FEDERATION OF SOUTH AFRICA
DISCUSSED IN TILE HOUSE OF COMMONS. Received 14th, SMI panLondon, May 14. Ia the House of Commons a r<; " ln tiou wag moved expressing the opinion that the Imperial Government wunld welcome the ultimate inclusion ot th<whole of British South Africa in a led cral union.
Sir Charles Dilke, in seconding motion,, said federation or unification afforded a prospect of solving a grave question in regard to the position ot na tive racesMajor Seely intimated that serial Government was determined not to lead the movement, but to leave tne colonies to decide for themselves, l is- ;- •till regarded due provision for native races as essential. Mr. Winston Churchill, Preside!:
the Board of Trade, said the (ioveninient wished to guide the movement towards unity, and was prepared every step to assist the colonies. He warned the House not to anticipate very rapid prograss, since there were 'till serious obstacles. At present the Government could only watch and wait. Hie resolution was carried unanimously.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 123, 15 May 1908, Page 3
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