PRO-NAZI SOCIETIES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 285, 2 November 1939, Page 9

PRO-NAZI SOCIETIES.

ACTIVITIES IN ENGLAND. SUPPRESSION” PROPOSED. Received November 2, 9.15 a.m. LONDON, Nov. 1. Tho Minister of Home Security (Sir John Anderson) in tbe House of Commons said the Government considered a new regulation to put down the activities of pro-Nazi organisations throughout Britain was “absolutely essential.” Under the guise of harmless social organisations anti-British leagues were carrying on tho war “behind the lines.” , , , One Nazi organisation had ordered members to ‘turn themselves into rumour-mongers and channels of propaganda.” They were instructed to ridicule Britain’s civil defence measures and foster the idea that evacuation was unnecessary. If only this propaganda can be disseminated, it will be suggested that people return to London, resulting in the defeat of an important measure in the interests of the civil population.” This organisation is well-known for being anti-Jewish and pro-Nazi. After a stormy debate in which the stringency of the proposed regulations under tho Emergency Powers Defence Act was strongly criticised, the Lord Privy Seal (Sir Samuel Hoaro) promised that the regulations would be reintroduced .with • amenaments. Meantime. with a view to maintaining national unity, the Government would consult the Opposition on the matter.