U.S.A URGED TO KEEP ALOOF

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 148, 18 March 1939, Page 11

U.S.A URGED TO KEEP ALOOF

No Surprise Felt At Slovakia’s Fall

CYNICAL COMMENT IN THE PRESS Mayor Of New York Sounds Warning Note By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received March 17, 11.30 p.m.) NEW YORK, March 17. The American public took Herr Hitler’s acquisition of Slovakia without Surprise. Editorial comment generally, while condemning Germany’s actions, mostly stresses the fact that it is not America’s quarrel and that the United States should remain aloof. At least one newspaper, the “Chicago Tribune,” points out that, with the exception of Czechoslovakia, the countries which Herr Hitler appears to be planning to overwhelm in eastern and central Europe are not even democracies.

The “New York Times” lists innumerable occasions on which 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 Germany is really satisfied. We shall be told that peace is iu the air, that confidence has been restored and that goodwill and brotherly love may henceforth prevail in Europe. God save Hungary!”

Mr. La Guardia’s Warning. The mayor of New York, Mr. La Guardia, noted for bls hatred of Herr Hitler, delivered a speech today warning America that Germany during the World War attempted to get Mexico to oppose the United States and promised portions of the United States to that country in return. Mr. La Guardia said that Germany, despite her expansion, still requires essential supplies from Latin America, and tlie United States must do the utmost in its power to stop German inroads there. Aeroplanes and munitions should be sold to Latin American conntries, under cost if necessary’, in order Io assure Uniled States dominance

Considerable interest, has been aroused by a leader in I lie Loudon “'rimes” calling for a conference of tlie democracies, hut tlie reaction to tills proposal is apathetic. It is considered unlikely' Unit American popular sentiment would approve of the United States participating. since such a step would be considered enliingling.

In the meantime Hiq public is wondering ■ wlml will become of Czechoslovakia’s contemplated 10.000,000,dollar exhibits al the WorliLs Fair. Some observers commented that since Germany is on the black list commercially. domestic producers of much of Ihe manufm-l ured goods formerly imported from Czechslovakia will benefit. MINISTER’S STAND Czech Legation Not To Be Handed Over (Received March 17, 6.30 p.m.) WASHINGTON, .March 16. The Czech Minister in Washington lias refused to turn over the legation and consulates to Germany tiil he gel- written instructions from I’resJilelil ILieba Th.* Department ol Commerce lias advi-eii shipper- oi Ametii'aii goods to I’zeehosloMikia Io ludd up the goods or have iliem detained in European ports on the ground that Germany will probably not pay foreign exchange for them.