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By Washington

likewise, recognize the import
ance of world trade. Only recent
~ President Wetter. of Switzer-
land, while accepting participa-
ton in European collaboration.
insisted that this would not be
enough because I'VE depend on
world trade and we cannot live
separate from the countries over
seas without seeing our national
economy and our culture de-
cline Consequently, he said
that the Swiss hope and purpose
are 'for better and freer rees-
tablishment of world trade.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

PROVIDENCE. n. rw when
thieves stole L. n sno~s suto-
mob.le ia shis city from she street..
they Jeff annthar In - plaee
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

Democracy depends upon average
men for its success, but it has a hopeless
prospect if the average man hasn't sense
enough to vote right on issues
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

FOURTEEN FIT. ouTIoARD
MOTOR BOAT. Fully equipped
and one johnson Cupboard mo-
tor, 4 hip. $50 James II
Pinder. l2l7 Petronia Street.
Ian3-s
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ron RENT

ROOMS IN NEW, MODERN
HOTEL. Hot and cold running
water. Tile baths Special rates
to steady people. Also. cot
tages. Gulf Stream Hotel. Di-
vision and Simonton streets.
may29-tf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

The United States News says an
inside government report shows
that many of the strikes of the
last few months are part of an
organized plan by Communists 20
hamper the nations defense es-
fort. The report also gives a fore
cast of other strikes now beng
planned by the Reds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

Already the new harbor master is say
ing Aye, aye, Sir"
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cHEAPl

l4-FooT CUPBOARD BOAT, A
months old. Cost $85. Materials
alone. Wheel and Control in
bow. Complete with l6-Horse
Evinrude in perfect condition.
Both $l25.0o. Apply Box JK.
cIo Citizen. jun10-4t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

ILLINGWORTIi MUSIC STUDIO
MIR. and Mrs. Haydn nlingworth
EUROPEAN TRAINING
Specialized Summer Instruction
Piano, Theory, Band and
Orchestral Instruments
Piano Tuning
SIS Elizabeth ST. Phone lit
jun3-1mo
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WANTED TO RENT

WANTED Furnished House or
downstairs Apartment Two
bedrooms. Give details. loca-
ton and price. Box Wild.
The Citizen. iunii-stx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

Ultimate control of the high
seas will depend, in the opinion
of responsible officials, upon sea
control, which, in turn, will de-
pend upon naval power In every
navy of the world, at this time,
the battleship is regarded as the
backbone of sea power. Other
warships, shore stations. supply
vessels and even aircraft revolve
around the big guns of the battle
ships
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

Water and Sewerage.
2, More Hotels and Apartments
Beach and Bathing Pavilion
4 Airports-Land and Sea.
5. Consolidation If County and City Gov
.-s crnments
8 A Modern City Hospital
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

IN THE COUNTY JUDGES COURT.
IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY.
STATE OF FLORIDA. IN PRO-
BATE.
In Re Estate OF
PAULINE NJ. PHELAN,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

Advertising racketeers for one thing
and another who formerly found Key West
easy picking have had their wings clipped
and in future will find the going little
tougher because of the newly created Mon
roe County Advertising Committee, COM
posed of representatives of the Chamber of
Commerce. Monroe County Commissioners,
City Council Aqueduct Commission and
the Overseas Road and Toll. Bridge Dis
trirf ~ tNa n VI 90 &M8 Z.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

We have promised to provide,
in unlimited quantities, the sup
plies that the British may re-
quire to defeat Hitler. We have
not committed ourselves to take
any offensive action against Ger
many, but since the Presidents
fireside chat, it is crystal clear
that force will be used, if neces-
sary, to guarantee the delivery
of supplies and to protect this
country from the evil which
would exist if Hitler. or the Axis
group, secures control of the
high seas.
The importance which is placed
upon the control of the seas is
explained by the belief that Hit
Ter will lose the war if he fails
to acquire control of the seas.
Together, Great Britain and
the United States can dominate
the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian
Oceans. They control two-thirds
of the worlds industrial machin-
cry and three-ouarters of the
worlds mineral resources. Con-
trolling the seas, they can ex-
change these resources on their
own terms. Moreover, they will
have access to the resources of
Latin America, as well.
Without sea control, the United
States and Great Britain will
have no independent world COM
merce, with the result that they
would sink to the status of sec
ondary powers, with incalculable
effect upon the standard of liv-
ing of their people.
Responsible officials in Europe,
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HOTELS

