PRIMROSE LEAGUE.
LORD SALISBURY REFERS TO THE COLONIES.
By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright. LONDON, May 8. Lord Salisbury, addressing the Primrose League, said in regard to the peace negotiations, that the Government had not receded from the former position, and would not allow any position to arise whereby the Boers could renew the issue. The manner in whiih the colonies had warmed in devotion to the Motherland was a phenomenon. The feeling came in so vast a volume that it added enormously to the Empire’s strength and influence. He added : —“ As regards federation, we cannot safely interfere legislatively with the natural development of our relations with the colonies. Considering the difficulties in regard to the burdens of finance, the duties of defence, and the rights of decision which the Motherland could retain, I look with apprehension on any attempt to force the various parts of the Empire into a mutual arrangement. Subordination, wherefore they are not ready, would be calculated to produce a reaction in favor of the old state of things. If we are patient and careful there is a tremendous destiny before
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Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 411, 9 May 1902, Page 2
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