NAVAL AFFAIRS.
AUSTRALASIAN DEFENCE. A JAVAN OPINION. (By C»bl«.—Pms Association.—CopjritMJ (Received January. 29th, 8.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, January 29. A recent filo of tho Batavian paper. '•'Javabode," says that Australia and New Zealand have made great sacir» Sees to place their defence forces on an officient footing. This defeoce ie chiefly directed against Japan; which is also Java's most likely foe of the futre. Their political interests, therefore to somo extent are identical. The article proceeds to suggest a defensive alliance between the Dutch Indies, Australia, and New Zealand, and adds:—"Once we possess a strong fleet our friendship, no doubt, will b* valued, and not only tho United States but also Australia and New Zealand* will probably welcome the suggestion of an alliance with us." The paper declares that a visit of Australia's new fleet would be welcome.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 14888, 30 January 1914, Page 7
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137NAVAL AFFAIRS. Press, Volume L, Issue 14888, 30 January 1914, Page 7
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