force Railway near Glasgow, took methods now available will be from its Chief downwards, so much paper, read it and the faintest glim- assessed by the committee and so that it is on record that the Mayor mer of smile lighted his face. He in of the City, a witty Ulsterman, was turn handed it to a constable silling recommendations will be made. once studying the names on the roll near to him, likewise a good Scots- Such recommendations will be of the police, and finding amongst man, ond then it travelled round a the "Macs," the "Ritchies," and other their evidence in cases due to be little circle of police watting to give extremely useful to the British obviously Scots names one repre-

sentative of the well-known Engilsh heard later on. Almost without ex- Council, the somi-official organi-family of "Smith" demanded of the ceplan they were Sestamen born. Chief-Constable an explanation sation concerned with establishow this foreigner got into the

of

Each man looked briefly at the slip ing cultural contacts with other force."

of paper, and then passed it on. Not even a whisper was exchanged. Not countries. Among its other It happened, then that on a certam a word was said openly. The space

Saturday in early spring the Police for the public in the Court activities the British Council has Court in Calgary was in session. The crowded na usual with spectators. Was wwwwwwwwwa. | helped to establish British case before the Court was not an They saw the paper passing from the outstandingly serious one. It arose Magistrate to the pollee, and, con- an out of sh ordinary motor car collision, cluded that it had reference to some but it was being keenly, fought. routine mailer of procedure. The motor car accident trial proceeded on The door leading from the police its way and engrossed attention. quarters into the Court opened, and the Chief of Police, a fine upstanding Yet to those who had read the stip native of Dumfriesshire, with a high-jot paper and had understanding, ly honourable record both in the Warhearts, It was no triling routine notice) and the police service, entered the that had been given. Into the come- Court. He walked up to the Bench, what dismal Courtroom of the handed the Magistrate a folded alip Canadian efly had stolen across Ove of paper, and went, out again. thousand miles of land and sen the faint, far-off, thrilling eche of a great roar of telumph going up from Highlands and a graduate of Edin-assembly gathered round a stretch of The Magistrate, a native of the 180,000 Scottish throats in a huge burgh University, looked at the alip smooth green sword in. Matunt of paper, folded it again, and beckoned Glasgow, for on the slip of paper there to the Court Orderly Sergeant athad been written Just four words white-haired veteran of the South token from the morning radio nows African War, and incidentally the broadcast: "Scotland, 3: England, 0." Auther of voveral very successful

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democratie opinion throughout the world, Hitler made the war.

The united forces of two of the greatest Powera in the world... Germany and Russia-crushed diplomatic" Poland. Further

advances have taken place since. What the joint plans of Hitler and Stalin may be is their secret, and I do not propose to speculate.

What I am concerned about is The the state of Europe to-day. body of Poland has been rent asunder, though her spirit lives.

It is not that mankind does not seek peace.

In every fibre of its being it aches for peace. But there has been no peace in Europa alace Hitler began his war against democracy. Every struggling and imperfect democracy working its painful way to the realisation et its ideals knows that Nazidom is Its enemy.

Peace can come. and come quickly, when Hitler realises that the contributions great and noble Germans - and others have brought to the advance of freedom in the world are not to be de- but must be allowed to stroyed, Dourish.

There is no recognition In Hit- ler's speech of this eternal deter- mination that freedom must live and grow.

But there is another reason why his address atruck no responsive chord in the world. He has broken his word too often. One could catalogue his promises and the actions which have followed.

The Baltic States, so-called in

In the early days of his dictator- the North of Europe, are being ship-a little more than six yours brought under domination. The

ago-he declared that "the Ger- Scandinavian States are appre- man people had no thought of in- hensive. The Balkan States in thevading any country.. south are uncertain. Switzerland, Holland and Belgium fear the thrust of the Dictator.

have

unto

They

hearkened Hitler's call to "pence," but with- out hope in their hearts.

Austrian and Czech Social Democrats, trade unionists, and Co-operators heard the call, but it was drowned by the cries of their murdered and mutllatad comrades. The United States of America istened and found no note of sor- row for the past or sincerity for the future.

Our ally, France, wedded to "Liberty, Fraternity and Equality, ** heard Hitler's words and found no comfort in them.

Britain and the Dominions be- yond the seas, and India, with a yearning for a freedom she can- not expect from the Hitler regime. heard the declaration, All alike were dismayed by Hitler's complete

Since then he has been more specine. He said three years ago that he had "no territorial.de- mands to make in Europe."

A

little more than a year ago he assured Mr. Chamberlain, after having broken his previous pledges. that he had no more territorial problems in

Europe." What he said inst Friday must be assessed in the light of past words and deeds. He spoke as a victor to

to the vanquished in words which the world does not and cant- not trust.

He assumes that the misery he has caused is right and that it will be forgotten. The cruciazion of the human spirit in the price of its Jiberty,

But it will not be forgotten. It Is the outward expression of man- kind's determination-at-whatever cost to keep what is holy and makes life worth while,

GRIN AND BEAR IT

DICTED METALINE

By Lichty

and I became terribly frightened when I heard someone say there was no pain or discomfort in this sort of trouble-- those are my symptoms exactly!!!