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London, Feb. 20. In the House of Commons last evening, Mr Gladstone made a speech m which he said that the offers from the Colonies of troops for Soudan testified to their bonds of Empire. t • Earl Derby, speaking m the House of Lords, said, the country is deeply indebted to the spirit shown by the Colonies. The Government had decided to accept the services of New South Wales troops, and details were .being arranged with the other Colonies who had offered contingents. The Duke of Cambridge said he rejoiced at the assistance ot the Colon ieS. A proclamation had been issued by the Queen, stopping men from active service joining reserve and embodying militia for garrison duty.
Sydney, This Day. At the meeting yesternight m connection with the patriotic fund,the principal speakers were Sir James Martin, Chief Justice, the Hon. Edmund Baiion, Speaker of the Assembly, and Sir Patrick Jennings. Resolutions wore passed confirming the objects of the meeting. The total amount sub. scribed now amounts to over £15,000. Preparations for the dispatch ol troops are'nearly complete.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IX, Issue 67, 21 February 1885, Page 3
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