Imperial Federation
(beuteb's telegrams.) London, July 29. The first meeting of the conference organised to discuss the advisability of Imperial Federation was held to-day. There was present a large attendance of colonial and English delegates. Mr W. E. Forster, late Chief Secretary for Ireland, was appointed chairman, and in his opening speech urged that the federation of the British Empire should be carried out on the principle of perfect equality. Mr W. H. Smith, M.P., moved a resolution setting forth that federation is essential to the permanent unity of tho Kmpire. Earl Roseberry seconded the motion but said that he was not in favor of any interference with the local autonomy of the various parts of the Empire. His Lordship suggested that colonial delegates should sit in the House of Lords. Mr Stanhope, M.P., moved, " That a society be formed for the furtherance of the objects of the conference." After discussion, both resolutions were adopted, and it was decided to appoint a committee, with Mr Forster as chairman, to carry out the decision of the meeting.
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Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 22, 31 July 1884, Page 2
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