QUEBEC TERCENTENARY. THE NAVAL REVIEW.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2255, 29 July 1908, Page 3

QUEBEC TERCENTENARY. THE NAVAL REVIEW.

A COLONIAL DINNER. United Press Association, Copyright OTTAWA, July 27. The Quebec Tercentenary nival review and historical pageant, whereat the Prince of Wales was present, was followed by Earl Grey’s dinner to the representatives of the colonies. One hundred of the most- prominent men of Canada were invited. Sir Wilrid Laurier, tho Premier, proposed the toast of the other selfgoverning colonies, referring to the statesmen of each whom he had met oil different occasions. He eulogised those of tho Commonwealth, and next criticised in a friendly way tho Australian Federation as based more on the American than the Canadian system. lie believed that to bo a mistake. , , ■Lord Ranfurly evoked great applause by announcing that ho was authorisecl to hand over ono thousand pounds ns New Zealand's contribution to the battlefields fund. Lord Dudley, on beliall of the Commonwealth, said lie regretted greatly Air Deakin’s inability to come- to Canada. The wonderful experiences .they had been passing through this •week would have provided a worthy theme for his eloquence, and the distinguished company, he added, would have derived added lustre from Air. Deakin’s presence. After eulogising the pioneers of Canada s greatness, Jio declared that Canada stood on strong foundations, a glorious enduring monument to two great races and to the beneficient effects of self-govern-ing institutions. „ , Sir Hertry De Villiors referred mqst hopefully to South Africa and Britain’s policy of trust, predicting that if any foreign Power attempted to wrest South Africa from the Empire the 'Dutch and British would fight shoulder to shoulder for their King and country.