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No. 74. —South Australia. Governor Lord Tennyson to Mr. Chamberlain. (Telegram received 3.25 a.m., 30th October, 1899.) In answer to your telegram of 25th October (No. 65), South Australian Contingent desire to send their humble, loyal, and heartfelt thanks for kindly and generous message from Her Majesty the Queen, which has moved them very deeply.

No. 75.—Canada. Governor-General the Earl of Minto to Mr. Chamberlain. (Telegram received 8 a.m., 30th October, 1899.) [Answered by No. 76.] October 29: Contingent sails 3 p.m. to-morrow ; great enthusiasm here.

No. 76. —Canada. Mr. Chamberlain to Governor-General the Earl of Minto. (Telegram sent 3.30 p.m., 30th October, 1899.) [Answered by No. 78.] Referring to your telegram of 29th October (No. 75), Her Majesty's Government offer hearty congratulations to Canadian Government and military authorities on rapid organization and embarkation of contingent. Enthusiasm displayed by people of Dominion source of much gratification here.

No. 77. —New South Wales. Mr. Chamberlain to Governor Earl Beauchamp. (Telegram sent 6.33 p.m., 30th October, 1899.) Referring to your telegram of 29th October (No. 73), Her Majesty the Queen thanks her people of New South Wales for assurance of readiness to share duties and responsibilities of Empire, of which they have again given substantial proof.

No. 78.—Canada. Governor-General the Earl of Minto to Mr. Chamberlain. (Telegram received 8.20 a.m., 31st October, 1899.) October 30: Steamship "Sardinian" sailed from Quebec to-day, conveying Royal Canadian Regiment, 1,015 all ranks ; expected to arrive at Capetown 26th November, complete and ready for service, except transport. Your telegram of to-day (No. 76) much appreciated here.

No. 79. —Victoria. Governor Lord Brassey to Mr. Chamberlain. (Extract from telegram received 2.2 p.m., 31st October, 1899.) Two units infantry, mounted infantry, sailed on " Medic" 28th October, with proper complement of officers, recommended by General Officer Commanding, in accordance with your telegram of 4th October (No. 17): Infantry, major, three subaltern officers; mounted infantry, captain, four subaltern officers, adjutant, veterinary surgeon, medical officer. " Medic " arrives at Capetown on or about 25th November.

No. SO.—South Australia. Governor Lord Tennyson to Mr. Chamberlain. (Extract from telegram received 5 a.m., Ist November, 1899.) [Answered by No. 90.] " Medic " sailed six this morning, South Australian Contingent, leaving amid great enthusiasm.

No. 81.— 1 New South Wales. Governor Earl Beauchamp to Mr. Chamberlain. (Telegram received 7.30 a.m., Ist November, 1899.) " Kent." steamer left 30th October for Port Elizabeth, calling at Albany about the sth November; has on board five officers and thirty-four men and 131 horses for Lancers, also six medical officers, eight-five men, and forty-nine horses for Army Medical Staff Corps; above complete, with all regimental transport and equipment; anticipated "Kent" will arrive Port Elizabeth about 26th November. It is presumed that instructions will be sent by Imperial Government.

No. 82.—New Zealand. Governor the Earl of Ranfurly to Mr. Chamberlain. (Received 2nd November, 1899.) [Answered by No. 92.] Sir,— \ Wellington, 29th September, 1899. I have the honour to enclose you a resolution passed by the House of Representatives on the 28th September. On the declaration of the division, fifty-four in favour and five against, there was a scene of the greatest enthusiasm, the whole House rising and singing the National Anthem, followed by rounds of applause.