BRING YOUR VISITING friends
In need Of a good nights rest
to THE OVERSEAS HOTEL.
Clean rooms, enjoy the honey
atmosphere. Satisfactory rates.
And. try THE COFFEE SHOP,
It's economical and has shat
tasty food and atmosphere. Oft
Fleming street apri-tf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

Robert Walkers name appeared
inconsistently in an issue of a
Louisville paper On page II was
testimonial for patent medi-
cine, signed by him. in which he
declared that three bottles of the
stuff made him feel like a new
man." On page i Of the same
paper appeared the account of his
death.
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IDE Lie 1T S
BY MARCY B. DARNALL.
Former Editor of The Citizen

Those interested in mathemati-
cal curiosities may amuse them
selves with the number l42,857.
Multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, the
answer contains the same digits as
the original number. and in the
same order, thus: 285,714; 428, ST.;
1923: 714,285; 857,142. But
multiply it by z, and there is an
entirely different but no less sur
prising result: 500, 999.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

France as.always been land of poll
teal intrigue. BRAND, the great premier,
once returning to Paris. heard that his col
leagues had decided his downfall during his
absence. and that his best friend, to whom
he had entrusted his affairs while away had
Joined his foes Seeing then how things
were going at the cabinet meeting, BRAND
packed his papers IN his bag. rose from the
council table and announced he would hand
his resignation 10 the President. Then. one
hand on the door, he turned to the friend
who had failed him by the way. my dear
NJ. can you tell me the value Of 50
pieces Of silver at the exchange today so
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12
THE WEATHER

Observation taken at 7:30 a. M,
18th Mer. Time (city office
Temperatures
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

For this season, the nations in
volved in the present titantic
conflict are bending every ener-
gy to prepare for the contest on
the high seas which will decide
the mastery of the world for gen.
erations to come.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

PROFESSIONALS

LOUIS A. HARRIS
Attorney at Law
2l7 Duval st. Phone 252
may20-1mo
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At this time, the United States
and Great Britain possess thirty
three .battleships, of which five
are modern vessels. Germany.
Japan. Italy and France have
seventeen battleships, of which
six are modern vessels. In addi-
ton, the two democracies have
twenty-one battleships under
construction as compared with
sixteen for the Axis powers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

While the German army has
been able to march from one end
of Europe to the other, and the
outcome of present fighting in
Europe may be decided by the
preponderance of German air.
power, it is still the consensus of
expert opinion that world COM
merce, in the future, viii be con-
trolled bv the nations which con-
troll the high seas and that this
viii depend upon the battleships
Of the contending groups.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-12

Responsible officials in Europe,
Evening star., 1941-05-28
News Women
Hear Talk
By Valtin
Only Democratic
Military Force Will
Beat Hitler, He Says

