Evening Star Newspaper, May 14, 1940, Page 11

Belgium’s Neutrality Seen Refarding Aid By Allied Armies “Fifth Column’ Activity Also Pointed Out As Important Phase PARIS, May 14 (N.AN.A)~To ses all military developments in their true perspective and correctly appreciate the course of military operations, some important - facts must be kept in mind. co-operation of the French and British armies with the Bel- gian forces has had to be extem- since the Low Countries were invaded by the Germans last Friday. So strict was the concep- tion Belgium had formed of her own neutrality that, before the actual invasion, her general staff was never allowed to enter into any contact with the French and British higher eommands. In that respect, what occurred last January is of actual impor- tance. On January 13 the Belgiah government warned the French and British governments that it expected its own territory to be invaded by the German Army on January 15 and that they had better keep them- selves ready to carry out the guar- ;n;:e of protection given in March, 937. ‘Thereupon huge masses of French troops and war materials were gathered in close vicinity to the Belgian frontier. But January 15 passed off and the Germans had not moved forward. The French divi- slons which had been concentrated t0 go to the rescue of Belgium at very short notice could not be left indefinitely in the open country, where they might have been at- tacked by the German air force. Dilemma Put to Cabinet. Thus this dilemma was put to the Brussels cabinet. Either it would call for the preventive assistance of the Western powers and, in that case, staff arrangements would be made and the defense of the forti- fled lines along the Albert Canal from Liege to Antwerp could be un- dertaken jointly; or the Brussels cabinet would prefer to wait until German soldiers had set foot on Belgian sofl—then the French and British armies would not be in a position to protect Belgian territory as fully and efficiently as otherwise and it would have to be left to the French higher command to act ac- cording to the circumstances of the moment. Everything would be done, of course, to prevent the Reichswehr from advancing into Belgium and to push it back as far away as pos- sible from the coastline, but at the same time the risk of having to fight 8 battle of the Charleroi type would be incurred. (Charleroi, a fortified Belgian city, was the scene of a British-French defeat by the Ger- mans in August, 1914.) Having to pronounce themselves upon that alternative, the ministers of King Leopold chose to temporize and to stick to their policy of neu- trality to the end. Today’s military position arises from the decision ar- rived at four months ago by the' Belgian sovereign and his which they confirmed and reasserted shortly after the German attack.on Denmark: and Norway. 5 Another point .deserves to be stressed—the activity of “fifth col- umns” in Holland and Belgium. In Holland particularly the fifth col- umn has come forward as a kind of vanguard of the parachutists and of the German soldiers who were car- ried by commercial airplanes (no fewer than 80 men in each ma- chine) and speedily joined them. Many Arrested by Dutch. There are about 100,000 German residents in Holland, including 20,- in The Hague. The Dutch au- orities have arrested large num- bers of them. It is a sursprising faét that some Dutch nationals prom- inent in the business world were found to be accomplices of the Nazi aggressor. For instance, the head of an old-established banking firm in Amsterdam had in his possession some plans of the German invasion. All those agents of Hitlerian con- quest, German and non-German, have been sent wholesale to places of confinement. Tourist cars, bor- rowed by the Dutch police, stopped at the door of each suspect, who was awakened immediately. Passers- by may have had the impression that those carloads of people left for pleasure trips. In the Low Countries the fifth eolumns have been overpowered by now, but they are still at work in Switzerland and in Spain. In Switzerland some