STÁTNÍ TAJEMNÍK U ŘÍŠSKÉHO PROTEKTORA V ČECHÁCH A NA MORAVĚ, PRAHA, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501 Page 177 · 177 of 283
THE SECRETARY TO THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501
English Translation
- 4 - 9h0 The resignation of the leader of the South African nation lists, General Herzog, led to a complete split in the ranks of this party. Yesterday a closed session of the congress of the nationalist party took place, which was very stormy. At the end General Hergog left the hall, accompanied by other leaders. This split in the party certainly strengthens General Smut's position. Herzog's resignation was caused by differences of opinion between his supporters and Dr. Malan, who represents the radical direction of the party. Hergog demanded completely equal rights for the English-speaking population. In yesterday's meeting, both opponents insisted on their position. Herzog declared that he would never be a supporter of a party that did not grant the English speaking people completely equal rights. In the name of Queen Wilhelmine, Prince Bernhard of Holland gave a radio address to the South African people. He thanked the South African people for their support for the Dutch cause. He mentioned the embassies of heartfelt sympathy received by the Queen from South Africa and expressed her thanks. The Dutch in England were moved by the remarkable reception given to the cruiser Sumatra at his visit to Cape Town. This visit gave you the opportunity to see the equipment and impact of our fleet. Most of our navy has been rescued and is ready to take up the fight side by side with England to achieve final freedom. 28801