THE VESSEL'S TOUR.
A GREAT INSPIRATION. LONDON, December 17. Speaking at a meeting of the Navy League, Mr Churchill said that the tour of H.IvLS. New Zealand would be an inspiration, particularly, as it reinforced the general movement all, over ' the Empire to participate in the common defence. The British navy not only had to consider Home interests, I but must see that the world's sea roads were, policed and safeguarded. Morer I 'over, the Empire had only the great material link of sea power to weld it effectively, into a permanent, enduring whole. The New Zealand's cruise had notably advanced this. ! Captain Halsey, replying, paid a tribute to the enthusiasm and loyalty! 1 of the Boers in welcoming the New Zealand. \ :
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIII, Issue 8744, 18 December 1913, Page 5
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