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■2 6 I* From or to whom. Dominion, &c. Date. Subject. Page 1909. "27 To the Governor .. New Zealand, Telegram. May 17 States that Canada and Australia have accepted invitations, and that South African delegates will also" attend, and expresses earnest hope that Sir J. Ward will be able to attend Conference, which it is proposed to hold at end of July. 12 28 Ditto foundland, Telegram. May 19 States that Conference is expected to be opened last week in July, and that the presence of the Prime Minister will be cordially welcomed. 12 29 The Governor New Zealand, Telegram. (Eec. May 20.) States that the importance of the Conference is fully recognised, and that efforts are being made to meet the request made in No. 27. 13 To the Governors .. Transvaal, Cape of Good Hope, Orange River Colony, Natal, Telegram, 1. May 21 13 30 Expresses satisfaction of His Majesty's Government on learning that the Colony will be represented at the Conference. States that the Government of the Commonwealth will shortly submit to Parliament proposals for defence of Commonwealth and its coasts, and now offer an Australian Dreadnought, or such addition to the naval strength of the Empire as may be determined after consultation at the Defence Conference ; the offer will be communicated to Parliament as soon as it reassembles. 13 31 The Governor-Gene-ral. Australia, Telegram, Confidential. (Rec. June 4.) 32 The Governor Cape of Good Hope, Confidential. May 11 ' (Rec. June 5.) Transmits copy of Ministers' Minute on which No. 21 was sent. 13 33 Ditto Orange River Colony, 72. May 17 (Rec. June 5.) Transmits copy of Ministers' Minute on which No. 23 was sent. 14 3-1 To the GovernorGeneral. Australia, Telegram, Confidential. June 7 Conveys cordial thanks of His Majesty's Government for the offer contained in No. 31 ; they welcome the opportunity for consultation which will be offered at the forthcoming Conference. 15 The Governor-Gene-ral. Australia, Telegram. (Rec. June 15.) States that the Commonwealth will be represented at the Conference by Colonel Foxton, Honorary Minister. 15 35 36 To the Governor .. New Zealand, Telegram. June 16 Inquiries on what date the Prime Minister expects to arrive in England. I*,, ! , I i i -! m h ■ '"' Eeports 'that Prime Minister expects to arrive in London 24th July, and he suggests that Conference should meet a few days later. 16 The Acting GoNew Zealand, Telegram. (Rec. June 18.) 16 37 vernor.