Evening Star Newspaper, May 14, 1940, Page 4

"Overwhelming Force’ Declared Necessary To Shield Americas Secretary Sees Threat * Of Anarchy as War Spreads in Europe Becretary of State Hull’s warning that the Americas are insecure against the anarchy threatened by the Nazl war aroused speakers at the American Society of Intern: tional Law today to fighting pitch, with demands for “overwhelming |- force” to preserve neutrality of the ‘Western Hemisphere. ‘The members, shocked by the in- vasion of the traditionally neutral Netherlands and Scandinavian coun- tries, cast aside as practically worth- less declarations of neutrality which are not accompanied by force to preserve & nation’s integrity. Meeting to salvage from war wreckage its efforts to psomote re- lations between nations on the basis of law and its citadel, the Perma- nent Court of International Justice at the Hague, now in the path of the German Army, the soclety heard Becretary Hull declare last night that the United States must expand its armaments. “The specter of a new descent into the conditions of international anarchy which characterized the Dark Ages looms on the horizon to- day,” he told the 34th annual meet- ing of the society at the Carlton Hotel. “I am profoundly convinced that it menaces the civilized exist- ence of mankind—of every nation and every individual. Every nation and every individual should be ac- tively on guard.” League of Americas Urged. One method of assuring neutrality in the Americas is a union or league willing to use force to keep bellig- erents out of their territories. Les- ter H. Woolsey, solicitor for the State Department during the World War term of Secretary Robert Lan- sing, advised the society today. This show of force probably would deter belligerents, he indicated. “It is time that the neutrals take things in their own hands and not try to show that the pen is mightier than the sword,” declared Mr. Wool- sey, who asserted he was “surfeited” with treaties that failed to assure neutrality. Cites Failure of Oslo Group. Frances Deak, professor at Co- lumbia University Law School, de- clared “we must have overwhelming force to back up our determination to stay out of war should that de- termination be challenged.” The failure of the European neutrals of the Oslo group to co-operate in combining their forces played a major part in their downfall, he said, Mr. Hull, who is president of the soclety, said “we have no choice but gree necessary. to provide fully adequate means of defending this country’s . security and its rightful interests.” This Nation cannot shut oyt the |~ menace-of the war by isolation, Mr: Hull declared, nor “close our eyes” and “hope that somehow . . . all this will pass us by.” “Never before has there been a greater need for our people to place the support of a wholly united pub- lic opinion behind our Nation’s ef- forts to exert the great weight of its moral influence in favor of re- vindication and revitalization of the basic principles of order under the law, which alone can give lasting assurance of safety, security and peace.” Declares “Right Will Triumph.” Those who believe in “interna- tional morality” he counselled “to hold fast to the convictions that law and morality will triumph over the forces of lawlessness and chaos which have again arisen to chal- lenge the very concept of order under law—just as they have, in the past, trilumphed over similar chal- lenges.” As for himself, he said, “I am eertain of that triumph.” This was interpreted that Mr. Hull is firmly convinced that the allies eventually would defeat Ger- many. ‘Throughout his speech, the strong- est he has made since the outbreak 3f the war, Mr. Hull did not name any European nation. However, of- ficials close to him manifested no reluctance in indicating he had Ger- many in mind when he declared: “Powerful nations have built up vast armaments for the avowed purpose of attaining their national aims by force; and their action has compelled other nations—even those inost sincerely devoted to the cause of peace under a rule of law, in- cludin, Listen to . .. WMAL NEWS BROADCASTS TODAY 12:55 p.m.—European News. 3:00p.m.—War Commen- tary. 3:55 p.m.—AP News. 5:00 p.m.—Evening Star lashes. 5:45 p.m.—Lowell Thomas. 6:45 p.m.—European News. 9:10 p.m.—European News. 11:15 p.m.—European News. 12 (midnight) —European News. 1:00 a.m.—News. TOMORROW 7:00 a.m.—News Here and Abroad. 7:25 a.m.—European News. 8 m.—Earl Godwin. 10:00 a.m.—News. 11:00 a.m.