WARNING TO DICTATORS

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21229, 27 September 1940, Page 8

WARNING TO DICTATORS

“HANDS OFF SINGAPORE" OPPOSITION OF AMERICA STRENGTH OF DOMINIONS (United Press Asn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 27, 3.15 p.m.) NEW YORK, Sept. 26 The Marquess of Lothian, speaking at the New Zealand Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair, said if the Dictators ever challenged the security of Singapore or the Dutch East Indies they would encounter strong opposition from the United States and the ever-growing strength of New Zealand and Australia. Lord Lothian said: “No doubt many Americans realise the significance of New Zealand and Australia from the viewpoint of United States security and the defence of the Pacific. Some regard them as isolated nations, looking for help from outside. True both rely mainly on the British Navy for long-distance defence, but they are able to contribute much for the security of the Pacific from their own strength. The Air Forces alone are turning out 25,000 trained airmen annually. Social Reforms in New Zealand “ New Zealand inaugurated half a century ago many social reforms which now are commonplace in every modem New Zealand has not succumbed to the philosophy ol‘ pacificism in international affairs.” He outlined New Zealand’s and Australia's war effort, and recalled that the Achilles was manned by New Zealanders.