U.S. Press Comments

Northern Advocate, 18 March 1939, Page 9

U.S. Press Comments

CZECH FATE Continued from Page 7,

NEW YORK, March 16,

Editorial comment in the United States on the European situation generally condemns Germany’s actions, but, for the greater part emphasises that it is not America’s quarrel, and that the United States should remain aloof.

At least one* newspaper, the “Chicago Tribune”, says that, with the exception of Czechoslovakia, the countries which Herr Hitler appears to plan yet to overwhelm in Eastern and Central Europe are not yet even democracies. It adds: “The excuse which our Government has adopted to become a champion against the autocracies disappears as Hitler’s programme works out, where we cannot possibly build up an issue even to satisfy the most inter-nationally-minded of our planners.”

The “New York Times” mentions the innumerable, instances when Herr Hitler has not kept his word, and concludes: “Doubtless prompt assurances will again be forthcoming. We shall doubtless be told by Herr Hitler that now, finally, the Germans ire really satisfied. We shall be told that peace is in the ah* that confidence has been restored; that goodwill and brotherly love may prevail in Europe'. God save Hungary.” The \“New York Herald-Tribune” asked whether the Nazi leaders, who are gamblers by nature, will pursue their gains east, involving themselves possibly in a war with Russia, or whether they will “stake everything on the chace of forcing a definite all round settlement now, while there is still a gambler’s hope of success. If they do, 1939 may well prove to be the final crisis year for western civilisation. But, with gamblers, who can tell ? ” Ruthenians Betrayed Received 2.30 p.m.) LONDON, March 17. M. Volosin, Ruthenian Premier, in an interview, said: “The Germans betrayed us and acted against nationality and principles, Germany advised us not to resist, so we handed over .the country, but the population resists.” It is revealed that several hundreds were killed in fighting at Chust. Recall Of Ambassadors (Received 1 p.m.) (Independent Cable Sesvice) BERLIN, March 17. Regarding the return to London of Sir Neville Henderson, British Ambassador to Berlin, the diplomatic spokesman states: “The British Government at present undoubtedly has sufficient reason for requiring a personal report from its ambassador in Berlin, but, unless his return is shown to be in the nature of a demonstrative character, such as a deliberate protracted absence, the Reich sees no reason to recall its ambassador, since the German Government at present has no special reason to hear a personal report from its London ambassador concerning current matters or the views of-the British Government.”