ARMING A DEMOCRACY
Sir, —1 desire to challenge Lord Rothermcre's statement regarding the vulnerability of New Zealand to a Japanese invasion, and 1 am astounded to think that this press magnate should make statements on things l*o appears to know nothing; about. The Government of this country are quite competent to deal with the question of our particular needs regarding defence, and at the same time give the people a decent standard of living. Specialists from England have been specially brought here by the Labour Government, and these military and naval men are quite competent to advise our far-seeing New Zealand Government and without any suggestions from Lord Kothermere. The question of a Japanese invasion is ridiculous and absurd. Japan by her undeclared war on China has already ceased to b<> a first-class power. Even if'she does conquer China, and this yet remains to bo seen, all her resources and manpower will be required to hold and consolidate her gains. Another very important factor which acts as a checkmate to Japanese predominance in the Pacific is the strength of America and the might of Singapore. Abdul Hassan.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23067, 18 June 1938, Page 19
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