“FORGET THE WAR”
NEW PUBLIC OPINION IN ENGLAND MOVE TO DESTROY CAPTURED GERMAN TROPHIES lUnited Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copy right.) (Australian Press Assn. —United Service.) (Rec. September 9, 5.5 p.m.) London, September S. England’s desire to forget the war is becoming apparent in a new sphere. Several councils recently ordered the removal or destruction of captured Gorman guns and tanks which up to a year ago were proudly exhibited in parks or elsewhere. The Mayor of Southwark is' at present pushing a campaign, and is further seeking the views of brother Mayors throughout London, favouring the removal of such trophies. . The “Daily Express” editorially urges the immediate scrapping of the unlovely instruments of war litteiiug England’s parks, parades and seaside promenades. “The grim, hideous, inhuman exhibits speak only of war and ruthless slaughter,” the paper adds. “As trophies of victory they are valueless, and cause pain to those trying to forget its realities. They are keeping alive the war idea while sane people are striving desperately to ensure peace.” __________
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Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 292, 10 September 1928, Page 11
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