WAR CRIMINALS

New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 25051, 15 November 1944, Page 6

WAR CRIMINALS

NO HAYEN IN EIRE GOVERNMENT'S ATTITUDE (Reed. 11.10 p.m.) LONDON. Nov. 14 The Government of Eire has made known its attitude to-the United Kingdom Government's representations about the harbouring of war criminals. The Government of Eire says the right to grant asylum is not in question and it can give no assurance that would preclude it from exercising that right should justice, charity or the honour or interest of the nation so require. At the same time, since the present war began it has been the Eire Government's practice to deny admission to Eire of politically undesirable aliens and when they have landed in Eire they have been deported as soon as possible. The Government does not intend to alter this practice. . The Under-Secretary for the Donuitions said in the House of Commons that for its part the United Kingdom Government wished to make it clear that it would certainly, in the words used by the Eire Government, bo detrimental to the interests of the Irish people were war criminals to be harboured in Ireland. CONQUEST OF MALARIA RESEARCH IN NEW YORK (Reed. 6.45 p.m.) NEW YORK, Nov. 13 The Public Health Research Institute, New York City, has developed a new technique making it possible for the first time to immunise animals against malaria. Preliminary experiments have been undertaken for testing methods for the immunisation of human beings. The report points out that the techi nique promises to open the way to one of the greatest medical discoveries of all time. Its importance has_ been accentuated .by the extensive military operations, in.' the Pacific. Details must remain secret to keep vital information from the enemy, LOYALTY TO MR CURTIN CANBERRA, Nov. 14 The Labour Caucus unanimously passed a resolution expressing regret at the illness of the Prime Minister, Mr Curtin, and assuring him of its complete support in carrying out the great tasks that lie ahead. The resolution of loyalty is regarded in Labour circles as an answer to the suggestion that Mr Curtin is finding difficulty in retaining his control of the party. Mr Curtin will have established a record for continuous service as Labour Prime Minister on December 2, when he will have held office without a break for three years and one month. He is making satisfactory progress and is expected to resume duty in the middle of January. UNRRA DIRECTOR LONDON, Nov. 13 Mr Herbert H. Lehman, directorgeneral of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, has arrived in London and will spend some weeks with the European regional office of organisation. SYDNEY'S 16LB BABY (Reed. 5.35 p.m.) SYDNEY. Nov. 14 A Sydney baby bov who weighed 161b 2oz at birth is believed to nave established a weight record for an Australian baby. CASABLANCA FOOD RIOT ALGIERS, Nov. 13 The Resident-General of Morocco yesterday proclaimed a state of siege in Casablanca when crowds of women jammed the municipal buildings to protest against the difficulties of obtaining food. GERMAN RESTRICTION (Reed. 7.50 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 13 Goebbels' latest decree shuts down all factories making clothing for civilians, says an agency message quoted by the British official wireless. All stocky of ready-made clothes, including theatrical costumes, have been confiscated by the Government. CANADIAN POLITICS (Reed. 6.10 p.m.) LONDON, Nov-. U The Prime Minister of Canada, Mr W. L. MacKenzie King, announced that the Canadian House of Commons will assemble on November 22 instead of at the end of January. Messages from Ottawa say it is expected that the conscription issue will be discussed. There is also speculation that a general election might be held soon.