BRITAIN SHOULD SAY “NO.”

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 205, 31 July 1939, Page 14

BRITAIN SHOULD SAY “NO.”

COLONIAL CLAIMS IN AFRICA. LONDON, June 15. Mr F. S. Joelson, a lending authority on African colonisation, and a member of the British Intelligence Staff in the East African campaign during the Great War, issues a warning against the cession of any territory to Germany. In a hook, “Germany’s Claims to Colonies.” lie declares that, before Tanganyika could be given up to Germany, the settlers of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika would spring to arms in defence of their homes and liberty. He complains that Britain alone among the mandatory Powers lias not yet made an explicit statement ol her refusal to resign her rights and responsibilities in any circumstances, and adds that failure to do so has encouraged the great campaign of the Nazis for colonies. lie urges that, for her own safety, and for the welfare ol the natives. Britain must make a categorical declaration that she wil.l not allow Germany a foothold in Africa in any circumstances.