GERMANS PREPARE

Grey River Argus, 22 June 1939, Page 7

GERMANS PREPARE

FRONTIER DEFENCES Danzig Climax Near [Aus. & N.Z. Cable Assn.] (Received June 22, 10.5 p.m.) BERLIN, June 21. In the expectation of an early climax in the Nazi-Polish dispute, German defence preparations are reported from both the western and eastern frontiers of Germany. Already the first line German defences on the French frontier have been manned. General Staff officers are now sending troops to the Siegfried line. From many points near the frontier reports have been received of motorised troops and artillery movements. One thousand men have been set to work on the common frontiers of Poland and Germany. Anti-Polish propaganda has increased from the official German News Agency, which is again denying there are troop movements in Slovakia, Bohemia and Moravia. . . , . , The Polish official, Lipinski, has been committed to rtrial on charges of kidnapping and breach of the peace. WARSAW, June 20. The Government spokesman, last night said: “To all Dr. Goebbels’ talk Poland says a firm ‘No.’ She is ready to bear ail the consequences of such an answer.” . Poland has rejected the Nazi protest against the alleged provocative behaviour of Polish Customs agents. The agents declared the accusation to be unfounded. GERMAN FRIENDSHIP. FOR THE ARABS. (Received June 21, 10.40 p.m.) BERLIN, June 21. q’he official Foreign Official publication, “Diplomatic Correspondence,” says: Herr Hitler will give the Arab leader, visiting Germany, his attention. The visit is most useful’. The Reich always welcomes, the Arabs’ efforts at independence, and shows its open sympathy for such aims. The German interest in Arabia’s fate grows with the Reich’s own rise.

U.S.A. FOREIGN POLICY.

WASHINGTON, June 20

Mr Roosevelt issued a statement to the press that he wanted action on the neutrality legislation this session, for, if war should start after Congress went home, it would be difficult to devise neutrality legislation, without it being said that the United States was favouring one side or the other. A SMACK AT ROOSEVELT. (Received June 21, 10.15 p.m.) BERLIN, June 21. Herr Streicher, in a special American number of “Der Stuermer,” vilified President Roosevelt declaring that bis family tree is “diseased with Jewry, and yet he dares to send a message to.the Fuhrer.” BRITISH ARMAMENT. EXCESS PROFITS. LONDON, June 20. The White Paper states that the armaments profits duty will be charged on all persons carrying on trade or business which is declared to be substantially engaged in the supply of armaments. A trader will have to receive not less than £200,000 annually, in respect of arms supplies, to make him liable to the duty. An allowance of 8 per cent, will be made in the case of companies, and 10 per cent, lor individuals and partnerships, for additional capital on existing businesses, or on the whole capital of businesses started after July 1, 1936. ANGLO-FRENCH CO-OPERATION. SINGAPORE, June 20. The closest secrecy is being maintained here concerning the subjects being discussed at the British and French defence talks, beginning on June 22. It is understood that the main items are the co-ordination of sea, land and air defences, and joint naval patrols to guard the shipping lanes carrying food supplies, a frank exchange of information as to the disposition of forces and defences, and the common use of French and British aerodromes and naval stations.