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any difficulty in providing for the cost of our maintaining authority,"
On the June 27 Lord Lyons wrote to Earl Granville: "This aficmoon in obedience to the instructions conveyed to me by your lordship's despatch of the 20th instant, I mentioned to M. Jules Ferry the conversation which your ford ship had on that day with Count d'Aunay on the subject of New Guines. When I mentioned that your lordship had said to M. d'Aunny that you presumed you might feel confident that the French Government had themselves no designs of annexation in New Guinea, M. Jules Ferry affirmed very positively that no design of the sort was entertained by the French Government."
On the 11th ulto. Lord DERBY addressed to Administrator Sir A. H. PALMER the following despatch: →
Legislature. The Imperial Parliament dominates MR. WILLIAM RICHARD CARLES asumed the the whole empire and the colonies are not re-office of Vice-Consul for Great Britain in Shang presented in that Parliament, though their inte hal on the 17th instant. rests may be vitally affected by its decisions. It is not possible to give authoritative effect to the wishes of the people of Australia in anything beyond their own domestic interests, except through the intervention of her Majesty's Govern ment
"The circumstances of the present case seem to point to a necessity for combination among the Australian colonics—a combination for both legislative and executive purposes. Australian interests are involved in securing the peaceful and progressive supremacy of Australian in fluences in the adjoining seas. In order to effect this it is necessary that there should not only be sentiments held in common, but that a form of government should be provided capable of giving expression to these sentiments. The federation of the Australian colonies may thus be forwarded. Here is work for the Australian colonies to do, if vention of delegates should be held to discuss the basis upon which a federal government could be constituted.
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THE latest news from Amoy is to the effect that the new barmaid at "Mr. Kopp's hotel is very affractive and very entertaining,
We are very glad to observe that Governor Sir John Pope Hennessy is winning golden opinions from all classes in the Mauritius. We fear we cannot honestly say that Sit. George Fergiason Bowen has been equally successful in Hongkong. We hear that Captain Palmer, well known in Hongkong When commander of the Chinese revenue cruiser Feng-cha-hai, who is at present acting as harbour master at the Pagoda Anchor- age, Foochów, will succeed Mr. Ji H. C. Gunther as harbour master at Canton. Mr. Gunther has,
we understand, been transferred to Shanghai. A HANKOW correspondent writes to the Shanghai Mercury:-The city is rather unsettled owing
them in the correspondence with 'Sir Arthur existence a jurisdiction which may be made to..they can be got to unite. I suggest that a con- Ewens, who appears on behalf of the Chinese to the rumour of a, rising during the next few
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and by the united action of the colonies, Her Majesty's Government regret that it should be necessary from time to time to refuse assent to proposals coming from individual colonies for assumption of large and serious responsibilities in regard to places and questions not, specially concerning those of Her Majestyg subjects pho - live in other parts of the Empire; and 1 truit the time is now not distant which in respect of such questions fif not for other purposes of Government) the Australasian Colonies will effectively combine together and provide the cost of carrying out any policy which, after mature consideration, they may unite in recom mending, and which Her Majesty's Government may think it right and expedient to adopt. mentare of opinion that they must continue to 7. In the meantime, Her Majesty's Govern- decline proposals for large annexations of ter- ritory adjacent to Australia, in the absence of sufficient, proof of the necessity of such measures. In the case of New Guinea there is already.in suffice for immediate exigencies. The powers of the High Commissioner for the Western Pa- cific extend to that island, and if the colony of
This, I believe, was the form adopted in Queensland, with or without the assistance from other colonies, is prepared to provide Canada previous to the constitution of the Domi- reasonable annual sum to meet the cost nion Parliament. May not this example be of placing one or more deputies of the High followed here? The Dominion Government has, the coast, Her Majesty's added largely to the influence and national in- Commissioner on Government will be willing to take steps fortegrity, of Canada. It seems probable that a strengthening the naval force on the Australian similar form of Government adapted to the station, so as to enable Her Majesty's ships to special requirements of Australia would give life the autonomus governments of the respective colonies. To it would properly belong the dis- cussion of such measures as are necessary for the consolidation and security of Australian in- tetests, as well as for the government of these outlying islands in the Pacific, which at present are not claimed by any civilised power.
"I think, therefore, that there ought, in the first place, to be representations from all the Australian colonies, urging upon her Majesty's Government a reconsideration of their decision her Majesty's Government should be invited to as regards New Guinea, and in the next place move in the direction of providing for a form of federal government saitable for the Australian colonies. I propose that this memorandum should be embodied in an executive minute and forwarded both to her Majesty's Government and colonies for their consideration, and for such to the Governments of the respective Australian action as they may deem expedient. -.
