German Story

Grey River Argus, 19 March 1940, Page 7

German Story

ABOUT U.S.A. AMBASSADOR. “NOT' A WORD OF TRUTH.” LONDON, March 17. “It is the best fairy tale I have read since ‘Snow White.’ There is not a word of truth in it.” I.his was the terse comment made by the American Ambassador (Mr Kennedy) on a German News Agency story to the effect that he had reported to Washington unfavourably on the Allies’ chances of winning the war, from • which, resulted strained relations between himself and the British Government. The Nazis allege that Mr

Kennedy’s report, which displeased the British Government, blamed the Government for diplomatic blunders, especially the guarantee to Poland, which led to the difficulties in which the Western Powers now find themselves. Mr Kennedy, it is alleged, also doubted the efficiency of the British blockade, and stressed the losses from the German counter-measures. Finally came the biggest lie, that there is pessimism among leading city men and the upper classes, “who fear that a long war will weaken their leadership in public life.” AMERICA’S VOICE IN PEACE. [Aus. & N.Z. Cable Assn.] (Received March 18 11.5 p.m.) NEW YORK, March 18. The “New York Times” in an editorial, draws attention to what it terms as a paradox in American opinion. It says: The United States does not want to be drawn into Europe. Neither does it want to be left out. Americans must make up their minds as to whether they would be willing to associate with other larger nations in offering guarantees, if they will seek a voice in the future peace settlement. EUROPEAN PRESS OPINION. (Received March 18, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. March 18. The general tone of the Press of the non-totaktarian countries places little faith and confidence in any Ger-man-Italian peace move, owing to there being a wide divergence'!)! the Allied and German viewpoints.