AIR PATROL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23620, 2 April 1940, Page 7

AIR PATROL

" IRON ORE ROUTE WATCH FOR BRITISH CRAFT FAILURE OF GERMAN NAVY By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright (Received April 1, G. 20 p.m.) LONDON, April 1 Field-Marshal Goering has institxited a regular air patrol of the route of the ore-laden ships from Norway. The patrol is composed largely of bombers, which watch for British submarines and other warships in the vicinity of the coasts of Scandinavia. It has become clear that the German Navy is powerless to protect German merchantmen. German aeroplanes, have repeatedly flown over Danish and Norwegian territory in the last few days in the course of the new patrol. Political circles in Stockholm state that the Allies did not attach significance to Sweden's iron ore exports until recently. Germany's stocks of iron ore are enormous, and therefore until the war flares up on the Western Front the Germans will not feel the effect of the British 'blockade against Sweden's iron ore trade. Even then, it will be a long time before its effect is seriously felt. Sweden insists that there is no re-exporting to Germany.

METALS FOR REICH PEOPLE'S CONTRIBUTIONS - BERLIN, March 31 The collection of metals in Germany has already yielded 1500 tons. All descriptions of objects, from coins and broken alarm clocks to bronze figures of the ex-Kaiser and his second wife, each weighing 2cwt., have been received. The collection is being made among the people as a birthday present to Hitler. MR. CHURCHILL'S SPEECH APPROVAL IN RUMANIA SNEERS BY BERLIN PRESS (Received April 1. 5.35 p.m.) LONDON, March 31 The broadcast speech by Mr. Churchill created an excellent, impression in most Rumanian circles, but the Bucharest newspapers, in aceordaiKe with the neutrality policy, refrain from comment. The Berlin journal Der Montag says: "Mr. Churchill is apparently afraid the French might irritate Russia too much. His speech against neutrals and his remarks regarding Russia must convince small neutrals that an attack by Britain and France may be expected." ALLIES' WAR POLICY STATEMENT EXPECTED (Received April 1, 6.20 p.m.) LONDON, April l Mr. Chamberlain is expected to make an important announcement in the House of Commons to-morrow on the Allies' war policy, says the Daily Telegraph. NAZIS IN DENMARK ILLEGAL UNIFORMS' WORN (Received April 1, 5.5 p.m.) COPENHAGEN, March 31 The police arrested 100 Danish Nazis who attempted to make a demonstration at Aarhus, wearing uniforms contrary to the law. The Nazis refused to give their names and addresses. The police released them on condition that their uniforms were covered by overcoats.

GERMAN MINELAYER CAPTURE BY NAVY REPORTED (Received April 1, 6.36 p.m.) LONDON, April 1 British warships are reported to hare captured a German minelayer disguised as a Belgian fishing vessel, as well as two cutters flying the Dutch flag, which were manned by Germans and were carrying mines,, says the Brussels correspondent of the Daily Mail. MARCH IN SYDNEY IMPRESSIVE NAVAL PARADE (Received April 1, 11.20 p.m.) SYDNEY, April 1 A march of naval officers and men, headed by the crew of the cruiser Perth, created intense interest in the city today. The weather for the first time for many weeks was tolerably cool, with ari overcast sky. The naval ratings wore white duck trousers with gaiters, and white tropical shirts, and carried rifles with bayonets fixed. They made an inspiring spectacle. The GovernorGeneral, Lord Gowric, and the Governor of New South Wales, Lord Wakehurst, the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, and Cabinet Ministers, as well as naval and military heads, were at tho saluting base. DUKE OF KENT SERVICE WITH FORCES LONDON, March '2B High-placed officials regard it as impossible that any move will be made to revive the plan of the Duke of Kent's departure for Australia to'act as Gover-nor-General until after tho war. It is considered that the iv;r<z's brother can give his best service to the Empire by being with ):ho forces. The Duke is becoming increasingly popular as the result of his war duties. Like the Duchess, ho is frequently cheered when he appears in public or moves among sailors or fishermen, shaking hands and jesting as ho passes among them on an official tour. NEXT OLYMPIC GAMES (.'Received April 1, 5.6 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, March 31 Holland has decided not to send teams to the next Olympic Games.