PROPAGANDA BY WIRELESS

Evening Star, Issue 19025, 21 August 1925, Page 5

PROPAGANDA BY WIRELESS

ANTI-BRITISH STATEMENTS QUEENSLAND BROADCASTING STATION Press Association— By Tclejraph—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Proas Association. BRISBANE, August 20, (Received August 21, at 1,30 a.m.) Listonors-in to the Queensland Govoramont broadcasting station were anuvzcd to hear a budget of anti-Bri-tish news purporting to bo a portion of tho wireless news service. One item alleged that tho Conservative Government, which controlled the destinies of tho British nation, was determined on playing a lone hand in the Orient and that the Washington Treaty had never been put into effect by any of the signatories, and that Britain’s present attitude, if persisted in, would have the effect of nullifying it. The statement added that Britain had larger interests in China than any of the other Powers, and evidently was determined to push them at all costs. The message concluded that it was evident that the British Government had decides to resort to anus to uphold her financial interests, and would finally compel other Powers to tako sides, and the array would probably bo Britain, France, Italy, and some of the minor Powers, against China, Russia, and probably Germany. QUESTIONS IN HOUSE.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S POWER. MELBOURNE, August 20. (Received August 21, at 1.30 a.m.) In the House of Representatives Mr Bence was asked whether or not tho Government was aware of the use being made of the Queensland Government broadcasting station and the type of messages which were being broadcast under tire heading “News Service.” In reply Mr Bruce stated that lie would have _ immediate inquiries made to ascertain tho Government’s powers. Tire Postmaster-General (Mr Epson) said that tho Commonwealth Postal Department granted broadcasting licenses, and the Queensland Government station was on the same footing as other stations. The Government therefore had power to veto any item sent from anv station.