—European News. WMAL 630 on Your Dial Washington’s Leading N::u Station brings you' headline news— as it happens. Warni BELGIAN PRISONERS QUESTIONED BY GERMANS—This pic- ture, radioed from Berlin to New York, shows, according to the mense Propomons their own arma- ments.” Mr. Woolsey, Washington attor- ney, advised the society that al- though many aspects of the Pan- American neutrality declaration were not in accordance with estab- lished international law, it con- tained the nucleus of neutrality which would be stronger than-at present. “In my opinion,” he declared, “safety for the neutral rests only in some union or league willing to use force to keep warring nations within bounds similar to the thought back of the armed neutralities of 1780 and 1800. “This may need the entire re- vision of neutrality rules with re- spect to intercourse with belliger- ents so there would be no need for belligerent interference. How far these should go in this regard is a matter for deep concern and study. “There is no reason, however, why neutrals should submit to a reign of lawless force, to the mob rule of belligerents, or be forced into & war which they do not want.” Examining the efforts of nations to stay conquests by belligerents through non-recognition of their gains, Prof. Henry W. Briggs of k-University compluded that of non-recogni- tion has never been sufficiently ef- fective to cause a conqueror to dis- or poli- cies of non-recognition’ of the re sults. The cause of conquest as well as the results must become the con- cern of the community of states before a non-recognition of illegali- ties becomes effective. Pending such a development of international or- ganization, a frank recognition of de facto situations—however much we may deplore the methods em- ployed to create them—is preferable to a sterile and unrealistic policy of non-recogniiion.” As vast areas of Central and Northern Europe, Asia and Africa fall to the conquerors, “the contin- ued refusal to recognize unpleasant realities * * * will only create further instability,” he said. Detajled problems of maritime Jurisdiction in time of peace will be discussed this afternoon and con- flicting theories of international law will be outlined tonight. Huston Thompson, formerly chair- man of the Federal Trade Commis- sion, declared last night following Secretary Hull's address that the time is ripe for formation of a world trade tribunal “in preparation for the day when the an war shall end and the world again will be faced with the problem of recon- struction and trade adjustment.” In this tribunal Mr, Thompson saw “an instrument of peace, & means by which the nations of the world and the people of the world may be able to adjust their commer- cial differences without resort to force of arms, a means which should further good will among nations in the place of misunderstanding, bit- terness and recourse to war.” Amsterda (Continued From First Page.) taken up positions in the strong defense line in Utrecht Province. The communique was issued by Gen. Henrl Gerard Winkelman, commander in chief of Holland’s land and sea forces and the highest representative in Holland of the Dutch government, which now is in England. The commander in chief said the government left ‘Holland in view of its duties to the entire kingdom, in- cluding the Dutch overseas posses- sions, and could carry on as well in London as in The Hague. In & proclamation broadcast over the Dutch radio, Queen Wilhelmina said her country “remains a full member of the community of states and will be in position to continue co-operation with her allies. * ¢ ¢ The Netherlands will, by the grace of God, regain all their territory. Do not despair.” The communique summed up the military situation as follows: “In the northern provinces'the enemy has established himself. An attempt to force the Ijsselmeer Dyke has failed up to now. “Nye-forthern part of Rotterdam is firmly in our hands. “The fleld army retreated last night and now holds our well-known new Dutch waterline,. b “The position of ' Den Helder (North Sea naval base) is intact. “The situation in Brabant is un- certain. “The Province of Zeeland is firmly in our hands. “Our air defense remains, not- withstanding heavy losses, very ac- tive.” (In London, authorities at- tached to the Netherlands Lega- tion said there had not been a single instance of failure in the Netherlands inundation defenses. “The only trouble we experi- enced,” said one official, “was the parachute troops.” 3 (Asked if the huge Zuider Zee Dam would be blown up if nec- essary, he said: “If it is necessary for the defense of the country, you may say it definitely will be blown up.”) In the center, the enemy admit- tedly had gained a grip on a small sector of the Grebbe Line, the flood- water defenses east of the city of Utrecht which run south from Ijssel Meer and are only some 35 miles from Amsterdam. They constitute the chief protection for the official capital, the former seat of the gov- ernment at The Hague, and the principal seaport, Rotterdam. Enemy 12 Miles From Rotterdam, ° In the south, German ttoops ad- vancing with blitzkrieg rapidity, marched west through the Province of North Brabant, then struck north across the strategic bridge over the Hollandsch Diep, at Moerdijk, and into the vicinity of Dordrecht, only 12 miles southeast of Rotterdam. - In the southern section of Rotter- dam itself, presumab} Answering a Question That Faces Many Families What to spend for funeral service is & question that comes with bereavement. Frankly, the last tribute should reflect the family’s social standing, yet be within.their means. Income should govern the expenditure, Large Choice of Funeral Prices: ' Equally important: After the service, you should have the personal satisfaction that everything was truly ex- pressive of your family’s prestige—and without burden- some expense. 