ENGLAND AND THE- COLONIES
Mr W. H. Smith, speaking at Gloucester, said that carrying out the colonial defence scheme meant practically Imperial federation, as the colonies had become partners with England m defending their mutual interests. As evidence that the attachment between the Mother Country and colonies was enhanced by the distance which : separated them, hie quoted the fact that New South Wales bad ;seut a contingent to the Soudan. He said the colonies were the life blood of England, and must eventually become stronger than and supersede: the Old Country. , y ;
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1967, 11 October 1888, Page 2
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92ENGLAND AND THE- COLONIES Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1967, 11 October 1888, Page 2
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