HITLER’S MISCALCULATION

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20906, 11 September 1939, Page 7

HITLER’S MISCALCULATION

THE ATTITUDE OF JAPAN WILL NOT INTERVENE IN EUROPE READJUSTMENT OF RELATIONS WITH POWERS (United Press Assn.—Elee. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 11, 11 a.m.) * TOKIO, Sept. 12 In emphasising that Japan is not intervening in the European war, General Abe declared that there might in future be some sort of readjustment of diplomatic relations with Russia, the United States, Britain and France. “Japan will not hesitate to talk with any foreign nations seeking with just means to readjust their relations with her,” he said. “It would be a mistake to think that the outbreak of the European war provides Japan with a chance to settle the China affair easily.” General Abe urged the nation to be prepared for economic and diplomatic difficulties. The result of the European situation was becoming more complicated. “The European war,” said General Abe, “has broken out as a result of a miscalculation by Herr Hitler. He might follow Bismarck’s example and withdraw troops from Poland on condition that Danzig returns to the Reich- Japan will not hesitate to resume talks with Britain provided Britain breaks the deadlock by showing sincerity.” Referring to a suggested Russo-German pact, General Abe said: “Herr von Ribbentrop distinguishes the Comintern from the Russian Government. He emphasises the possibility of distinguishing a Russo-Japanese non-aggression pact from the spirit of the anti-Comintern pact. Such remarks are questionable and run counter to Japan’s intention. She must consider the matter from the standpoint of her national character. The same can be said about the rumours of an Anglo-Japanese pact.”

THE LINER BREMEN BOUGHT BY ITALIAN LINE SAFE ARRIVAL AT NAPLES Uidled Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyrlgnt) (Received Sept. 11, li a.m.) LISBON. Sept. 10 The newspaper Diario Noticias claims that the liner Bremen lias been sold to an Italian line, and arrived at Naples on Saturday. The newspaper says German warships halted the Bremen, which was flying the Italian flag, soon after she left New York. When it was explained that she had been sold the previous week the Bremen was permitted to continue. HELP FOR BRITAIN ARAB AND MOBLEM PEOPLE WILL SIDE WITH DEMOCRACY .United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. CopyngM) (‘Received September 11, 11 a.m.) LONDON, September 10 The Sultan of Shihr and Mukalla, in the Aden protectorate, has given 20,000 rupees from the State Treasury towards Britain's war operations. The Sultan of Lahej, also in the Aden protectorate declared that all the resources of his domain are at the disposal of Britain. Support “with all their power” has been offered to Britain by the Sultan and 60,000 people in the eastern section of the Aden protectorate. The Falastin, the most influential Arabic newspaper in Palestine, exhorts the Arabs again in a leading article to range themselves firmly with Britaiu. “The war,” it says, "has put all relations with Britain on a new basis. We are now beginning with them in a new problem more serious than our own. The Arab and Moslem peoples have already made up their minds to side with democracy. No single Arab who has the interests of his country at heart is willing to be an enemy to Britain.” “WE ALWAYS WIN” DEFENCE OF CIVIUBATION BRITANNIA RULES CLOUDS (l/nlted Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyrlgnt) LONDON, Sept. 9 Dr. Hugh Dalton, Foreign Undersecretary in the last Labour Government, speaking at Bishop Auckland today, described the war as “for the defence of civilisation against Hitlerism.” “History shows that in war our country and our Allies may lose many battles," Dr. Dalton continued, "but we always win in the Jast. These are early days, but our Air Force has made a magnificent beginning. They have dropped a few heavy bombs on German battleships and millions of truthful leaflets on the German people. "Above the war zones of Europe, with her Allies Britannia rules the clouds. These are early days. We shall pass through great trials and tribulations, but the end ia sure.”

BRITAIN AND RUSSIA VIOLENT ATTACK BY FREtA ALLEGED UNFRIENDLY ACTION (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 11, 11 a.m.) MOSCOW. Sept. 10 Russia continues the strengthening of her western frontier. It is underntood she is requisitioning large quantities of certain supplies, especially sugar. Meanwhile the Soviet press has attacked the “ unfriendly action by England regarding the U.S.'S.R.,” asserting that Britain has violated friendly trade relations. SOVIET ACTIVE RESERVISTS CALLED UR DICTATED BY ALARM MAY ATTACK POLAND (United Pre.a Assn cine. Id. Copyright, LONDON, BARI. 10 Th« official Soviet new. agency says: "Part* of several claeeee of reservists ars being eallgd up ae the reeult of the war between Oermeny and Poland, whloh acquires a wide and monaelng character.’’ The Mosoow correspondent of tho Now York Times says the orders tend to confirm that tho preparations were not planned, but have been dictated by alerm at the unexpectedly rapid progress of tho dormant toward tho Russian frontier. Should tho Western Front offensive relievo the pressure on Poland, enabling the halting of the Oerman advance, Rustle may relax her precautions. Some foreign diplomatic quarters view the activity ae preparations for an advance through the “Wilna gap” leading through difficult marshy country to Poland, cutting off and eelxlng tho Polish troops In the north-east. Others believe the Soviet Is concerned at the rapid progress of tho dormant, and the prospect of their reaohlng the Soviet frontier, and It making defensive preparations. ILL-FOUNDED STORIES CAMP A ISN IN BRITAIN AGAINST WISHFUL THINKING (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright, IXHiDON. Sept. 9 Official circle* hive launched a fullblooded campaign against “ wishful thinkhif." The highest quarters, like the public, have been flooded with stories of internal trouble hi Germany. It Is stated that the stories rannit be ignored, but -rany are ill-founded and the majority exaggerated. Typical reports are accounts of bread riots in Berlin and women marching against barracks demanding Ute return of their menfolk.