AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 June 1926, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

EAiPIRE PARLIAMENT .SUGGESTED. SYDNEY, June 9. ' Speaking at the Sydney A! ill inns Club, Sir Joseph Ward, of New Zealand, advocated the formation of yn Empire Parliament composed of representatives of all the Dominions end the Aiotherla.nd, to handle the issues that concern the Empire as a whole. He added that the day had passed when the House of Commons, with the maze of British problems, could completely control the policy of the Uomiuions on broad issues, and the Empire Parliament which he proposed .could legislate on foreign matters, on war clouds, and on the conduct of war, should it develop and similar matters. Sir Joseph also urged suitable reciprfieal'treatment. in trade between Australia and New Zealand, and he suggested the formation of a Committee of business men to consider ways and means to increase the trade between the two countries. SYDNEY. June 10. The Coal Conference adjourned without a finality. Gibson (SecrCtaiv of the Federated Engine Drivers’ and Firemen’s Association) and the Association as an Organisation have been summoned to appear before the federal Arbitration Court on 21st to show cause why they should not he prosecuted for inciting members of the Association to strike.