Enemy Aliens in Britain
In view of the treachery from within which has played so sinister a part in all of the German invasions the safety of the country demands that no half-measures should be taken to guard against it here, even if hardship is imposed oh many innocent persons. The Home Secretary has ordered the intern- ment of all male enemy aliens between the ages of 16 and 6o in the ,:astern counties of England and Scotland (excluding London) and the Channel counties to the east of Dorset. Male aliens of whatever nationality in the same areas must live under severe restrictions. This drastic treatment of foreigners the majority of whom are perfectly loyal to the Allies is regrettable, but there is no alternative. It is promised that the measures will be mitigated when circumstances permit. Amongst these aliens it may be taken as certain that there are some who are in the employment of the Nazis, awaiting the moment when a blow will be dealt and their pre-arranged services in the rear will be counted upon. This is a case when the innocent must suffer for the guilty, as they would, no doubt, themselves recognise. No chances can be taken when so much is at stake.
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