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Pajre 2 MINNEAPOLIS STAR JOURNAL Saturday, July 6, 1940 Stranded MACKENZIE SAYS Nazi Snub of U. S. Warning Speaks for Itself xv 1 i nil Nazi Envoys Get Warning on Remarks U.S. Threatens Ouster if American Policy I Is Discussed WASHINGTON UP) The state departmeat today" had virtually threatened to oust any German diplomat By DEWITT MACKENZIE Of th Associated Fresi The Nazi rejection of the United States warning on the Monroe doctrine as "untenable" speaks for itself. So does the fact it was Berlin, and not the French government, which first announced officially France had severed diplomatic relations with Britain.

And Rumania's hurried formation of a pro-Nazi government which pledged adaptation to the systems created by the Rome-Berlin axis. All of which is by way of saying the voice of Nazidom carries far in these days of triumph by arms. With the Monroe doctrine note of Foreign Minister von Ribben-trop as a reminder, it strikes me this would be a good time for you and me to see what Herr Hitler's ambitious program contemplates for Europe not to cover too wide a territory but to confine it to his own home grounds, so to speak. We can reconstruct the plans easily from Nazi pronouncements and acts over a long period, and they run like this: The "new order" which Herr Hitler projects for Europe after he has eliminated Britain from the picture (he hopes) provides for Nazi politico-economic domination. England would be eliminated from participation in continental affairs, both economic and political.

Observers generally expect If Germany wins the war such countries as the Nazi fuehrer doesn't want to annex outright, or make protectorates, will be compelled to come into a customs union which to all intents and purposes will make them dependencies of the reich. The German for "customs union," is "zollverein." It means an agreement by a number of states regarding tariffs, either among themselves or against the rest of the world. Indeed, the idea of the federation of German states grew out of such an arrangement. Under the treaty of Munich in 1833, Prussia agreed with various independent German states not to impose tariffs against each other but to adopt tariffs against the outside world. This developed into the political union.

Theoretically a state wthin a customs union retains its political independence. Practically, however, such a union may enable a powerful nation to control the entire economic life of the weaker countries, and this In turn gives political domination. All indications are Hitler plans Nazification of all Europe. This is what is going forward in the countries occupied by Germany, including France. In the economic field the reichsmark will be the monetary basis.

Barter (I'll swap my eggs for your shoes) undoubtedly will be widely continued, at least at the outset, although one suspects the reich may revert to orthodox trade methods in some degree because of the dislike of many countries for the barter system. The Nazi program would make Europe independent of the Western Hemisphere for supplies, by developing European and colonial resources. In fine, this great and self contained customs union among so many countries would be calculated to force the rest of the world to fall in with Hitler's economic ideas. The Hitlerian plan provides for development of the various countries according to their resources so as to provide for a balanced Europe. That is, if.

a country is particularly adapted to wheat growing, it would confine its activities to this. The dairy country would stick to cows, and the Industrial nation to its machinery. The idea would be to eliminate duplication of effort and make each state's pursuit fit into the general picture. All development would complement the Industrialization of the reich. The other countries would furnish markets for German goods and would in turn provide food and other supplies for the fatherland.

Th agricultural Balkans, for example, would be kept chiefly at their farming: In order to feed the reich, and would be made dependent on Germany for their manufactured articles. Any industrial development in these countries would complement that of the reich but would not be allowed to duplicate it Hitler is aiming at self sufficiency for Germany in all this. That means he intends te make Germany wholly independent of countries outside his control for supplies, especially those necessary for the waging of war. To meet this ambitious program he will, in my view, need to pursue the plan which he long ago laid down as imperative-expansion eastward. Thia would mean the revival of the old drang nach osten drive to the east which was one of the great dreams of Kaiser Wilhelm.

It would take Hitler against Russia and into the vastly rich Russian Ukraine which he has held must be possessed by Germany in order to give the reich the supplies it needs. But the drang also has contemplated a sweep southeastward, into the Near East and maybe further. Only the other day, well Informed Turkish quarters Istanbul declared they expected a German inspired drive against Iraq, the rich oil country, by Iran (Persia), which is held to be wholly pro-Nazi. Iraq has been virtually a British protectorate but the German plan is said to have gained headway through the collapse of France and the consequent weakening of Anglo-French Influence in the Near East. ADOLF HITLER GIVEN CONQUEROR'S WELCOME BY BERLIN French Warships Held in British Port Caller Threatens I i Bomb Phone Girl 1r 4 Hat A isM This cablephoto from London shows French warships in a southern British port, according to the British censor who released the picture.

