WHAT ABOUT SWEDEN.

Taihape Daily Times, 7 February 1918, Page 7

WHAT ABOUT SWEDEN.

A correspondent writes to the Wellington Post: Sir,—l notice some change is contemplated in the representation of Sweden in New Zealand. Where does Sweden stand in relation to Germany? Is Sweden neutral? or does she veil her hostility to the Allies and her friendship for Germany by the profession of neutrality, After the Argentine-Count Luxemburg incident Sweden can hardly counted neutral. The London Times (10th September, 1917) published this: "It is believed that Sweden has for three years been transmitting German cipher telegrams all over the world under the guise of Swedish messages." The Washington Post of 9th September was more outspoken: "it (the publication of Count Luxemburg's letters) bankrupts the moral and international standing of Sweden; stigmatises the Swedish people as a nation professing to be neutral while in reality playing the game of the Germans in what they .believe to be a safe, tricky manner." It may be said that Count Luxemburg has gone mad, and that his recall is not now necessary. Many are declared among us to be mad who have only intensity to accomplish some fanatical purpose they pursue with all their madness. Such I believe is the madness of Luxburg. But what of Sweden? When a country's loyalty is in question should a loyal Britisher represent her? What is the National Government doing in the matter?