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Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 907, 4 June 1903, Page 2

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COLONIES MUST WARMLY SUPPORT PROPOSAL. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received 10.12 p.m., .June 2. London, June 2. Mr Chamberlain, writing to the c-ditcr of the British Australasian, says that if colonial opinion is hostile or even apathetic, there is not the slightest possibility of carrying through so great a reform, and I should fee! justified in abandoning the struggle if I was not warmly supported by ihe colonies. I do not accept reports dr articles respecting Australian opinions, as they are not in any way conclusive. I shall certainly be much interested to know what is the finai judgment. As for public opinion, it can be tested wherever my--* proposal becomes known. Received 12.87 a.in., June 3. New York, June 2. The New York Evening Post recommends reciprocity with Canada. America is able to offer Canada more than England can. America needs the products of Canadian fields, and the forests and mines of Canada are a great natural market for American manufactures, With Canada taken cut of Mr Chamberlain’s plan, the latter would die instantly. London, .June 2. The New York correspondent of the Times state? that, though the Post speaks for no dominant party or section, th> so ideas are in the an , and their discussion and importance are vastly increased by Ms CkamDerlaiu’s scheme.