The Old Country and the Colonies.
(Per Press Association.) London, March 5. At the South Australian Colonists' dinner, Sir J. Fergussson said his recent visit showed the colony, though one of the youngest, was one of the most vigorous. Lord Selbourne said the message of goodwill from colonies strengthened the bonds of constitutiomil union. Mr Playford, Agent-General, pointed out that in comparison witn the population the trade of South Australia was ahead of the other colonies. They had already removed the depression. Colonial federation was near at hand, and the people would assent to it immediately the details were submitted. Lord Kosebery said the Empire never rested on a sure basis. The emulation with other countries had evoked a spirit of generous loyalty surpassing all expectations. He did not think the Mechanical Union of the colonies was any nearer than a decade ago and in some respects was not so near. A union of sympathy and interest, however, was equally precious and resting on a liberal and loving comprehension no surer basis could be possible.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 208, 6 March 1896, Page 2
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