PRESS CONFERENCE

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2525, 11 June 1909, Page 5

PRESS CONFERENCE

COLONIAL NATIONALISM

AN AUSTRALIAN’S VIEWS

'United Press Association—Copyright

LONDON, June 9. Air Kirwin, of West, Australia, re- « spending to . the toast of the guests, at the luncheon at the House of Commons, emphasised the steady and strengthening spirit of colonial ” nationalism, namely, the spirit and pride A of being an Australian, a Canadian, or a New Zealander. Yet a. change was coining over the Dominions' and the -Empire too, surely tending towards a period of closer alliance, and the Empire of the future would be grander and .greater than in the past, inasmuch ' as it would consist of a great" family, a new nation, adding strength and pride to the Motherland. Several Cabinet Ministers and all the London editors were present at the breakfast given by Mr Lloyd-George, ■Chancellor of the Exchequer. The weather was delightful during •’Lord Northciiffe’s entertainment et Satton Place, Guildford. No speeches wore made. There were 230 guests, including Lord Roberts, Lord Esher, and Lords Robert and Hugh Cecil. In the evening Mr Beachcroft, chairman of tho County Council, gave a reception at the Grafton galleries. There were 1000 guests, including London Mayors and municipal officials.

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COMMENTS ON THE SPEECHES

Tho “Chronicle says that the endorsement of Lord Rosebery’s warnings made a deep impression on the audience. Air Ward’s speech showed that the conference was of opinion that •those who sheltered themselves behind the flag ought to take a share in the .maintenance of the fleet.

Tho “Daily. Express” states that the •manly speeches of Sir Edward Grey, Air Lyttelton, and Air Ward make far more for peace than the itinerant junketings of the Labor leaders in Germany. The general opinion was that such discussions as those of yesterday were the best possible preparation for the confidential official debates next month. The opportunity of meeting and hearing Britain’s leaders and public men would be one of tho best results of the visit. (Received June 10, 10.20 p.m.) LONDON, June 10. The Lord Mayor of London entertained, the delegates and one hundred other guests at luncheon..