"CANNOT STAY OUT"

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23931, 5 October 1939, Page 10

"CANNOT STAY OUT"

AMERICA AND THE WAR INTERVENTION INEVITABLE KEY TO SOVIET POLICY NEW YORK, Oct. 3. Leon Trotsky, in a copyright article to the North American Newspaper Alliance from Mexico City states: "It is most improbable that Moscow is intervening on Hitler's side against the British and French colonial Empires. Stalin joined Hitler only to save the Kremlin from the risks of disturbances of war after which he found himself involved in a small war in order to justify the alliance. Moscow is trying aiso in the crevices of a general war to attain further conquests in the Baltic Sea and the Balkans. It is necessary, however, to view the orovincial conquests in the perspective of a great war. If Stalin wants to retain the new provinces, then sooner or later he will be forced to stake the existence of his power, and all his policy will be directed to a postponement of this moment Due to the economic support which Russia, aided by German technology can render the German army the German-Soviet pact is being extended for the duration of the war. bringing closer and making absolutely inevitable United States intervention. Some Americans expect to conceal themselves behind a paper screen of isolation, but the hope is in vain. It is a struggle for world domination, and America will not be able to stand aside." "Poland Will Revive" Trotsky added: " United States intervention is capable of changing the orientation both of Moscow and Rome. The idea that Stalin wants to foment a world revolution by war is absurd. Stalin delivered a mortal blow to the Communist parties in England, France, and also to the party in the United States, which has not long to live. Poland will' revive. The Comintern was never a reality No Government in Europe or the world is more fearful of revolution' than the privileged caste ruling Russia. "Hitler wants to overthrow Britain and prepare the basis for a struggle a&ainst the United States. Stalin helps Hitler in order to divert his hand from the east. There remains the single, but sure, measure of war to change the Kremlin's policy. It is necessary to give Hitler such a decisive blow that Stalin will cease to fear him. In this sense it is possible to say that the most important key to the Kremlin's policy is at present in Washington." DOMINIONS' ENTRY INTO WAR A THRILLING STORY (British Official Wireless) RUGBY, Oct. 8. The Dominions Secretary, Mr Anthony Eden, will take part in a radio chronicle showing how the Empire came into the war, to be broadcast on Friday to the British Empire and the United States. The programme will tell a thrilling and historic story of the entry into the war of the British Commonwealth of Nations within a few days of Britain's acceptance of the Nazi challenge. After this Empire tour Mr Eden will speak for the Government and people of Britain in sending greetings to the partners who so swiftly joined them in the crusade for freedom against tyrannv. oppression and rule by force. SITUATION IN PALESTINE RECENT IMPROVEMENT (British Official Wireless) RUGBY, Oct. 3. (Received Oct. 4, at 6.30 p.m.) Replying to a question in the House of Commons, the Secretary for the Colonies (Mr Malcolm MacDonald) said that since the outbreak of war the security of the situation in Palestine had improved. Although there were some cases of enmity by Arab terrorists, generally the Arab and the Jewish sections were ranged behind Britain in the present emergency and showed every desire to co-operate in the successful orosecution of the war " The Government appreciates most cordially the soirit displayed by the people of Palestine." Mr MacDonald said. The British efforts to promote the welfare of colonial workers and to build sound trade union movements are to continue during the war The importance of this work was stressed by Mr MacDonald at a meeting of colonial officers taking a course on labour problems in the Colonial Empire. REFUGEE PROBLEM PRESIDENT CALLS CONFERENCE (British Official Wireless) RUGBY, Oct. 3. (Received Oct. 4, at 6.30 p.m.) A Ministry of Information bulletin announces that a conference on refugees, called by President Roosevelt to take place at Washington on October 16, is to be attended by Paymaster-general Earl Winterton and Sir Herbert Emerson. Earl Winterton is chairman of the London Inter-Governmental Committee and Government representative on it, and Sir Herbert Emerson is a director of the committee. NAVAL WARFARE WORK OF MINE-SWEEPERS (British Official Wireless) RUGBY, Oct. 3. (Received Oct 4, at 6.30 p.m.) Mine-sweepers play an important part in naval warfare. Large fleets, consisting both of naval and deepsea trawlers, have been on duty since the outbreak of the war. sweeping clear the Channel, and along the south and east coasts of the British Isles. In addition the approaches to naval and commercial harbours are regularly explored for mines. These ships are manned by fishermen from almost every fishing port in Britain, who are members of the Royal Naval Reserve and have undergone training during peace for this arduous and necessary wartime service. Hazardous though this work is, there is no lack of volunteers.