The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-28

at the Vatican not only have failed to break the international deadlock but have failed to unearth any de- finite prospect for an early solu- tion, two fundamental factors must stand out as guides to the future: 1.-Great Britain and Germany now stand face-to-face in a perlious game of power politics in which retreat for either might easily be prelude to disaster. The destinieS of almost every nation in Europe, but especially of France and Italy, must now be largely dependent in the long run on either London or Berlin.
 2.-Adof Hitler firmly intends to continue reconstruction of the greater Reich and, unless he has deceived some of the most astute observers in Europe, his next move will be toward Danzig and the Po- fish corridor.
 Throughout Europe there is striking and highly dangerous con- trast in the attitude of the people of cities within two or three hours flight of each other. Each side is now confident of itself.
 Walk Through War Signs
 I,ondoners in gray tpo hats and morning coats en route to the race track imperturably walk through streets overshadowed by huge signs reading "enroll now we must be prepared" while along the same street march overall-clad anti-air- craft volunteers with chins up and arms swinging in military fashion.
 In Berlin, workers pulled down flags and banners along the wide Unter den Linden to mark the end of 8 series of elaborate military demonstrations for visiting poten- tates much to the relief of many thousands of residents who had been herded into the streets at monotonous intervals and given lit- tie paper flags to wave. Fed up with demonstrations. Berliners live in a serious but confident atmosphere that has led them to be ready for Der Fuerher's next move either to- morrow or next month. Possibly never in six years of Nazi rule have they been more united behind Hitler than today as result of the Ger man press charges that Britain seeks to "encircle and destroy" the Reich.
 French Public Unconcerned
 Still different is the atmosphere of neighboring capitals, especially in Paris, where the government per- sistept and energetic declarations that France is making great strides in national recovery and rearma- ment has created among the boule- vardiers and the workmen alike an outward spirit of optimism mingled with unconcern over the prospects of war.
 Only in the little capitals is there hope at avoiding involvement if war comes The tea tables before tn American Hotel in Amsterdam are crowded with political refugees from Germany and the talk turns repeatedly to war, but the Dutch are confident that they can main- tain their neutrality
 We stayed out of the World War and we are far better prepared to keeup out of the next" one Dutch businessman remarked, refiecting the view not only of Hollanders but of their Belgian and Danish neigh borS.
 It is this contrast in attitude, with each capital fostering the idea that it is now strong enough to meet any emergency. that creates a compli- cated situation in which a minor mistake in judgment might precipi- tate general conflict overnight.
 Naxis, Fascists Confident
 Nazis and, to a lesser extent, Fascists are certain they will again gain their immediate goals without resort to more than local military operations and probably without firin ga shot.
 Britain and France are convinced that the dictatorial bloc is now hemmed in and outnumbered--if as expected the security front leaders get together with Soviet Russia - and that the process Of totalitarian expansion can be stopped without 6 fight.
 The result is e deadlock that can be maintained only @ limited time. So far no progress has been made toward negotiating a settlement but eventually the break must come.
 The danger is that blum will be called or a mistake made in high places. or that the peopse will be- como fed up with . situation that Is mapping their economic power and force 6 showdown.