THE PREMIER IN SYDNEY.
A MOST ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION PATRIOTIC SPEECHES BY NATIVE CHIEFS. NEW ZEALAND AND FEDERATION. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, Jad. 5. The Premier of New Zealand, Mr Seddon, received a most enthusiastic reception at the Trades Gathering at the Agricultural Grounds. The Maori chiefs also received warm welcome. Sir W. Lyne proposed Mr Seddon’s and the native chiefs’ health. The Maoris presented to Lord Hopetoun made graceful and poetic speeches, which were translated by Mr A. L. D. Fraser, M.H.R. for Napier. The chiefs Ratama and Tamahau were the speakers, and they expressed their gratification at iho Governor’s restoration to health. One Said f‘ You have been at death’s door; now we see you well, and our hearts are glad to welcome you. We have longed if the chance might come to see our great Queen; but in shaking hands with you we feel that we are near our great desire.” Mr Seddon suitably responded to the toast of his health.
The naval-military banquet held in the Town Hall to-night was a brilliant assemblage. Mr Seddon apologised for the absence of Mr Carroll. Sir R. Stout, who was also present, proposed the toast “ Commonwealth,” and thanked New South Wales for the magnificent hospitality. He spoke in high terms of the good order which prevailed during the demonstration. Referring to New Zealand’s attitude on Federation, it appeared to him that the Australian statesman was not unlike the Laird of Cockpen in wooing New Zealand to join, but if they followed out the result of the Scottish song they would remember that union afterwards came about and was blessed. If the Commonwealth was to be a success it must have high ideals. New Zealand’s sympathy was with them in the task undertaken.
Mr Barton, replying, thanked Sir Robert Stout for the lofty tone of his speech, and stated that he valued it coming from one whose experience as a politician and occupier of a high position in. New Zealand was so great. Without divulging a secret he might say that the Governor-General had prepared a general order referring •magnificently to the good order displayed by the populace, He thanked the Imperial authorities for the grand display by the troops,
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 5, 7 January 1901, Page 2
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