British Bombs Over Berlin

Northern Advocate, 29 July 1938, Page 5

British Bombs Over Berlin

(Received 2.30 p.m.) LONDON, July 28. 111-timed comment of Mr F. Montague, M.P., (Labour—lslington W.) after an announcement that air liners would shortly fly between London and Berlin, non-stop caused an outcry from Germany. Mr Montague said: “If it is possible in 1940 to carry 20 passengers non-stop to Berlin, it will also be possible to carry 40 bombs.’ This caused uproar in the House, and as a result Mr Montague apologised to the Speaker .and withdrew the remark. German PrOss Seizes Chance. The German press, however, has taken ’up the matter, as justification ' for German armaments. “Lokalanzeigerf” gays; “What is the /the use of indignation in the House of Commons, as thousands like Mr Montague are agitating for war against Germany?” ... ! “Morganpost” says: “The incident has proved how right Germany is to seize every opportunity to make herself very strong.” . j* . Acting under official instructions, all newspapers exploit the Montagueincident. The entire press has been = given a free hand to use whatever invective they choose, and as a result, every journal carries huge front page headings suggesting that the incident was the most important aspect of yesterday’s debate. V “Monstrous Scandal!” Typical headlines are: “Monstrous scandal in British House of Commons”; “Incredible War Agitatioh in the House of Commons”; “Forty bombs for Berlin, but we will defend ourselves.” ’ Mr Montague is described as a trai- - tor, a criminal, a rogue and a political ' highwayman. • ■ f The reason for giving such prominence to a minor member’s speech is not clear, but it is thought that the , underlying idea is to assist Mr Chamberlain’s policy of appeasement with Germany.