Reich; Nazis Attacked Stockholm, Apr. 15.
King Haakpn has instructed the Premier, Hr. Johans Nygaardevold, aot to start any conversations with the German Reich, should Germany desire enter into negotiations with ihe Norwegian Government.
In a message to the people of Norway, King Haakon today appealed to them to fight in defence of their country's integrity and independence.
The King stressed that Norway was the victim of a terrible aggression perpetrated by a country with which the Norwegians had always maintain-el friendly relations, He bitterly branded the bombings to which the population of the counry were subjected and emphasized that women end children were made to suffer unbelievable hardships.
"The country is in such a situation that we don't know today where the Crown Prince, the Government, and myself will be tomorrow," the King added. "The Germans attacked our party at a time when we were in a little town not protected against incen diary and explosive bombs."
"May God protect our country." King Haakon concluded.-havas.
French Massage to King Haakon Paris, Apr. 15.
A telegram expressing the admiration of the French people for Nor-may courageous resistance against the German invasion was sent to King Haakon today by President Albert Lebrun.
"The aggression against Norway meets with the reprobation of all free nations," the President said. "On behalf of the French people greatly moved by the wonderful courage with which your nation faced the invasion, I convey their feelings of deep sympathy and admiration. Norway may be assured that France, in complete agreement with her Allies, will give Norway every assistance in all spheres and by all possible means in order to assure her victory."—Havas.
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