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Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1921, Page 3

-WASH!M !TON ci >.VFKHKNC'K. MKI.liOl ltNi:. S.'| l.'nili.T Tli«‘ politicians ami llit- press Imre art* agitated over the question <>• the Washinofcon conference. Tin re is strongly-voiced opinion twit tlio interests of Australia ami Now '/>('»- In ml in tin* Pacific nre most important and that their views slioiild lie expressed at the Conference. Opinion is however, divided on tin* matter of representation. It is urged on one hand, that tin* representatives of the Dominions especially the Prime Ministers, should not he subordinate to the Imperial minister, or should not have any less status than another del.egntie. lie should hold the rank and exercise the authority of 101 l memher of the Conference. On tho other* hand, it is claimed that the Australasian interests are safe in the hands of representatives of the Imperial (iovernnicnt. and that there is no need to send anvhody from Australia, i Strong opposition is expressed to Mr 'llimhes again leaving the Commonwealth for a lengthy period. .•’lter his present protracted absence in i.i.n--do.ll thereby further hanging up urgent doniestie affairs. Whether Mr Hughes has any tentative plan or understanding with Lloyd ■George, which would enable him to he included in the Conference ns an Imperial delegate, is not known. The whole matter of the Conference 10mains in abeyance till his return.