The ships include an escort vessel, right, a destroyer, and four subchasers. AP Wirephoto. ritish Friendship Move Predicted ToWard Japs Kills Two in this country who publiclj) discussed American policy. The latter action was evoked by the fact Baron Edgar von Spiegel the German consul general at New Orleans, had been quoted in the presa as saying Germany would not forget the aid given her enemies by thit country. A state department announcement said it appeared the consul general thought he was not speaking for publlca- tion and it was "perhaps due to misunderstanding" that publication resulted.

"The matter has been taken up with the Germany embassy here, said the announcement "and it has been pointed out public dis cussion of questions relating to this country's policies and atti tudes does not properly come with in the province of foreign government officials in the United States." Then the department added pointedly that permission granted to foreign government officials to remain in this country is depend, ent upon observance of thia rule. I This stern attitude of the state department followed a challenging; noie irom oermany in which the reich described the American inJ terpretation of the Monroe doc trine as untenable. To this the state department replied by announcing again it would uphold the doc- trine in all its implications. The exchange grew out of the United States action in informing the reich on June IS it would not "recognize" nor "acquiesce" in any; transfer western hemisphere territory from one non-Americari power to another. Berlin Again Hits 'Meddling' BERLIN INS) A renewed assertion the United States should "not meddle in European affairs," was delivered by a German foreign office spokesman today in commenting: on the latest diplomatic exchange between Berlin and Washington, The foreign office spokesman In Berlin said the reich accepts with-out question the Monroe doctrine but rejectt one-sided interpretations of it and resents what he termed United States interference in European affairs.

Barkley May Not Make Speech at Dem Convention WASHINGTON UP Senator Alben Barkley who will be permanent chairman of the Democratic a tional convention, said today he was thinking of fore going the usual speech on assuming duties. "I may just say," he remark ed with a grin, you have heard snough speeches already, and you may hear more Barkley than enough before the convention Is over and so (then III bang the gavel) we will now proceed to SAILING POSTPONED LONDON Sailing of the United States liner Washington from Galway, Ireland, for the United States has been delayed until noon tomorrow, it was reported today. Swedish announcement yesterday that restrictions on railway transport facilities to Nor-way had been lifted because Sweden feels the end of the war there means a return to more normal times. The Dagens Nyheter said it understood Johan Nygarrsvold, premier under the Haakon regime, and several members of the temporary administrative council were ready to resign unless some solution could be reached soon "on the question of Norway's position as a cation." FuaREsmmo at 1W-a1UIJA The Netherlands steamer Prins Willem II was left stranded at Sandusky, Ohio, today with only Capt. C.

A. van der Eyck, above, aboard after 19 members of her crew were placed under arrest because they refused to sail the steamer to Canada. Wililam G. Bryant, Netherlands consul said the sailors had been given money by the German consul in Chicago. He said the sailors had been disavowed at Netherlands citizens and were accused by The Netherlands government of "mutiny, desertion, disloyalty and treason." In Canada, the ship would be seized and put into British service.

German Consul General E. L. Baer denied the charge at Chicago. Pro-British in Holland Face Death Penalty Nazis Hold Netherlands Army, Citizenry 'Disloyal' CmrnptlMl From late Cabin Dispatches. The German-controlled radio, Hilversum, near Amsterdam, said today in a broadcast heard in London ii.

-i mat special measures, including the death penalty, have been invoked against Hollanders "who continue to sympatmze in word or deed with England." At the same time, the German military commander in Holland, Air Corps General Frledrich Christiansen, issued a sharp communi que accusing The Netherlands army and population of an unloyal attitude toward the German occupation. It was emphasized by the Germans that Hitler's generosity in not treating Netherlands soldiers as prisoners of war had been greatly abused and "cases of assault against German anthorities have been reported." Christiansen said the military had not shown the proper discipline to the German army of occupation. Christiansen reminded Hoi-: landers their former military leader, General Henri Gerard Winkel-man, had been removed to Germany as a prisoner of war because he failed to prevent "this attitude." The communique warned against any demonstration In favor of the old Netherlands government. The radio report said penalties also had been invoked against those who failed to report sympa thizers with England. Christiansen warned Netherlands soldiers that if they failed to salute members of the German army, they would lost exemption from being prisoners of war, and added: "Whoever soldier or citizen injures the prestige jot German army authorities or symbols will be punished, and act of violence against members of the German army may be punished by conditions'' might result if a new and permanent government were organized to work with the German military.

Spokesmen were said to have pointed to the situation in Denmark, which they said "la not disturbed under German occupation." '(The Danish government offered no resistance to the German invasion April 9 and has continued to administer domestic affairs approximately as usual.) The reports from Oslo assumed added importance in view of a M. McGINNIS PIANO CO. l7SMtS. rkMl.SIU. Oflt af 3 Gnat Namti la Plants Wurlifzer QmMf Pmms IT Te Caesar Kroeger, described by New York police as a former member of the German-American bund, is nnder arrest on charges of violating the Sullivan anti-firearms law.