men giving in- formation of military value to the enemy have been caught red- handed in important quarters. The Berne government reacts most en- ergetically to the emergency and no doubt is felt as to its ability to cope wit it. In Spain the German and Italian residents reach a figure of 50,000, or perhaps 60,000, if not more, and it has been noted that many of them have tried to mix up with the ex- tremists of the Spanish Falange. ‘The ministers of Gen. Franco are renewing the assurances of neutral- ity so frequently given in the past. But would they have the nerve to crush all possible movements and to check a “putsch” which might be attempted? Eeventual developments in Switz- erland and Spain will depend upon Italy’s attitude. For instance, it is obvious that Germany could hardly try to place Switzerland under her ;grot.ecflon, a step with which she FRESHEN UP YOUR HOME! REMODELING FROM m ;o ATTIO e Painting apering o Enclosed Porches SUPERIOR CQ?-JSTR(J( TION CORF G S MEr DRILL CASUALTIES—The trousers of these cadets, torn during the extended order formations of the competitive drills yesterday, are suggestive of the havoc Mr. Griffith’s outfield played with the cadet uniforms. Left to right are Sergt. Alfred Rapp, Pvts. Ray Catlin, Harry Murray, Tom Good- man and Allen Garner. High School Cadet Drills Enter Final Phase The last 14 companies were scheduled to take the field today beginning at 9 am. in the annual company competitive drills at Grfiith Stadium. Promptly at 3:30 p.m. the eatire brigade will take over in prepara- tion for the final review and an- nouncement of winners. The re- viewing. officer will be Col. Frederic G. Kellond, inspection officer for the | 3rd Corps Area. | Yesterday afternoon companies | from Roosevelt and ‘Eastern High Schools stepped through their paces under the critical gaze of the three Army judges—First Lt. John Lawlor and Second Lts. Thaddeus Dulin and Louis Moore. This morning companies from Mc- Kinley and Central drilled and in| the afternoon, preceding the final review, one company from each high school will perform. ‘The usual cadet suppers will be held tonight and it is expected the winning units will invade Glen Echo as in the past. ¢ Spanish Classes Set The Community Center and Playgrounds Department will spon- sor spring Spanish classes, begin- ning today at 7 p.m. at the Thom- son School, Twelfth and L streets N.W. The classes will be conducted by J. V. McCall. Mrs. Mabel Clark, community secretary, is handling arrangements. is credited, unless the Italian gov- ernment should agree to share in the undertaking. So far no striking preparations for abandonment of non-belligerency by Italy in the im- mediate future can be recorded, but radio speeches and public demon- strations tells its own tale. Does Something About It! needs, not a set routine, You can Keeg It! NOTE: wl the whole trend of press articles, |§ Va pint — AN EXTRA THE EVENING. STAR, WASHINGTON, D.-C, TUESDAY, i —Star Staft Photos. Home to Honor Founders Founders’ day will be observed tomorrow at the National Lutheran Home for the Aged, Seventeenth and Douglas streets NE., it was announced by the Board of Lady Managers. The Rev. Amos J. Traver, president of the Maryland Synod of the United Lutheran Church, will speak at 2 p.m. England’s youngest baronet, Sir Andrew Hills, is only six. Public Liability Insurance and all forms of insurance. We lalin Expert REROOFING & SIDING A staft of experts to render guaranteed quality work at most_reasonable cost. Phone Republic 3422. Guaranty Roofi 927 15th St. g Co. ALL MEN FEAR-BALBNESS 3 +.-But This One’; : 28 S b Don’t give baldness a chance to develop. At the very first sign of excessive hair loss, dandruff and itching scalp . . . SEE F. D. JOHNSON. My treat- ment is administered to meet your individual . If you have hair... No charge or obligation for examination. Treatment iy not b advised unless I believe it will benefit you. Phone F. D. JOHNSON Hair and Scalp Specialist 1050-53 Shoreham Bldg., 15th and H Sts. N.W. HOURS—&® AM.-7 PM. SAT. TIILL '8 PM.