AUSTRALIA AND THE UNITED STATES.
We hope, says the "Eltham Argus," that British and American interests iri the Pacific may never seriously clash, but they maV, and then of what advantage to Australasia would be the strength of American naval power? In America there is doubtless a very friendly feeling towards
the British colonies, and perhaps to-warda,-Australasia 4n/ particular, feut ' in any given set of circumstances America would act simply from the point of view of self interest, and even if her sympathy towards Australasia was of the warmest *he might not be abl* to defend a continent in addition to her own extensive; sea-board. To talk of relying on America for protection is fleet sentiment! ism. The first line of defence for An tr.ilasia is still the Uritish Navy, and ultimately, as Mr Deakin took occasion to point out the other day, her protection must he at her own hands.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9191, 14 September 1908, Page 4
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151AUSTRALIA AND THE UNITED STATES. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9191, 14 September 1908, Page 4
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