Gloomy Prophets Of Marathon War

Manawatu Times, Volume 67, Issue 209, 2 September 1942, Page 3

Gloomy Prophets Of Marathon War

MR. GARVIN'S REJOINDER LONDON. Aug. 30. Frophers of a long drawn-out war were attacked by Mr. J. L. Garvin In the Sunday Express. Some observers regard his criticism as a reply to statements made by Sir Earle Page, Australian Minister, who forecast the war would last for 10 years. Mr. Garvin says: “Some witnesses, neither uninformed nor irresponsible, begin to speak of a seven-years’ or tenyears’ war. That fatalistic conception must be banished from our minds and shunned like a pestilence. “That vague notion of victory indefinitely deferred until 1950, or near it, would bring a creeping lethargy into democratic counsels. The war for the world might end for the Democracies in the duli catastrophe of a stalemate. Not for a moment dare we stomach the theory of a dragging conflict. “From now on war planning and war waging must have two definite objects: (1) Nothing less than absolute victory, both in arms and peace; (2) to shorten the war. If the Russians hold for two months the United Nations can triumph within two years.’’ DON’T WHISPER IT! There is no need to! Lixoids will c^? ar . awa y that huskiness in a moment. Lixoids act directly on throat, they soothe, relieve. Lixoids in handy tins, carry them with you for instant use. Comforting, effective, yet tiny in the mouth. Singers. Public Speakers, Military Officers, Teachers, all use Lixoids. lOd. all chemists. I