17 MAY 1940, Page 6

BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ICELAND

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS

Reykjavik, May 12th.

British warships arrived at Reykjavik on Friday in a snow- storm. The streets were crowded with spectators, but there was no excitement. Everyone was cheerful though surprised. The Press praised the courtesy of the soldiers and advised the people to remain calm.

The Times, May .13th.

The plural is just. A message of such length and moment naturally calls for the mobilisation of the whole corps of