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OAKLAND TRIBUNE, FEDAY, JULY 19, 1940 TERRIBLE WARFARE AGAINST BRITAIN THREATENED BY HITLER DESTRUCTION OF EMPIRE PROMISED IN REICHSTAG SPEECH; NORSE, FRENCH Italian Planes Raid Gibraltar CAMPAIGNS OUTLINED; 'SUPERIORITY' OF GERMAN ARMS, TROOPS PRAISED ALCATRAZ STRIKE SPREADS; SERIOUS OUTBREAK FEARED More Felons Refuse Food; Many Reported Weak From Hunger; Motive Is Mystery shake off the shackles of this treaty," pletely satisfactory. "We possess the two most vital materials, coal and iron, in amounts making possible to carry on for any length of time." Italy and Germany could draw on 130,000,000 for military manpower and 80,000,000 for other services. Food supplies are guaranteed no matter how long the war may last. The efforts of our enemies to de- of the German Navy, he said, could not be given before the end of the war. Hitler also praised the National Socialist party and said it was responsible for the upbuilding of the German Army and "created that unity between the Army at the front and the home front essential for success and which was lacking in the last war." In this connection again, he pointed to individuals for special tional Socialistic Reich.

"It is a pity that Chamberlain's Grenadier, Guards did not make contact with the German troops. Often during his speech the German Fuehrer was loudly applauded by members of the Reichstag. When he spoke of the "heroes" of the Norwegian campaign citing officers of each group there was cheering. Turning from Norway, he took up the subject of the low country work, however, informed sources said. Cause for the "passive resistance" campaign still remained a mystery, Warden Johnston declared.

A painstaking search for ring leaders proved fruitless. The warden said he was positive the demonstration was not against the food which he described as "excellent." He theorized that it might have its roots in a desire on the part of the convicts to gain access to newspapers or force the establishment of a commissary where they can purchase "extras." Meanwhile, Warden Johnston disclosed that James Lucas and Rufus Franklin, who were convicted in November of 1938 of the slaying of Guard Royal C. Cline during an escape attempt, have been living in Bombers Cover 2000 Miles in Round Trip To British Citadel ROME, July 19 (PV-the Italian high command stated today that one of its formations made a flight of over 2000 miles to bomb the British military and naval base of Gibraltar yesterday, where the arsenal and other military objeptives were said to have been bombed "effectively." (Reports trom Gibraltar yesterday said a bombardment by unidentified aircraft had taken three lives. Reports from La Linea, Spain, said seven were killed.) WEATHER BAD Gibraltar is about 1000 miles from Rome. The communique said the flight was carried out "in spite of unfavorable weather conditions." The communique also claimed sinking of a British submarine in the Eastern Mediterranean and an aerial attack on a British freighter which attempted to pass through the fatraits of bicily and was so badly hit she had to be abandoned by her crew." steiani, orncial Italian news agency, reported that the British battle cruiser Hood and the aircraft carrier Ark Royal were undergoing repairs at the bombed arsenal at Gibraltar.

Stefan! said the 2000-mile distance covered the round trip. FOUR RAIDS MADE The agency said there were four raids, two in the morning and two in the afternoon; that considerable damage was done, and that high columns of smoke and flames were seen rising from the arsenal. Stefani also said the steamer bombed in the Sicilian Channel was an oil tanker. Stefani earlier had reported tightening of the Italian air blockade of the British Mediterranean island naval base of Malta with need of supplies there growing. Postal Systems The postal system throughout Rhode Island was organized in 1775.

tS ft f' 0 PA he declared. Th Rerman Government was pleased, he went on, that in the early revisions of the treaty no war resulted. He assailed "Jewish capitalist war mongers," blaming tnem ior me war. "No other statesman aarea to propose a solution such as mine to the German Nation," he said. "On Seotember 2.

the conflict might have been averted. Mussolini made a proposal lor peaceiui negotiations. It was only the British warmongers who wanted war." I On June 19th, 1940, a uerman soldier found a "strange document' which led to other documents of the Sunreme Allied war council, he said. ALLIED PLOT CHARGED These documents had marginal notes which gave "remarkable evi dence" of the plans of the war mongers. They snowea, timer said, that the British and French planned to use the small countries to their own ends.

