Zurich, July 10.
America's occupation of Iceland is regarded im Germany as the first ominous sign that the American democracy is able to present the world with a fait accompli, says the Berlin Correspondent of the "Basler Nachrichien." Although German official circles are still silent, Berliners regard the American step "as an event of first-class importance."
Under headlines such as "Roosevelt Provokes War" and "Unheard-of-Aggression" German newspapers furiously attack President Roosevelt, hysterically proclaiming the innocence of German intentions towards America and Iceland. Recognizing that the occupation of Iceland "almost completely relieves Britain of the task of protecting war deliveries," the "Voelkischer Beobachter" says President stitutes the most provocation; everything to induce the European Powers to fire the first shot,"—Reuter.
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