Australia and England.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8142, 16 November 1905, Page 5

Australia and England.

Their Relations Discussed.

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Per Press Association.) (Hoceived Nov. 16, at 7.45 a.m ) LONDON. Nov. 15. Mr Sowden. editor of the Adelaide Register/read a paper before the Royal Colonial Institute on the Anglo-Aus... tralian position from an Australian' standpoint. He regretted Australia's unpopularity in England, which, was the result of misconception. There was no fear of extrenie Socialism crystalising in Australia. It was already declining owing to Australian common sense. He denied' that Australia's attitude ou naval defence was mean or unworthyUnd was amazed at the violent attacks on Australian solvency. Lord Brassey, who was presiding, and Mr Jenkins, of South Australia, paid tributes to the Australian press. Sir Powell Buxton deprecated Australian hostility to Japan and hoped the_ Motherland and colonies would arriveat an understanding sooner than risk divergent policies. Mr James, the West Australian Ageut-General, said Australians were entitled to sympathetic consideration because they were more imperilled by an eastern nation than the rest of the Empire.