UNITY OF THE EMPIRE

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 193, 10 May 1924, Page 7

UNITY OF THE EMPIRE

STRUCK SERIOUS BLOW BY REJECTING CONFERENCE’S PROPOSALS CANADA’S DELICATE POSITION Sir Janies Allen says Britain should realise her relationship to the Dominions, recognising that her action in refusing to accept the Imperial Conference's proposal may give a serious blow to Empire unity. He points out Canada's delicate position, though he does not think there is any possibility of her seceding from the Empire. By Telegraph—Press Association. Copyright. London, May 8. Intense interest has been aroused by Sir James Alien’s remark that the position of Canada was delicate and that the time had come for plain speaking by all who. have the best interests of the Empire at heart. Sir James Allen said: “It seems to me that there are very serious problems ahead for the Empire, especially regarding Canada, where the Western farmers are in a state of unrest. Now that the Imperial Conference’s proposals are likely to be turned down, Mr. Mackenzie King’s position is much more difficult, but I do not think there is any possibility of Canada seceding from the Empire at all. At the same time we must recognise her position as a neighbour of a great Englishspeaking people, and the attractions that that neighbour offers. That is why I think the position is delicate, and Britain should realise her relationship to the Dominions, recognising that her action in refusing to accept the Imperial Conference’s proposals may give a serious blow to Empire unity.”—Sydney “Sun” Cable. MR. BALDWIN’S MOTION REGARDED AS VOTE OF 'CENSURE London, May 8. In the House of Commons, Mr. J. R. Clynes, in announcing Mr.. Stanley Baldwin’s motion, that it was inexpedient to remove the McKenna duties amidst the present distresses, said it would be taken on May 13. He said that, although the motion was not couched in the ordinary terms, the Government regarded it as a vote of censure. —Reuter. TO STUDY EMPIRE AFFAIRS GROUP OF LABOUR M.P.’s ORGANISED (Rec. May 9, 7.30 p.m.) London, May 9. Twenty Labour members of the House of Commons, including Mr. Lansbury, have organised a group for the special study of Empire affairs, under the title of the Labour Commonwealth. The group will consider questions relating to the Dominions and niandated territories, the welfare of native races, and will stress the importance of visitino' the Dominions and receiving Dommion visitors. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. EMPIRE WIRELESS DECISION REACHED BY CABINET 'London, May 8. It is understood that Cabinet lias reached a decision in regard to Empire wireless, but the time and method of announcing the decision have been left to Cabinet’s Wireless Committee. It is understood that the decision adopts the main lines of the Donald Report. —Reuter. ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE SEAT INVITATION TO MR. CHURCHILL (Rec. May 9, 8.5 p.m.) London, May 9. Ashton-Under-Lyne Conservatives, following Sir Walter De Frece’s decision to retire, have decided to ask Mr. Churchill to be the anti-Socialist candidate.—Reuter.