EMBARGO REPEAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 7 November 1939, Page 8

EMBARGO REPEAL

FAR-REACHING EFFECT

GREAT HELP TO ALLIES

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LONDON, November 6

The Minister for Supply (Dr. E. L. Burgin), broadcasting to Germany in German, stated that with American help Britain and France would soon be producing double the number of Germany’s aeroplanes. Dr. Burgin, after stating that he knew Germany and the Germans intimately, declared that the repeal of the arms embargo would have a farreaching effect oh the course of the wab. Britain could easily take advantage of the cash-and-carry clause. The resources of the United States would provide the Allies with an industrial hinterland of the greatest magnitude. The annual steel production of the United States equalled that of the whole of Europe,, and she, had more than two-thirds of the world’s oil production. Britain and France had great resources and their Empires had still greater. Briefly, the Allies’ supplies were endless, but Germany’s must end soon.

“FUEL TO THE BLAZE”

LONDON, November 6.

The German Foreign Office’s newspaper “Diplomatische Kbrrespondenz,’ commenting on the repeal of the arms embargo, says “It is impossible to understand how a neutral can thus add fuel to the blaze of war. Nobody knows better than America that eveiy day the war is prolonged the danger ot its spreading is increased and so, consequently, is the danger that America may also be involved.” Berlin reports state that the entire Press, taking its cue from the “Diplomatishche Korrespondenz,” loudly condemns the new United States neutrality bill. It utters sinister warnings, declares that the Bill fans the flames anew, and exclusively assists the democracies.

AMERICAN FREIGHTERS

NEW YORK, November 6. The “New York Times” says that United States Lines, the operator of a large fleet affected by the. Neutrality Act, is planning to seek permission to operate at least nine 7500 ton freighters of the American Banker type under the Panama flag, manned by h'on-American crews.

VESSELS TRANSFERRED

WASHINGTON, November 6.

The Maritime Commission has authorised the United States Line to transfer eight ships to the Pan-Ameri-can registry, enabling the continuance of trade with Britain and France. The title is being transferred to the Panama Corporation. The crews will be non-American.

SAFETY ZONE PATROLLED

NEW, YORK, . November 6. The Neutrality Act is now operating and also the patrols in the safety zone. Hostilities inside this zone will be stopped by the patrols. All the North American zone and the Panama Canal area are patrolled by United States warships. South American navies are patrolling their part of the zone. Senator Johnston (Democrat, California) has urged President Roosevelt to demand from Britain a definition of her war objectives, and to seek for a restoration of confidence, justice and equity. Senator Nye urges an excise duty on the aircraft sold to belligerents.

FACILITIES FOR OFFICIALS.

WASHINGTON, November G

The State Department has issued neutrality regulations, permitting diplomatic and military officials to travel in belligerent ships of other nations. They will be permitted to travel in belligerent ships only in Atlantic coastal waters, the Caribbean, and outside the specified danger area. ’Plane travel is not restricted.

U.S.-VENEZUELAN TRADE PACT.

WASHINGTON, November 6.

The United States has signed a trade pact with Venezuela. Sixty pei* cent, of the United States foreign trade is now regulated by reciprocal agreements with 22 countries.

ESPIONAGE ACT.

WASHINGTON, November 6.

The Government is applying . the War-time Espionage Act to civilian aeronautical industry. The War and Navy Departments are waiving the regulations forbidding the sale of new models until 18 months after their development.

NAZI PROPAGANDA.

NEWARK, November 6.

If is reliably reported that at least 8000 copies of a German handbill, accusing the Poles of using British poison gas, were distributed in New Jersey. The envelopes were postmarked Berlin.