MISTRESS OF THE SEAS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13905, 12 November 1908, Page 5

MISTRESS OF THE SEAS.

MR. ASQU ITH'S SPEECH. ■ BRITAIN'S FOREIGN POLICY. By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright. London, November 10. In the course of his speech at the Guildhall banquet yesterday, Mr. Asquith declared that "every Power was aware of Britain's determination to maintain an indisputable superiority of the sea, in order to fulfil her elementary duty of upholding her commerce and industry beyond the reach and beyond the risk of successful attack. Mr. Asquith praised Russia's action in refraining from intervention in Persia, despite trying conditions. He cautioned the Shah of the need of ending the existing troubles in Persia, and restoring the Constitution. The Times says that the banquet was not less brilliant than those of former years. "Mr. Asquith's remarkable speech," it continues, " instinct with breadth and clearness of view, and with earnest but restrained patriotism, must raise Mr. Asquith to a new and higher place in the estimation of his countrymen. ' " The speech is not unworthy to lank in wisdom and courage with those of some of his most illustrious predecessors.'' \ (Received November 11. 11-50 p.m.) Berlin, November 11. German newspapers welcome Mr. Asquith's pronouncement as to the maintenance of the peace of Europe, and of good relations between Germany and England.