BANQUET TO LORD CARRINGTON. Interesting Speeches on Colonial Topics. London, May 10.

Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 102, 16 May 1885, Page 3

BANQUET TO LORD CARRINGTON. Interesting Speeches on Colonial Topics. London, May 10.

Lord CAKRlNGTON.tho new'Governor of New SouthWalos, was entertained at a banquet on Saturday by Sir Saul Sumuel. The Marquis of Lome, Mr G. Lloyd, formerly members for Newcastle (New South Wales), Mr J. C. Bray, ex-Premier of South Australia, and the several Agents General in their speeches eulogised the social and popular attributes of Lord Carrington, and promised him a hearty welcome on his arrival in Sydney. In reply, Lord Carrington said that in trying to do his utmost to discharge the sacred trust reposed in him, ho would endeavour to promote the welfare and honour of Now South Wales, and to strengthen the affec tion of the colonies for England. Generally, his speech created an excellent impression. Sir Saul Samuel proposed the health of " Lord Derby," and admitted the difficulties of the position he held. Lord Derby, in replying, eulogised the usefulness of the Agents General, and rejoiced at their improved status. He took no important step without first consulting with them. He regretted that European obligations had frustrated the desires of the colonies. He expressed himself as sceptical of the benefits to bo derived from Imperial federation, holding that a moral union resulting from the sympathy of the community ivas far more preferable, as the rigid and mechanical administration of a federal empire might possibly be galling to the colonials He thought a colonialCouncil of Advice a most desirable institution. He considered the offer of men by New South Wales for service in the Soudan was a most fortunate one, and had tended to develop an unexpected warmth of feeling between Australia and England. At the conclusion of his speech, Lord Derby proposed the health of Sir Saul Samuel, highly eulogising his ability. The Duke of Manchester, in a felicitous speech, predicted that the colony would yet surpass England.