Canada's Naval Policy

Waikato Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5206, 16 January 1913, Page 2

Canada's Naval Policy

IMMEDIATE ACTION NECESSARY. PERMANENT POLICY UNAFFECTED. Received 12.5 a.ra., 10th. Ottawa, January 15. The tabled correspondence in regard to tne resignation of Hon. F. D. Monk, Minister for Public Works, shows that he resisted the naval grant without giving the people an opportunity of approving. Mr Borden, in reply, said the disclosures by the Imperial Government were so grave that immediate and effective action was necessary in Canada’s interests. The step was entirely temporary and in nowise affected the permanent policy, for which the people’s approval would be sought.