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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23124, 24 August 1938, Page 16

NATIONAL SECURITY What 13 a hypochondriac? ' . A hypochondriac is a man who is full of gloomy views about his own innards. , « * * Doesn't he ever think of the outside world? No he is too full of his own imaginary troubles. • * * * Are there many about? > .. We all seem to be tending that way—nationally. if. * * * How do you mean? Well we're worrying so much about our wages and lining up the doctors that we forget the dangers outside We are sDendine a fortune on medicine and nothing on clothes. * ¥ * * * I don't understand. Well, what's the use of roading the place, making railways and buildings, farms and gardens, if we are not prepared to defend it? ¥ # » But aren't we prepared to defend it? t The people are; the Government isn t. Why do you say that? Because the Government is spending so much internally that they haven't anything left for^defence. Is that fair to the women and children? Ask yourself. * * * • But we have some defence system? There is not a military expert in the country who doesn't know it's a farce. ; * » • « Then why don't they say so? Because they'll get the sack. * * • • Can you prove all you say? Sure. Read down at the bottom of the page. ALICE IN PLUNDERLAND The Dormouse was sitting between the Labour Hare and the Communist Hatter, who -were both using it as a cushion. "Don't speak too loud, said the Hatter, "he is our Minuter of Defence, and he is thinking out our defence policy. "But he seems to be fast asleep, said Alice. "He always thinks best when he is like that," said the Hare. "Perhaps you would care to look at the army until he wakes up, said the Hare. "I don't see any army, said Alice. "I never thought of that,' 1 said Alice. "You see, she never even thought of it," said the Hatter. "I don't think she knows anything about politics." "In any case," said the Hare, "we have all our plans ready. If they do come we have a cable already typed asking Mr. Jordan to take an--other strong stand at Geneva." " The Dormouse stirred uneasily. "Strong stand at Geneva," he repeated. "Yes," said the Hatter, "and he would have them branded as an aggressor. That would learn them." Vjfc m » \Y«' _a\\"There isn't said the Hare. "Doesn't he ever wake up?" said Alice, somewhat annoyed. "We don't want him to wake up," said the Hare. "If he did he might want us to spend lots of money on defence, and we need all the money for our public works and social security." " But I suppose those things wouldn't do us much good if the Japs came hfere?" said Alice. "That doesn't matter," said the Hare. "This is election year and our wonderful schemes will bring us a lot of votes. How many votes do you think you would get by spending money on defence? "You mean teach them, ' said Alice. "But suppose that they Still came?" (> . "I don't like riddles,"- said the Hare. "In any case you don't know the answer yourself. Do you?" Alice had to admit that she didn't. : i "Well, then," said the Hare, "yoy shouldn't ask riddles if you don't know the answer yourself. The Dormouse, who had shown signs of waking up, dropped off into a sound sleep. "Such a pity," thought Alice. "I think the Dormouse really might do something about it if only the othes two would let him." Now why do you say our defence is insufficient? Well, the present defence system Started in 1931. There was very little enthusiasm for it because Ramsay Mac Donald (a Socialist) had cut down the British Navy and pacifism was everywhere. Well, you can't blame New Zealand at that stage. No, we depended like everybody else on the League of Nations. But since then the League has collapsed and the world is overrun with wild men bent on trouble. ♦ » * * Is that why England is re-arming? Surely; she is spending 8/- in the £ of her revenue on defence. * • • • What are we doing in New Zealand? Next to nothing. The Socialists halved the military establishments last year. *«- * « How many men went into camp then? 3000 last year. ¥ • ¥ ¥ And that's our Army? Yes. * ♦ # # How many men do we need to defend New Zealand? Ten times as many. ¥ ♦ • ♦ Could they keep an enemy away? Take my word, with 30,000 resolute New Zealanders, helped by our distance, no power would dream of trying to land. Transport problem and the risk of failure would be too great. ••* , e But what about mechanisation? Can't we rely on aeroplanes and guns to defend us? They are certainly important; but the recent wars in Europe, Africa and China have convinced the world that the final decision is with the infantry. Men must come to take landmen must stand to defend it. * * * * Then you reckon that all we have to do is arm and they won't come? Certainly? • •• • Then what prevents us? The Socialist Government. Read their platform. F° r example, it provides for the abolition of all military instruction in schools. They have systematically discouraged recruiting. y * * * » What about their recent advertisements for recruits? There's an election in November. ¥ ¥ * ¥ Well, the best thing is to get rid of the Socialist Government. You've said it. We owe it to the women and children. THE NATIONAL PARTY STANDS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY. VOTE NATIONAL! INSERTED BY AUCKLAND DIVISION, NATIONAL PARTY. Do you know that inclusion on the Municipal Roll does NOT put you on the Parliamentary Roll.