THE ANTI-GERMAN LEAGUE

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3118, 23 June 1917, Page 6

THE ANTI-GERMAN LEAGUE

Sir,—The letters from two persons willing to join" call for some comment, for thero is an implication in their tono that the Anti-German League itself is in some way to blame for thoir abstention. Everything depends on howcitizens regard the fact that wo have 11,000 enemy aliens of voting age domiciled amongst us. Are they regarded, judged by the record of their nation for tho past three years, as first an advantage, second as negligible, or . third, as a menace? Naturalisation, which is supposed to change oven tho spots of tho leopard; is only a legal fiction; nationality is not changed by the stroko of a pen. Some quit their native land beingreasonably—or unreasonably—dissatisfied with its life or its laws. These make an absolute renunciation, but for tho others two generations is a reasonable time to estimate for a genuine change of heart to take place. Meantimo how aro they.to bo treated? Their lives and property are to bo' safeguarded, that goes without saying, but after that? I'would really like suggestions from your correspondents.—l am, etc., AN OFFICIAL.

Sir, —I have to thank your correspondent "Grandmother" for the informatioa that the headquarters of the Now Zealand Women's Anti-German League are above Hannah's Boot Shop (Cuba Street, I presume). A little further advice to tho league may be useful, and that is: "It pays to advertise"; money spent on printer's ink never fails to give good results. Have a standing advertisement in- one leading daily morning paper at Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland, asking for members' subscriptions and donations; chango' the advertisement often, with items of interest likely to influence publio opinion. An urgent appßal' for funds is an absolute necessity, leaflets plainly showing the danger we rum from the enemy in our midst, also ndvooating tho strict boycotting of anything German being used or sold in the Dominion, should be printed and distributed by tens of thousands. Surely there is'a business man in Wellington capable of running this section of the work for the league. When I read that advertisement asking for members' subscriptions I will join straight away, and do my best to influence others in the district I live in. Mothers and fathers of boys at the front, doing their duty as British soldiers, it is up to you to join tho leaguo and help to shield your 6ons from ono danger that may harm them, the spy in our midst.—l am, etc, WILLING TO JOIN.