PACIFISTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22179, 5 August 1935, Page 12

PACIFISTS

Sir. —Germany deridts internationalism and eulogises nationalism; derides peace, and exalts war. It flouts the League of Nations, and that league is left powerless to enforce any decree against it. It aims at a vast expansion of territory. It demands absolute" surrender of the German citizen—body and soul —to the State; and teaches him to look upon death in warfare for it as a glorious and enviable ending. All its energies and resources are devoted to the one primary object of creating an invincible fighting force! I do not yield to "T. 0.5.,'" Mr. Archibald, or any man I'ving in my detestation of war, and my passionate dusire for peace, and for that very reason I feel it is our imperative duty to facp the facts, and decide what coiir.se of action is most likely to avoid war and ensure peace. I wish it were possible but at present it is not possible—to have an effective League of Nations while countries like the T'nited States' Germany and Japan refine membership. That being the case, the question is, how can Germany be restrained from war uhen its rulers deem the time opportune? By pious exhortation, and pacifists' resolutions, or by alliances and preparations for defence. 1 It is refreshing to see that Britain ai 3 France have decided which, and are planning and acting accordingly. 231 Parnell Road. J. Thorxes,