PRESS CONFERENCE

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 270, 9 August 1920, Page 5

PRESS CONFERENCE

OPENING SITTING BETTER COMMUNICATIONS NEEDED Bv Telegraph—Press Associa{lon-OopyTle»t Ottawa, August G. The Imperial Press Conference opened to-day. Tho Governor-General, Mr. A. Meighon (Prime Minister), and Mr. AV. L. Mackenzie King, Leader of the Opposition, mado speeches of welcome, all dwelling on the paramount importauco which the conferenco bore towards Empire development mi Imperial unity, and the creation of a'better understanding between Great Britain and tho Dominions. The day's discussion was devoted to urging .on the. respective Governments tho imperative need for better facilities in cable,. wireless, and other communications.—Ans.N.Z. Cable Assn. THE PENNY-A-WORD SLOGAN. (Rec. August 7, 5.5 p.m.) Ottawa, August G. The Press Conference agreed w incorporate the penny-a-word slogan in the resolution seeking a cheaper ■ cable service.—United Service. TILE PAPER SHORTAGE. (Rec. August 8, 5.5 p.m.) Ottawa, August 7. Tho Australians were again prominent ,at to-day's conference. TV morning's discussion was dovoted to resolutions incorporating Australian wishes regarding the improved cable service. A motion was proposed by Mr. Fink (Melbourne), and seconded by Mr. Brahain (Sydney), declaring the imperativeness of the independence of the Press from official interference, particularly the undesirabilitv of the censorship as applied, during the recent war.

Iu the afternoon the conference listened to representations regarding the Canadian Pulp Paper Association mill interests, 'flic paper position, summarised, showed no hopo of improvement in supply for a considerable period, owing to the extraordinary increaso in American consumption, that country absorbing 75 per cent, of the Canadian output. Mr. Knight moved a resolution affirming tho necessity for increasing the paper supplies within the Empire, and urging Canadians to give effect to their oftexpressed sentiment for the promotion of - national unity. Mr. P. W. Leys (Auckland) seconded the motion, which was appreciatively debated. Lord Burnham, in conclusion, urged that tho mill representatives should give full consideration to Australia's requirements.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.