"July to, 1883.
T. M'ILWRAITH, '
mended. Immediate action.
HIS EXCELLENCY CHANG, the lately appointed Grain Commissioner, left Shanghai for Nankin: in the steamship Kiang plan on the evening of Monday last, the 17th instant. THE trial of Logan, the Canton Customs officer, who is charged with the murder of a Chinese boy named Pak Wa-King and a Chinese woman, name unknown, will take place at the British Consulate, Shamien, to-morrow morning at o'clock, before Sir Richard T. Rennie, Her Ma- jesty's Chief Justice for China and Japan, and a jury. Mr. H. S. Wilkinson, crown advocate, will lead the prosecution, and will be assisted by Mr. Ino, J. Francis, instructed by Mr, C. Government. Logan, who has pled "not guilty," will be defended by Mr. A. G. Wise, instructed days. The native fire brigades pairs) the streets every night. Several execution took" place by Mr. H. L. Dennys,' ̧.
yesterday did one the day before. "The nuthori SAYS the Shanghai Mercury of the 17th instues are on the alert, which will probably avert A case of real Afiatic cholera occurred on board any disturbance, thes.. Lazyuen on her way from Sawlow to our sporting oracle of the Shanghai Mercury port. The Layuen having made a stay of about three hours in the last named port, in order tafake thing as follow: Thero
gincers, Mr. J. McGlashan, made, use of this opportunity to visit a brother-in-law, who resides at Swatow, He remained for about two hours on shore, returning then to his vessel, which shortly afterwards left port. Mr. McGlashan was taken ill with all the symptoms of cholera the same evening, and died on the following morning, the colour of his body having turned quite black. The body was buried at sea.
were:23 ponies on the Course this morningr
"Sir, Her Majesty's Government have given their careful consideration to the request of the Government of Queensland, as placed before WATERS. Kennedy and the Agent General for the Colony which has been laid before Parliament, that the eastern portion of the island of New Guinea with the islands adjacent thereto may be annexed to Queensland. Although the first communication reached me through Mr. Archer on the 28th February, it was not until the 19th of June that I received Sir A. Kennedy's observations on the subject, and through Mr. Archer a copy of the proclamation with which Mr. Chester, the ma. gistrate, took possession of the territory in the name of the Queen. It has, therefore, not been-be more-constantly-present than hitherto in that to_national_aspirations here, without repressing a few hundied bags of of sugar in, one of ber.cttwas the largest ever known on the course at possible to communicate to you before now the part of the Pacific. A protectorate thus gradu- conclusions at which Her Majesty's Governmentally established over the coast tribes would be have anived.
capable of meeting the principal requirements ings of your Government in this matter. It is free from the grave objections to which, as I 2. They are unable to approve the proceed. of the case for some time to come, and would be well understood that the officers of a Colonial have shown, the course now urged upon Her Government have no power or authority to act Majesty's Government is open." beyond the limits of their colony, and if this con- stitutional principle is not carefully observed serious difficulties and complications must arrive. If there had been any evidence of the intention, which is said to have been apprehended, of a foreign Power to take possession of any part of New Guinea, the views and proposals of the Colonial Government could have been placed It would appear from the telegram pub- before Her Majesty's Government by telegraph, lished in another column that the Austral-- and if the circumstances had justified immediate asian Colonies have determined in the action it could have been taken without a delay of more than a very few hours. it is, therefore face of the opposition of Her Majesty's much to be regretted that your advisers should Government to proceed with the annexa- without apparent necessity have taken on them-
THE CANTON DISPENSARY, CANTON. THE DISPENSARY, FOOCHOW.; 13
The Hongkong Telegraph
HONGKONG, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1883.
It is to the attitude taken up by the British Government in this despatch that the Colonial Legislators take exception, and against which they have so emphati- cally protested.
The following is a copy of the circular from the Queensland Government-in-relation to their action in annexing New Guinox on behalf of the British Crown-
one time, we believe," The "oracle" has ap the greatly needed dictionary. It is never too parently rejected our well intended advice about
late to mend, Lord Ghades...
'THE "Amoy Correspondent of the Shanghai Mercury writes did the" igth" "inst. "A verY ridiculous precedent has been established here.