Neither revolution inside Ger
many nor rebellion of conquered
peoples will bring about the eventual
defeat of Hitler, in the opinion of
Jan Valtin, author of Out of the
Night" who addressed the Women's
National Press Club at the Willard
Hotel yesterday.
Valtin, who in private life is
Richard Krebs. said that only by a
strong combination of military
forces OF the democratic countries
and by a war of aggression can the
power of the German dictator be
destroyed. The British blockade will
not hurt the Germans, Valtin de-
clared, as Hitler will 'let the IA ma
tions which he has conquered starve
before he permits one German to go
hungry"
UNLESS the forces of democracy
are combined I give Hitler a $3.50
chance of winning this war;" he
added.
Valtin said future movements Of
Stain and the Soviet Union were
unpredictable and declared that
many of the Russian leaders recent
actions have been motivated by fear
of Hitler and Nazi power. Stain
will never make terms with the
English, he added, but will do every
thing possible to appease the Nazis.
Not until Hitler becomes the ag-
greSSor against Russia will Stain
take any step against Nazi-ism, the
speaker continued.
Hess dramatic flight to England
has no political significance in VAL
tins opinion. He told of contacts
with Hess in Germany a few years
ago. Hess was never policy maker,
the speaker explained, but was a
good right-hand man who carried
out Hitler's orders" Valtin declared
it was his belief that when his ad-
vice on certain policies was ignored
and that of Goering and Goebbels
accepted Hess left Germany through
pique
He was like a schoolboy who
has been the teachers pet and who,
through hurt pride. goes out and
attempts suicide with the idea of
hurting the teacher" the speaker
said.
Defeatists, isolationists and those
who "lull others into a sense of Sc
curity' are q "God-send to Hitler"
Valtin declared.
Those who say Let's keep out
of this war are saying, All right,
Hitler, you 60 ahead-we won't dis
turb you" he continued. Valtin,
who came to Washington to testify
before the Dies Committee, was in
troduced at the luncheon by Mrs. J.
Fred Essary, the club president.
Evening star., 1941-05-28
Association Plans
Pilgrimage June 7
To virginia Homes

The annual pilgrimage Of the As
sociation for the Preservation of
Virginia Antiquities will take place
Saturday afternoon, June 7, when
two historic homes will be visited.
The first to be visited is Portledge,
the Colonial home of Mrs. Fred A.
Barnes, situated near Occoquan,
Va, after which members and others
making the pilgrimage will visit
lovely old Rippon Lodge, home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Hampton Ellis,
who will be hosts at a garden party.
The pilgrimage will be made re-
gardleSs of the weather and Mrs.
Virgil B. Jackson, treasurer of the
association, located at 1901 K street,
will, give additional information to
those interested.
Mrs. Joseph Stiles Wall is chair
man for the pilgrimage and will be
assisted by Mrs. Jesse Lee Webb,
Mrs. John Franklin Little, Mrs. Ry-
land Bryant, Mrs. William Clerk,
Mrs. Lee Pennington, Mrs. Wright
Craig, Mrs. Guy Withers, Miss
Eleanor Fits, Miss Luella Chase
and Miss Angie Armat.
Mrs. William Cabell Moore, Mrs.
William o. Owen and Mrs. Henry
st. George Tucker are vice directors
Of the Washington branch of the
association.
Evening star., 1941-05-28
False Teeth Wearers Often
Worst Breath Offenders!
"Need More Than Mouth Wash"
say Authorities 3. Recommend PoIIdent

A thin dark film collects on plates
and bridges. This Aim soaks up
odors and impurities like spongel
It holds germs and decay bacteria,
and it Is so tough that ordinary
brushing seldom removes 1t. 1t gets
into every tiny crevice where brush
ing can't even reach. Almost always
It results in "denture bredth"-prob-
ably the most offensive of all breath
odors.
Yet there's q perfect way to clean
and purity false teeth without
brushing. acid or danger. 1t Is Poll
dent, powder that dissolves
awsy all scum, stains. tarnish and,
odor. Makes yreath sweeter-
ard plates or bridges look bet
ter and feel better. Tens Of
Thousands call Polident . bless \
Evening star., 1941-05-28
Argentine Navy
Chief Entertained

The First Secretary Of the Ar
gentine Embassy and Sonora de
Pardo were hosts at luncheon
yesterday in honor Of the chief
Of staff of the Argentine Navy,
Vice Admiral Jose Guisasola, and
Sonora de Guisasola. Other guests
included the Naval Attache of
the Embassy and Sonora de
Brunei, Comdr. Richard r. Har-
tunR and Comdr. GeorRe II Laird.
Evening star., 1941-05-28
Your Natural Beauty
Brought Out With Aid of
MercOIized Wax Cream

