DANGER TO DOMINION

Southland Times, Issue 24756, 29 May 1942, Page 5

DANGER TO DOMINION

(Rec. 6.30 p.m.) WASHINGTON, May 27 After a meeting of the Pacific War Council today the British Ambassador, Lord Halifax, and the New Zealand Minister, the Hon. Mr Nash, in a statement to the Press agreed that Australia and New Zealand were still in danger of a Japanese attack. Lord Halifax said he would be a very bold man who would think Australia was now free from danger. Mr Nash said New Zealand’s situation was discussed at the meeting.

“Although progress has occurred in the strengthening of its defence, New Zealand is not out of danger.” Lord Halifax said.

The council reviewed all the Pacific fronts, and examined the supply position affecting them. It also discussed the strategic supply and military situation in China. This was the first time council members admitted having discussed the China situation.

The Canadian Minister, Mr Leighton McCarthy, said the council surveyed in a very interesting manner the operations in the south-west Pacific in regard to the general view of the world situation. When questioned what operations were discussed. Mr McCarthy said he meant possible future operations by the enemy. Mr Nash said the reaction to the slogan adopted last week, “Japan for the Japanese” was very good. Mr Nash added that the purpose of the slogan was to accomplish the slogan.