THE PRESS.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 August 1920, Page 5

THE PRESS.

MORE NEWS DESIRED. j ■■ ! PAPER SHORTAGE TO CONTINUE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received August 8, 5.5 p.m. Ottawa, August 6. At tha Empire Press conference, the delegates strongly advocated increased facilities for the dissemination of news, which would be the means of strengthening Empire relations. After a long discussion the conference unanimously affirmed a motion recommending that the British and Dominion Governments should enlarge communications and reduce cable rates to ensure a full interchange of views. Australia's motion, emphasising the necessity for Press services to remain independent of Government or official control was supported by New Zealand and adopted. 'Dr. T. W. Leys (Auckland), speaking regarding the serioifs shortage of newsprint, 1 suggested that Canada should show pactical sympathy by seeing that Australasia obtained reasonable supplies. Ottawa, August 7. The Australians were again prominent at to-day' 6 conference. The morning's discussion was devoted to resolutions incorporating the Australian wishes regarding an improved cable service.

A motion was proposed by Mr. Fink, and seconded by Mr. Braliam, declaring the imperativeness of the independence of the Press from official interference, particularly the undesirability of a censor&p as applied during the recent war. Inv'the afternoon the conference listened to representatives of the Canadian Pulp Paper Association mill interests. The paper position, summarised, shows no hope of improvement in the supply for a considerable period, owing to the extraordinary increase in American consumption. That country is absorbing seventy-five per cent, of the Canadian output. Mr. Knight moved a resolution affirming the necessity of increasing the paper supplies within the Empire, and urging Canadians to give effect to • their oftexpressed sentiment for the promotion of national unity. Dr. Leys seconded. Lord Burnham, in conclusion, urged the mill representatives tp give full consideration to Australia's requirements.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. OPENING OF CONFERENCE. Ottawa, August 6. The Imperial Press Conference opened yesterday. Speeches were delivered by the Governor-General, the Prime Minister (Mr. Meighen), and Mr. Mackenzie King, Leader of the Opposition, welcoming the delegates. All dwelt on the permanent importance the conference bore towards Empire development, Imperial unity, and the creation of a better understanding between Great Britain and the Dominions. The day's discussion was devoted to urging upon the respective Governments the imperative need for better facalities for cable, wireless and other communications. The delegates were entertained at dinner by the Government.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.