Try this famous Skin Bleach and Beauti-
fer. Mercolized Wax Cream. Its effective
ingredients hasten the natural activity of
the skin in taking OF lfeless, dull or
darkened surface skin in tiny. invisible
particles This complexion lghtener used
as directed reveals the whittier, newer
underskin.
SaXoIite Astringent tightens loose surface
skin. Gives a delightful sense of freshness.
Reduces excess surface oil. Dissolve Saxolite
Astrinsent in one-hah pint witch hazel and
use daily. morning or evening.
Tarkroot Beauty Mask-Try this cooling,
soothins and refreshing facial. We believe
you will like II.
Evening star., 1941-05-28

THE LAST DAY!
9 Nome tous Hours
Store Opens $3.50, Closes $50
Half Price-Or Less!
That's the order for this last day. Only of knd-with
possibly here and there duplicate However it's all Sloane
merchandise-rue the periods in design; and genuine
cabinet woods in construction.
For the Bedroom
apieee English Regency Group. Cuban mahogany s22S
Heppwh Croup-chery sycamore
Reduced from s49o to S4O
Regency Group.
Reduced from $500 e222O
ITO Mahogany Dressing type s35
ss4 Early American kneee Dressing Tables Maple construction sl7
$50 Dressing Tables Spoon
Group Dressing Table Benches
El American % Colonial aspps~hs Sheraton Chinese oippsn
Regularly $500 to s25 Choice ID
Living Room Pieces-Half Price!
All Mahogany
$85 Console Table $3.50
$3.50 Phy DropLe Table Sl6.25
$40 Sheraton $3.50
s23.5O PeCrust Table sII75
Dune Drop.Ieaf Library s42.50
$40 Canterbury Magazine
$l8 Hanging Bookshelf
-sI4
SI45O
Occasional Chairs GO9b off:
For Dining Room, Living Room Bridge Many designs
All Lamps! Tables!
randBri Lamp, nd Cono
500 off: 500 off!
50 Pieces Ready-mad Draperies
Reduced from 50 20
$40 a pair
Other Readymade Drapeies- 500 Off
Evening star., 1941-05-28

ing for comfort, convenience and
hygiene. Long lasting can costs only
800 at any drug store. Approved by
Good Housekeeping Bureau and
dentists everywhere.
Evening star., 1941-01-31
Widow Of Daniel Dodge
Weds Plastic Surgeon
Ey the Associated Press.


CHICAGO, Jan. 3l.-Dr. William
A. Lange, a Detroit plastic surgeon,
and his wealthy bride, the former
Mrs. Annie Laurine Dodge, sped
westward today aboard a stream
liner for a honeymoon at Sun Valley,
Idaho.
Their surprise marriage at Cham
paign, Ill, yesterday eliminated a
secret romance that began 18 months
ago when the bride met DR.. Lange
as patient.
Mrs. Dodge was the widow of
Daniel Dodge, heir to a huge auto
fortune, who drowned a fortnight
after their marriage August 2, 1898.
Subsequently she was awarded So
100000 of his estate.
The bride, daughter of a tug boat
captain and once an $18-a-week tele-
phone operator at Gore Bay,
Ontario, gave her age as %. Her
husband Is 80.
The marriage was performed at
the Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal
Church by the Rev. Herbert L. Miller
and was witnessed by Mrs. Miller
and Betty Thompson, maid in the
clergyman's household. The Rev.
Mr.. Miller was DR.. Lange's legal
guardian when the latter attended
the University of Illinois in 1926-28.
Evening star., 1941-01-31
Subuteur Seized on Form

WICHITA, KanS., Jan. 81 R).-
Howard CLANCY suspected sabotage
In the removal of insulation from
his tractors ignition wires. He set
UP a watch and caught the family
goat, Nanny, in the act of coming
back for more gutta percha goodies.
Evening star., 1941-01-31
Dunbar High School
Graduates Class OF s.

