ALIENS IN DOMINION.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 162, 8 June 1940, Page 9

ALIENS IN DOMINION.

UNDER CLOSE SURVEILLANCE. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, June 7. In the course of an urgent question in the House of Representatives, today, Mr W. J. Broadfoot asked the Prime Minister if he would take immediate steps to intern all aliens of doubtful origin and keep them interned until their bona fides were proved beyond doubt. He said it was alleged that many of this type first migrated to Australia and then entered New Zealand as of Australian origin, and added that many of tfcfim were stated to be distinctly hostile to our system of Government, although they hal allegedly sought sanctuary with us. Replying; the Prime Minister mentioned tfie precautions taken regarding tlie entry of aliens into New Zealand. Every possible care was taken to ensure that the provisions of the Immigration Restriction Acts were not Infringed in any way. Every alien in New Zealand on the outbreak of war was required to register at tlie nearest police station within 14 days. Every alien was issued with a certificate which contained liis personal description, and a duplicate was ,filed at police headquarters. At the present time every report made to the police, no matter how remote, was investigated and reported to the Commissioner of Police, who, wherever there was the slightest cause for suspicion, kept the suspects under the closest observation. The \ Government did not hesitate to take full action where it was warranted. Mr W. J. Poison asked if similar measures were Jieing taken to keep out subversive literature. Mr Fraser: Yes. The question of subversive literature is being dealt with under the censorship regulations.