Premier on the Question of Wellington, Sept, 21, In the House of Representatives to-day, introducing the Government's Naval defence proposals, the chief" feature of which relates to New:
Zealand's contribution towards ther Singapore Base, the Premier, Mr~ Contes, emphasized that na aitront to Japan was in any way" contemplated Ly the construction of" the Base, Japan's action: in ther Great War, he declared, was une forgettable, expecially the visit of [Japanese warships to New Zealand. to assist in the convoying of tree The Naval proposals were adopted: by 51 votes to 10,—Reuter,
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