Mr Massey's Ideas
AUCKLAND, March 22. Mr Massey, Opposition Leader, was asked to-day if he had anything to say about the discussion on naval estimates in the Imperial Parliament as affecting this country. "Just this," said Mr Massey. "Most people are aware that our contributions to the Royal Navy will be increased to .£IOO,OOO per annum as from May next. Under ordinary circumstances it would be a fair contribution, but extraordinary circumstances may arise if they have not already arisen, and I am quite sure whether we are enjoying prosperity or experiencing adversity, New Zealanders will be quite willing to do their duty along with people of other colonies in assisting to maintain the supremacy of the British Navy." This statement was made, it should be added, prior to the news of the offer of a battleship being received, Mr Massey I having left the city early.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 12726, 23 March 1909, Page 5
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147Mr Massey's Ideas Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 12726, 23 March 1909, Page 5
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