He is held hi connection with investigation of the bomb explosion on the World's fair grounds July 4. AP Wirephoto. Ulster Seizes $4,000,000 in French Francs BELFAST A fortune in francs in a Belfast bank was seized by the Ulster government today. The wealth was part of the car go carried by a vessel which arrived here recently from Brest. Over 120 bags were found packed with notes, the total face value being put at well over $4,000,000.

The money now is under armed guard, pending a government decision on its disposition. Hint Windsors May Head for Canada LISBON, PORTUGAL (Special) Well-informed circles here today said that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, who arrived here from Spain Wednesday, may be planning to go to Canada. They are visiting at the home of a Portuguese banker here. Throngs Sing England Song Upon Arrival Ciano Speeds North to Confer With Reich's Chancellor By FREDERICK C. OECHSNER BERLIN (LP) Adolf Hitler returned to a conqueror's welcome in.

Berlin today after eight weeks in the field at the head of German armies which overran The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium and France and now are preparing for a blitzkrieg against England. The fuehrer's return led to newspaper eulogies of Hitler as "a conquering general and trumphator." In ancient Rome a "triumphator" was a row queror who was granted a triumphal reception such as was accorded Julius Caesar when he returned from campaigns against the Germanic tribes. The most popular song among the throngs greeting Hitler was "We Are Sailing Against England." His arrival at the Anhalter rail way station, decked with flowers, was me signal lor tne start or a tumultuous officially organized demonstration by massed throngs, Even greater significance attached to the fuehrer's return to Berlin since Count Galeazzo Ciano, Italian foreign minister, was speeding here by train from his Italian air force command in northern Italy to confer with Hitler. Throngs, ordered by their party district chiefs to report, mingled with soldiers for Hitler's welcome A call to greet the fuehrer on an unprecedented scale had been is sued through morning newspapers. Bands played along the line of march and flowers and flags made the streets gay with color.

High army officials and Nazi party leaders greeted Hitler at the station and news he had come back to Berlin set church bells ringing throughout the capital. Simultaneously German radio announcers described the scene to the nation and called the crowds around the chancellery a "seething, mass. The fuehrer was accompanied by Field Marshal Hermann Goering, No. 2 Nazi, and they were greeted by Paul Joseph Goebbels, prop aganda minister, in his capacity as Nazi Gauleiter of Berlin. When Hitler arrived at the chancellery the din was so great that within a few minutes he was forced to step to a balcony to respond to the cries of, "we want to ysee our fuehrer!" TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FACTORY WORKERS, STILL CARRYING THEIR LUNCH BUCKETS, HAD BEEN MARCHING IN THE HOT SUN TO JOIN THE WELCOMING THRONGS.

Portly, middle aged brown shirts mingled with the crowds, distribu ting small Nazi paper flags. Observers noted Hitler's expression was (trim and set as he saluted stiffly and gazed ironi side to side. When he appeared on the bal cony he gave only one salute and then stood with his arms braced against the balustrade, watching the yelling crowds beneath. Red Cross nurses walked with pails of water behind the crowds, attending many who fainted un der th hot tun. Is Seen as in Line With Policy of 'One War at a Time' LONDON UP) New British gestures of friendship toward Japan were predicted by a neutral source today in line with a "one war at a time" policy designed to strengthen Britain's hand in Europe.

Concessions Britain is prepared to make, this source said would be limited only by a desire to avoid alienating opinion in the United States. Britain is well aware, he said, the United States would regard "diplomatic capitulation" to Japan the Far East with a cold" eye because of American interests there. A government spokesman told the house of commons Wednesday the government was considering "questions that might arise with the United States" if it should yield to Japanese demands for closing the road from Rangoon, Burma, to Chungking, China, over which the Chinese army has been receiving supplies. Meanwhile, British naval action to take over the French fleet allayed apprehension among Brit ish socialists and liberals that Neville Chamberlain's Tory faction in the government might try to revert to an appeasement policy if Hitler put out peace feelers. mericas Think Second Warning Issued by Man Who Predicted' Blast NEW YORK (JFi The telephone operator who re ceived a warning Tuesday that the World's fair British pavilion was to be blown up a warning followed by the Independence day fatal explosion of a bomb found in the building was threatened with, death late last night by an anonymous tele phone caller.

"I'll kill you," said a man who called the home of Mrs. Marjorle Rosser shortly before midnight. Given a description of the two voices, police expressed be-lief both calls were made by the same man. Mrs. Rosser was not at home when last night's call came through.

