COLONIES AND MOTHERLAND

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 317, 2 June 1911, Page 5

COLONIES AND MOTHERLAND

RELATIONS REVOLUTIONISED. ALL BARRIERS BROKEN DOWN. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, May 31. Mr. Fisher, interviewed by the Morning Post, said that the admission of the dominions to the council of the nation would revolutionise relations with the Mother Country. All barriers of reserve had been broken down and mutual confidence established for all time. Community of interest was of the highest immediate importance and vast possibilities were created. He was almost tempted to wonder why they were admitted to the very inmost confidences of the Imperial Government. To-day the dominions were part of the Empire in all things, and no developments, however sHdden, should be now beyond their understanding. EFFECT IN SOUTH AFRICA. Capetown, May 31. Mr. Smuts, Minister of the Interior, announced Mr. Botha's appreciation of the manner in which the Home Government had taken delegates into their confidence, and said that ita probable effect on inter-Imperial relations had produced the best impression throughout South Africa. DELEGATES ENTERTAINED. London, May 31. The Austral Club tendered a reception to Sir Joseph and Lady Ward. The oversea delegates were present at the Duke of Norfolk's dinner.