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PRESS OPINIONS.

We have always contended that if New Zealand is to increase very considerably her annual expenditure on naval defence the cost of her Territorial army system must be reduced. Apparently it is Mir 'Allen's desire and plan to build up a system of shore defence , which, while not being intended to free us from the necessity of protection , iby : liritish : warships, would at least very materially lessen the danger of the country's being suddenly attacked without any hope of its offering a stout and effective resistance. Marlborough Express. When the possibilities o£ cheap: and rapid communication have been exhausted, the views of the on Empire problems cam be more effectively voiced, and we- can look forward with confidence to the eairly realisation of some system of permanent colonial representation in the government of the Empire.—Auckland HeraldFor the moment it" seems certain th<it Whatever the Government have in store they will not involve us in alliances that entangle, and will not depart from the salutary principle of "one fleet one command," and will hot commit us to naval expenditure beyond our means and convenience. For the rest we may wait with due patience.—Oamaru Mail. , The wireless installation on Maoquarie Island should be maintained, either by-Australia or New Zealand or by both "jointly - , as a State* station after it has served its purpose for the Mawsoh expedition. , The reports from Macquarie Island are as important to Australia as to New Zealand, but if the Australian Government should not be sufficiently exterprising to carry oh the station we hope that. the.. Government of New Zealand will l noi fail, to appreciate its value and Titaes.,

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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 6 September 1913, Page 4

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PRESS OPINIONS. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 6 September 1913, Page 4

PRESS OPINIONS. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 6 September 1913, Page 4

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