Finland, the Balkan States and Belgium were among these Nations which were to be used ior ine ai lied purposes Hitler said. "These same criminals were responsible for leading Poland into war." he declared. He recalled he had "warned" Britain and France after the Polish camuaiirn "not to continue this war." He said he was "abused" as a coward because of these peace pro posals: thus this "capitalist clique of warmongers, with a personal stake in the war" caused the con fliet to continue. "While this Anglo-French war clique was seeking ways to extend the war and rope in new partici pants, I was working to build up our own forces. "Along about March, we learned ot intentions by the Allies to get bases in Finland for movement into the Balkans and to obtain access to Swedish and Norwegian mines.

The conclusion of peace between Russia and Finland caused these in tentions by the Allies to be temporarily withheld." However, plans were taken up by the Allies a few days later, Hitler said, to pursue the northern cam paign. Germany learned of the plans, he declared, because oi the verbosity of that first lord of the Admiralty (Winston Churchill) now British premier" and rrencn pre mier Reynaud. NORWAY THREATENED The dispatch of minelayers to Norwegian waters, he said, removed any doubt ot the British intention to occupy Norway. He then reviewed the opening of the conflict in Norway. He said Ger many moved in only after the British had tried in vain.

"Successful execution was possible only by the fine work of the three divisions of our forces, the Navy, land forces and air force, "The air force, which was often the only means of transport, sur passed itself in every respect. The British fleet was nnauy obliged to yield before-the attacks of German dive bombers and evac HORSE PRAISED "Air-landed troops," he said, pro vided the first occupation of many places. He paid tribute to Norwegian troops, saying they gave "very oiave defense." At th same time, he ridiculed the British troops, asserting they were poorly trained and equipped and "definitely Inferior In every respect." "The word Narvik will be im mortalized as a symbol of the Na praise. "The name of Von Ribbentrop, our foreign minister, will always be connected with the German rebirth. "My party colleague Goering would never be forgotten by the German people for his building of tne Uerman air force.

GOERING DECORATED a tremendous cheer went up when he conferred on Goering the wand Cross and the Iron Cross and the title of Marshal of the Reich. There were more cheers when Hitler announced promotions in the Army for several generals to field marshals. More officers were promoted to the rank of colonel-general the announcement of each individual promotion bringing forth cheers, "I cannot conclude my survey without mention of our ally," Hitler said, and then referred to the co operation of Italy. He was proud, he said, to be a friend of Mussolini. Since the birth of the revolution, the only words of understanding had come from Italy, he added.

This war was thrust on Germany against my wish and desire," he said, but the advantages from being allied with Italy were many, both economically and from a military standpoint. ITALIAN AID "Italy's entry into the war played a part in hastening France's realization of the fact that further opposition would be unavailing." Italy was continuing, he said, to deal heavy blows against Britain. "Our efforts will be crowned by a common victory." Speaking of the future, he said. it was "in no spirit of vainglory. Others probably need that more than I for example, Mr.

Churchill." It is not conceit when I tell you we shall emerge stronger from our successes. In military power the Reich is stronger now than ever before. The losses, when compared with the World War, "have been amazingly light." This was due to the training of the men, and the new weapons of the mechanical forces. SMALL LOSSES The losses, he said, were less than that for which Germany was prepared. Many men were being recalled from France and arms were being repaired and readied for future action.

"The army and airforce are more perfectly equipped than before our advances in the west." Germany's munitions were manu factured on so large a scale, he said, that the storehouses were full. 'Thanks to the 4-year plan," the raw material situation was com Alcatraz Island's partial hunger strike entered its fifth day with new recruits and Warifen James A. Johnston said he feared the 300 desperate felons "may be working up to something serious." Leaves for all guards and civilian employees were canceled on "The Rock," as tension neared the breaking point. "It is very queer and frankly I don't know what to make of it," Warden Johnston said. "The men are not sullen but they seem to be well organized and the manner in which this incident began leaves little doubt that there is collusion and that each knew what the other was doing.

