Canadian Alderman’s Alleged Insult
“ZOO ONLY FIT FOR HITLER” TORONTO, June 29. A protest has been filed by the Ger man Consul, Herr Krocp, with the Mayor, Mr Ralph Day, against an alleged insult to Germany by Alderman William Croft, who allegedly make the remark that the civic zoo was so dirty that it was only fit for Hitler. Mr Croft refused to retract, declaring that he would tell the consul to go to Hades. “Hitler cannot goosestep in Canada,” he added. Herr Kroop stated that the protest had been ordered by the Consul-General at Ottawa on instructions from Berlin. The Mayor told the consul that Mr Croft was not speaking for the council, but independently. Mr. J. J. Glass, member ot the Untario Legislature, stated: “Ho swellheaded attempt by Herr Hitler can stifle Canadian public opinion. If Hitler did fewer disgraceful things himself ho would not be insulted.”
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Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 153, 1 July 1938, Page 8
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