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Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 441, 13 June 1902, Page 1

Great Britain must not allow herself to be lulled iuto any false security now. that the fighting in South Africa is over. There must bo do cessation of preparations, nor any relapse into the slothful indifference from which Mr Kruger’s ultimatum startled her in 1899. Her policy of isolation, her proud indifference, her arrogance of power, and now her latest victory have left her without a friend in Europe, and with an ally in Asia whose | friendship is in itself a danger. England is surrounded by foes whose desire to strike is only held in check by their fear of her strength. Kow that the South African war is over she must set about cleansing her War Office, putting her army in order of battle,.strengthening her warships, storiug her coaling stations, and generally making it clear to her neighbors across the channel that the old doctrine of “hands off” is still unforgotten. The best safeguard we can have against war is our readiness for it, and every penny the nation spends on its defences is an addition to its peace insurance policy. Great Britain herself, despite the fine training her army in South Africa has undergone, is not as ready for war as she ought to be, and her colonies are hopelessly unready. Christchurch Truth.

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