THE PACIFIC PROBLEM.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16267, 18 July 1918, Page 6

THE PACIFIC PROBLEM.

THE '-"MORNING POST'S" VIEWS. (By Cable.—Press Association.— (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association) (Received July 17th, 7.25 p.m) LONDON, July 16. The "Morning Post" states: "We are glad to see that th 0 Dominions arc nailing tho British colourg to the mast. General Smuts, Mr Hughes Mr Mussey, nnd Sir Joseph Ward «Kfa declare that the German Colonies must not bo handed back. Sir Joseph Ward's speech, which consisted of well weighed words, represents tbe opinion, not of a moment's fervour, but of years of colonial policy. Time after time tho Dominions insisted on the German danger in the Pacific, but before the war they shouted to deaf ears. W e take it from tho manner and matter of Sir Joseph Ward's speech that the Imperial War Conforenco is asrreed on his policy, but there has been some lamentibjc wobbling. Wo trust that the outspoken words of the Dominions' statesmen will prevent further backslidings. Tho policy of sacrificing our friends to propitiate our enemies has already dono sufficient mischief." LONDON. July 15. Lord Sydenham, presiding at the British Empire League luncheon, said that whatever pro-Germans might say the Pacific Islands would never bo handed back. Soldiers from oversea would hand down imperishable memories that would knit the Empire closer. Mr Masscy referred with satisfaction to Mr Lloyd George's statement that oversea delegates would attend the Peace Council.