Dunbar High School last night
graduated So students at first semes-
ter exercises there. Col. West A.
Hamilton, member of the Board of
Education, presided.
Evening star., 1941-01-31

Gibbs, Phyllis z.
Gray, Juanita Z.
Gray, Yvonne o.
Jackson, Vernelle r.
johnson. Doris l.
Johnson, Sarah P.
King, Jzetta q.
Lee. Clyde E.
Loften. Dorothy z.
Miles, Jeanne B.
Miller. Jewell E.
Reynolds, lone J.
Dawson, George 3.
Gilmore, William r.
Harris. William H.
Jackson, Charles NJ.
Lucy, Herbert c.
Lyles, Howard B.
Maxwell. Howard A.
Mulls, C. H. jr.
Mills. Edward T, jr.
Minor, Resign A.
Swami, Earl w. jr.
Thomas, Howard c.
Walker. Armstead L.
Wilson, George D., jr.
Evening star., 1941-01-31
Graduates were:

Alexander, e. o.
Andrews, Grace p.
Banks, Evelyn j.
Black, Evelyn o.
Boswell, Doris L.
Bullock, Vivien z.
Carpenter, Cora
Coleman. Julia @.
Davis. Ella N.
Day, ESthelda M.
Edwards, Hattie L.
Evans, Mary v.
Richardson, Grace L.
Robinson, A. L.
Sharpe, Louise C.
Smith, Dorothy ].
Stockton, L. E.
Summers, B. NJ.
Thompson, Edith L.
Thompson, Juanita
Thompson. Rosemary
Wells, Geraldine z.
willis. Hildegarde J.
Wilson, Anna L.
Armstead, Robert r.
Brooks, Walter H.
Clarke, James E.
Evening star., 1941-01-31
Langley Junior High
Gives Certificates
To 123 Graduates
Most of Gloss to Enter
Mckinley School
Next Term

With Assistant Supt. of Schools
Lawson J. Cantrell presiding, 1913
students last night were graduated
from Langley Junior High School
at final exercises.
Bulk of the graduating class will
enter nearby Mckinley High next
semester. Graduates and the schools
they will attend are:
Evening star., 1941-01-31
To Mckinley High.

Allen, Evelyn M.
Bachman, w. j.
Becker, Robert
Belote, Hugh o.
Bowler, R. w.
Brunck, ]. Elizabeth
Cliff. Wendall R.
D'Ambrosio, E. M.
De Leonibus. S.
Eliades. Martha M.
Fletcher. VIM. I.
Gwin, Betty Lou
Harding. Richard
Husbands. s. A.
Kendall, Robert w.
Lee, Newman
Lowe. Evelyn M.
Mackenzie. r. M.
Maritsas, Steve
McHugh, John J.
Metz, Ezra D.
Murray. J. A., 1r:
O'Meara, Betty A.
Petzold. Ethel NJ.
Rankin. Kath. j:
Rothgeb. Vivian T.
Shonk, Julia E.
Solomon, Eleanor j.
Thompson, NJ. D.
Trevillian, Mary B.
Whorrell, E. Mar.
Wise. MARCEL K.
Atkinson, B. Ellen
Baker, Shirley j.;
Behnke. Amelia B.
Biodgett. Albert L.
Brill, Isabelle E;
Buell.. j. w, Sd
Craun, Douglas r.
Davis, Ann M.
Delisi. joseph A.
Embrey, Mary M.
France, G. Lee
Hamilton, Ruth w.
Harrison, Andrea l..
Jones, Lula r.
Koustenis. Nick
Lerch, Doris E.
To Re-
Adams, Robert E.
Helm, Sylvia
EorvitZ. Ruth
Alpert, Philip
AnamateroS. c.
Angels, Martha A.
Carroll. Shirley V.
Cartwright, Lethel V
Dortman, Nathan
Doyle, James A.
Foster, David r.
Gamerman an, Ruth
To Calvin
clayman' Shirley B.
To Anacu
Hlpple, Mary H.
To Wood
Eonmel, A. H. c.
Evening star., 1941-01-31

