Late News HOLLAND’S CALM PRECAUTIONS

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 191, 9 May 1940, Page 10

Late News HOLLAND’S CALM PRECAUTIONS

Deep Patriotism Shown BERLIN DENIES MENACE (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Received May 9, 1.25 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, May 8. The Dutch frontier is quiet, but civil life is interrupted as the reservists rejoin the colours. All transport in the provinces has been engaged for moving troops. There is no undue alarm, but there are many manifestations of deep patriotism. The Dutch radio has resumed and all other communications are almost normal.

In Berlin official circles emphatically deny that Nazi columns are advancing on Holland.

LABOUR TO FORCE DIVISION

Debate In Commons (By Radio— Daventry.) LONDON, May 8. It has been announced that the Labour Party decided this afternoon that when the debate on Norway in the House of Commons cn'ds tonight they will force a division. Jt is extremely unlikely that the Government will have anything but a large majority. Commenting on the debate, the “New York World” says: “It is a magnificent example of democracy. The spirit of the British people will be heartened and strengthened by such give and take.” The "New York Times” says the debate would be impossible in any other European country. The discussion was ou ways alone and not ends. The general feeling in Canada is that still more details should be given, but that the Government will do all it can to further the war effort. Newspapers in Holland say that nothing .Mr. Chamberlain said will cause neutrals to change their views. Newspapers in Sweden express surprise at Mr. Chamberlain’s criticism of her attitude. lu Italy the "Popolo di Roma” praises the Prime Minister’s honesty and sincerity. In France .Mr. Chamberlain’s frankness is praised.

FRENCH CRUISER BOMBED

Heavy Armour Stands Up To Test (Received May 9, 1.25 a.nt.) PARIS, May S. The light cruiser Emile Berlin was struck by a heavy bomb off Norway, but her heavy armour prevented serious damage. There were no casualties, and a slight leak was repaired as the ship continued on her course. Twenty light units of the French Navy participated in Norway and none were lost.