SINGAPORE BASE.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 March 1924, Page 3

SINGAPORE BASE.

THE JAPS PLEASED. BUT ALSO EX PH ESS PEAR. [“Thu Times” Service.] (Received this day at 10 a.in.) LONDON, March IB The “Times” Kobe correspondent Viy* tin* press pi vex prominence to the reports that it lias been decided to discontinue the construction of the Singapore Hsae. If warmly welcomes the action of the British Government. The “Asahi,” which takes the truth of the report for granted, in a long leader, says the suspension removes the great danger confronting the Japanese for a long time. Ihe Japanese nation welcomes the news tmt. notes the suspension is only temporary mid fears tin' scheme is certain to be revived under a new ('on.servative administration. STATEMENT BY NAVY LEAGUE (Received this day at 10 a.m.) LONDON. March M. The Navy League has issued a statement that the suspension of Singapoie ito elves a great danger to Imperial interests. ft ridicules the idea that its oonstruet ion would create an atmosphere inimical to disarmament and jan Ills out that at anv given moment one hundred and eighty millions sterling worth of British trade is alloat East of Suez, of which l-l" nuTlions is within the Singajiore sphere, ft draws attention to the Linden piracy and asks if eleven millions spent at Singapore spiead over a number of years is ton gnat a premium for safety. LONDON. .March US. The Naval Estimates do not refer to Singapore, except the provision oi £12,500 for new works in 'ho duckyard.