GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER

Evening Star, Issue 15173, 2 May 1913, Page 6

GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. MELBOURNE, May 2. (Received May 2, at 9.50 a.m.) Hoi, Mr Fisher (New Ze.da- .:' entertained Lord Denman, Mr Fi.-.her (Federal Prime Minister), and the members of ihe Kmpire .\>mmission ai Iwnchenn. Lord Der.inan, responding tc the toast of his health, suggested that, instead of waiting for their t.ial report, the publication of some of the interim evidence taken by the Commission would be welcomed. Sir E. Vincent pledged himself that the reports would not be delayed longer than was avoidable. Tentative recommendations, however, could be niaJe, but it would be impossible for the Commission to come to a final decision till they had reached the end of their tour. Mr Fisher (New Zealand) believed that an amicable agreement could be reached with Australia which would strengthen their feelings of friendship. In half an hour's talk between Ministers they could do more than all the commissions and conventions. Ministers should circulate like coins, so as to know all parts of the Empire. Mr Fisher (Australia) advocated the appointment of routine commissions to travel round the Dominions and Mother Country. _ A much closer alliance with the Dominions, was needed. Mr Foster said that Canada would welcome Reciprocity.