German Occupation Almost Complete; Invasion By (Land and Sea; King Broadcasts Appeal for Calm GIN view of prevailing condi London, Apr. 9. ions, the Danish Government has decided to accept German protection," declares an announcement broadcast over the German wireless this afternoon.
"God save you all, God save Denmark""—these were the concluding words of a personal appeal to the population broadcast by King Christian on the Copenhagen radio today.
Another appeal, signed by the King and the Prime Minister, stated that the Danish Government had, under protest, decided fo continue to lead the country under conditions created by the German occupation, German troops in Denmark, the appeal continued, had now estab shed contact with the Danish arm~ ed forces, and It was the people's duty to Fefrain from any resistance to these troops, The Danish Gov~ ernment, it adds, will attempt to protect the people of the country against the disastrous consequences of war, and @ loyal attitude must be observed towards all who have authority to exercise it.
While the Norwegian Government could flee from Oslo to Hamar, the Danish Government was less "fore tunate and fell entirely into the hands of the Germans in their Ughtning occupation of Copenhagen.
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