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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, August 31, 1939.

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August 31, 1939

Britain Is Firm

IT HAS been the cue of

Nazi publicists to

deride

democracy for its want of will and infirmity of pur- pose.

That is how they have interpreted the detestation of war and a sense of the untold suffering which war must inflict on the patient millions for whom demo- cracy is concerned.

But Herr Hitler will make a great mistake if he persuades himself that the long-suffering of the British and the French democracy is merely the result of cowardice and degeneracy.

The call to the British and French people has evoked instant response and if war is forced on

either people as it would certainly be if Hitler adheres to his determination to reincorporate into the Reich the Polish Corridor and Danzig- they will be ready to do their part in the teeth of clenched aggression.

Decidedly, Great Britain will not stand aside as sho stood

aside during the rape of Czecho- Slovakia; and that fact would be profitably realised not only by Germany, but by her Axis partner, who can hardly con-

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"Gentlemen, our observations over the past two weeks more than ever convince us that, whilst there is life on the planet-we-call-the-carth, there are grave doubts of a civilisation existing." Strube in the "Daily Express".

"Consulting

Dominions

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the

HE Dominion Gov- ernments have, of course, been con- sulted."

It has become one of the most familiar phrases in the language of politics. But I suppose com- cept in the vaguest way, what it paratively few people know, ex-

means.

Once upon a time, of course. there was no such thing as con-

Gultation with the Dominions about foreign policy. They were recognised as fully self-governing in their home affairs; but foreign affairs were regarded as purely the business of the "Imperia! Government."

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INCE the war, all that has been completely 'changed; It is now fully established that the Dominions have as full control over their external relations as over their internal affairs, They can, and often do, keep Ministers in foreign capitais. In principle foreign: countries can keep fegations Dominion capitals; and there ar a few cases in which they do

treaties They sign

am. are not bound by treaties signet. by the London Government. The could, if they so chose, remain neutral while Britain was at war

Bo the foreign relations of th Commonwealth have become matter for co-operation between six Independent and yet inter- dependent States: and consulta- tion and exchange of information has become a constant necessity. .

All this applies only to the Dominions. Foreign relations of India and the Crown Colonies are controlled from Downing Street, though, naturally, the Government of India has its say about any- thing-like relations with Afghani- stan--which concern it imme- diately.

The chief links. between the the Imperial Government and Dominion Governments are the

template with equanimity the Dentist To Pay

£1,025

prospect of quarrelling with Britain for the sake of doing an

MISS EVA BOHNER, dancer injury to her other old friend—1 and gymnast teacher, of

Eton-rise, W.,

recently awarded £1,025 damages against

Was

Poland.

War is not inevitable; but it Hans Springer, a German re- hangs on an incalculable hazard -the caprice or obsession of one

man,

None can predict how his mind will work; and therefore it behoves others to prepare for

the worst.

land Square-mansions, W., be

BY W. N. EWER

Jilgh Commissioners. Bach Dominion has a High Commi aioner in London. The Unlled Kingdom has High Commisioner in Ottawa, Canberra and Pretoria though not, as yet, in Dublin or Wellington,

Not so long ago there were no "U. K" Commissioners in the Dominions, and the Dominion Commissioners were of very modest, iniportonce in the scheme of things here. To-day they have be- come key-men of the Common- wealth.

But, in slow British fashion, this has hurdly yet its formal recognl- tion. in that mystic table the Order of Precedence. High Com- missioners take place after Secre- turies of State-not only far below foreign Ambassadors, but below the Minister of the smallest and least important of foreign copa- tries.

The U, K, High Commissioners in the Dominions are by custom Civil servants of high standing. One of the present ** team" is from the Dominions Office, one from the Board of Trade, one from the Ministry of Labour.

The Dominion High Commis- slaners here are, by custom, poilui- clans of high standing. Mr. Bruce, the Australian High Commissioner, is a former Prime Minister-and

quite likely a future one, too.

Their regular routine contact here 15 naturally with the Dominions office, and, equally naturally, is concerned with a host of matters, of which foreign affairs are but one part.

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HERE are trade and economic matters, com- sular and passport busi- neas, communications, naturalisa- tion, overseas settlement, alpping. and a host of other affairs. The

Dominions Office is not bl, but it is busy. Eo are the High Com- missioner's offees. On foreigit questions there is a regular Hatson service, with an sillelal in the Foreign Office and another in the Dominions Office in charge. Anu the High Commissioners are regu- larly supplied with all the informa tion (copies of Ambassadora' dis patches, etc.) that they desire.

The Australians have gone a slej. farther than the others. They Keep in London an official of their Department of External Affairs. whose work is purely concerned with foreign policy, and who keep: constant and direct contact with the Foreign OMec.

