MR. MASSEY IN LONDON.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 June 1921, Page 5

MR. MASSEY IN LONDON.

A LUNCHEON IN THE CITY. IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION. By Telerrauh.—Press Assn.— Copyright. London, June 9. Mr. Turner, of Messrs. Turner and DavAson, gave a luncheon to Mr. Massey at the Baltic Exchange. Sir James Allen, Sir Robert Stout, Sir John Findlay, Sir James Mills, Sir >'iUiam Herries, and Mr. Larkin Mr. Turner, in proposing the health of Mr. said Britain was not likely to forget New Zealand's sacrifices in the war. Mr. Massey, responding, said he believed the time had come for Australia and New Zealand to work together in the Pacific to a greater extent than hitherto. He felt proud to find the same confidence exhibited in England, despite the present serious industrial conflicts which prevailed. The Empire could not prosper without proper sea communications, in which New Zealhnd anticipated substantial improvements from the operations of the Imperial Shipping Committee. Mr. Massey said he did not intend at present to suggest subsidies, but he believed if improved transportation of mails, passengers and cargo was not available without them people would be prepared to pay. He trusted the subject would receive most serious consideration by the Imperial Conference. Sir Owen Phillips, proposing the health of the chairman, congratulated the New Zealand Government on having avoided the pitfalls into which some other Governments had fallen. Therefore the Dominion's Treasurer would not have a heavy deficit to face similar to those confronting other Governments. (Laughter).