LIBERTY AT STAKE

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20030, 31 August 1939, Page 6

LIBERTY AT STAKE

ALL THE NATIONS LONDON PRESS REMINDER FULL PREPARATION MADE FORMIDABLE RESOURCES RESISTING CHALLENGE (Eiec. Tel. Copyright—United Treat Assn.) (British Official Wireless.) Reed. 1.15 p.m. RUGBY, Aug. 30. The firm determination of the British public to support th e Government in resisting aggression, as demonstrated in Parliament, is echoed in all the newspapers. Typical comment is that of the Daily Herald, which, says: “If Germany decides to turn her back upon the path of negotiation and peace, we are ready, both spiritually and materially.

“In spirit our people are united on that, because they know that if we fight we fight for freedom, not only for Poland but for ourselves and the liberty, not only of the small nations, but of all nations, our own included. Materially our preparations for war, if we are forced by an attack upon Poland to go to war, are complete and they are of such a nature and backed by such resources as to make any nation pause before challenging them.” Condition of Understanding

Referring to Herr Hitler’s reiterated desire for an Anglo-German and Franco-German understanding, the Daily Teelgraph says: "Such a permanent settlement would be welcomed nowhere more fervently than in Britain, but there can be no approach to it as long as the preliminary condition remains that Herr Hitler shall be allowed to wreak his will on Poland.”

Steps to complete the preparation of first-aid posts and other buildings for the air precautions act service are being taken by local authorities. To provide earth and similar material required for sandbag protection in the London region with speed and an economy of manual labour, 110 mechanical excavators organised in 25 teams were at work this morning at various points.

The Food Defence Department has asked the public to confine purchases to normal requirements. The request does not imply a shortage, but is designed to prevent an abnormal demand on the .shops.