MOTHER COUNTRY.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 June 1918, Page 5

MOTHER COUNTRY.

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE. AFTER WAR TRADE. London, June 26. 'Ae Imperial Conference disposed of £• question of German trade after the war. The Dominion representatives .trait supporting Mr. Hughe* in the need for strong 'legislative action, the British Ministers concurring. A resolution embodying Mr. Hnghes' policy was adopted. - The conference agreed that each part of the Empire Bhould have a free hand in enacting its policy. The Irieh question ha* not yet been discussed. It is still doubtful if it will be brought up. The Dominion representatives win visit Versailles shortly and meet the Allies statesmen. The Dominion delegates are going to the froot next week, visiting the troops iadiriduallv. Ia the House of Commons, Mr. Lee Smith drew attention to Mr. Massey's statement of the 19th, regarding Gerttut colonies, and asked whether there was any change in the Oovernment policy i> that connection. Mr. Bnutr Law replied "No."

MILITARY situation well. OEIUIAN RULERS ANXIOUS. Received June 28. 2.40 p.m. London, June 27. ' Mr. Hughes, (peaking at a London Caamber of Commerce luncheon in his tumor, laid it was clear from the facta that the military situation on the Westam tad Italian fronts was well. From th* torn of the inspired German press ntMaaees her rulers were becoming inrreaaiagiy anxious. Baron von Kuhlnana's recent speech was a clear and candid admission that the recent Tauntad offensive had bass hut barren gains. —Renter. INTERVENTION IN RUSSIA. Received June 28. 7.25 p.m. London, June 27. !tj the Bon«e of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil said the Allied Governments were constantly discussing measures for saving Russia from German ui- ' TSrifH. domination, and exploitation, but ha was unabls to make a definite stats—t at present en the question of JaterrfaUon.—Reuter.

gates OVERHIAS METIBTER3. London, June 27. ju. Maury, addressing * meeting of traiineu men convened by the Imperial Commercial Allocution, congratulated the Association on securing Mr. F. M. 1 B. ftsher as a director. Mr. Fisher had < -40 M (picadid work in New Zealand m 4, if he returned, wonld be welcomed with open arms. Lord Inehcape, who presided, present•ft Mr. Uumj with an illaminated ad4naa is recognition of New Zealand'* loyalty ami patriotism. Mr Mauey added that ho did sot think the Imperial taxpayer need pro- ' vide a shilling oa New Zealand's behalf U the Shipping Controller provided ships - to bring to England the vast supplies '' a waiting shipment in New Zealand. ■ tu» had haard a great deal about Qtnwn irflvw* throughout the Km* pir» befor# the war, and they did not Vast Qermaas in the South Pacific after ' the warf He hoped the Germans wonld mw ho allowed again to obtain raw mlifjilf that could he used for war parpoaca from the British poseeasions. SU asked if they Were going to revert to the pre-war system whereby goods tram the Dominion entered Britain on Oji hk terms as those from Germany. (CbiM «f *N»W - Ho strongly favored Imperial preference, wMth wouM do awra than aajtUu to consolidate the Empire. Sir Mwart Carson said he hoped the oWllMeel would not attempt to ran after the war. or the country wo3d be doomed. There wonld he a . abefttga of raw materials which Brit* ai*t the Dominions, and tha United States controlled. Until their own businesses had been rebuilt Geraaay should not be allowed say t»w ■aterials, and no shiM skodd bo built for any belbger«t « wmtrtl until o«r awn shipping Irf bee* restored to its pre-war posi- . tm.—Renter.

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LABOR MINISTERS' POSITION,

OVERSEAS DELEGATES ENTERTAILED. Received June 28, 10 p.m. London, June 27. The Labor Ministers will consider their position in consequence of yesterday's conference resolution. It is considered no action is necessary. Viscount Curzon entertained the overseas delegates at dinner. The Controller of Shipping gave a luncheon to Mr. ilassey and Sir Joseph Ward.—Press Assoc. REHABILITATION OF DISABLED SOLDIERS. London, June 27. Mr. Hodge, Pensions Minister, in a speech in London, said he was about to appeal for three millions for the rehabilitation of disabled soldiers. —Reuter UNITED KINGDOM FEDERATION. London, June 27. A Parliamentary deputation waited on Mr. Lloyd George on the subject of the scheme of a Federated United Kingdom. It is understood that the Premier wcs friendly and sympathetic, but could r.ot encourage the idea that the Government would tacUle so grave a problem during war time without clear evidence of a public demand for it.—Reuter.