GERMAN COLONIES.
AMERICAN SPECIALIST’S VIEWS. New York, Dee. 13. Mr Frank Simmonds, commenting on the propaganda of Germany, (lie purpose of which is to divide (he Associated Powers at (he Peace table on the question of the return of the Colonies, says Unit it is important that the American people must realise that German colonies must not be returned. He points out that Australia and New® Zealand do not wish to be compelled to maintain a Navy against Germany, which they would have to do if Samoa and New Guinea were returned. Referring to South-West Africa, Mr Simmonds points out (hat the return of that territory to Germany would perpetually menace the Nations of South Africa, and compel (lie Union Government to maintain a large army. In conclusion, the writer says: ‘'The determination not to return (lie German colonies is not a British scheme for expansion; it is a British policy dictated from the Cape, Sydney. Melbourne and Wellington.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1916, 17 December 1918, Page 3
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159GERMAN COLONIES. Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1916, 17 December 1918, Page 3
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