I CONVICTS AT WORK "There has been no punishment and all the men are doing their regular prison work. "We get, convicts from other institutions where they have been in trouble and it's not possible sometimes for men contemplating 75 years on Alcatraz to face such a prospect with perfect equanimity. "Life is pretty monotonous here. We feed the men well and treat them well but they Just don't like their surroundings. Many convicts are unable to adjust themselves while others suffer from frustration." MEN REPORTED WEAK Despite the fact that the warden said the desperadoes were doing their "regular prison work," information leaking out via the "grapevine" indicated the men, weakened by hunger, were hardly able to carry on their tasks.

They walked to their machines in the orison laundry at a stumbling gait. And the output of the laundry, where about one-third oi tne prison population works, has dropped sharply. A dozen or more prisoners re fused to leave their ceils at mess time, pleading illness. They man aged to drag themselves to their Dress Shop Second Floor Fall colors you II like, and black Charge It, at Goldman's Other Styles $35 to $125 WW stro- the morale of the German people was "as stupid as they were futile." ADMITS FOES He admitted there were people, "even in Germany" who possibly watched German successes with regret "DUt their numbers are negli gible and their quality more so. "The German nation has given proof of its morale throujh it sons on the field of battle," he said, and "in the space of a few months over- Thercfore Britain's hopes of stirring up trouble in this way would be futile.

threw that army which was second in that of Germany." He added that the opinion of British politicians seemed to be based on fresh complications which they hope to bring about. He said this apparently was wishful thinking that Russia and Germany would come to a parting of the ways. Russia's movements in the Balkan countries caused Hitler, he said, to discuss the subject with Russia and this discussion brought about a new understanding regard ing our sphere of influence. OTHER OFFER He referred again to his October 6 offer of peace to the Allies and said that "in neither this world nor the next can Churchill and Reynaud answer for the suffering they have brought on their peoples." 'From Britain I now hear only a single cry not from the people but the politicians that the war must go on." He felt only "disgust, he said, at the necessity of carrying on the war. He said the British had bombed hospitals and schools in Germany.

So far, he said, he had not or dered tiny reprisals. But this does not mean this will be my only reply." Our answer some day will bring untold misery but not on Mr, Churchill because he undoubtedly will already be in Canada. He said the end would mean only the "complete annihilation" of one or the other of the two adversaries, and he knew, he declared, this would be Great Britain. ONE MORE APPEAL He thus was making one more appeal for peace not as the van quished but as the victor. "Possibly Mr.

Churchill will again brush aside this statement of mine with the statement it is born of fear. Then he will only have to wait foi th? tilings to come." The humiliation of Germany born at the Forest of Compeigne had been wiped out forever, he said, through the valor of those soldiers whom he named today and the millions oi others. In closing he had spoken an hour and 35 minutes he paid final trib ute to those German soldiers who had died on the field of battle. Oakland virtual exile Ior two years. BOTH SERVING LIFE They are confined in separate cells.

They exercise in the "yard'' when other prisoners are not there. They eat when the mess hall is empty. The special treatment" was ordered by Washington, DC, authorities, the Warden said. For the guard slaying, the pair drew life terms. But this is virtually meaningless for they already had been sentenced to life for bank robbery.

The hunger strike began at 7:25 a.m. on Monday at the breakfast mess. About 250 of the prisoners sat down at the tables, nibbled at the food for a moment or two and then shoved the plates and cups aside the usual signal that they were finished. Guards imraediately tishered them back to their cells. As the hours wore on, the last few remaining prisoners began to join the strikers' ranks.

Some are refusing to eat at all now. But an ominous silence pervades the rocky prison. There have been no screams, booing, or curses. The nerve-shattering clatter of tin cups scraped against steel bars has been absent. fAjf 4 of course.

