EMPIRE UNITY
CANADA'S UNSETTLED POSITION
STATEMENT BY SIR JAMES
ALLEN.
(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.—COPIIUGHT.)
(SYDNEY SUN CABLE.) (Received 9thf May, 2.15 p.m.)
LONDON, Bth May. Sir James Allen's remark that'the position of Canada was delicate aroused intense interest at the time, and has come in for plain speaking by all who have the best interests of the Empire at heart. Sir James Allen said: "It seems to mo 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 aye likely .to;.be iurned 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 English-speaking people, and that 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."
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 109, 9 May 1924, Page 8
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186EMPIRE UNITY Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 109, 9 May 1924, Page 8
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