RUSSIA AND TURKEY

Taranaki Daily News, 12 September 1940, Page 8

RUSSIA AND TURKEY

NEW ALLIES OF BRITAIN? New York, Sept. 1. "The United States ' is closer to actual military participation in the war, while Russia and Turkey loom as potential enemies of Germany in the not distant future," writes the military correspondent of the New York Times, Major Hanson Baldwin, in a review of the first year of the war. The correspondent believes Britain's successful continuance of the war depends largely on help being forthcoming from her allies. He observes there is every reason to believe British resistance has not been affected to any extent, and no reason to believe the Germans have worn out their air force. Both sides, he adds have obviously been hurt, but in no way vitally. Thus the war is at the crossroads, with the future obscure; but it is clear the chance of a German lightning victory has been averted. Morale of British. In addition, the m'orale and spirit of the British are excellent. United States attaehes in England have reported that German raids have merely made the British people angry. This alone, adds the correspondent, may prove the spur to action which the Continental peoples lacked. . "A year of war leaves Hitler's triumphs shaky," is a typical headline in American papers, reviewing the 12 "months of warfare yid speculating on the possible ouicorne of the secondv year. Military commentators are generally of the opinion that Germany has temporarily given up her plans for an in- - vasion of Britain, while the fact that there is no evidence of softening in the Royal Air Force indicates that the coming months will see the fight limited to air warfare. Americans' growing confidence in Britain's chances compared with two months ago, are reflected in the reports of New York Times . correspondents in six representative American cities. Briefly, they are:— Admiration for Britain. Boston (Massachusetts): While New Englanders' anxiety in the ultimate issue has not vanished, there is unbounded admiration for Britain's determined defence. Richmond (Virginia): Sentiment in the south is so overwhelmingly pro-British, it is prepared to support any measure except United States participation in the war. Britain has given proof of her courage, determination, and resourcefulness. Chicago (Ulinois): The Mid-West is wavering whetlier the Govemment should send planes, ships, and guns to Britain, but our sympathies are with the British. England's success in beating off the attacks has lessened the feeling that the United States will soon be in the war. Omaha (Nebraska): There. is less talk among farmers about keeping out of the war, and more talk of being ready for possible involvement. There is growing support for widening aid to Britain. Dallas (Texas) : England's abilily to hold off Germany has not only drawn admiration, but an increase in the feeling that the United States must help the British to protect the United States. The cry, "All aid to Britain short of war" has changed to "all aid in America's interests short of declaration of war." San Francisco (California): Within the last month there has been a decided shift in feeling on the west coast for' greater help for Britain. A majority now believes the United States is gradually becoming so concerned in the Battle for Britain that it is nonsense to think Herr Hitler can laugh off the usefulness of States afi§&agc&