He does not work there, because the F.O. is rather a congested aren in these days, but he has a room in the Cabinet offices Just across

Whitehall.

That is the routine arrangement by which the Dominion represen- tatives hore-and through them the Dominion Governments-arc kept fully informed of all develop- ments.

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UT, of course, there are. over and above this, 'more direct регвола! contacts whenever anything of real importance is happening, or when major considerations of policy arise,

Then the High Commissioners will talk with the Prime Minister and/or the Foreign Secretary. They hear the views of the UK Gov- ernment: they tell the views of their own Governments. And the consultation is at the same time more informal and more com- pletely frank and confidential than with even the friendliest foreign Ambassador.

The High Commissioners are treated as though they were fas

Duchess of Kent "Loves the Speedway”

WHEN THE Duchess of Kent arrives in Australià

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indeed, in a manner, they are) Ministers of the Crown. Over and above this again, there is now the long-distance telephone. It hap- pris over and Over again. especially in time of crisis, that the Prime Ministers call each other up and talk directly.

There are, occasionally, other ways of "consultation" as well. When the League Council or Assembly is sliting at Geneva, for example, there are regular meet-

Commonwealth ings of

dele- Kates" to discuss the coming busi- ness and the line to be taken. means Which does not by any always mean that they ali take the same Inc.

Each delegation acts and votes and spenks as it thinks ft-but always, on any important matter. after full discussion in a "family kathering."

ENEVA ̈ has played an

Gimportant part in Com

It was in talks with Mr. De Valera In Geneva-the only "neutral" ground where he used to be able to meet British Ministers--that the foundation was laid for the Anglo- Eire agreement and the ending of the estrangement between London and Dublin.

So the system bas grown up. It has, in typical fashion, been the outcome of natural growth rather than of deliberate plan- ning. Even now there are odd gaps in the organisation.

The Dominions, for example, de not, as yet, keep representatives in each other's capitals. Their com- munications with each other must be direct, by mail or telegram or telephone.

But it works well enough. By one channel or the other, every Dominion Government is kapt as fully informed of all developments as it wishes.

TNFORMATION is pooled. Ideas and suggestions "and 'críticiams, aro ex- changed. And no important decision is taken before the plows of all the Dominión: Gloveruments have been ascertained, andļ given. full consideration and, in generál. their approval secured.

Liko everything,else connected with that completely, anomalous body the British Commonwealth, any competent lawyer or professor could

provo conclusivoly and logically that the system cannot possibly work. And yet, în defiance of all pedantry, it peralata in work- ing, on the whole, remarkably well. - "The Dominion. Governments.

fugee dental surgeon, of Nor- this year to move into the Governor General's house in cause of his pegligent treatment. Canberra, New South Wales, she will be asked to become have been consulted is not in the

Mr. Justice Hallett, in the King's Australia's Speedway Racing Fan No. 1.

Bench División,, said that Springer

had practised formerly in Berlin.

Mr. Justice Hallelt sald Springer's work had been hurried and "slap dush." Miss Bohner at one time was in serious danger of her life.

A stay of execution for one mouth was granted in regard to £800 of the damages, with a view to an ap-

If it does not happen, Britain peal.

The Auto-Cycle Council of Ausisa- prizes, she chotled with William lia want her to become an honorary Longley, an Australian rider, for some member of the council, and offer her time, an official of the British Auto- the freedom of all the speedway Cycle Union sold. tracks.

A few months ago the Duchess went with some friends to a London track one evening to watch a motor- cycle meeting.

can take credit for the certainty Pig Whippers Fined, love every minute of it, and

that it is her preparedness which has greatly contributed to averting the worst.

Montreal.

Tuo men were fined $87 when arraigned in Recorder's Court here 60 someone saw them whipping a pig after it had bitten a calt.

“She asked him about the Amtralian tracks, and said: 'I hope to see.. you ride again in Australia on the Sydney track," to Longley is looking forward that day tremendously now, and is leaving for Sydney In few months.”

It a least a formal : ptirané. phrase which describes a continu«.

ous and exceedingly importanti political fact.

Heroine Acts, Then Faints

St. John, Wash. Mrs. Jessie B. Fisher, postmistress, braved flames that destroyed the 8t The Australians are eager that the John postoffice to save $100 in federal

right very end," friend said. "She said she intended going more often, and enjoying further thrill and spill evenings." Duke of Kent, their new Governor funds.

When the Duchess attended West General, may Ham speedway and presented the fan, too.

become

After she recovered the

a speedway money, she discarded her Heroines.

.ole and tainted.

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