BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1926, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWS.

[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.] FREEDOM OF SEAS. LONDON, A lav 26. At the International Parliamentary Commercial Conference, Sir Frederick Lewis read a paper vlierin lie dealt with enormous losses by State ownership in shipping, instancing United States, Australia and Canada. He declared the Government should not ho embarked in commerce and moved a resolution declaring the true basis of international commerce was freedom of the sea accompanied by equl.il opportunity for tile ships of all nations at all ports. The resolution was carried. BRITISH AAIBASSADOR’S VIEWS. NEW YORK. May 26. Addressing the National Association of Credit Afen, the British Ambassador, Howard, declared that the general strike in England served to establish “once again and for all generations the belief and faith in the principles of a free Constitutional Parliamentary Government.'' R OTAR IA NS CONFER, HONOLULU, A lay 25. . The Pacific Ocean is a great international factor for friendliness, was emphasised at to-day’s session of the Rotary Conference. Governor Farrington, in welcoming the visitors from all Pacific lands, said: “We sense a new spirit and a new era in tho Pacific. AVe might call it the Rotary Era. - ’ Air Fred Birks (Sydney) responded briefly pointing to Hawaii as an examplci of a community demonstrating international friendship. The Australian delegation rose and sang “Australia Fair.” Air Harry Cohen (Melbourne) presented a beautiful Australian flag to the local Rotary. Air Charles Rhodes (Auckland) outlined organisation and definite service.