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which in his opinion necessitated the withdrawal of the concessions referred to in Lord Harcourt's despatch under reference. I have, &c, DEVONSHIRE. Governor-General His Excellency the Right Hon. Viscount Jellicoe, G.C.8., 0.M., G.C.V.0., &c.

No. 28. New Zealand, No. 220. My Lord, — Downing Street, 18th October, 1923. With reference to Your Excellency's despatch, No. 207, of the 10th August, I have the honour to transmit to you, for the information of your Ministers, the accompanying copy of a despatch to His Majesty's representative at Washington, forwarding copies of the resolutions passed by the Legislative Council and the House of Representatives respectively, recording their sorrow at the death of President Harding, and tendering their sympathy to the people of the United States and to Mrs. Harding and the relatives of the late President. I have, &c, DEVONSHIRE. Governor-General His Excellency the Right Hon. • • Viscount Jellicoe, G.C.8., 0.M., G.C.V.0., &c.

Enclosure. No. 1059. (T. 10422/8386/345.) Sir,— Foreign Office, S.W. 1, 6th October, 1923. I transmit to you herewith copies of resolutions passed by the Legislative Council and the House of Representatives of the Dominion of New Zealand, recording their sorrow at the death of President Harding, and tendering their sympathy to the people of the United States and tho relatives of the late President. 2. I shall be glad if you will communicate these resolutions to the United States Government in conformity with a request which has been received from the Governor-General of the Dominion. A telegram of condolence from the latter on behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand was sent direct to His Majesty's Embassy on the 3rd August last. I have, &c. (For the Secretary of State), Hubert Montgomery. H. G. Chilton, Esq., C.M.G., &c.

No. 29. New Zealand, Dominions No. 405. My Lord, — Downing Street, 7th November, 1923. With reference to my despatch, Dominions No. 346, of the 15th September, I have the honour to transmit to Your Excellency, for the information of your Ministers, a copy of the regulations approved by Mr. Speaker with regard to the new Dominions Gallery in the House of Commons. I have, &c, DEVONSHIRE. Governor-General His Excellency the Right Hon. Viscount Jellicoe, G.C.8., 0.M., G.C.V.0., &c.

Enclosure. Ist November, .1923. The following regulations have been approved by Mr. Speaker in respect of the Ministers' Gallery and Dominions' Gallery, which galleries are newly created as the result of the recommendations of the Select Committee on " House of Commons (Gallery Accommodation)." (See Report, 24th July, 1923.) (1.) The Ministers' Gallery. This will consist of five seats immediately behind the Ambassadors' Gallery, and will be reserved for Ministers of foreign countries up to 4 o'clock (12 noon on Fridays), after which hour the seats, if