If they were not connected with the grim tragedy of war which Herr Hitler has in-fioted upon Europe his oratorical antics would be productive of much amusement. As it is they can only inspire the disgust of the peoples ofthe Allied, and neutral nations, who have the opportunity, which the Germans do not, of hearing both sides and making their own judgments. This last tirade is in no material way different from most of its predecessors, and the small importance attached to it by the press of the United States is probably the best comment {ary on it. There are, however, two aspects of the speech which must interest the Allies. The first is the fact that in the virulence of his criticism of the Allies he dealt with them both instead of singling- out Great Britain for his usual abuse. In that is to be seen recognition of the folly of endeavouring to divide the Allies, and of the real necessity of regarding them as one united opponent to his grandiose schemes. The second is his reiteration of the claim that German and Italian interests remain identical, even thougħ the Reich is closely associated with Russia, and Italy is violently anti-Soviet. The preservation of a common identity of purpose in such circumstances may be possible, but the world at large will regard it with nothing but scepticism, realizing how often in the past Italy has received nothing out of the Rome-Berlin Axis, while Germany has gained much, even if that may prove to be only temporarily. Apart from that the speech consists of the usual recital of alleged Nazi achievements, and the customary untrue presentation of the causes which have led up to this present conflict. A striking, example of this is Herr Hitler's review of the situation during the last war. "Twenty-five year ago Germany was not well armed. France was better armed and Russia was her ally. But during the years 1915 to 1918, the situation became improved, thanks to Providence. However when everything appeared to be going well the German people became ungrateful." This entirely novel exposition of the course of the last war will be read with considerable amusement throughout the world.
The imperial war machine had been under construction in readiness for the hostilities of 1914 for years before. August of that year was considered ripe, and, in that month, the war for which "gigantic preparations had been made was launched. Germany was better prepared, better equipped ana had the advantage of chosing her own time. It was only by a miracle that the invasion of France was ultimately held up, and it was the Allied position which improved in subsequent years until military defeat was inflicted upon the Germans to such an extent that their commanders had to notify their Emperor first that victory was no longer possible, and secondly that an armistice was necessary. What German ingratitude had to do with losing a war in which the German armies were fairly and squarely beaten on the field it is difficult for anyone to perceive except those possessed of the same strange historical conceptions as those which dwell in the brains of a man who appears to make up his history as she goes along. This is an entirely novel explanation of the defeat in the last war. Up to the present it has either been the machinations of the Jews, or the old familiar "stab in the back" to which the world has become so accustomed. Hitler has apparently been making new researches into history, and has discovered that "ingratitude more strong than traitors' arms" which quite vanquished his country of adoption. The fertility of his imagination is only equalled by his untruthfulness. That the man lies has nowadays to be taken for granted. Itis so patent. With the usual air of injured innocence he declares that after Munich My. Chamberlain determined 10 reach no more accords with Germany. The truth is that after Munich the British Prime Minister was forced to the reluctant conclusion that Herr Hitler was not to be trusted, that he was animated throughout by bad faith, and that he was indeed -ex-plaiting the political principles which he had enunciated in "Mein Kampf." "They declared war on us," he continues, "despite all our efforts at conciliation." It was such conciliation as the rape of Poland. which forced the Allies to take action. It was the fear that similar "conciliatory" action might be taken against other countries which led them to commence war to stop him. The "conciliation" of the sword had to be met by resistance with the same weapon.
Then again Herr Hitler plaintively remarks that he: has always been ready to conclude agreements. The facts show. the only agreements he is ready to conclude involve the surrender to one or other of his- many and various demands. They also show a any agreement with bes E e "as to take the bad with books in lots an' we '
Attendant—"Well, sir, the way is we buys the legal and proper, but what others do to him is unlawful and inhuman. To go on further and discuss all the points which this man saxon, io make would be a work of supererogation. It is not necessary. Herr Hitler stands before the world self-condemned as a man in whom it is impossible to place any, faith, whose word is not to be relied upon, and whose every promise has so be regarded with the. gravest suspicion. His speech makes it as clear now as ever it was that peace can only come to Europe by the elirfination of himself and his accomplices from the government of Germany.
Salvation Army Appeal ceived by the "North-Ching Daily News" is Amongst other interesting. publica "The Crusader," issued by the Salvation Army giving an account of its activities in Shanghai and from it is possible to extract a series of significant figures which tell an eloquent tale of the work of mercy that the Salvation Army is doing in this locality. Thus the money given to this admirable institution during 1899 em abled it to do the following: P Disc ES BE: wyer. "Why don't There was a pause. "He's doing splendidly," whispered a friend of the lawyer. " Y
"Tm not sure who was the third myself."
V s. S a PrDErown's m:0,, together with the town omcials, was interviewing evacuees rounded by inquisitive local sedans, 5 07 to their cleanliness. point out the presence of parasites and diet, and Calling aside a lad of eleven, he proceeded. decided that such a case could only be accepted in their town after thorough fumigation.
You may gb now, my boy," said the MO. "By the way, what district do.you come from?"
"Pridetown," was the reply.
Letter From a Mwe Dear Sm,;—As in the last war, mules are Rubber soled shoes given 398; Dispensary ments, 7,887; Visits to homes by nurses, 1,75% Attendance at meetings, 16,885; Children Educated Men's Hostel (European):—Free meals supplied, intended as)a joke. If it is I worst of taste. t 4810; Free Beds, 1.040; Beds and meals at nominal 22588; Free beds, B4: Bede and meth ai Men's Hostel (European):—Free meals supplied, because they never troubled io undemtana the 1 wh yi sip it (ost ie MN wera m was usually their.
cost 51,8; Meetings held 60; Attendance, difficult temperament and peculiar ot^
And if these figures are not imposing eno the following statistics concerning the ree We are all hybrids, the unfortunate result
activities on behalf of the Chinese refugees oder unhappy unions. our ancestry, deprived of every-helps to swell the enormous totals of work that makes life worth living, bred only done. Here is what has been effected in the for hard labour in this world, with little hope Refugee campa between August, 1937, and of happiness in the next, I we may be forgiven if we occasionally lose our self-con-Total number of Refugees received trol In any case, we only ask for British fain play.—I remain, Sir—Yours faithfully,—A MULE,
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