Her husband, Robert, told police that at soon as he picked up the receiver the man spoke three words in a low monotone and hung up before Mr. Rosser had a chance to say anything. Thursday a time bomb was found in a vacant room of the British pavilion. Exploding after police carried it into the open, it killed two detectives and wound ed six others. The police laboratory determined the timing mechanism wae an eight-day clock.

The bomb had been cushioned on a fine grade of upholsterer's hair used only in the most expensive furniture. These clues and a proposal by Mayor La-Guardia to have the board of estimates offer a $23,000 reward spurred the search for the perpetrators. The Fourth of July incident caused police to intensify precau tionary measures at the fair, on the waterfront and throughout the city. Deputy Chief Inspector John DeMartino asked for assignment of 25 more detectives to the French liner Xormandie and requested the liner's crew to search the vessel for bombs. Immediate cause for this maneu ver was a woman's telephone calls to two newspaper offices.

To the first she reported overhearing two men talking about a bomb aboard the Normandie; to the second she said she saw the $60,000,000 liner ablaze. The latter report was quickly discredited; the former was shown. to be false after a search of the ship. Meanwhile Caesar Kroger, 38, who was arrested yesterday by detectives investigating the fairground explosion, admitted in the police lineup he i in the United State illegally. Bom in Germany, he said he came to this country in 1923 aboard a ship on which he served as steward.

ftdice found two German-made in his apart-booked on a possession of pistols, one loaded, ment and he was charge of illegal firearms. 20 discount salt tn Air Trrd shots now $4.40 HOME TRADE SHCS STCRf. 824WUUII Associated Press Wirephoto. FRAXK STilOXTEK Signs confession to stayings BUFFALO, N. Y.

(JpA 19-year-old undertaker's assistant on parole for the 1937 axe slaying of a brother confessed today, Acting Assistant Detective Chief Richard Mack said, to hammering to death last night another brother and sister as they slept. Mack asserted Frank Swlontek claimed his step father, Peter Miziolek, goaded him into slaying Gordon Swiontek, 9, and Teresa, 12. Miziolek, appearing on verge of collapse, denied the charge. FORMER EDITOR DIES EAU CLAIRE, WIS (JB Clar- ence J. Johnson, 63, former editor of the Wisconsin Leader at Alma Center, died yesterday, Pays Idle Parking Meter, Gets Coin Out of Alderman LINCOLN, NEB A hurrying motorist dropped a nickel in a downtown parking meter, then noticed a little sign saying the meters would not be in operation for week.

In a bigger harry he hastened to the city hall to tell his story to Councilman Henry J. Amen. Councilman Amen dug up a nickel to even things up. Trade Treaties Are Still Basic Pacts, Hull Says WASHINGTON U.RV Secretary of State Cordell Hull said in a statement last night that the ad ministration's reciprocal trade agreements program remains a basic United States policy. The program has not been abandoned or weakened because Of the establishment of a new divi sion of commercial treaties, he said.

Pulp Association Faces Charge of Labor Conspiracy NEW YORK UP) The first in dustry-wide indictment under the wage-hour act has been announced by the department of justice which said the federal grand jury had charged the American Pulpwood association and 12 large corporations with conspiracy to evade the act. Willkie Attacks Anti-Semitism NEW YORK UP) Wendell L. Willkie said in an interview published today in the Jewish daily, The Day, that "I consider anti-Semitism in America as a possible criminal movement and every anti-Semite as a possible traitor to America." "What man with a conscience," the Republican presidential nominee was quoted, "what man who knows the suffering of Israel and what Israel has tried to accom plish and has accomplished in the march of humanity, cannot be tol erant toward Israel? Willkie Decides on Colorado Vacation DENVER U.fi Wendell Willkie, Republican nominee for the presidency, and Mrs. Willkie will spend a two week- vacation in Colorado as guesU of Gov. Ralph Carr.

TO REPLACE HAAKON REGIME Move to Form New Government Under Nazis Reported in Oslo 1 1 .1 A I rouble the A STOCKHOLM UP) A movement was reported under way in Norway today to form some sort of permanent government unrtor German occupation to replace the regime of King Haakon VII, now a refugee in England. The Oslo correspondent of the Stockholm newspaper Dagens Nyhcter reported that a large group of leading Norwegians are convinced the country cannot go on indefinitely on the present basis, with responsible heads of the government in exile and civil functions in the hands of a temporary administrative counciL The Norwegians were represented a feeling "easier 80UR 47th YEAR Over 40 different afferat in our bedroom sectiee $37.50 te $275.00 CENTRAL FURNITURE AS' European war troubles eame to the western hemisphere today when possibility of a blockade of French war Tessels at the Wand of Martinique, developed from the scrambled Franco-British naval sit-nation. The map above shows the strategic location of the French Island. (JF Wirephoto..