Field-Marshal Goerings latest broadcast speech gives the impression that he is merely talking aloud to prove that neither he nor the Reich is afraid of the Allied blockade. "Economically," he declared "we cannot be conquered, militarily even less, and our morale is invincible" All of which sounds very well and doubtless serves to allay the anxiety which is without a doubt being felt in Germany over the possible results of the complete blockade which the Allies have now instituted. What is of even more importance is that in such declarations as this he commits the grievous heresy of disagreeing with der Fuehrer who insisted that "Germany must export or die." Then to show how completely at variance Field-Mar-One of the most important features of shal Goering is with other Nazi authorities it has to be remembered that in a comparatively recent issue of his own journal "Vier-Jahr-Plan" the economic expert Emil Helferich declared "We must face facts, As in 1914-1918 England's power has brought the German overseas trade to a complete standstill," and with strange frankness he goes on to say:—
An enormous quantity of goods ready for shipment, and manufactured against orders received are piled up in all of the German ports, thus blockading the warehouses and further transport facilities.
When it is remembered that there is a very keen dispute going on in Germany over the question of the subsidization of export firms who must export or go under, and that Kiel, Luebbeck, Bremen and Hamburg are all heading for ruin, all facts admitted by Herr He tench, the invincibility of German economics so proudly insisted upon by Field-Marshal Goering does not seem so impressive as he would have his hearers believe. But it is not necessary solely to dwell upon differences of opinion between the Reich leaders to demonstrate the effectiveness of the blockade. The very fact that it rouses so much indignation and resentment in Germany is traceable to the realization that the blockade is a most efficient weapon. That was fully understood by the German Government when it despatched its submarines to the high seas to strike at Allied trade immediately war broke out. It in fact lost no time in seeking to put the German blockade of the Allies into force, and that fact alone must be taken as ample proof that the Reich realizes the effectiveness of a competent blockade, such las Germany cannot at present establish, while the Allies can, and explains at the same time why Field-Marshal Goering should be talking aloud for the purpose of keeping up the courage of himself and his fellow nationals.
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