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CONSTITUTION OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE.
IMPERIAL CONFERENCE RECOMMENDATIONS.
IMPORTANT RULINGS ON FOREIGN AND DEFENCE POLICIES.
The Inter Imperial Relation Committee report drawn up by the Prime Ministers attending the Imperial Conference, and approved by all members of the Conference, while not recommending any profound changes clears up several constitutional problems.
The Dominions and Great Britain, the report states, are to be regarded aa autonomous communities, in no way subordinate one to another, but united by common allegiance to the Crown.
The Governor-General of a Dominion is to occupy the same position constitutionally as the Monarch in Great Britain. In future Governments will communicate directly and not through the Governor-General, who is to be entirely independent of the British Government.
Each Dominion is to make its own arrangements governing appeals from its own courts to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council,
The power of a Dominion's Government to send diplomatic repre- sentatives to any foreign court er government is recognised.
The whole document emphasises that the British Empire is a free union of autonomous nations, united wider one crown and by considers- tions of sentiment, similarity of race and customs, and, interdependent commercial interests.
BRITISH WILALISA SERVICH..]
Ruday, November 20th. The Political results of the Imperial Conference are gathered together in a long report of the Inter-Imperial Rela tions Commitee of Empire Prime Minis. tere which the Conference unanimously approved yesterday and is now published. No fundamental constitutional changes are recommended but hope is expressed that the report will lay the foundation whereon subsequent conferences may build.
to give their legislation extraterritorial operation and also practicality and the most convenient method of giving effect to the principal that such a Dominion Parliament should have the power to give extraterritorial operation to its legislation in all cases where such opera. tion is auxiliary to the provision of peace, arder and good governihent of that Dominion.
Thirdly:The principles embodied in the Coloural Laws Validity Act 1685 and the need, or otherwise, of their amend
Dealing with the status of Grantment. Britain and the Dominions the committee
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YESTERDAY'S GOLF MATCH.
ST. GEORGE'S BEAT ST. ANDREW'S.
The annual golf match between St.
George's winning by. 2 points. Last
year St. Andrew's won by 7 points.
Foursomes were played in the morning,
played, and the tables were reversed, St. George's winning the singles by 4 points
Conditions were:-
The Committee discussed the condi at the outset the view is expressed that tious governing appeals from judgmente nothing would be gained by attempting in the Dominions to the judicial com to lay down a constitution for the Emmittee of Privy Council From these pire. Its widely scattered parts have discussions it became clear that it was different characteristics and histories and De part of the policy of the British are at different stages of evolution, while | Government, that questions affecting considered as whole is debes, classifies judicial appeals should be determined, tion and bears no real resemblance to otherwise than in accordance with wishes any other political organisation which of the "part of the Empire primarily now exists or has ever yet been tried affected.
relations "There is, however, one most important Regarding
with foreign element in it which from the strictly con- governments the committee points out stitutional point of view has now, as that in the case of treaties negotiated regards all vital matters, reached its full under the League of Nations adherence development, namely, a group of self to the wording of the annex to the governing communities composed of Covenant has led to the use of the term, Great Britain and the Dominions. Their "British Empire" with the enumeration positions and mutual relation may be of the Dominions and India, if parties adily defined. They are autonomous to the Convention, but without any men- communities within the British Empire,sion of Great Britain, Northern Ireland Andrew's and St. George's Societies equal in status and in no way subordi. and the Crown Colonies and Protector- was played at Fanling yesterday, St. nate one to another in any aspect of ates. These are only included by virtue their domestic or external affairs though of their being covered by the terai British united by common allegiance to the Empire, Crown and freely associated as members This practice while suggesting that the of the British Commonwealth of Na-Dominions and India are not on a foot- tions." Such a formula might tempt a for-ing of equality with Great Britain as eigner to think that it was devised rather participants in the treaties in question St. Andrew's coming out on top by to make mutual interference impossible tends to obscurity and misunderstanding.points. In the afternoon singles were than to make mutual co-operation, easy,The Committee therefore recommends but this criticism ignores the historic that all treaties should be made in the situation That tendency towards cugality name of the King as the symbol of the of status was both right and inevitable special relationship between the different Geographical and other conditions made parts of the Empire. The British units this impossible of attainment by way of on whose behalf a treaty is signed should federation and the only alternative was be grouped in following order: Great through autonomy. The British Em- Britain and Northern Ireland and all pire, however, is not founded upon, negaparts of the British Empire which are not IN JAPAN:
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Foreign Policy, and Defence. Regarding the general conduct of" foreign policy it was frankly recognised that in this sphere as in the sphere of defence the major share of responsibility rests now, and must for some time con- tinue to rest, with the British Gover ment. Nevertheless, practically all the Dominions are engaged, to some extent, in the conduct of foreign relations, particularly those with foreign countries on their borders.
