SIR JOSEPH WARD

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2536, 24 June 1909, Page 5

SIR JOSEPH WARD

GABLE NEWS.

THE “HERALD’S” COMMENTS. ON HIS INTERVIEW.

ASSURED OF NEW ZEALAND’S STABILITY.

United Press Association—Copyright.

SYDNEY, Juno 23

Tho “Horald,” commenting, on Sir Joseph Ward’s interview, says: “We scarcely need Sir Joseph Ward’s assurance that New Zealand is sound. Her production this year is greater than ever, and there is no reason to apprehend that there will be any seri-, ous bait in its steady expansion for an indefinite number of years to come.”

•Tho “Herald” adds: “Tho fact that tho drop in value of the chief product —wool —should have given the country such a. severe shock is the best evidence we have that there was unduo inflation of land values.

ENTERTAINED AT MELBOURNE,

NOTABLE SPEECH BY SIR JOHN FORREST. (Received June. 23, 10.25 p.m.) MELBOURNE, June 23. The members of the State Cabinet welcomed Sir Joseph Ward, who was entertained at luncheon at the Parliament/ buildings. In addition to the State. Ministers, there were present Mr. A. Doakin (Commonwealth Premier), Mr. J. Cook, and Sir John Forrest. 1 'The latter proposed the guest’s health, in the absence of Mr. Deakin, who had left to attend the opening of tho Federal Parliament. He said that Sir . Joseph Ward was recognised as a very strong man throughout Australia and England, who accomplished greatwork during a strenuous public career. Australia was proud of his latest act in offering a New Zealand Dreadnought. He (Sir John Forrest) regarded the coming Defence Conference as the greatest in history since the days of Napoleon, and wished Sir Joseph Ward a successful mission. He was sure Sir Joseph Ward would take a leading and distinguished part.

Sir Joseph Ward, in replying, said that he was proud to represent loyal New Zealand. ITe regarded the Conference as a momentous one in the Empire’s history, and would gladly cooperate with Australia’s representative for the. promotion of the Empire’s interests.

The party of Ministers gave Sir Joseph Ward an enthusiastic send-off.