BATTLESHIP NEW ZEALAND
DEPARTURE ON AN EXPERIMENTAL MISSION. LONDON, January 23. The Right Hon. Herbert Samuel (Postmaster-General), Right Hon. Alfred Lyttelton (a former Colonial Secretary), Sir William Ellison-Macartney (Governor of Tasmania), Hon. T. Mackenzie (High Commissioner for Now Zealand), and many members of the House of Commons, accompanied the party of New Zealanders in making an official visit to the battleship Now Zealand at Portsmouth, to present the officers with replica of the Now Zealand coat of arms. The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr Lewis Harcourt), who presided, referred to tho approaching departure of New Zealand’s Dreadnought on what might be called an Imperial mission. Sir Joseph Ward, in. reply to an invitation from tho Overseas Club to participate in the function, wrote that tho formation of a Defence Committee was a step forward, but it was not enough. British statesmanship should evolve an Empire Parliament to deal with Imperial questions. Provided there was a strong, irresistible navy, New Zealand was now in a position to defend herself from raiders. His Majesty the King inspects the battleship New Zealand prior to her departure. INSPECTION BY KING GEORGE. (Received January 24, 10.45 p-m.) LONDON, January 24. The King inspects the battleship Now Zealand on February sth, and tho vessel sails on February 6th. IMPREGNABLE SHELTER FOR FLEET. LONDON, January 23. Fortifications ■ are being built on a large scale at Cromarty Firth. It is believed they will afford an impregnable shelter for the largest fleet. SENATOR PEARCE’S ANNOUNCEMENT. COMMENT OF "THE TIMES.” (Received January 25, 1 a.m.) LONDON, January 24. "The Times,” referring to Senator Pearce’s announcement as to a naval conference, remarks that tho British Government is in nowise unfavourable, but tho notice given of tho Australian proposal was far too short to permit of arrangements for the selection of a time and place. Still, consideration is owing to the Australian elections. It is unlikely that a conference can bo arranged before tho summer.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8338, 25 January 1913, Page 5
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325BATTLESHIP NEW ZEALAND New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8338, 25 January 1913, Page 5
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