EIRE’S NEUTRALITY

Grey River Argus, 7 October 1941, Page 8

EIRE’S NEUTRALITY

Defence Force Rally DE VALERA’S WARNING LONDON, October 5. “God for two years has saved Eire from involvement in this savage war, but'the nation remains in the greatest danger.” said Mr de Valera, in a speech at a Defence Force rally in Dublin. ‘Numerically small, we are in a geographical position obviously tempting to both sets of combatants. Nothing but constant vigilance and unflinching determination can save us. The Irish people want neither the old master nor a new one. Small nations in the path of the Great Powers are generally treated with scant consideration, but so far our rights have mostly been respected. 1 think it is only fair to acknowledge that the belligerent nearest us— Great Britain —despite the temptations and urgings of certain propagandists, has not succumbed to them and has not behaved unworthily.”