The Gemin Consul", has forbidden the two hotels here to keep open after midnight, through SAYS the Nagasaki Erpress of the 8th inst the complaint of a single resident. Readers of The unearthing of the remaining portions of the this would think people are very noisy here: bones of the soldiers who lost their lives during but timay-stale, on the contrary, that, people in the Formosa and Satsuma wats, which three Amby are very quiet, and the complaint made months ago. nécessitated the demolition of the was simply k-question of spite. **** new Government Hospital, and the non-removal of which, previous to the building of the Hospitals the Great Northers Telegraph Co, we observe Fròm an." Express? circulated this morning by,
was the principal cause of Governor. Utsumi's.
"that i telegraphy miation, ang been operjedt for atte been accomplished, and, on the 4th inst, after chow about twelve miles from Peking. A undergoing thorough inspection, in the presence Clerk of the Executive Council.”
of Governer Ishida, a number of army and navy additional charge being 44 cents per message. (cosurler jaken telegrams to and from Feking, the
tion of New Guinea, the New Hebrides/selves the exercise of powers which they do not present-i-His-Excellency-the-Administrator of The Council deliberate and advise as recom- timely resignation (or dismissal has at lengteteption and forwarding of messages at. Tung
-and-Solomon Islands A ̄conferenceTM of delegates from the several colonies will be held in Sydney, the capital of New South
-POSNCAA.
"3. The apprehension entertained in Australia that a foreign Power was about to establish imell on the shores of New Guinea appears to have been altogether-indefinite-and-unfounded, and
Extract from the minutes of proceedings of the
Executive Council of Queensland. "At Government House, Brisbane, July 17, 1883.
the Government In Council V "His Excellency the Administrator of the Go- vernment, at the instance of the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, lays before the Council the following
"A. V. DRURY,
Wales, at the end of November to adopt a the inquiries which have been made by Her memorandum by the Premier on the refusal of-The-views expressed by Sir-THOMAS officials, local functionaries, etc., the bopes The rate from, Hongkong, to Tung-chow in 84. scheme of federation with a view to the Majesty's Government have given them the the Imperial Government to confirm the antexa- MeliWRAITH-in-the--above-minute, have recovered were formally handed over to the cents per word, and in order that messages may annexation of New Guinea and other strongest reasons for believing that no such step tion of New Guinea, and recommends that the been substantially adopted by the govern-officers deputed by the Army and Navy depart be forwarded direct to Peking, the address of the
Colonial Office has refused to sanction
has been contemplated. Nor is there at the present time any sufficient ground for anticipat- ing the carly settlement on the shores of New Guinea of a white population from the Austral. asian colonies, which in the absence of any established authority would become source of trouble and danger to the colony. The results
same be approved :---- "Memorandum by the Premier of Queensland on the refusal of the Imperial Government to confirm the annexation of New Guinea. Government in reference to the annexation of The decision arrived at by her Majesty's New Guinea seems to me to justify some de-
ments of the other Australian Colonies, ments to receive them. with the result that practical steps have
federal government-on-an-enlightened bishops as they appeared in the House of Lords already been taken for the constitution of a AN irreverent observer, writing of the English
telegrams should be "Peking post Tang-chow
bing affray took place on board the German LAST Saturday evening, at about 9.30a‚ktab.
islands in the Pacific. It is further stated that great dissatisfactionis expressed throughout Australia because the British the proposed annexation. As the ques- of former expeditions have been disastrous, and cided and concerted action on the part of the basis. On August 12th Lord DERBY during the debate on the Deceased Wife's Sister: barque Anton Gunther, now lying close to tions at issue between Her. Majesty's Gov unless there should be indications of their in. Australian colonies. It is scarcely necessary to received from the MARQUIS of Norman-some soventeen elderly persons in Episcopal small bost to be got ready, as, on account are of considerable general importance, question would arise with respect to the preven ence on this subject, or to the repeated repre that both Houses of the Victorian nther curious way that a feminine element, not away from close to where the ship was lying
ernment and the Australasian colonies
a statement of the actual position of affairs Can scarcely fail to prove interesting.
As every body knows, the Queensland Government a few months back formally
annexed New Guinea, and the act of an-
tended renewal on a considerable scale no
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tion of disorders resulting from that causë.
4. Her Majesty's Government are, moreover, clearly of opinion that even if the time had ar rived for asserting and exercising the Queen's authority and jurisdiction on the shores of the be no necessity or justification for including in island, or on some portions of them, there would these measures the whole of the vast territory to
Bill, describes them as follows:-"There sat Sam-shul-po; It appears the mate ordered a
refer at any length to the previous correspond-by, Governor of Victoria, an intimation robes, their puffed lawn sleeves suggesting in a of the heavy blow, the sampans had all cleared
sentations in connection with it which have been made to the Imperial Government”.
