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issued under section 19 of the British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914, and of the instructions which it is proposed to issue as to applications for certificates of naturalization by aliens resident in the United Kingdom. 2. My Ministers have given, the matter their attention, and made the following observations: — , (a.) That the New Zealand Government have no criticisms or suggestions to offer with respect to the regulations. (b.) That the New Zealand Government approve of the provisions contained in paragraph (6) of the instructions as to proof of residence in New Zealand. (c.) That if it is decided to adopt a different procedure and to transmit declarations to the New Zealand Government for inquiry and verification all facilities will be afforded for this purpose. I have, &c, LIVERPOOL, The Right Hon. Lewis V. Harcourt, P.C., &c, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies.

No. 63. New Zealand, No. 47. Sir, — Government House, Wellington, 16th March, 1915. I have the honour to inform you that I regret to report the death at No. 11 Selwyn Terrace, Wellington, on the 26th February last, of the Hon. Edward Richardson, C.M.G. I have, &c, LIVERPOOL, The Right Hon. Lewis V. Harcourt, P.C., &c, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies.

No. 64. New Zealand, No. 48. Sir, — Government House, Wellington, 16th March, 1915. At the instance of my Prime Minister, I have the honour to transmit to you the accompanying sets of posters and cards now in use in New Zealand for the enrolling of men for the Expeditionary Force. I have, &c, LIVERPOOL, The Right Hon. Lewis V. Harcourt, P.C., &c, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies.

No. 65. New Zealand, No. 58. Sir, — Government House, Wellington, 30th March, 1915. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch, No. 29, of the 20th January, enclosing a number of inquiry forms relating to German subjects supposed to be in this Dominion about whom information is desired by their relatives. 2. I duly forwarded these forms to my Ministers, who have now returned them to me after having inserted the particulars available in each case. I therefore return the forms herewith. I have, &c, LIVERPOOL, The Right Hon. Lewis V. Harcourt, P.C., &c, Governor. Secretary of State for the Colonies.