Rome, Sept. 12, "The world has heard with stupor President Roosevelt's speech," declares semi-official comment. "It must be remarked that Roosevelt, disregarding international rights, pretends to extend the limits of territorial waters in American self-defence wherever he thinks fit—even in zone which have already been declared wat zones by the Axis Powers, which must defend themselves from the British blockade and prevent American supplies, from arriving in England. That Ie at: tbotised by an laws of war.
"Roosevelt is ely confused be. and ideals and Sydney, Sept. 12.
Intensive interest was taken in Australia in President Roosevelt's broadcast, which was received extremely clearly all over the country. The general public reaction is that America has at last taken off the gloves and issued a blunt challenge to Hitler.
Mr. John Curtin, leader of the Labour Party, said' that it was a great speech by a great man, declaring the great principle that the battle for the oceans could no longer be won by pirates. British, Australian and American sailors, together with all free nations, could feel their lives less endangered.—Reuter.
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