IF THE LEAGUE COLLAPSES

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21812, 18 June 1936, Page 11

IF THE LEAGUE COLLAPSES

General Hertzog’s Warning SOUTH AFRICA’S SUPPORT REAFFIRMED (U*XT«D PUSS ASSOCIATION—COPTBIOHT.) (Received June 17, 9.30 p.m.) CAPE TOWN. June 17. The Prime Minister (General J. B. M. Hertzog), in a speech in the House of Assembly, reaffirmed the Union’s adherence to sanctions. “We have no right to be unfaithful to the league merely because others are not going to be true to it.” he said. “If others are not prepared to face the possible outcome of continuing sanctions, that does not affect South Africa, which intends to support the league to the last. “If the league collapses, South Africa will at least have the satisfaction of knowing that she is not among the countries running away from their duty to the league. It is the duty of all league members to meet their obligations, and show that they are prepared to do so, no matter what the cost may be. “There should be no retreat, even if Italy declares war. If the league fails, it will be for the sole reason that nations which should have fulfilled their obligations had not the moral courage or morhl strength to make the necessary sacrifices. If the league fails, as it must if sanctions are abandoned, nothing will prevent another world war within 20 ysars.”