Berlin, Feb 10.
German raids on British shipping off the north-east const of England yesterday resulted in the sinking of ight ships totalling 15,000 tons, the German High Command said in a communique issued last night. One German plane failed to return from. the renewed offensive against British shipping, the communique said. The ships sunk by the German planes, the communique said, were either British or sailing in British convoys. Among those sunk were two outpost Germany Wants Place In the Sun Since Britain lightly provoked the present war and France Joined her, Germany henceforth will make distinction between the two countries, Dr. Wilhelm Trick, the German Home Minister, declared yesterday in a speech delivered at Munich, He emphasized that Germany "is facing a decisive test of strength in liber foreign policy "For centuries We have known the envious character of our enemies who make every effort to prevent the Reich from obtaining her full rights," hho continued, "However, they" will not impose upon us the peace they want, for we shall stop at nothing. An unhealthy compromise cannot take the place of lasting peace. This war must end with Germany's peace which will grant each people their right and vital space. We area young nation. In 1929 our birth rate exceeded by 200,000 the combined figure for Britain and France. We have the right to demand our place in the sun."
Dr. Fricke expressed confidence Germany's vietory—Havas.
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