IMPERIAL DEFENCE.

Wanganui Chronicle, 17 December 1912, Page 5

IMPERIAL DEFENCE.

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LONDON, December 15

The "Times" says the Canadian ships cannot be ibui.lt in two years. Mr BorderiV permanent policy 'has therefore full tiiine to mature.' In the meanwhile, arrangements will be made ifeo secure the immediate development of constructional facilities in Canada. Mr Borden hit the most practical and businesslike method of dealing with the matter. It is of Teal Imperial importance that the capacity for naval construction be distributed instead of concentrated here. The natural course is to begin with smaller craft, which is Australian policy.

correspondent cays that the Press, with few exceptions, dgniored Mr Borden's and Sir Wilfrid'Lamuer's speeiehes. If an editor (b-e asked why, ho says it is not America's business to advertise a neighbour. Also, the contribution is quite unnecessary, as Canada can always rely oil the Monroe doctrine and Uncle Sam for protection. The difficulty an recruiting ia fleet in Canada is thoroughly appreciated in 'Wiashington.