Hitherto the common idea of the rupie had been that the Mfotherlund had been the focus and the! Dominions the end of the radial lines on the map. Now, as a result] of the atmosphere at this Conference, Reuter was informed, there] was 'a sort of web, with a growth in the importance of Dominion reations, For instance, Australia and South Africa would now commur cate with each other on such questions as forestry research. Instead of a Motherland with lines spreading out we now had the Dominions interlocked by economic trade ties.
The practical results of the Conference had been considerable, particularly as regards the spirit of understanding. For instance, people had been inclined to think that} General Hertzog would find his position dificult. "This is not s0,"! go) the official concluded: "General Hertzog is returning to South Africa fully satisfied."
The sued, at the termi peril Conference says that it was made clear that the Empire Governments remain.firmly attached to the
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