London, May 28.
London evening papers today hailed President Roosevelt's reassertion of the doctrine of the freedom of the seas as an issue which may bring the United States into the war if the Germans accept the challenge.
They considered the President's Pronouncements as a final warning Yo Chancellor Adolf Hitler that the United States was ready to fight to Preserve the freedom of the seas.
It was now up to the German Navy to choose between ceasing unrestricted sea warfare or bringing the United States into the conflict, the newspapers added.
"Thousands left their beds here this morning to tune in to the B.B.C. relay of the fireside chat made by President Roosevelt. The speech started at 4.30 a.m. local summer time and the reception was reported exceptionally clear.
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