EMPIRE DEFENCE.
THE PREMIERS DISAGREE, unanimous police unlikely, QUESTION MAY BE EVADED. By Telegraph—Press Assn,—Copyright. Received June 29, 5.5 p.m. London, June 28. The Premiers’ Conference delegates are watching closely the contest tactics of Mr. A. Meighen (Canada) and Mr. W. M. Hughes (Australia). It is expected Mr. Hughes will speak warmly regarding Mr. Meighen’s foreign views and also the naval problem. Indications at present are that a unanimous naval policy is unlikely and any question about Pacific defence will be avoided. Mr. Hughes does not intend to remain inactive, but is determined to force the issues and compel the delegates to show where they stand. His view is that there is no alternative to a solid Empire expressing a concerted view.
Mr. W. F. Massey (New Zealand) is strongly supporting Mr. Hughes, but the and demeanour of the remainder are not encouraging. If no settled Empire defence scheme is approved it is contended that the usefulness of the conference will have vanish-ed.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 30 June 1921, Page 5
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165EMPIRE DEFENCE. Taranaki Daily News, 30 June 1921, Page 5
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