The Commitee felt that the governing consideration underlying all discussions of this problem must be that neither Great Britain, nor the Dominions, could be committed the acceptance of active obligations except with the definite as sent of their own governments.
In the light of this the committee agreed that the general principle ex- pressed relation to treaty procedure, which is already to a large extent in force, might usefully be adopted as a guide by the governments concerned in all future negotiations affecting foreign relations falling within their respective spheres.
Dominion Ambassadors,
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Status of Governor-Generals. Regarding the position of Governors-
The Committee notes as a specially General the Committee states that it is interesting development the appointment essential in consequence of the equality of an Irish Minister in Washington and of status that the Governor-General of the forthcoming appointment there of a a Dominion is the representative of the Canadian Minister and feel that most Crown, holding in all essential respects fruitful results could be anticipated from the same position in relation to the ad- the co-operation of the King's representa ministration of public affairs in Domi.tives in the. United States nion as that held by the King in Britain, It was agreed in cases other than those and that he is not the representative where Dominion ministers were or agent of the Government in Great clated to be very desirable that existing Britain, or of any department of that diplomatic channels should continue to government. The practice whereby the bemed as "between govermente and Governor-General is the formal official foreign governments in matters of gen- Since the channel of communication between the eral and political concern Government in Britain and the GovernImperial Conference can only be infre ments in the Dominions might therefore quent system of communication and con- be regarded as no longer wholly in scitation between Imperial Governments cordance with the constitutional position is specially important and the committee of Governor-General.
thinks that development in this respect
It was thought that the recognised is particularly necessary in relation to official channel of communication should matters of major importance in foreign be in future between government and affairs where speed is often essential and government direct
me, urgent decisión necessary. They sab Detans were left for settlement as soon mitbed a resolution urging that all Im- as possible after the conference had perial Governments should consider a completed its work, but it was agreed means for developing a system of per that the Governor-General of a Dominion sonal contact between London and the should be kept as fully informed as is the Dominion capital which should supple King in Great Britain of Cabinet businent the existing methods. of inter-com ness and public affairs.
minication on affairs requiring joint ...And the Conference recommends consideration. Britain and the Dominions to establish
Locarno Treaties Approved,
a committee to investigate, firstly, exist Complete approval was expressed of ing statutory questions requiring the the manner in which the Locarno reservation of Dominion legislation for Treaties had been negotiated and con- the consent of His Majesty or authorising | gratulations were expressed to the the disallowance of such legislation." British Government on ite ahara in this Secondly:-The present position as to "Successful contribution towards promo- the competence of Dominion Parliamentation of peace.'
Each match to count one point, byes to count point, if three holes or more were played."
The scores of the match (St. Andrew's names first) were as follows:-
FOURSOMES.
A. H. Ferguson and I. W. Shewan beat T. D. Pendered and L. R. An- drews, 9/1...
ST. ANDREW'B.
ST. GEORGE'S,
D. C. Stark and W. L. Dunbar lost to N. L. Smith and Capt. E. W, Morris, 1 up... 0 G. Murray and D. G. Bruce beat L. G. 8. Dodwell and C. Bulmer Johnson, 5/4 1 R. K. Valentine and A. “B, Purves best A. B. Raworth and F. J. de Rome, 5/4..... 1 J. L. Christie and R. L. Mon- crief lost to E. D. Mat- thews and F. S. Harrison, 1 up.