"It seems to me right that reference should be made to the various reasons-assigned-for-this- refusal. In 1875, Lord Carnarvon, while not assigned as one reason why he could not action. discouraging the idea of extensive annexation, the representations of the Australian 'colonies.
Parliament had unanimously agreed "that youthful, either, had somehow found its way into and a boatswain from the German dag ship it essential to the future well-being of the House. Look at their faces. The stamp of "Stesch, whe was a visitor on beard, wanted to the Australian colonies that New Guinea their profession is on thent. Nobody would say be taken to his abip. At this juncture Salamon Guinea and Fijl, including the New Heness, or men of affairs. The pinched lips, the show her life and stabbed the cook, wounding and the Pacific islands lying between New that these are men of the world, er men of busi Raha, an able seaman, hailing from Manila,
eyes mostly too near together, the skin drawn him in the left side and right leg. The majo
the British Government. The correspond ernment purports to apply. It is estimated not bear the expenditure. Lord Derby advances Crown, or that England should establish a | of bitter mouths, the air of sanctimony, of al-hand and was also cut on the neck, nexation was promptly repudiated by which the proclamation of the Queensland Gov. that the British taxpayer could not, and would brides, should be annexed to the British firmly over check and chin, the sloping corner attemped to take the knife out of the seaman's
it
had cast longing eyes on the territory. On this point Lord AMPTHILL, Her Majesty's Ambassador at Berlin wrote to Earl GRAN- 'VILLE as follows:
and their claim cost them nothing. They wait,
ways posing before the world-all this and much
German mnn-of-war man then seized, the sailor and matched the Weapon from his hand. The man was then put in frons and offered no re sistance. The Doctor from the Siosch was sent for and was quickly on board. The police were cam- municated with and the prisoner was taken ashore. The man had behaved strangely during the day, breaktig tits box ifashing up his things and There was no Apparent animosity or ill feeling between the Manila man and any one on board, and the ladder attack is put down to the link of drink. He has beeh six months an board the Karen Capiter
that the interior of the country contains several the same reason..now, He adds to this other ence recently published from the Colonial millions of savage inhabitants, of whoaz little or reasons the enormous extent of the territory, protectorate over them; that concerted ac- Office gives a thorough understanding of nothing is known, but it is certain that they have the unknown character of the Interior, and tion on the part of the Australian colonies more the most casual observer may see as he the entire proceedings. The great argu- gives no sign of a desire that their land should the hostility of the natives. These objections is desirable in order to accomplish this re-glances at this phalanx of spiritual legislators.
be occupied by white men. It would require may be easily combated. The expense need sult; and that this colony is willing to con- ment used by the Queensland Government exceptionally strong reasons to justify the an not be great, and we now know that the in favor of annexing. New Guinea was to
nexation of these tribes and their territory, and Australian colonies will undertake this expense, tribute its proportion of the expense en- WE read in the Nagasaki Express that a Naval in the absence of any such reasons a grave re- or share it with her Majesty's Government,
Court was held on the 4th inst; at the British prevent the country from falling into the sponsibility would be incurred in establishing the if required to do so. As for the natives the tailed by such annexation or protectorate."
Consulate, Nagasaki, "to enquire in the causes hands of any other foreign power, and duren's jurisdiction over a large coloured popu-Dutch have not interfered with the aborigines To this Mr. R. MURRAY SMITH, the and circumstances attending the loss of the was alleged that both Germany and Italy lation which would, certainly resist subjugation in that part of New Guinea claimed by them, Agent-General for Victoria adds:-"I British brig Brenda, on the Goto Islandycon conducting himself in a seemingly crazy manner.
