EMPIRE PROBLEMS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 234, 28 June 1921, Page 5

EMPIRE PROBLEMS

DISCUSSION ON FOREIGN POLICY BOLSHEVISM IN RUSSIA NEW HEBRIDES CONDOMINIUM By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, June 26. It is understood that a deal of the discussion on foreign policy centred round Bolshevism in Russia and tho possibilities of equilibrium being re-estab-lished In spite of the bitter propaganda of the extremists, which is now being countered. A Treaty of London was frequently mentioned. The New Hebrides condominium question is beginning to attract attention. Feeling is hardening against joint control, and favours administration by one country. Some consider a more reasonable solution would be to treat tho New Hebrides similarly to mandate territory. France might be persuaded to surrender her interests in consideration of an equivalent elsewhere, or a financial arrangement. Then, probably, control would pass to Australia. The official discussion has not taken place yet, but tho matter is likely to he considered 'before the Ministers separate.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PROPOSED REPRESENTATION AT FOREIGN OFFICE FINANCIAL BURDEN AN OBSTACLE. London, Juno 26. Mr .Hughes's proposal that each Dominion should be permanently represented at the Foreign Office had a mixed reception. This and Canada’s determination to have an Ambassador at Washington is regarded by a majority of the Prime Ministers as an indication of a fan-like development of creating highlypaid posts, and adding to the present expenditure without an adequate return. Mr. Hughes believes his plan will keep the Dominions’ leaders constantly informed of world-wide developments, instead of hearing that a thing is to be done when it has been done. His colleagues approve of the principle, but are not inclined to assume the additional financial burden. The multiplication of new appointments is unpopular at the present economical times. It is considered certain that if Canada persists in her plans for representation at Washington, others will claim similar privileges elsewhere. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.