GENOA CONFERENCE.
A London cable states that the whole of the overseas Dominions, excepting New Zealand, have appointed their High Commissioners to be representatives at the Genoa Conference. Sir James Allen, the High Commissioner of New Zealand, has not yet received instructions. The Prime Minister has made it clear that this Dominion is to be represented at the conference, and it seems remarkable that the High Commissioner should not have been advised in the matter. Had Sir Francis Bell, as a member of the Cabinet, been despatched a few weeks ago with authority to represent the Dominion, the interests of New Zealand could have been the better conserved. As this unique opportunity of Ministerial representation was not grasped, however, the least one can expect is that Sir James Allen will be instructed to appear as a delegate. The Genoa Conference, which is to consider the economic position of the nations, may produce more far-reaching and more tangible results than the Washington Conference. It is essential, therefore, that New Zealand, as an important unit of the British Empire, shall be represented by one who can speak with knowledge and authority.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2086, 29 March 1922, Page 4
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189GENOA CONFERENCE. Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2086, 29 March 1922, Page 4
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