THE DEFENCE CONFERENCE.
NOT TO BE HELD. WIDESPREAD DISAPPOINTMI By Telegraph.—Press Association' jMfe; London, MondßwKjL. The Daily Telegraph, which b;qJK; J its information on the highest rity, aayß that Mr Asquith has tided not to summon an Imperial • Naval Conference. Thß Daily Tel"- 1 graph says that the Government's < decision will occasion widespread disappointment, particualrly overseas. "Australia is anxious for advice and guidarce; New Zealand ii hesitating how to further Bssist in naval defence; South Africa and Canada are also desirous of expert advice." THE AUSTRALIAN ATTITUDE. Received Tuesday, 8.25 p.m. Sydney, Tuesday. Mr Miller, commenting on the Defence Conference cable, said presuming the information was officially confirmed it would provide justification for deep regret. It would be unwise to say more at present, except to add that it would be important to know the reasons for the decision.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 609, 5 November 1913, Page 5
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139THE DEFENCE CONFERENCE. King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 609, 5 November 1913, Page 5
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