DEFENCE OF CANADA.
THE DOMINION'S DUTY.
INDEPENDENT LOCAL \ NAVY. By Telegraph.—Press Association.— Copyright Ottawa, November 17. . Mr. G. P. Graham (Canadian Minister for Railways and Canals), speaking at : Montreal, declared that he was not perturbed by the possibilities of Anglo-German war, but in any event it was Canada's duty to protect her own coasts, commerce, and fisheries. It was a mistake to contribute ships or money to Britain. (Received November 18, 11.30 p.mj Ottawa, November 18. The Citizen, an Ottawa Conservative organ, declares that Sir Wilfrid Laurier's statement that the Canadian navy would not participate in a war waged by Britain unless the Parliament of Canada saw fit, comes near a declaration of independence. If the Canadian warships declined to fight, the situation would be unique in the history of any nation.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14222, 19 November 1909, Page 5
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