Imperial Conference
IUSTII.U.IAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. BRITISH NAVY QUESTION. I (LONDON, July -J. j The delegates to the Imperial COll- - re-assembled to-day. The inorI ning sitting was devoted to naval de- ! fence and there was a long discussion * but no official statement has been is- ! sued. | It is understood that the positioi ‘ reached is that each Dominion Parliaj ment is to be consulted to see what can lie undertaken in tln> way of finau--1 cial responsibility. 1 Tn the meantime the British will develop their fleet according to general principles indicates. The Pacific question was discussed at length at the afternoon sitting. Some delegates blamed Air Hughes for imperilling the Washington conference, but a. majority applauded his speech declaring such a frank statement was necessary as a preliminry to the main conference.
CABLE QUESTION LONDON, July 23
The Pacific cable interests have approached Mr Hughes - regarding the possibility of laying a second line. Mr Hughes has undertaken to consult with the Cable Board as soon as the pressure of the Conference ceasbd to-day.
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Hokitika Guardian, 25 July 1921, Page 2
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174Imperial Conference Hokitika Guardian, 25 July 1921, Page 2
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