THE FEDERAL DELEGATION.
[PEE PBBS3 ASSOCIATION.] I (Received 18, 6.40 p.m.) London, March 17. At the first interview of the Federal Delegation, numerous criticisms of a far-reaching character were made, involving the covering clauses and constitution. Messrs. Barton, Deakin, and Kingston combattcd the contention of Sir E. Webster and others, with the result that all were abandoned with the exception of clause eleven, which the Crown stroDgly pres-, partly in the balief that it would prevent encroaching Koyal prerogatives. One relateb to the Privy Council appeals. At a second interview the law officers and delegates argued clause by clause, and will possibly submit a written statement for the Imperial Cabinet's consideration. The delegates strongly urge that they are unauthorised to accept amendments, and point out the I inadvisability of disturbing the Australian compromise over the measure,
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 54, 19 March 1900, Page 2
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