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Show SENTIMENT IS GROWING Hugh Public Fund For Defense Is Being Raised in Denmark Copenhagen,- March 22. The sentl-' sentl-' mem of nationalism is growing In Denmark by leaps and bounds, and a . notable result Is the collection of a large fund for the defense of the i country Repeated demands on the ! government for additional fortifications fortifica-tions have met with little response, and private interests have now deter- I mined to lake up thework. The subscripiion is headed by the , kins and queen, and other members (of the royal family have contributed I generous Ij The money is now pouring pour-ing in from all sources, schools, business busi-ness houses and offices contributing freely Several ariisis have donated their paintings to be sold for the fund. The present unrest in Europe Is largely responsible for the Interest In this remarkable measure of national na-tional defense. The Danish people feel that In the case of a war be-I be-I twoen any of the great powers, their , country would be crushed unless they are In a position to enforce armed j neutrality. |