6 campaign. Germany, he said, had few troops on the Belgian frontier, while large concentration of French tanks and troops showed France was preparing to move against Ger man through Belgium. "There was such a concentration of signs pointing to a movement of French and British troops through Belgium and Holland that I discussed the developments with the Army and made minute plans to offset such an attack. Telephone messages between London and Paris showed the British and French were preparing to attack early in May, he said and so "I gave orders to attack" on May 10. He said the strategy of the Allies including their concentration of troops, made the German task sirr.

bier. He recited In detail the plan of operations which ultimately was carried out. Pavine tribute again to the Ger man soldiers, he said the soldiers of the "new provinces taken into the Reich" showed equal valor and thus helped make possible "the glorious victory." ARMIES READT "The command of the new German Armv." he said, "must be considered much better than the command or yesterday." On the 10th of May, two tierman Armies "were ready for the attack to occupy Holland and to march against Antwerp." Here aeain he detailed the move ments of the Armies in their "break through" operations In the north and south. It was evident, he said, that success of the operations would mean the complete defeat of the British and French forces in North- Bill 1'lBllkCi I Naming generals in charge ati. units participating, he brought cheers from the Reichstag in each case.

The taking of Paris, he said, was not envisioned in the original plans. After Paris fell, he said, the op erations on the Swiss border and encirclement tactics made possible the crushing of the French Army. Petain's laying down the French arms, he added, was the only pos sibility in a position that was "un tenable." "In this war, the German infantry has shown itself to be what it always has been, the best infantry in the world. TANK CORPS PRAISED "In this war, the German tank corps has won a place in history. All other troops deserve the highest praise.

"Concerning the air force at dawn on May 10, thousands of fighter planes and dive mombers swept down on enemy air bases, in the space of a few days our air superiority was established and it never; was He said "the air force was under the command of the marshal (Goering)" and without It any bravery of land forces would have been In vain. Besides" those in active Army serv ice, Hitler lauded those officers and men the lines who served the Government in essential jobs. The final results of the operations serve faithfully through all J. account if you wish Goering, High Army Officers Decorated For War Successes Continued from i to dSWb the relationship between Germany and Russia based on "a Clear delineation or spneres oi in-'i tereste" were "doomed to He added sarcastically: "The Brit ish statesmen always see so much more slowly Perhaps they'll see this In due time." Germany's pre-war program, Hit-" let said, was two-fold: Real friend-tbip with Italy and similar relationship" with Great Britain. With Italy he succeeded, he went On.

It would have been a boon for hnth Nations, he declared, had Brit- ain and Germany come to a similar understanding. With that kind of an arrangement, he (aid. there could have been "a new Uta tot Europe." SEASONS FOR SPEECH i Hitler gave these as the reasons (or hi pronouncement: i "The necessity to open up to our Awn people an insight into the historical rareness of the event which wa are experiencing: to thank our soldiers and to attempt to direct one mora and this time the last anneal td reason." The Western powers, he said, "needed a long war not less than (bree yean, as he said himself." 4 This desire for war by the Allies, Hitler charged, has been established beyond possibility of challenge by documents "unique in history" which fell Into the hands of the German Army. These, he said, showed the Allied will for war at any cost and their determination to use any ana au Nations for their puapose. BRITISH DERISION' Hitler said "derision and mockery" greeted hi October Offer of peace to Britain.

As a result, he said, Trance now Is "down and out" "The terrible misery which came ever the French' people the misery of fugitives and evacuees need not have ome," he said, "as my offer was aimed at nothing but peace." Hitler said "Churchill has begun to bomb the civilian population In added: TINAL BATTLE' "Thus far I have hafdly.aniwered this bombardment but'when my answer comes it wllUbe terrible for millions of people. "Churchill should for a change believe me this once a world em-sire will then be destroyed." Millions of German men, Hitler said, are "yearning to take part in the final battle against the enemy even mothers who have made sacrifices once before are willing to sacrifice the last Hitler said Churchill might regard his "appeal to reason" as a sign of fetr. But he added: "I have relieved my conscience toward the things that will then come that is, if this last appeal to reason is unheeded by England." The conditions Imposed at Versailles, he said, were impossible and proposed the annihilation of the German State. He then reviewed trie terms of the Versailles Treaty and pointed out how Germany could not accept them beyond the smallest possible time. "The program of the Nationalist Socialist movement proclaimed to the world our determination to OITROLA SCORES WrMi a Candid camera ltia hat ev-.

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