IMPERIAL UNITY

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 May 1914, Page 5

IMPERIAL UNITY

SPEECHES AT COLONIAL INSTITUTE. [per press association—copyright.] LONDON, May 26. At the Colonial Institute, Prince Arthur of Connaught said that whether Imperial unity proceeded along the lines of trade preference, or whether the solution would be found in common duties and .responsibilities, some day the Empire would not only splash red across the map of the world, but there would bo a real union of hearts, brains and common interests intent on solving questions affecting the destinies of. the Empire. ■■ Prince Alexander of Teck recalled the enthusiasm and loyalty to the Crown shown by the Dominions on the Ophir trip. Mr. Madden (Australia) said he was not disposed to accept the British Government's dictum that the Pacific is safe because Japan will look after the 'Pacific. "Australia's trouble," he 'said, "is that Japan will look after the Pacific a great deal too well. Australia recalls 'that man up the tree who was safe from the bull. He can givegood advice, but the man in the held takes another view. Australia, is anxious that the- Pacific be fully guarded-" , i ' r Sir George R*okl said that love of peace had recently become the highest evidence of cur national repcetability. Nevertheless the British fleet was the most potential instrument.to keep thedogs of war in their kennels. In previous wars Britain has relied on Providence while our enemies licked us into shape. It was time to let Providence have a rest. Australia was progressive: but she submitted to compulsory service and was spending millions on her navy.