THE NAZI LASH

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXII, Issue 264, 7 October 1942, Page 5

THE NAZI LASH

THREATS TO DENMARK

LONDON, Oct. 5

Though Reuter’s correspondent reports that a last-minute compromise between Germany and Denmark has momentarily saved Denmark from the same fate as Norway, dispatches from Stockholm state that diplomatic relations between the two countries are at the most tense stage since Denmark was overrun.

The German Minister to Copenhagen (Herr Renthefink) returned to Berlin, after which King Christian recalled the Danish Minister to Berlin (Mr Mohr) “for consultations”. German circles say that Renthefink’s return was the outcome of King Christian’s action in replying to Hitler’s fulsome congratulations on the King’s 72nd birthday with a curt “Thanks. Christian X.” It is reported, however, that King Christian sent a letter to Hitler amplifying his telegram of thanks. The Stockholm correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says that the Germans actually have a far more sinister reason for picking a quarrel with Denmark: Hitler intends to produce a European charter proclaiming a voluntary alliance of all members of the Axis and its satellites against Russia and the Allies. Hitler has already demanded that Iving Christia i sign the charter, backed by tho threat that- otherwise the Gestapo will take over Denmark and govern it on the same lines as Norway and other occupied countries.

The Stockholm correspondent of the Daily Express says it is believed that Hitler intends to put Denmark under Fritz Clauson. Danish Nazi leader. Copenhagen’s police chief warned the public to keep calm and not to bo shocked if something happened. . Armed members of tho Danish Nazi Free Corps, unexpectedly sent back from tho Russian front, aro swaggering through Copenhagen’s streets and cafes, seeking opportunities for shootings, two of which occurred, with 28 victims.

General Ludke, commander of the German troops in Denmark, who is said to oppose interference in Danish domestic affairs, has been replaced by General Hcydcberck, who has boon given wider powers and orders to co-operate fully with tho Gestapo chief, Herr Kanstein. A remarkable collection of Dutch underground newspapers, several of which cost many lives to edit and produce, has reached tho Dutch Government in London, reports the Daily Telegraph. Some rank with the best British in presentation and others aro hastily stencilled. Tho news is divided into two classes — what tho Nazis are doing and what the patriots aro doing. One states that only 17,500 out of the 500,000 organised Dutch workers have joined the Dutch Nazi labour front.