COLONIAL MINISTERS IN LONDON

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 226, 12 June 1918, Page 6

COLONIAL MINISTERS IN LONDON

WARM WELCOME TO OVERSEAS

STATESMEN

A CHANCE TO SETTLE THE

IRISH QUESTION

London, June 10. The newspapers wurmlv wolcome the overseas statesmen, declaring that the war has demonstrated the unity of the Umpire, which is itself a League of Nu-. tions It is suggested in so'me quarters that the Imperial Conference should accept General Simits's hint to consider the best way of settlimr Ireland's grievances.

The "Daily Telegraph" says:—"The public retains a vivid recollection of Mr. liughes's tonic personality, fiery energy, and magnetic, full-blooded speeches. Wo earnestly hope that if lie finds trnese of lethargy he will again galvanise us to fresh activity. Both Australia oiwl New Zealand have sent their Premiers to declare fearlessly tho new Australasian Monroe Doctrine—'Hands off the Pacific!, The discussions of the Conference on that theme alone will be of .first-rate importance, owing to its obvious, bearing on possible peace terms."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. .

TWO INTERVIEWS London, June 10. Mr. W. F. Massey, in' an interview, said ho had brought from New Zealand a promise of inflexible resolve to do all in the country's power to carry the war to a euccessful end. He was convinced that the only satisfactory end. would bo one which would render Germany incapable of resuming the war or of continuing to be a menace to the peaceful progress of free nations. The colonies in the Pacific ought not to be returned to Germany. She would use them for strategical purposes as naval bases, wireless stations, and aerodromes—a peril which must be averted.

Sir Joseph Ward, in nn' interview, said he was impressed by the appearance of tho country from the productive viewpoint sinco his last visit. The heaviness of tho prospective crops and the increase in the cultivated area proved, he believed, that Germany's effort to starve Britain would be nn absolute failure. The war could only end in a pronounced and certain victory for the British Empire and its powerful Allies. Now Zealand was lesolved to (to its part til) victory , was won. Tho sacrifice was great, but the goal was greater.—Reuter. A ROUND OF VISITS (Kec. June 11, 7.45 p.m.) London, June 10. Mr. Massey and Sir Joseph Ward visited the New Zealand hospital at Brockenhurst, where tho former's son, a major in tho Lancashire Fusiliers, is a patient. Hβ was recently shot through both lungs, but is now progressing favourably. Meet of the overseas Ministers inspected the Mndsen gun at Knightsbridge Barracks. Mr. Massey and Sir Jdseph Ward visited the Colonial Office. Afterwards Mr. Lloyd George wolcomed the overseas Prime Ministers at Downing Street. He will receive the other delega'tes to-inorrow. It is expected that the delegates will take their seats at the War Cabinet to-morrow,—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesq.

THE WAR CABINET AND WAR CONFERENCE (Eec. June 11, 11.5 p.m.) London, June 10. The first meeting of the War Cabinet will bo held to-morrow, and of the Wat Conference on Wednesday. The two bodies will meet on alternate days. Mr. Lloyd George will preside at the War Cabinet, and Mr. AValter Long at the Conference. Apart from tho permanent members the War Cabinot will be attended by Sir Robert Borden and one other Canadian Minister, Mr. W. M. Hughes and Mr. Joseph Cook, Mr. W. F. Massey and Sir Joseph Ward, General Smuts, Mr. Burton, Mr. W. F. Lloyd (Newfoundland), Sir Satyendra Surha, and the Maharajah of Patiala. All the Ministers will attend the Conference.— Aus.-N.Z. Cab'le Asen.

THE PACIFIC QUESTION. (Kw. June 11, 8.45 p.m.) London, June 10. The "Standard", says: "The British' people are Jieaa-t and soul with the Australasians in demanding that- the Germans shall no longer have a foothold in the Pacific. By their valiant sacrifices the Australasians have gained their right to resolute British support. The Foreign Office should niaks it cloar that the captured islands in the South Pacific will not be used as counters in the territorial adjustments in Europe.—United Service.

MR. HUGHES'S ACTIVITIES

A MESSAGE TO AMERICA. New York, Juno 10. The New York "Timee" publishes prominently the following special message from Mr. W. M. Hughes (the Australian l'rimo Minister) to American wurkors:— "Workers of America, we are in the greatest of all wars. This is a people's war, and must bo fought oat to a finish. The future of Labour depends upon victory. America's uniinunition-makers and shipbuilders are a groat army of workers which Germany fears most of alj. They are the pacemakers in a great rnco against timo. Militarism is a deadly menace, and we must • fight it.. If Germany triumphs, Labour falls.** —Aus,N.Z. Cable Assn.

MR. HUGHES's" QUARTERS,

London, Juno 10. Mr.' W. if. Hughes will be installed in a private furnished home in Regents Park, which the Imperial Government has secured. Tho other Australians will live at the Savoy Hotel—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN. London, Juno 10. Sir Robert Borden (Premier of Canada), Sir Thomas Mackonzie (High Commissioner for New Zealand), and tho Lord Mayor and Sheriff, and many Australian, Canadian, South African, and American soldiers, attended a service at St. Colunib.i's Church , in commemoration of tho soldiers of tho Dominions, especially the Scottish, who had fallen in tho war.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn.