Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Suggests Questions for
Hitler's Consideration.

To the Editor of The Star
Can it be that Hitler at last is taking
cognizance of the uneasiness prevalent
in Germany? Does he attach sufficient
significance to the bomb explosion at
Munich? Does he read between the lines
of Daladier's recent speech in which
Mussolini is lauded with that finesse
peculiar to the astute French Premier?
And what can he think of the sinful
taneous orders coming from the govern-
mentS of France and Italy Withdrawing
considerable forces from their fortified
frontier? Can it be that he himself is
at last growing suspicious of Stain, and
is now ready to make overtures to Mus
solini in a desperate attempt to convince
I! Duce that while Russia is busy with
Finland, Germany and Italy should join
their forces and settle the Balkan ques-
ton?
What conclusion has he drawn from
the recent, noticeable disintegration of
the Nazi party in Hungary? How can
he explain to the Nazis in Germany the
recent Hungarian election which turned
out definitely anti-Nazi? Does he fear
that Hungary may take the lead in or
ganizing all the Balkans into an anti
Nazi bloc which will abrogate all of the
barter trade agreements which Germany
has built up during recent years? And
perhaps establish more profitable trade
relations with Italy and the allies?
What is his reaction to Stains loss OF
prestige resulting from the abortive
Finnish invasion? Can it be that be-
cause Of the turn of events in Finland
Hitler is desperate to find any excuse
to come back to the company of his
old bed-fellow; and what will be Mus
solini's answer if Hitler should PROFOUND
such a proposition? Does he realize that
only the extremely credulous in Germany
now give ear to his contention that the
axis is as strong as ever? How would
Germans react If he should try
to convince them that Mussolini will
join with both Soviet Russia and Ger
many in a plan to divide the Balkans?
Does Hitler realize that thinking Ger
mans know that Mussolini's heart
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Turkish Government chose to line up
with France and Great Britain? What
can Hitler do now to put Turkey in her
proper place for the way she treated Won
Papen? If it should get rumored about
among the masses of Germany that
Italy has sent airplanes to Finland
would they reason that II Duce figures
to keep Russia occupied in Northern
Europe while he convinces the Balkans
that they should make at least some
gesture toward assisting Turkey and
Italy, and perhaps even the allies, when
it finally does come ito his showdown
with Soviet Russia and Germany?
If Hitler should make bold overtures
to Mussolini and fail, what then? Would
there be revolution in Germany? Hitler
has so many questions to answer these
days! His nights must be long and filled
with tormenting doubts.
December 20. D. D. D.
Says Concessions Essential
To Trade Agreements.
TO the Editor Of The Star:
Recently the Argentine government
announced that its policy Of ex-
change control would be continued for
the sake of maintaining stable foreign
trade. In order that the belligerents
may buy from them, Argentina must
import goods from Europe. In order that