BANQUET TO THE NEW GOVERNOR OF N.S.W.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1341, 16 May 1885, Page 1

BANQUET TO THE NEW GOVERNOR OF N.S.W.

London, May 11. Lord Carrington, the new Governor of New South Wales, was entertained at a banquet on Saturday by Sir Saul Samuel. The Marquis of Lome, Mr G. Lloyd (formerly member 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, he would endeavor to promote the welfare and honor of New South Wales, and to strengthen the affection 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 AgentsGeneral, 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 be derived from Imperial federation, holding that a moral union resulting from the sympathy of the community was more preferable, as the rigid and mechanical administration of a Federal Empire might possibly be ga!ling|to the colonics. He thought a Colonial Council of Advice the 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 he proposed the health of Sir Saul Samuel, highly eulogising his ability. The Duke of Manchester, in a felicitous speech, predicted that the colonies would yet surpass England,