HUNG UP DECISIONS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2968, 4 January 1917, Page 5

HUNG UP DECISIONS

HOW THEY WERE HANDLED r AT THE ADMIRALTY. (Rec. January 4, 0.35 a.m.)' London, January 3. The "World" tells a good story of Sir Edward Carson's energy at the S Admiralty. Hβ asked Sir JohnJellicoe - to ascertain what decisions, either of j capital importance or of a Departmental nature, ivere hung up. The report showed that twelve officials were concerned. Sir Edward Carson called them j in conference, and said: "Gentlemen, in my profession it is customary to summon twelve men conversant with ' the facts, and require -them to give an opinion on the merits of the case in reasonable time, if not, to obtain twelve otliera to do so. You are the twelve to deal with Admiralty matters which have been delayed. If you are unable to arrive at a prompt decision, we must adopt the legal procedure. Good morning 1" All hung-up decisions were settled 3 within two days—Aus.-N.Z. Cable J Assn. j r a IMPERIAL CONFERENCE - ALL THE CARDS ON THE TABLE. > London, January 2. I A distinguished statesman states that the Government will have no secrets from the Dominion Premiers. Whilst they are in London they will have an ' opportunity of exercising great influonce on the war policy. Even if they ohoose the establishing of permanent representation, it is for the Dominions to say what share they wish to have in the governance of the Em-pire.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MINISTER FOR THE COLONIES. TO ATTEND THE AVAR COUNCIL. tj (Hoc. January 3, 8.30 p.m.) l " London) January 3. '" 1C is announced that Mr. AY. H. h Long, Minister for the Colonies, will ; ' attend the War Council when the Do- '' minion Premiers arrive.—Aus.-N.Z. '" Cable Assn.-Reuter.