FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
LIBERAL CRITICS REBUKED. By Telcurauh—Press Association—CoDjrlchl (B«. January 22, 0.30 a.m.) London, January 21. Sir Ethvard Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, speaking at Sunderland, reminded Liberal critics that foreign policy was not his affair, but the Government's. A certain section of Liberals advocated a maximum of interference in the world's affairs with a minimum of friendship. Such a policy nould leave Britain friendless in Europe. If Britain accepted the responsibility of guaranteeing the independence of countries like Persia, the increase in military burdens would be greater than could bo liorne. Sir Edward. Grey blamed the attitude of the Belfast Unionists. Their action, ho declared, was not against Home Rule, but against democracy and free speech. Ho concluded by advocating Home Eule for Ireland, and all round.
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1343, 22 January 1912, Page 5
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130FOREIGN AFFAIRS. Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1343, 22 January 1912, Page 5
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