NEW ZEALAND'S REPRESENTATION.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 January 1919, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND'S REPRESENTATION.

LENDING A fIiACE PCR SIR JOSEPH WARD. Received Jan. 2G, 5.45 p.m 4 ■ ' Paris, Jan. 23. Mr Murdoch says that Mr. Lloyd oreorge agrees with the decision to give separate representation to the Dominions at the conference table. It inevitably involves separate representation cn the leagua of nations, and this principle has not yet been accepted by the Imperial Cabinet, bat Mr Lloyd George's support, and Mr Hughes' representations, backed by fit? Robert Borden, General Botha, and Iwr Kassey, seems to nut the question, beyond doubt. Cabinet to-day discussed New Zealand's position Everybody wa» sympathetic and unanimous that Sir Joseph <Vard ihculd attend on Saturday as a delegate, though the other Dominions must is fuiure take their turn thereon. Mr Lloyd George explained the difficulties in securing any of the Dominions representation, but thought it possible again to press for a fifteenth delegate. 2e paid a tribute to New Zealand's epiendid fight, and pointed out that Canada had eight millions of population and Australia had five millions. Moreover, New Zealand woalj have a full share in the Imperial Cabinet discussions and the decisions which guided his policy. Furthermore, New Zealand was in a very different position from Liberia, or even Hdumania, for New Zealand's case for Samoa would be backed by the full delegation of the.great Empire. Mr Murdoch adds that the New Zealanders seem satisfied. Mr. Massey thinks the Work is ample for two Ministers Sir Joseph Ward appears ready to remain and throw his heart into the work, especially the committee work Mr. Massey joins the commission on internationalising waterways and ports, Vand mentions that the Peace Conference is greatly improving. One thing decided is that neutrals are not to be invited to join- the league of nations' until its constitution has been determined.—Aus. N.2. Cable Aesoc. aad Renter