THE DEFENCE CONFERENCE.
* SIR JOSEPH WARD’S VIEWS
In the course of an interview on his arrival in London, Sir Joseph Ward remarked that he considered the defence conference of far greater importance from the standpoint of the Empire than either of the two Imperial conferences. He did not wish to undervalue, or underrate, the work of the previous conferences. A number of subjects were dealt with, especially by the last conference, but not much of a practical nature was achieved. “The subject of this conference would stand out far beyond anything in the past. We hope and look for practical results,’’ He emphasised the unanimity of the New Zealand Parliament regarding the Dreadnought offer, and added : “We all realise that supremacy of the sea, from the British standpoint is an absolute necessity, and the future safety of the Empire depends very largely, if not entirely, upon the undoubted supremecy of the Navy itself.’’
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 464, 29 July 1909, Page 3
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153THE DEFENCE CONFERENCE. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 464, 29 July 1909, Page 3
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