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THE EMPIRE'S PARLIAMENT

ON THE EVE OF THE CONFERENCE. THE ALMS OF THE COLONIES. SPEECHES BY COLONIAL PREMIERS. London, April 14. It has been officially announced that the opening of the Imperial Cunferenc- 1 will bo private, Lord Elgin pros ding. After delivering an add/ess Sir U. Campbell-Banneruian withdraws. All the Premiers excepting Sir 11. Bond, who has not arrived, wid attend, also the Colonial .Ministers present in London. Lord Reay announces that S r 11. Campbell-Banneriuan will appoint a representative for India—probably Sir J. L. Mackay—to attend the Colonial Conference in support of free traJe for India. Lord Keay thinks he will prove a hard nut for the Premiers to truck. Mr Deakiu is amused. The Premiers had a great reception at Glasgow. Sr J. G. Ward, speaking from his carriage, declared that so many friendly Scotchmen almost maae him think lie was amongst the residents of the southern portion of New Zealand, where the Scotch community was noted for its activities in every branch of commerce and industry. The Lord Provost banquetted the Premiers, who inspected the Clydebank shipyards, the newest Cunarder turbine steamer, the new University, and the Art Galleries. The Women's Unionist Association of Edinburgh welcomed Sir J. G. Ward and hoped the Conference would arrange an Imperial partnership based on preferential trade. . At the Merchants' banquet, Earl Jersey proposed the toast of "A United Empire," coupled with the name of Mi' Deakiu, whose lofty ideals and honored career were among the Empire's treasures. Air Deakin, who had an entliusisatic reception, declared that Mr Chamberlain's loss was felt at uie extremities of 1 the Empire, 'the first and greatest means of obtaining a united Empire was co-operation for mutual defence, wlieli was on an unsatisfactory bas.s at present, because the colonies, with incomnleto, growing communities, were hard- ' ly strong enough to assume a full share of the burdens and responsibilities which undoubtedly they would claim hereafter. Meanwhile tliey required some yocie if they shared lu the responsibilities of action offered. He referred to the unequalled visible untouched mineral resources of Austialia and the immense possibilities of its fruitful sol', and hoped that a stream of vigorous British emigration would be diverted to Australia. He was unable to under- ] stand those who despised trade as a , means of uniting the Empire, and em- j piratically denied that Australians regarded preference as an ingenious de- t vice to benefit themselves. With all the ] advantages oh one side it Jfould soon l (ait Mr. Deakin added that Australia made a bsuiness proposition of mutua l, preference for mutual advantage. 11 the Motherland considered it valueless I 'Australia would be the last to press acceptance. He failed to understand Britain's attitude of timidity and fear. l What would other nations think? Australia proposed preference to British goods, ships, and men; they did not in- « £ndto come as supplicants, solicituig ® some concessions to her weakness o feeds. He hoped the adoption of an » Imperial policy would remove tlve J Motherland's present attitude of despondency, hesitancy, and uncertaontyConcluding, he said, ''What we have, let us hold, for we can hold it by our own A. Cockburn proposed "British and Australian trade." Sir W. Lyne replied. He said it was necessary to quicken British interest in the Commonwealth which was - apparently ilttle thought of here. Many seemed not to want Australian trade but the Premiers hoped to indued G resit ] Britain to take the products of British j people instead of those of foreigners. . Australians were able to supply produce cheaper than it could be obtained elsewhere if Britain would take it. Mr Louis Botha was given a lieirty reception at Southampton and m London. Replying to an address of welcome j from the Southampton Corporation, he used the words, "God bless our Ivng and Empire." On the eve of the Conference Mr DeaIda remarked to an Australian press interviewer that the first conference wa* an absolute novelty, and was unsettled reoardin" the character and conduct of ~ its function. It was an experiment; v at the best an expedient The lortri- , coming Conference was almost an instruction for that extension of the Empire so picturesquely expressed by Mi Botha's presence Though without power, the Conference exercised a great ■ nerturbine influence on all current poll- j eies, especially Britain's. The results achieved by the Council Chamber mu>t be small compared with the influence it exercised upon and the great impetus it was to give to Imperial reflections. !A new period of Imperial evolution wa» opening. He hoped our own -would be able to make a place m iiibtory worthy of those rejoicing in the possession of a great past, and feel tlieir responsibilities as architects of the

, IHE PREFERENCE QUESTION. • NEWSPAPER DECLARATIONS. - BRITAIN WOULD MAKE ANY OTHER SACRIFICE. / ReceiTed 15th, 9.50 p.m. London, April 13.

The Daily News declares that Liberals are entirely prepared to discuss at the Conference any subject that may tend towards Imperial unity and the com- < mon welfare of the colonies and Mother- J land. Prefernece will be freely discussed at the Conference, but it will be rfecoTJsed at the outset that England remains a Free Trade country. Britain alone, among the great nations of Eur- } ope, admits duty free: Canada's com, < the Cape's wine and Australia's mutton. If the colonies are inclined ■to retaliate upon other nations in Europe by adiuitiin» in return English goods free, or, with a lower duty, we accept such con-, sideration with gratitude, but neither > acmaiid nor solicit such concession. Each colony must choose the system best suited to its own interests. There ought to be a strong demand for some i permanent organisation at the centre of. the Empire for purposes of consultaion : . and most Liberals will look favorably,. The Daily Chronicle says that short of abandoning Free Trade, which is a< vital to Britain as oxygen to human life, there is no sacrifice we would ncjt r gladly make for the colonies. Wc look for tangible results of the greatest vn-« lue from the Conference, even en sub, •j«cts whereon definite action is impose Bible. Nothing but good can result from a free and frauk exchange of

yiews. LEAGUei MEMORIAL. , '.'■'■ ' ' Received 15th, 0.40 p.m. London, April 1-5. ' At the Guildhall, the British Empire League memorialised the Premiers to secure some form of continuity in connection with the Conferene. QUESTION OF PRESS REPORTS OF CONFERENCE. THE TIMES' IMPERIALISM. ?'J Received 15th, 10.40 p.m. * London, 'April 15: Mr Deakin, Kir Joseph Ward, Dr Jame son and Mr Moore are in favor of ppei discussion at tho Conference. Britaii and Sir Wilfrid Laurier object. SI Botha is doubtful. Sir Wilfrid Lanrier says he would li unable to speak freely on Canada's pc sition in the presence of the Pros-. The question of publicity will be tli first subject discussed at the Conferene The Times says the fact of Sir ] Campbell-Bannerman delivering tl opening address mark': a distinel a* vance, and shows the increasing hold •. public opinion 'established by these pat crings, which Mr Chamberlain's perso al influence and prestige did so mui to launch. The present Conference nii do more or less than is expected of : but it cannot leave thing-; as it foui them. The Empire was always movir and had been during recent years mo lug fast During the coming yeai

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

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the motion would probably be faster, and from a political standpoint, it would In- a motiun towards or away from the centre. The Times' third speciai article urges Imperial preference, including preference in customs and navigation. State-aided emigration, says the article, provides the indispensible key to every approach of Imperial unity.

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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 16 April 1907, Page 3

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THE EMPIRE'S PARLIAMENT Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 16 April 1907, Page 3

THE EMPIRE'S PARLIAMENT Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 16 April 1907, Page 3

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