MR. HUGHES.

Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 14153, 15 April 1916, Page 5

MR. HUGHES.

LONDON PAPER'S CRITICISM

(Received April 14, 7.15 p.m.)

London, April 13

The "Westminster Gazette 'continues its campaign against Mr. Hughes. It gives prominence to an interview with a leading Canadian manufacturer, and says:—"Canada in any alterations in tariffs for handicapping or boycotting Germ.'my will certainly not allow her own position-to be prejudiced. Canada's wants as regards the world's business must remain untrammelled." The paper adds: ' 'Maiiy colonials regard the lionising of Mr. Hughes as supremely ridiculous. He comes to England and speaks with easy confidence on subjects too vast for the comprehension of ordinary mortals. These untested assertions are hailed as the highest wisdom. Henlfchy Press criticism is almost wholly absent. A British trade policy of an anti-German character may create friction endangering the integrity of the Empire."