THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 251, 2 March 1911, Page 5

THE IMPERIAL CONFERENCE

PABULUM FOR PREMIERS. By Cable—Presß Association—Copyright. Received 2, 12.5 a.m. London, March 1. In the House of Commons, Mr. Ilarcourt, replying to a question, said that all possible Imperial Conference data will reach the colonial Premiers before they sail. DOMINION DELEGATES FAREWELLED. BANQUET AT WELLINGTON. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. Over 2000 persons attended at the Town Hall to-night at a complimentary banquet to the Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Ward) and the (Dr. J. G. Findlay), N w Zealand next week for Loruii■„» ti'a> part in the Imperial Conferc:;* >• .'ml t.'ie coronation ceremonies. Sir Robeic Stout, Chief Justice, presided. Addresses were delivered by Sir Robert Stout, His Excellency the Governor, Mr. A. L. Herdman, M.P., and Sir Joseph Ward and Dr. Findlay. In emphasising the great importance | of the Imperial Conference, Sir Robert Stout expressed regret that it was not possible for the leader of the Opposition to go Home with Sir Joseph Ward. His Excellency the Governor delivered an interesting speech on Imperial lines. The Prime Minister, who had a most cordial reception, spoke at some length on the momentous questions to be considered by the Imperial Conference, explaining in detail the proposals which lie would submit on behalf of New Zealand. Dr. Findlay, who was also heartily received, delivered a speech supplementing the Prime Minister's remarks.