...well as of Canadian interests. It was explained in the official announcement of May 10, 1920, that the 'new arrangement will not denote any departure either...principle of the diplomatic unity of the British Empire '. It was also added that the motives for the change were that distinct Canadian representation would...

...imperial as well as Canadian interests. He will be accredited by His Majesty to the President with necessary powers for the purpose. This new arrangement...departure either on the part of the British government or the Canadian government from the principle of the diplomatic unity of the British Empire. The need...

...complete representation at Washington of Canadian interests than has hitherto existed. Accordingly, it has been agreed that His Majesty, on advice of...diplomatic unity of the British Empire. "The need of this important step has been fully realized by both governments for some time. For a good many years...

...in London were consulted, with the result that on May 10, 1920, it was announced to Parliament that "it has been agreed that his Majesty on advice of...of the diplomatic unity of the British Empire." The principle involved in this arrangement had, as a matter of fact, already been accepted in the appointment...

...complete representation at Washington of Canadian interests than has hitherto existed. Accordingly, it has been agreed that His Majesty, on advice of...principle of the diplomatic unity of the British Empire. Need for this important step has been fully realized by both Governments for some time. For a good...

...appoint a Minister Plenipotentiary who will have charge of Canadian affairs, and will be at all times the ordinary channel of communication with the United...of the diplomatic unity of the British Empire. The obvious deduction from this is that "the principle of the diplomatic unity of the British Empire" has...

...approval to the measure. It is true, as explained in an official announcement of 10 May, 1920, that the new arrangement will not denote any departure, either...principle of the diplomatic unity of the British Empire ; but it may well be the thin end of the wedge ; and if Canada leads the way, the Commonwealth will...

...Imperial as well as Canadian interests. He will be accredited by His Majesty to the President with necessary powers for the purpose. This new arrangement...departure either on the part of the British Government or the Canadian Government from the principle of the diplomatic unity of the British Empire. The need...

...In the absence of the Ambassador, the Canadian Minister wil] take charge of the whole embassy arid of the representation of Imperial as well as Canadian...of the diplomatic unity of the British Empire." The principle involved in this arrangement had, as a matter of fact, already been accepted in the appointment...

...... In the absence of the British ambassador, the Canadian minister will have charge of the Britleh Embassy and of the representation of Imperial as well...from the principle of the Diplomatic Unity of the Empire."11 10. Hansard . (1921), vol. CXLIX, p. 30. 11. AB Keith, The Brit i ah Empire. A Survey ,...