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This bridge, which spans the Hollandsch Diep, one of the principal outlets of the Maas, not only connects the north- ern and southern portions of the country, but also is on the principal raflway line between Belgium and the Netherlands’ principal cities. London (Continued From First Page.) fighting is going on in the (Liege) Citadel and have no reason to be- lieve that Liege has fallen or need fall in the near future.” Rushed to Aid Belgiags.— Meanwhile, British troops rushed to stiffen the resistance of the Bel- gians, who appeared to be falling back from the salient formed by the River Meuse and the Albert Canal toward a shorter and more easily de- fended line. ‘The Admiralty announced that British warships were helping the Dutch and Belgian forces by bom- barding plane-landed German troops on the coast. The Air Ministry communique last night said the Royal Air Force shot down 40 or more German planes in battles over the Low Countries and bombed German troop columns in Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg. ‘This prought the number of Ger- man planes reported shot down by the British force since the start of the German invasion last Friday to approximately 135. ‘The British communiques revealed the R: A. F. has been using secret types of planes. Until the war spread to Holland and Belgium, the British Spitfires, Hurricanes, Wellingtons and Blen- heims bore the brunt of the war in the air, * A Bristol-Beaufort, described as the fastest twin-engined bomber in the world, took part in the attack on the German-occupied Waalhaven Airdrome near Rotterdam. The Beaufort is said to be capable of “300 miles per hour plus.” The new bomber carries a crew of four—pilot, navigator, gunner and radio operator—and has a power-operated gun turret amid- ships, with four guns mounted for- ward. “Mystery” Fighter Plane. Specially designed for rapid man- ufacture, the Beaufort {8 known as —A. P. Wirephoto. the “Jack of all trades” of the R.A. . It can be used as an ordinary long- range bomber, torpedo bomber or general reconnaissance plane. Britain's “mystery” fighter plane; the Boulton Paul Defiant, is re- ported also to have got in deadly work against German bombers in operations over Holland and Bel- glum, Equipped with a power-operated multi-gun turret aft and an un- known number of machine guns for- ward, the Deflant is expected to be a valuable defense weapon in the event the Germans launch mass bombing raids on England. Its after turret is designed to swing easily at high speeds, thus permitting a broadside attack on a formation of enemy planes. Byrnes Refuses fo Run For Vice Presidency Senator Byrnes, Democrat, of South Carolina is not a candidate for the vice presidential nomination, he made clear yesterday. He said he would ask that his name not be presented to the South Carolina Democratic Convention to- maerrow. Several county conventions had recommended that the Stafe party gathering indorse him for Vice President. S Refusal to be a candidate stre; ened prospects that Senatde” might be selected as Democratic Na- tional Convention keynoter and per- manent chairman. Swift Texas Justice Doesn’t Suit Thief By the Associated Press. HOUSTON, Tex.—A man was ar- rested for shop-lifting. Twenty minutes later he had been charged, convicted, sentenced and was in the rowdy wagon on his way to the city farm to serve out his $50 fine, “I wanted speedy justice and got it,” he remarked ruefully. 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The Swiss government, at the re- quest of the minister to Switzerland, agreed today to look after German diplomatic interests in the Netherlands. The Swiss Federal Council issued a statement criticizing Swiss press apprehension about the continued presence of German nationals in the republic. Danger Held “Exaggerated.” Newspapers had said that, al- though all PFrenchmen of active service age were recalled at the be- ginning of the war, nearly 100,000 Germans remained in the country. The council statement asserted that the dangers of sabotage and the reported numbers of Germans in Switzerland were both “exaggerat- ed” and tended to excite the popu- lation. Defense preparations were rushed, with the Swiss giving particular at- tention to methods to cope with parachute troops. Throughout this mountain nation there are thousands of persons not in the army itself who are organized to guard against armed men dropped from the skies and the subversive work of 5th columnists. Boy Scquts, Girl Scouts, even aged women, have their instructions to watch for parachute troops. They also know what to do if air-raid warnings scream. Elaborate Precautions. Elaborate precautions have been taken to prevent 5th column attacks against utilities and communica- tions. Persons living in buildings opposite Swiss radio stations have been ordered to keep off balconies on that side of the house and to draw their shutters night and day Even the Bank for International Settlements, which had headquar- ters here since September, has moved its records and business office to the little village of Chateau D’ Oex, in the Alps. That village is near Gstad, about 75 miles beyond the valley and series of lakes stretch- ing from Basel on the German frontier to Geneva on the PFrench frontier. Business Firms Move. 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