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Northern Advocate, 13 July 1925, Page 5

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ACCOMPANY HOMELAND ACCORD. WITH PRESS CONFERENCE. (Received noon.) July 12. As he was departing from Southampton Lord Burnham gave a special message for Australians and New Zealanders; He said there was abundant evidence that delegates to the Empire Press Conference carried with them the good wishes of the British public. It was felt that they could render considerable service in emphasising the essential solidarity of Britain and the Dominions, going as they were by the All Red route. Sir James Allen, High Commissioner for New Zealand, had c nveyed to them the good wishes of his Dominion.

It seemed a happy omen, said Lord Burnham that a week before their leparture they had secured the assent of all parties concerned in the reduction of Press Cable rates, which would be most serviceable to both Australia and New Zealand and the British Press as regards both increased supply and interchange of news. He believed, not merely by reason of what they had done but in consequence of the maivellous acceleration in cable efficiency now in progress, as well as the development of wireless, they were bound to have lower rates for Press messages to every part of the British Dominions and Colonies. The delegation, he added, was fairly representative of the British Press. He specially regretted that owing t>? pressure of business "they would not foe able to spend a longer time in New Zealand. —Reuter.

NICETIES OF ATTIRE,

CONCESSIONS TO DEMOCRACIES. (Received noon.) LONDON, July 12. The Empire Press Delegates have decided not to morning suits and top hats, preferring the comfort of lounge suits for all day functions.— Sun.