Lucas. Helen M.
Malatesta, Gloria Q.
Martin. F. W., jr.
McLaughlin, B. B.
Middleton. v. l..
Nasta. Marian A.
Oneto, R. j., ir.
Phillips, Clara B.
Role. Marie L.
Scale. Sidney
Shub, Beatrice
Spittle. Barbara L.
Tillman. John S.
wells, James G.
WilkerSon, w. H, tr.
woodward, w. F., ir.
Babashan, Mary
Batch. William j.
Bell, Charles w.
Blodgett, John r.
Broyer, Calvin H.
Cares, Robert l..
D'Ambrosio, A. j.
DeLeonibus. Louisa
Edwards, Paul H.
Ferrara, Angelina c.
Grant, Dolores E.
HampSon, James
Hasty, William F.
Jones, Robert Z.
KoutSos, John
Litton. Virginia c.
LumSden, Lanita L.
Manzon, Philip H.
Martin, william F.
Mclean. Lawrence s.
Moore, Douglas H.
Novick. Miriam
Paul, Alexander
Rainey, Betty L.
RonguS. Leo p.
Shear, Morris
Smith. Charles r.
Terrell, Mary Eta
Trapani, Marie
West, Mary A.
Wilkinson, j. L., jr.
Zeogolis, Diana
,osevelt.
Rogers, Ruth
Simon, Florence I,
Fischer. Florence,
,entraI.
Glassman. David
Lazaroff, Herald
Linder, Ruth
Lyons, Dorothea M.
Mason, Meyer
Nickas, Liberty
Rcker, Emil v.
Weinreb, Ruth 3.
4 Coolidge.
'stia High.
row Wilson
Thrasher Robert n.
Evening star., 1941-01-31
ASSORTED
CHOCOLATES
Special 39c Ib.

Peppermint sticks. cocoanut
crescents, mint jellies and
mErshmallow, csramels, pea
nut butter and other centers!
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1941-03-24
Vanishing Empire


The thunderouS advance of the
British imperial armies on many
fronts sounds what appears to be
the death-knell of Italy's colonial
empire in Africa The capture of
Giarabub cleans up the last Italian
foothold in Eastern Libya This
desert oasis, not far from the
Egyptian border, has been isolated
ever since General Wavell's cam
paign began three months ago. The
garrison has been kept going by sup
plies sent by airplane from the
Italian base at Tripoli. It's military
Importance was slight, but it had
some political value as the seat of
the SennuSSi, a Mohammedan sect
with moral influence throughout
North Africa. The SennuSSi have
not been friendly to the Italians and
have tended to align themselves with
the British in the present war.
Giarabub was not bombed from the
air, in order to spare the mosque and
sacred tombs for which the oasis is
famous. The Italian garrison, hope
less Of Succor, seems to have Capitu-
lated without serious resistance.
Far more significant are the rapid
gains by British forces and Ethiopian
irregulars on at least a dozen fronts
in East Africa. British Somaliland,
oVerrun by the Italians early in the
war, has been recovered The vital
railway from the Red Sea coast to
Adds Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, is
threatened Only in the north some
10000 picked Italian troops continue
to stand their ground on the almost
impregnable heights Of Cheren. But
there, too, the British are closing in,
and the loss of this strategic key
point may be the Knockout blow. 1t
would almost certainly involve the
speedy capture of ASmara, the cap
ital Of Eritrea, and the loss of the
railway line between ASmara and its
Red Sea port of MassaWa. There
after the Italians would be isolated
in the hinterland of Ethiopia, Seeth-
ing with rebellion on every hand.
After that the end could not be long
delayed. Indeed, it is more than
likely that the Italians would prefer
surrender to the British rather than
fearful fate from savage Ethiopian
insurgents.
The British campaign in East
Africa is a race against time In less
than month the rainy season sets
in. Those tropic downpours quickly
turn the land into sea of sticky
mud as bad as the "gumbo" so
dreaded by motorists in parts of our
own country. If the British can
finish off the Italians before the
rains, large veteran forces will be
released for duty elsewhere. Those
reinforcements might make possible
intensified British operations in the
Balkans, in Western Libya or even
against Italy itself. Therefore,
much is at stake