24 MAY 1940, page 2

Drastic Steps In France

The first clear sign that all was not well in France came when M. Paul Reynaud announced drastic changes in his Cabinet. To those who could read between the lines there had......

Relations With Russia

From the periodical and fragmentary statements issued regarding the progress of the Anglo-Russian trade negotiations it seems safe to infer that in fact they are making no......

Arms And Equipment

For the moment all eyes are concentrated on the gigantic struggle of the armed forces to stem the tide of invasion by an enemy who in arms and equipment is far superior to the......

The Education Of Nazis

In his pastoral letter for Trinity Sunday Cardinal Hinsley assured his readers that the Pope rests his hope for the renewal of society on the Christian education of youth; and......

M. Reynaud's Frankness

The course of events has run swiftly. Within two days after the military and Cabinet changes M. Reynaud with courageous frankness told the French Senate the whole story of the......

Enigmatic Italy

Whilst Count Ciano has been content to speak of Italy's " natural, just, indispensable " aspirations and the necessity of defending her prestige, the inspired Press continues to......

A Neutral Ally

Stirring herself to realities, as this country began to do after Munich, the United States is today manifesting an intense awareness to the possible, indeed probable,......