Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 8, No. 3 March 28, 1945
Pros. and Cons
Pros. and Cons.
That the British had benefitted from the intervention Mr. Palmer was convinced; therefore, it was justified.
Mr. Jackson deplored this argument and considered the intervention in Greece a blow to democracy.
Mr. Abraham, self-styled Fascist, was at one with the audience in wondering why he was on the platform.
Mr. Williams said that General Scobie, following a "Times"-honoured routine, had prevented a settlement by military action.
Mr. ? (alias Smith) was pleasant about Marshal Tito but doubted if Greek democracy existed.
Mr. Milburn gave a good review of the negative case.
When the motion was put to the house it was lost by a two to one majority.
Mr. Farquhar gave a criticism of the speakers and placed them as follows:—Miss Patrick, Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Hartley, Mr. Williams.