Checkmating the Nazis in America
The verdict concerning the ' Robin Moor ' preceded but is not necessarily connected with two measures directed against Germany by order of President Roosevelt. The decision at last taken to freeze all Axis funds in the United States had long been under consideration, and to anticipate such action most of the funds have already been transferred to Latin America, where some are believed to be held in the name of Switzerland. The second measure is the closing of all German Consular establishments in the United States, the removal of their German personnel from American territory, and the closing of the German Library of Information in New York. These agencies have been hot-beds of espionage and illegal activity, attempting to work up opinion against the Administra- tion, to discredit the Allies, and promote strikes. It will be noted that in proportion as German influences are excluded from the United States the Nazis redouble activities in Latin America and especially Brazil. Even there they will find diffi- culties in making use of credits transferred from the United States, and there are reports of negotiations for the lending of Brazilian air-bases for the use of the American Air Force. The United States are forging ahead with their strategic preparations and are foiling the Nazi attempts to get behind their guard.
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