The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-02-27

Central Poland, great numbers ar
disease. America could put an end
The Committee states that no
quested. and that its purpose is to
invite an expression of opinion con
i. Will there be actual starvation in
Europe this sintery
Yes. Under normal conditions Be-
GUM imports ~ per cent of its food.
Holland 80 per cent. and Norway 81
per cent. These imports are now cut
off by British and German blockades.
Central Poland is from 80 to 40 per
cent deficient because OF the tri-parti-
ton OF Poland Finland. not occupied
but partially bloekaded, normally i'm
ports % per cent of her foods; she has
also lost nne-tenth of her best soil. In
all countries unusually severe weather
destroyed much Of the grain crops
military mobilization prevented plant
ing and harvesting invasion destroyed
storage and equipment, and disrupted
transportation Unless food is imported
many thousands will starve. and many
more will die from disease before the
next harvest. These people need pro-
lection OF native food from seizure by
occupying armies as we'll as protection
for imported foods
2. Can this famine be prevented with
out helping Germany?
Yes. The Hoover plan. which oper
ated effectively in the Iast VIZ, provides
for absolute control Of mi Z and inn
ported food By Neutral Commission,
assisted by great number OF volun
teer patriotic nationals. Supplies will
60 directly to the hungry people for
whom they are intended-and to no
one else.
3. Does this plan aid the Allies?
Yes. Feeding these democratic peo-
Piles will maintain their courage. sus.
tain allegiance to ideals, rebuild mo-
raie, increase England's prestige as
humanitarian nation and salvage ma.
tive supplies from absorption
4. Will Germany profit If il breaks the
agreement
No. The plan provides for only 120,-
900 to 100000 tons of imported food to
be on hand at one time. The Germans
use ten times that much each month
II Germany committed the maximum
violation and seized the entire supply
this would furnish them food for only
three days. and relief could end
S. Will Germany feed these nations.
No. Every country at war measures
Its supplies. military and food. by the
necessities of war Since Germany does
not know how long the present war
will last, 1t is not likely to feed these
countries at the risk OF depicting sup
plies needed for the German army and
people.
&. Will feeding workmcn In these
countries strengthen Germany.
No. Workmen whose labor Is useful
to the Central economy of Germany
will be fed by the Germans many OF
them in Germany itself as deportees.
But their women and children will be
left unprovided for A new Europe can.
not be built from physical and mental
wreck -
!. Will starving people revolt against
Germany?
No. Military resistance Is impossible
when disarmament of nation is com
plete. A single tank can easily subdue
an entire area 1t Is barbarous to even
suggest that naked-handed women and
children could join In fighting against
modern weapons.
3. Would Germany keep the agree
meni?
Yes. The whole plan Is predicated
upon the fact that relief will terminate
IL there are violations by Germany
pestilence. already appearing In the
occupied areas respects no boundaries |
II would sweep all ountries-Germany
as we'll as the rest. Germany knows
this. and would keep the agreement
Ii for no other reason than its opn |
selfinterest. Agreements made by the |
present German Government since the |
outbreak OF the war In September. /