SIR G. H. REID.
"WORLD DESIRES PEACE." DREADFUL CATASTROPHE AHEAD. By Cable —Press Association —Copyright. London, April 10. Sir G. H. Reid, at the Yarra luncheon, said that regarding the beginnings of ail Australian Navy, all great parties in the Commonwealth held identical views'. The world's desire for peace was never greater than now. yet it was strange that the stronger statesprofessions in favour at peace were more, extravagant became the pace in naval preparations. The secret of this marvellous discrepancy is that we are on the brink of great events which will throw the world into some dreadful catastrophe or place a terrific strain on its resources. This will hasten a general understanding. The fortunes of the Motherland and the oversea dominions* are inseparably intertwined.
The people of Australia, he added, had no intention of seeking military or naval adventure. They would, indeed, be far more delighted if their war ships were scrapped without firing a shot in anger. But all parts of the Empire realised their responsibilities to the Empire under existing circumstances.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 361, 12 April 1910, Page 5
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175SIR G. H. REID. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 361, 12 April 1910, Page 5
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