A preliminary

"The conference was just a preliminary" he said. Merely an opportunity for the United States Administration and top military personnel to meet with the leaders of South Vietnam. "It was most important for the United States." (and as a corollary unimportant for New Zealand.)

The conference turned out to be a milestone in policy changes with emphases shifted from the military to social solutions. Following a renowned historical figure the United States is now advocating social revolution. Because of the publicity accorded the meeting, Humphrey was despatched to Australia and New Zealand to soothe the ruffled feelings of the uninvited and unadvised.

The Vice-President expressed deep appreciation tor the loyal support of the New Zealand Government. It was "showing the same kind of courage as our good friend Wilson of the United Kingdom."

"New Zealand exemplifies social democracy at its best" said Hubert Humphrey.

Outside Parliament banners flapped in the wind, while those holding a dissenters' vigil waited for the Vice-president to emerge.