Amsterdam, May 9.
'The Dutch government, determined to crush at the outset' any "fifth column" of enemy sympathisers in the event of invasion, is adopting measures designed to tighten up the already stringent anti-espionage precautions in force in the country.
The Ministry of Justice has announced that a second anti-espionage law, which provides for the deportation to the colonies of all persons guilty of political actions detrimental to the well-being of the country, will shortly be submitted.
into consideration the possibilities of landing enemy troops by parachute, or even by planes, the authorities have taken and are taking precautions with all aerodromes, wide roadways, fields, and stretches of open ground where an airplane might be able to land, In order to show to the world the In a double-column editorial, the Messagero" claimed Britain should not mungie in Italian affairs. Italy is tree to take the stand which is considered necessary for the welfare of me nation, the newspaper said.
"Italy's non-belligerent stand does not need to be sansıactory yor Britain, but only for the Italian people, who know what they want and stand compact around their leader."
Keferring 10 the possible extension of the European conflict, "Messagero" declared, "The aim o: tus tarutish manceuvring is clear, Defeated in Norway and having los: the iron mines in the north, the Allies are now trying to cut on German oil supplies by extending the conflict to the Balkans and Near East with wild attempts to create alarm and foment incidents provoke ing disorder."—United Press.
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