MR. FISHER AND THE EMPIRE.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1189, 26 July 1911, Page 7

MR. FISHER AND THE EMPIRE.

INDIGNATION IN AUSTRALIA. MANY PROTESTS MADE. Bj Tclcerapli—l'ress ABsociaUon-Oopyrlellt (Rec. July 25, 9.30 p.m.) Sydney, July 25. There has been much adverse criticism and many indignant protests by the prats and public men agaiust (ho statements in llio "Review of Reviews'" interview with, tho Primo Minister, Mr. I'ishcr. It is claimed that the interview is a misrepresentation ol Australian aims and feelings, and others characterise it as a disgrace to Australia,, and heresy. Tho British Empire League held a meeting, and, after strong speeches had ton. made, it was decided to cable to London emphatically repudiating the allegation of disloyalty against tho Australian, people. ■ It was also decided to arrange a demonstration in protest. Several Labour members have condemned Mr. Fisher's utterances. A COLLEAGUE'S ADVICE. WAIT FOR THE FULL TEXT. (Rec. July 25, 9.30 p.m.) Melbourne, July 25. The Acting-Prime- Minister, Mr. Hughes, s-ays he would like to soo tho full text, of Mr. Fisher's remarks. Ho feels very sure it will be found. ' upon inquiry that Mr. Fisher's views are quite other than those, which tho disjointed fragments cabled out would have them believe. BRITISH ATTENTION ATTRACTED. MANY EXTRACTS PUBLISHED. (Rec. July 25, 11.45 p.m.) London, July 25. The newspapers publish lie Australian cablegrams expressing astonishment at Mr. Fisher's- interview. All the newspapers aro printing extracts from the interview.