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Hokitika Guardian, 30 May 1921, Page 3

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CABLE NEWS.

OPINIONS AND INTERVIEWS.

IUSTOALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. »Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) LONDON, May 2D. Mr Huglfcs Interviewed at Toulon, said it was desirable thot United States he partners with England in a renewal of the Anglo-Japanese Treaty. He advocated the solidarity of Dominions and Britain in framing the foreign policy. Hon. W. F. Massey questioned in reference to Mr Hughes statements declares his unwillingness to discuss American participation. It was time enough when the question was submitted to the Conference. Mac Gill (Director), and Long ' r retary) to* Auckland farmers freezing Coy., waited as a deputation on Mr Massey in reference to a reduction of meat freights, which seriously handicapped New Zealand exports. Mr Massey" admitted there was a ruinous slump in beef, hut the new season’s lamb and good mutton was fair. He arranging that Mac Gill and Long give evidence before the Imperial Shipping Board in reference to inter-imperial freights. Mr Massey discussed Anglo-New Zea land finance with the Bank of New Zealand and other financiers. It is understood that loan prospects are favourable provided they are not launched at present, owing to disturbed conditions. He is melting Mr Churchill on Monday, and is arranging with Mr Char herlain to shortly discuss terms of funding New Zealand’s war indebtedness to the Imperial Government. PARIS, May 29. The maritime prefect at Toulon welcomed Mr Hughes who said in July he would carry out the mission entrusted to him by Australian widows and mothers, and hand a flag of remembrance to tlio city of Amiens. He also intended to invite M. Clemenccau to visit Australia. The authorities and public of Toulon were disappointed that Mr j Hughes was unable to accept the reception organised in his honour. It was expected Mr Hughes would go to Paris and Amiens from* the Orvieto. When the ship anchored the Prefect wont aboard and later Mr Hughes landed, and returned the Prefect’s visit. Speak- ! ing to journalists Mr Hughes expressed , pleasure that the Chamber approved of . M. Briand’s policy. Union was absolutely necessary between the two conn- j tTies which should come to au under- . standing regarding Silesia and German : reparations. “In my view, -the peace of the world depends on a just and firm 1 |X)licy. The bonds of union between the Dominions and Mother Country r would he affirmed in a solemn manner at the coining Conference. ‘ I am, ’ | lie said, “convinced a treaty with Japan will Is’ of a character to maintain the situation and am desirous of participating in the work. I am of opinion the moment has arrived to put a brake on armaments, among civilised nations. ■