26 APRIL 1940, Page 12

Neutrals in Europe .

"With British troops in Norway to help that country resist the Nazi invaders, and with Finland's heroic example fresh in their minds, Europe's remaining neutrals are taking heart. Without exception, they have stiffened their economic and political resistance to Nazi encroachment, and warned the, aggressors that they are prepared to meet invasion with all their guns and resources. Thus it must be clear to Hitler as he counts the cost of his Norwegian venture that the days of easy victory are over."—San Antonio Express (U.S.A.).