Fraser Speaks Of Lindbergh’s “Perverted” Outlook

Northern Advocate, 4 September 1941, Page 4

Fraser Speaks Of Lindbergh’s “Perverted” Outlook

OTTAWA, September 3. “I regret that a man universally respected for his feats in the air and admired throughout the British Commonwealth should adopt such a perverted viewpoint as to suggest that Britain might become antagonistic to the United States,” said the Prime Minister of New Zealand (Mr Fraser) in a speech at a Canadian Club luncheon today. Mr Fraser was referring to the recent statement by Lindbergh, the American airman and isolationist, who said in a public speech a few days ago that he considered It possible England might turn against the United States before the war ends,” as she has turned against France and Finland.” / Mr Fraser said that Britain and the United States were never bound more closely together in their determination to maintain freedom and democracy. He added: “I suggest that it is poor business for Lindbergh or anybody else to raise suspicions which are absolutely without foundation.” Imperial Consultations Interviwed by journalists, Mr. Fraser said New Zealand had an open mind on the question of an Imperial War Cabinet. The present method of visits to London by Prime Ministers at separate times had obvious disadV£Ultcl|£6S. It was also obvious that it was impossible for them to be permanent members of an Empire War Cabinet meeting continuously in London, because they could not be absent from their respective Dominions for long periods. The New Zealand Government was ready to consider any proposals for closer contact. Mr Fraser expressed warm appreciation of Canada’s treatment of New Zealand air trainees, and said that in his opinion the training scheme was a great achievement.