The Waikato Times WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1937. THE PRIME MINISTER’S RETURN.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20257, 28 July 1937, Page 6

The Waikato Times WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1937. THE PRIME MINISTER’S RETURN.

After representing the Dominion at the Coronation and the Imperial Conference Mr Savage will return to the Dominion to-day. A storm at sea has delayed the liner but if the civic reception is he this evening the Prime Minister will be able to broadcast at least his general impressions of conditions at Home and perhaps touch upon the important matters which commanded the attention of the I ew Zealand delegation. There lias been insufficient information, sent through official channels, regarding the many activities of t e Dominion representatives while in London. The negotiations for a trade agreement probably could not be made public, but progress reports of a general nature should have been forwarded for there has been sustained interest in the work of both the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance. However, one result will be to add to the interest with which the first speech of the Prime Minister after his return will be awaited. That may not contain any detailed information, but it should, and probably will, give the impressions received by the head of the Government, and indicate the manner in which the problems of the Empire are being approached. It was particularly fortunate for New Zealand that there were two members of the Ministry at Home when the change was made in the leadership of the British Government. It is inevitable that there will be changes in policy, if not to any marked extent, and Mr Savage and Mr Nash will have had an opportunity to study Mr Chamberlain s policy, and, by getting to know the man, be better able to follow his intentions. Tliq personal touch is of the greatest value, and when matters of Imperial import arise the Dominion Cabinet will have the advantage of the knowledge its leader has acquired of the men who control British, policy, especially regarding defence and other issues concerning which full publicity is not available. There are many heavy duties awaiting Mr Savage on his arrival, and it will be the general hope that he has returned fit and well to resume his important offices. The welcome that will be extended to him will not take any cognisance of party divisions.