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The Colonial Conference.

The opening ceremony at the Conference of Colonial and British delegates was of n brilliant description. Visitors met with enthusiastic reception. Lord Aberdeen warned them in his speech of welcome that too wide latitude of discussion would rob Conference of all practical result. All the Australasian delegates spoke well, and advocating Federation similar to that of Canada. Conference sang National Anthem, spectators joining in. Governor General in evening gave a banquet to delegates At it several delegates dwelt on the object-lessons they saw in Canada, which, they declared, bad strengthened their intention to work for Federation in Australia. Ottawa : Sir H. Wrixon (Victoria) expressed opinion that the Conference should not close until Pacific cable is assured. Lee Smith (N. Z.) will introduce question of annexation of Samoa, but it is unlikely it will be discussed, British delegates having suggested the subject should be avoided. Reporters are excluded from Conference. Laurier, leader of French-Canadian Party, speaking at banquet, said the

Conference was unique in history of world, and sight inspired him with new loyalty. Wrixon has submitted proposal for Colonial reciprocity. Debate adjournedConference endorsed necessity of British cahle across the Pacific. The Imperial Govt is to be asked to survey route at joint expense of Great Britain and Canada. Delegates from Australian Colonies stated they were not in a position to commit their respective Govts until cost of cable was known. It is believed the survey will cost £25,000. OTTAWA, July 3 At Ottawa Conference, Sutton, N. S. Wales, opened discussion on Pacific cable. J uly 4 Lee Smith gave notice of motion that Pacific cable route should include New Zealand. Conference decided not to fix route at present.

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Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 753, 6 July 1894, Page 5

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The Colonial Conference. Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 753, 6 July 1894, Page 5

The Colonial Conference. Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 753, 6 July 1894, Page 5

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