MR LLOYD GEORGE.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 October 1923, Page 1

MR LLOYD GEORGE.

RECK FT lON IN OTTAWA. i USIIIAI.IAX AND N.Z. CAIII.K ASSOCIATION. OTTAWA, Oct. ft. Air Lloyd George was given a trmemlotis reception at Ottawa on disembarking and when cn route to the (full' chit) for i lie Government dinner Mis Lloyd Georgo and her daughter dined with Laly ILng. NOTE OF OI’TIAI ISM. OTTAWA. Oct, 10. Addressing the guests later. Air Lloyd George renewed his praises of tie dominions' services, especially praising Australia and New Zealand, lie worked up to a ringing peroration: “Canadians proved a vital factor in saving Europe from vassalage and degradation. You *;ave a full right to a voice in Europe’s .settlement.. I lmpc you will exert that right to tho full, because it is in the interest of Canada and the world.”

Then Mr l.loyd Coorgo repealed his commendation of the United States plan for a commission to decide Germany's ability fo pay. While on the train to-day he hoard President f'oolidge’s voice over a radio telephone attached to the train. Addressing the journalists, the visitor renewed his support for Mr Hughes’s proposal:—“Nobody doubts that Germany ought to pay, but a wise lawyer, having got a judgment for damages, will consider the defendant's ability to pay, and advise his client to collect on the best terms. Mr Lloyd George expressed his conviction tlmt the present Imperial Con ferenee was the host testimony that the Empire was stronger than ever. It could not. like other Empires, disappear without a trace, but would give direction to humanity for centuries to come. Tt would live in history. along with the United Stales, as the guardian and protector of the world's freedom and ponce.