° ,thmemn BRAND UNIVERSAL ENAMEL (Limit 1 combination to @ customer) |- Yes. e-ml:ayuhm you can start w. terior or exterior Bira oF ‘walla’ atios or oate. mfl?um surfacs. bl IVORY ° BLACK WHEITE LIGET GREEN BRIGHT RED ‘DEEP ORANGE ‘The above shades. icularly T, S el NOTE: Only 2000 eans—~reg. 550 »s. llll..fllll ean for le; twe 2 $1.69 Q. size, this Sale, $1.29 STORE HOURS: Duily 7:30 te 6:00 P.M.; Fri. ‘Til 8; Sev. ‘T 9 P.M. _MAY. 14,1940, ‘headquarters of the District of Co- lumbis Day, in the Southern Build- ing. Leaving San Francisco July 14, the special train will make stops at Portland, Seattle, Spokane, Glacier National Park, Minneapolis and St. Paul, and Chicago, srriving back here July 21. Bad Motor Forces Clipper-to Turn Back By *be Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCO, May 14~—With one of its motors out of commis- sion, the California Clipper turned back to Honolulu last night after flying an hour and 40 minutes to- ward San Prancisco, PAn American Airways officials said. ‘The Clipper was due here today. Among its passengers was Count- ess Haugwitz von Reventlow, the former Barbara Hutton. Special Trainfo Take D. C. Group fo Coast Fair for District Day Sl e e e Commissioners Are Park, and Yo- ' Honorary Chairmen’ e Dottamiscioney Hayes, Mctoth For July Tour Hndeay han and-Young are of the tour. g e a en - Honal Exposition, Ban Francisso, | ecture Is Scheduled A “Commissioners’ Special” train Dr. Lloyd C. S8hanklin will speak will leave here July 3 for Calif: .| on “Physical Health and Spirit- Marshall Dill, the exposttion’s presi- | uglity” at 2:30 pm. and at 8 pm. dent, wrote {o Thomas P. Morgan, | o orrow at the League of Larger Jr- general chialrman o€ Bie DISGHCE | +ife ~noatiorliin, - 1414 Sixtepntn f" Columbis World Com- e hecsss o e stteet N.W, The evening program ttee: “We are hly honored the | Will include the showing of a mo- visit of the mcmm“"nm .:’d will | tion p}cturl, “Ten Nights in & Bar- do everything possible to make their | room. stay in San Prancisco and their visit to the exposition as memorable | and as happy as possible. You can rest assured that high officials of the State, the city and the exposition will welcome them.” These announcements were made yesterday from the Washington Good in cosches on specifed traim—see fyers—consult egents or Telephone Dlstrict 1424 Sunday, May 19 I FALSE TEETH REPAIRED WHILE YOU WAIT ! ROBT S. SOOTT. DENTAL TECR . Bms. V01, VO3 SUal® ptivets Wattins ‘Keoms Al ._FORD § ; | ENGINE HEADS WELDED WELDIT, INC. RESORTS. PENNSYLVANIA RAILRORAD 516 1st St. NW. ME. 7944 OUR FACTORY-TO-YOU PLAN BRINGS SAVINGS OF 20% €S HARDWAR, oy D P Sl Ao e - Wyoming Doctor Files GILLETTE, Wyo,, May 14 (F)—~ Dr. J. C. McHenry, Gillette physi~ cian, has filed for the Democratic nomination for Representative in DANCE WITH PM. TO 2 4 A RES. SEATS, $1.35 inel, RIVERSIDE STADIUM : 26TH AND D STS. N.W. _ BALTIMORE, MD. National Colored Ghoral Symphony - 75-VOICES-75 Directed 2 Mr. Lieweliyn Wilson:: WMAL Tuesday Eve., May 14 8:30 P. M. - i’-‘i”&Wz-cou SYSTEM . IT MAKES HOUSES Whiter THAN White AND KEEPS THEM White FREE DELIVERY EOPLES HARDWARE STORES Two coats are all that is needed—one of Outside Primer and one of Lawrence No. 35 Outside White. Regularly $345...Special Yes, two coats are equivalent to three coats of a white lead and linseed oil job. You can take the word of experienced painters for that statement about Lawrence house paint . . . it is so brilliantly white that it literally cleans itself and that’s why If you wish we’ll be glad to recommend a reputable houses stay white over a long span of time. painter to you. Prices are lower now, paint now. 1 Gallon $3.00—"2 Gallon, $1.85—1 Quart, 98¢ Heavy rains actually wash the dirt and dust off its surface, leaving your house fresher and whiter. All of which makes it a most economical paint—you don’t have to paint your house so often. LAWRENCE PAINTS on sale ot ad- vertised prices at any of our fourteen stores listed below— NEW STORE HOURS—Open daily, 7:30 to 6:00. Fridays ‘til: 8:00 p.m. Saturdays;‘til 9:00 OPEN A CMARGE A 1 L