Australian Premier's Farewell:
What the Dominions May Do for Motherland London, Jan. 15.
'A farewell dioner was given tonight by the Australian Natives' Association in honour of Mr. 8. M. Bruce, the Commonwealth Prime Minister. Baron Denman, former Governor-Cener-Australia, presided, 'Mr, Bruce in' his speech, which way broadcast to half a million istenors, contended. that peace of the world or reduction of armaments would not he promoted by Britain alone disarming.
'The speaker emphasized that the Dominions demanded a voice in the Empire's foreign policy but it was necessary also that the, Dominions should' shoulder the obligations entailed and contribute to tha defence of the Empire. Australia -was fully prepared to shoulder both the responsibilities and obligation He hoped. that the other Dominions
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