WOE TO THE DEFENCELESS
Signor Mussolini, in his speech to the “squadristi” a fortnight ago. says The Times, proclaimed that there was one lesson taught by the whole of history—“ Woe to those who cannot defend themselves.” It is now encumbent upon every nation which feels itself threatened in its independence or its vital interests to apply that lesson with resolution. More than that, the possible victims of the next or of some future aggression are faced with the necessity of building up a common front, so that a threat to one can be met by the united strength of all. In such a movement there is nothing provocative. __
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23830, 9 June 1939, Page 17
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109WOE TO THE DEFENCELESS Otago Daily Times, Issue 23830, 9 June 1939, Page 17
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