Beyond the Dominion

King Country Chronicle, Volume IV, Issue 268, 15 June 1910, Page 3

Beyond the Dominion

ROOSEVELT'S RETURN. London. Ex-President and Mrs Roosevelt have left Southampton for New York in the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Immense preparations are being made for their reception in New York. At Mr Roosevelt's request, President Taft will not lower the dignity of his high office by meeting him. OUTLOOK FOR THRIFT. London. Lord Rosebery, in a letter read on the occasion of the centenary of the Edinburgh Savings Bank, said that the outlook for thrift had never been less promising owing to grinding taxation, the total disregard of economy in public affairs, private luxury, and passion for pleasure. Thrift was at the root of independence and self-respect, which were the two vital principles of national life. AUSTRALIAN HONOURED. London. King George gave audience to Sir Geo. Reid, Federal High Commissioner, who, on behalf of the Government and people of the Commonwealth, fervently hoped that his reign would be long, happy, peaceful, and glorious. His Majesty replied that the Queen and himself had the most agreeable recollections of their visit to Australia. The King also received in audience Sir Richard Solomon, Agent-General for the Transvaal, Lord Strathcona, and Mr Wm. Hall-Jones, who expressed New Zealand's deep sympathy, loyalty, and wishes fc a long and prosperous reign. King George, replying, thanked the New Zealand people, and recalled his very pleasant visit.

NAVAL MANOEUVRES. London. The Admiralty has arranged for the Australian naval draft to serve aboard destroyers of the Tribal class during the July manoeuvres, when the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Home fleets will combine, the fleet including 45 battleships and 25 armoured cruisers. Naval critics welcome the return of the tradition of a silent navy, without warring factions of the Beresford and Fisher type, in consequence of Sir A. K. Wilson's administration. Mr T. J. Macnamara (Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty) announced in the House of Commons that the pamphlet "The Truth About the Navy," which Lord Charles Beresford complained was calculated to inflame animosity against another Power, was no longer in the libraries of the warships.

LORD PLUNKET INTERVIEWED. Sydney. Lord Plunket, interviewed, was warm in his praises of New Zealand and its people. The Dominion was progressing by leaps and bounds. He was carrying away many pleasant memories, and held high and sincere regard and respect forNewZealanders. They resembled the very best stock at Home. Lord Plunket awaits Lord Islington's arrival, and visits other capitals before departing for England.

BOTHA'S SALARY. Fretoria. It is reported that the salary of the Prime Minister of United South Africa (Mr Botha) is to be £4OOO, and the salaries of the other Ministers £3OOO each. It is reported that Mr Botha will not avail himself of the late Mr Cecil Rhodes' bequest of "Groote Schuur" as his official residence.