AMERICA’S PART

Grey River Argus, 25 August 1939, Page 7

AMERICA’S PART

Source of Supplies FOR THE DEMOCRACIES (Received August 24, 11.25 p.m.) NEW YORK, August 24. The “New York Times” in a leading article, says: “If all appeals to reason fail, and if war comes, then it must be clear to every American that, with Russia out, and with the possibility that she may even support .the Germans with supplies, our relations to the conflict is materially and morally changed. At last there is a democratic front! The sham fronts are down; and the anti-democratic systems are on one side, and the democracies on the other. Inevitably, we are more deeply engaged in the conflict. Not only will pressure on the United States be increased; but its responsibility will be greater. With; Russia definitely out, the Powers that! are opposing Germany will be more; dependent on this country. If warcomes, we will be the only importantsource of supplies. This is really; what the American people are forcedto face in this crucial hour.

LONDON, August 23. t The American Ambassador (Mr.! Kennedy), returned to London by air from the south of France. .. He spent l an hour at the Foreign Office. ■

ROOSEVELT'S CHANCE TO APPEAL TO HITLER. (Received Aug. 25, 1.40 a.m.) MONTREAL, August 24. ’ The Montreal Gazette in a leading article says there are appeals to President Roosevelt to intervene to preserve the peace of Europe. It says: “This is President Roosevelt’s opportunity. A word from him to-day, coming at this crucial’ time, would inevitably carry great influence, if there is an element of reason left in Herr Hitler’s mind. If anything can appeal to it, unquestoinably it lies in the United States.

EXODUS FROM FRANCE ' BY YESTERDAY’S BOATS. (Received Aug. 24, Midnight) LONDON, August 24. The Paris correspondent of the Associated Press says: English and American tourists are flocking from Paris by this morning’s boat trains.The American Mediterranean Naval Squadron has taken on full supplies at Marseilles and has gone to Vijleffanche to be ready to take off American nationals:

Spain Out of Axis NEUTRAL POLICY IN EVENT OF WAR. ■ < . (Received August 24, 10.40 p.m.) (Independent Cable) MADRID, August 24. General Franco, considers that the signatures of the Russo-German nonaggression pact means the artriulmeht ot the anti-Comintern Pact. It is reported that Spain now reassures for herself full liberty of action in respect of her external pdlicy. LONDON, August 24. The Hendaye corespondent of "The Times” says: "It is understood that the Spanish Foreign Minister has circularised all of the Spanish representatives abroad that the Spanish Government proposes to maintain, a. policy of neutrality in the event of a European war.

Appeal for Peace BY BELGIAN KING. " AT SMALL POWERS’ CONFERENCE BRUSSELS, August 23. King Leopold, broadcasting in : the name of all the signatories to the Oslo Convention, said: — “The world is living under such a high tension that all collaboration between countries seems . impossible, everywhere. Armies are getting ready for a horrible struggle, in which there will be neither victor nor. loser, hut loss of spiritual values. acquired during centuries of civilisation. Yet not:a single nation wishes to send its children to death. It is still possible to negotiate. The worst can be avoid-, ed, but time presses. The evolution of events will soon render all contact more difficult. The right to live must exist, and must be founded on'a moral basis. We solemnly hope that those responsible for the. guidance of their countries will accept the suggestion to submit their differences and claims to negotiation in a spirit of ;■ goodwill. We hope the heads of other . States will join their voices with ours, in the same desire to assure peace and security to their peoples.” King Leopold spoke in the .mostsolemn tones, in the presence of-the Oslo Convention. Ministers, ing the day, considered a proposal .to call a world conference, but,.it . was withdrawn, as several delegates doubted its usefulness. - - .

POPE’S BROADCAST. THIS MORNING. ROME, August 24. Pope Pius XII is broadcasting an important speech to-day, ; in. wfiich ' hfe is advocating an dinvoking, peace. He speaks at 7 p.m. Rome time. TURKEY’S ATTITUDE. ISTANBUL, August'24. Official quarters say that Turkey adheres to her agreements with Britain and France. . • .-■ ■ ; . . . ROUMANIA NOT FIGHTINGBUCHAREST, August; 23. A Roumanian spokesman announce ed that Poland was informed a . fortnight ago that Roumania declined to be drawn into war for the - sake ■of Poland, despite their traditional friendship. BELGIAN ARMY. . - BRUSSELS, August 23. Army leave has been cancelled'indefinitely. 4 '- EXODUS FROM GERMANY. LONDON August 23. Trains from Germany are crowded with British and French subjects, and other foreigners. . The Premier, M. Daladier,. < in< a communique issued after an emergency meeting of the National Defence Council, announced that France was calling up a supplementary contingent of reservists to colours, to complete partial mobilisation. M. Daladier met the chiefs of the armed forces. SLOVAK JEWS CLEAR. (Received Aug. 25, 1.20 a.m.) LONDON; August 24. News of the Moscow pact has caused a panic and an exodus of Jews from Slovakia to Hungary. Frontier guards confiscated their money and valuable before allowing -them to leave. . ’ ... BRITONS IN GERMANY. rT > . (Received Aug. 25, 1.45 ajn.) LONDON, August 24. The Berlin British Consulate here, under instructions from London, has advised Britons to leave Germany. warning to tourists. . CANNES,; August 23. The United States Consular; authorities have advised tourists .to prepare to depart from the vicinity, of the Italian frontier. / ’

AMERICAN CONFERENCES. WASHINGTON, August 23. Mr. Roosevelt has ordered the cruiser Tuscaloosa to put in at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, at 8 a.m. to-mor-row. A special train with the White House staff, is awaiting the President, so that he can work as it speeds to Washington. , . . Gravely concerned about the crisis, Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Hull are hastening to Washington, where the question of the United States making a peace move will probably be discussed to-morrow. ‘ i ; The Acting-Secretary of State (Mr. Sumner Welles), has advised Americans not to travel to Europe. He added that the American Embassies in France and Poland have warned their nationals to leave. A second extraordinary conference of Army, Navy, and Civil Department chiefs was held to-day, to discuss American moves. . ~ LONDON, August 24. The Lord Chancellor (Hord Maughan), who is returning from Ca’nada, said: “The conditions in Europe ■‘are not. as bad as people think. Thhnqriaggression pact is by no means dication of close German-Soviet friendship. Russia is probably equally .willing to sign similar pacts with ’a number of nations, including Britain.” ■’ . .. . •