THE EMPIRE'S DEFENCE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 184, 21 December 1912, Page 5

THE EMPIRE'S DEFENCE.

THE CANADIAN NAVY. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Ottawa, December 19. Liberal Senators are considering the destruction of the Borden navy measure. It is understood that if such action is taken the Government will begin immediately a campaign for the reform of £he Senate. [The Canadian Senate, during the long Liberal regime, has become full of followers of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. It has already thrown out some of Mr. Borden's Bffls.3 THE BRITISH NAVY. London, December 19. Mr. Churchill postponed until after the Christmas recess his reply to questions relating to the Torch and Prometheus, on the ground that the facts disclosed in the Commander-in-Chjef's (report affected matters of discipline, Which must be fully considered. THE HON". T. MACKENZIE'S PROTESTS. Received 20, 11.5 p.m. London, December 20. At a meeting of the Australasian Jhamber of Oommerce the Hon. T. Mackenzie stroagly protested against Engjsh party politicians' criticisms of the •olonial defence system. Mr. Mackenzie, writing to the Daily Sews, condemns the hysterical criticisms >f New Zealand's compulsory service.