IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 April 1923, Page 4

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

REPRESENTATION OF XFAY ZEALAND. WELLINGTON. April 5. Ii was announced I rum London a few weeks ago that all the overseas portions of the Empire excepting New Zealand bad replied to the invitation of the fmi'erinl Government to an Imperial Conference to open in London early in October. Mr Massey on that oca-ion stated that lie had not been idle to answer flic invitation, and inquiries lids week show that the Prime Minister is still in the position oi having no plans prepaled. Ibe result <>t the 'I a manga by-eleel imi i- considered by bis colleagues to make the posita.n easier, but Mr Massey i* not prepared to commit himself to any arrangement. Rumours were current in Wellington this v.et k that Parliament would be called together earlier titan usual i’> decide the qite-iion of repicsenlalieii at. He Con fere me, but this turns mu to lie incorrect. it is slated on good authority that tile Hovel mneiil is preparing for a session to open at ike end t f June, the usual lime, ami that the Crown Law Dialling Department is busy on the legislative programme which will be submitted. From Dos it is clear that the Prime Minister intends to meet Parliament. and to follow the plan of February. 11121. alien an urgent call was received Ironi Mr I a yd ,'Norge ter representation oi New Zealand at a Conference daring the following June. The House oil this (a;;)-ion veted the neves-ary supply l" i arrv on t lie admin i-1 ration until t lie ■ alum of the Prime Minister. Ibe probable plan this year "Til be to open He session, carry on the business and if jt mull'll be ( oiuplclt d before the end of September, the lb Minuter v.oiild .'ocure a motion from Pa 1 loti-'.-' ap]Movine, el New Zealand b-'iug repi e-'cnl'. d-o ' important g"t!:"i