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Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25308, 7 October 1947, Page 5

Sir,—As a mother and member of the female sex it is time I added my protest to that of the trade unions, etc., to Mr Randolph Churchill’s warmongering propaganda in New Zealand. Having lived through two world wars. I am one of those whose faith in war as a means of settling international differences is now nil; and I point the members of my sex to the power of love and co-operation as the better way. Does not motherhood, the world over, teach us to give and sacrifice. and exercise faith in the good that is in our children. It is only an extra step tn believe in some latent goodhess in other people’s children. Why should the rising generation slaughter and blast each other to a horrible death through atomic warfare because the Churchill family can thinje only in terms of violence?—Yours, etc., . K , A ,¥2™ ER OF THREE. October 4, 1947.

Sir,—One must necessarily conclude that any lurther war in this age is the Imai device of ineptitude, inefficiency and an irresponsibility bordering on criminality of statesmen: for if peace or war were decided by the plebiscite or referendum of those who make society possible, it would not haunt a community which has an integral interest in /the rightful use of the material and spiritual wealth it produces. Trie essential requirement of'this age of industrialism is world-wide co-oper-ation, by a genera] discernment of true values, making it difficult for the exploiter to draw money or power from the half-educated masses: .and by replacing loquacity with sagacity there would be no need for anvone to qualify in the organisation of death or ultimate mobocratic anarchism. More faith in the common man, less in social mechanics, an attack on man’s unseen enemies, not unseen friends, is a better positive aim.—Yours, etc., WHITE WATERS. October 6, 1947.

Sir,—“Rationalist” must find his being the product of “a fortuitous concour_? of atoms” very inadequate in these momentous days. As Christians, we are planting potatoes, as well as praying for help and guidance in conduct. A faith in the Creator of this wonderfully designed world, so lovely, and so abundant in production. is surely an extra reason to do all we can for our less 'fortunate brothers and sisters in other lands. — Yours, etc., SINCERITY. Ashburton, October 6, 1947. Sir, —After reading the insulting remarks of some of your correspondents about Mr Churchill’s lectures. I was pleased to read the sensible letter by your correspondent. C. McKay. I. too, remember when Lord Roberts was accused of being a war-monger. There is an old saying that to be forewarned is to be forearmed. There are too many of the ostrich type today who prefer to stick their heads in the sand; and because all rightthinking neople hate Communism., I am sure they do not hate the Russian neople. in fact, they are to be pitied. My advice tn all those who love Russian rule is to go there. Perhaps there would be fewer strikes in New Zealand and more room for loyal citizens.—Yours. etc. ' WAIT AND SEE. October 5, 1947.