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the proceedings of the Colonial Conference of 1887 in regard to the bankruptcy and winding-up of companies, with a view to contemplating the necessary legislation upon the question therein raised." 12. That, with a view to the bringing of the proceedings of the Conference and the decisions at which the delegates arrived upon the various and important subjects submitted for their consideration before the Imperial authorities, it was moved by Sir Henry Wrixon, seconded by the Hon. Mr. Fitzgerald, and resolved, " That the Chairman be requested to forward the resolutions and proceedings of this Conference to the Eight Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies and the Premiers of the colonies represented, and to take such steps as may be necessary for calling continued attention thereto." 13. The Minister, in compliance with the request embodied in the foregoing resolution, respectfully recommends that His Excellency the Governor-General be moved to forward to the Eight Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies a copy of this minute of Council, if approved, together with a copy of the proceedings of the Conference, and also to the Governments of the different colonies represented at the Intercolonial Conference held in Ottawa on the 28th day of June, 1894, and following days. All of which is respectfully submitted. M. Bowbll. Department of Trade and Commerce, Ottawa, 21st August, 1894. Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given; printing (1,200 copies), £2 9s. 6d.

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