*W. Ironside and J.-S. 'Maclaren beat J. W. Franks and A. Leach, 1 up
E. Davidson and F. Syme Thom- son lost to G. B. Layton and A. E. Lissaman, 7/8 "W. J. Clerk and C. L. Sandes
beat Peel and Perry, 6/4........ Ii
Total
SINGLES
A. H. Ferguson lost to T. D. E.
Pendered, 5/4 með
J. W. Shewan beat L. R. An-
drews, 2/1
C, C. Stark beat N. L. Smith,
47%
W. L. Dunbar lost to E. W.
Morris, 8/8
per
G. Murray and LG. B. Dod-
well, 2/1
D. G. Brace squared with C.
-Balmer Johnson
R. K. Valentine squared with
A. B. Baworth
A. B. Purves lost to F. J. de
Rome, 6/5
J. L Christie lost to E. D,
Matthews, 3/2
R. L. Moncrieff lost to F. 5.
Harrison, 6/5
W, Ironside bent J. W. Franka,
2/1 htt
J. 8. Maclaren lost to A. Leach,
1 up
E Davidson lost to: G. B.
Layton, 5/4 sen
0
I
1
0
FOOTBALL.
THE SPLIT AMONG THE CHINESE.
ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO REGAIN UNITY.
DR. C. T. WANG IN" HONG KONG,
Another effort is being made to bring the football players among the Chinese together again. This time the South China Athletic Association are asking Athletic, Federation of China, to use his Dr. C. T. Wang, president of the Amateur good offices in the matter. Dr. Wang, who is a former Chinese Cabinet Minis- ter, now on a pleasure trip to Canton and Manila, is paying Hong Kong a visit, and he attended the football games at Happy Valley and at Sookunpoo Grounds on Saturday afternoon, in company with. officers of the South China and the Chi nese Amateur Athletic Association, who were later hosts at dimmers at which he was the guest of honour. There were two separate functions.
Dr. Wang, it is understood, has had a talk with a few of the football players and has expressed the opinion that there is a chance of all re-uniting. He has suggester another conference of the parties concerned. It may be recalled that some time ago Sir Shou-aon Chow,
Dr. R. H. Kote wall, and other interested Chinese leaders in Hong Kong tried to bring the footballers together but the effort failed.
THE COLONY'S FINANCES. THE STATEMENT FOR AUGUST.
The financial statement for the month of August shows an improvement as com- pared with the previous year. The credit balance at the end of July was 86,521,987, as against 86,312,870 on July 31st
WELA
The total revenue for August $1,683,200, as against $1,377,978 for the same month last year. The expenditure for the month was $1,680,109, as against $1,899,850. For the same month Inat year.
The actual revenue from January 1st to August 31st totals $12,993,534, as against 16,348,517 for the same period last year. The expenditure over the zame periods totals $14,585,148, against $17,496,307.
$1,369,192.79
0,521,067.65
1
1
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Asecta and Liabilities on August 31st,
1896:
3
Liabilities.
Deposits not Available ... $ 369,569.58 Coal Account
4,942:08
Postal Agenci or
8,913.58
1
Suspense Account
386,063.65
1
. ६.
Total Liabilities
Balance
'ŏ
Total
Assets.
$7,891,160.45
Subsidiary Coins.......
1
3
Advances
Building Loans
Imprest
151,570.12. 1,579,628.56 04,821.00
4,489.06
18,285.72
4419,714.78
Home Service Account
Crown Agents Deposit Ac-.
count
mai
13 Unallocated Stores (P.W.D.) Unallocated Stores (Railway) Investment Account Lorry Haulage Account Balance at Banks
Q
1
0
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F. Byme Thomson lost to A. E.
Lissaman, I up
0
W. J. Clerk lost to Peel, 4/3 0.
2.
1
C. L. Bandes beat Perry, 7/5...
Total
Grand
Crown Agents. Current -Ac-
count
Totál
480,380.81
3,012,080:24
" 4,781.53
··287,244.10.
· €3,763, 94-
$7,891,160.48
- Cash Tent at Interest, £2,000 0s. od.
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