IMPERIAL DEFENCE.
THE AMITY OF NATIONS. "SETTING TO PARTNERS." •y CaMe--Prw6 Aavoeiation— Received 20. 10.5 p.m. London, July 26. In the House of Commons, speaking •n the Defence Committee's estimates, ifr. Asquith indicated the valuable work accomplished by various sub-committees, particularly in the direction of the coordination of various departments in *rar time. He referred to the significant and momentous occasion when the overwas colonies were admitted to the com.tnittee's confidence. International relations, he said, were mo6t friendly, and •pecia! friendships had stood the test of time. He could say deliberately that n» aauM existed for quarrelling with any nation. Our relations with Germany were marked by amity and goodwill. The negotiations initiated by Mr. Haldane had been continued in a spirit of frankness on both sides. He regretted the lamentable increase of armaments. All the Powers knew that we had no aggressive purpose, coveted no heritage, and had no inclination to extend our range or our responsibilities. Our pres«nt expenditure was simply an insurance in the world-wide interests.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 59, 27 July 1912, Page 5
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169IMPERIAL DEFENCE. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 59, 27 July 1912, Page 5
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