NEW GUINEA.
London, August 18. In the House of Commons to-day, Sir Henry Holland, Secretary for the Colonies, replying to a question, stated that British Sovereignty would be proclaimed over the territory of New Guinea, now under the Protectorate, as soon as the New Guinea Bill, proposed by Queensland, and adopted by the Conference held m London this year, had passed the Colonial Legislatures. Sir Henry Holland further stated that the questions relating to the pioneer settlers and traders of New Guinea would be reserved until the sovereignty was proclaimed, when it would be referred to administration. In answer to another question, the Secretary for the Colonies said the sanction of the Commons to the contribution for the Australasian Naval force was not necessary, but he deprecated any refusal of such a vote, as it would surprise and dissatisfy the colonies.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1641, 20 August 1887, Page 2
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141NEW GUINEA. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1641, 20 August 1887, Page 2
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