WORSE THAN 1914 ?

Grey River Argus, 17 June 1936, Page 5

WORSE THAN 1914 ?

EUROPEAN POSITION Increase of Armaments NAZI PLOT AGAINST BELGIUM. (Aus. & N.Z. Cable Assn., LONDON, June 15. The “'Alorning Post's” diplomatic correspondent from Brussels says;— Progress of the political elements in Belgium furthers the German policy, even if not consciously. The proGermans are causing considerable anxiety, and may endanger the position of Belgium ns the keystone of Western security. The Flemish Nationalises who revealed unexpected strength at the elections, aim at separating Flanders from the rest of Belgium, incorporating it with Holland in a. new Netherlands State extending from Dunkirk to the Frisian Islands, leaving the French-speaking populat:ons"in Be’gium south from Brussels free to join France. The more immediate demands arc in council!mn with the engagement affee.ing Flanders, and the Franco-Belgium military understanding.

The" movements originated in the Great War, being engineered by Germany as a valuable instrument fol wi-ikening the Allies. The Nazis, tire reported to have finam-mliy assisted •i the recent elections the blemish Socialists, who are combining to demand the abandonment of plans for fort'lying the eastern frontier.

AVAR SECRETARY’S WARNING. LONDON, June 15. “Nobody wiltli the slightest knowledge would den v 'that .he situation in Europe is far worse than in 1914,” said Air Duff Cooper, at a trade luncheon. “Yet we are joking and laughing, refusing to face the facts, allowing people to preach it is wicked •to defend women and children from gas attacks. AVc are tcld we are frightening the people. I think it the duty of those in authority to frighten the people.” SWEDISH DEFENCE. STOCKHOLAL -Tune 15. The Swedish Government lias resigned. owing to Parliament's decision tc spend more on defence. NAZI DESIGNS. ON SOUTH-WEST AFRICA. LONDON. June 15. The “Morning I’ost.’s” Johannesburg correspondent says: The Nazi meimeo in South-West Africa is becoming more and more insistent. Trade between the German and South African sections of the population is almost at- a standstill. Alodeiate Geifnans are eoe'iced by Nazi agents who threaten them with punishment and even death when Hie colonies revert to Gerinanv, which, they declare, is inevitable. ‘ The system of spying is perfect. Recruiting for the German Army centinues, despite public protests. Germans- ane instructed not: to use the Government Law Courts,, but to submit the disputes to special Nazi' arb ; itratiou 'tribunals. If the contestants refuse to accept the decision papers are sent to 'Germany for final judgment. A 'flood of films, pamphlets and other propaganda are being widely distributed.

AUSTRIAN MONARCHY.

government not hostile

(Received June 16, at 8.5 p.m.) VIENNA. Juno IG.

The “Reichs Rost,” Government organ. significantly refers to the possibility of the restoration of the Austrian monarchy. .It says: “Should the Austrian Government believe that the preponderation majority of the Austrian people desire to express, constitutionally, its wish for the restoration of the monarchy, then the Government would regard it as being purely an internal question, and one concerning Austria alone.” The greatest importance is attached to this paper’s declaration, early action being predicted. ITALIAN YOUTH. All LAN. June 15. A hundred thousand rifles will be distributed to the Fascist Youth Organisations to improve mili.ary training.