the 18th ult, when after hearing and consider ing the evidence given, the Court was unahi. mously of opinion that the wreck was occasioned "by an unusually strong northerly current, ac celerated by the force of the typhoon of the previous day" the Court was further of opinion his conduct has been good. The that no blame attaches to the mastes, Captain been wanded peaks highly the man sch Kleffel, and that everything possible was done actare of the leamen on board for the preservation of life and property tomb Kia liek :some mor view of which, the Court recommended that s new certificate be granted to the master, in lleu was of the one last by the wreck, and that the second mate's certificate be returned to him. The assensori were: A. G Tate, Nav., Lieut.." out of his senses; and-committing himasif by H.M.S. Vigilant; D. Thomson, master, British using his kalfe barque Glenury; and W. Way, master, British barque Sea Swallow
"With regard to Sir John Lumley's despatch of the jist of March, upon the subject of the com- pany about to be formed in Germany with the view of colonizing New Guinea, I asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether I was correct in reporting to your lordship that the above. named company was a private one, and not as yet supported by the Imperial Government. His Excellency replied that my impression was cor- rect, besides which the Imperial Government did not promote any scheme for the increase of emi- gration from Germany, as I well knew,"
On June 1st Lord Deaux telegraphed to the Administrator of Queensland, Sir A. H. PALMER, inquiring what specific In- formation led the Queensland Government to believe the occupation of New Guinea by a foreign power probable, and three days later received the following reply:
"General rumours of Germany and Italy. Special rumour German corvette Carola was leaving Sydney for South Seas without ( with object of annexation. She left on 18th March.
Following these are despatches, received on June 6, from the Marquis of Normanby, Gover- ner of Victoria, and Sir W. C. F. Robinson, Governor of South Australia, communicating the
would take the liberty of urging on your lordship the evidence thus afforded of the strength and sincerity of colonial feeling on this subject, which is further stimulated by the uneasiness excited by French move- ments in the Pacific, which my Government are of opinion indicate danger to the New Hebrides group of islands," Hebrides grou
and has apparently nothing toʻgain by ft.
5. If, however, it had been shown that the and simply hold the country as against any other extension of the Queen's sovereignty to the east-power. There would be no difficulty in our doing ern portion of New Guinea has become neces- single-handed, in that part of New Guinea con- sary, the proposal that the territory so annexed tiguous to our shores, a great deal more than the should form part of the colony of Queensland Dutch have done during the last go years in the would be open to strong objections. The colony north-western portion of the island. Queensland already comprises on immense extent of territory her simply been desirous that New Guines The seat of Government is situated in the south, should not fall into the hands of a foreign a thousand miles from the south-eastern point power, and that the requisite authority should be exercised over those adventurers who fre of New Guinea; it is practically governed i Parliament which represents the white popula, quent the shores of that island. Experience
in Torres Straits has already proved valuable In view of the strong and unanimous ston, whose interests are altogether different
in this respect. The beachcombers who fre-expressions of opinion from our fellow from those of the coloured races, aboriginal and imported, within the colony, and while I am quented the islands of Murray and Darnley
have aware of the difficultice with which the Colonial taken themselves off since the annexation of colonists throughout Australasia, It Is Government has had to contend in connexion thoas falands to Queensland territory. What much to be regretted that Her Majesty's with the labour traffic and other questions was effected in Torres Straits could have been Government did not recognise the policy affecting native interests, the fact that those dif- carried out with perfect case on the mainland of of sanctioning, the annexation of New ficulties have not in all cases been successfully New Guines. All that was required was the dealt with cannot be disputed, and has often of acceptance of the proclamation, I still think Guinea from the first. late been the subject of much comment. The that it ought to have been accepted, and I hope Queensland Government is at present under that the Australian colonies will, by their several taking heavy charges and responsibilities in con- and united representation, urge upon her Ma nexion with the settlement and development of jesty's Government a seconsideration of their it vast northern territory which cannot be fully decision. occupied for many years to come, and even if it "But there can be no doubt that the refusal to could be reconciled with former precedents and annex New Guinea, together with the possible sound general principles that the Imperial Gov. acquisition by foreign powers of some of the ernment should devolve upon any colony the Pacific islands contiguous to Australia, does raise duties incident to the establishment of British very serious questions immediately connected dominion in such a country as New Guinea, with the future interests of the Australasian neither the time nor the circumstances would colobles. If her Majesty's Government does not appear favourable for the assumption by the feel that the annexation of New Guinea, or of the Queensland Government of the control of islands adjacent to Australia, is of so much im large native population owning a territory not portance to the Empire at large as it is to the required, and, to a great extent, at least, not Australian colonies, let some means be devised settlers. It has been stated in the Press that governed for the benefit of the Australian one reason for which some persons in Queens people. The step taken by the Queensland land desire the annexation of New Guinea is the Government in causing a formal claim to facility which would thereby be afforded of obtain be made over New Guinea, was done in ing a large supply of coloured labour for the sugar the interests not only of Queensland, but of all plantations without going beyond the limits of the Australian colonics, and in the interests of THE French corvette Villars arrived at Shang the colony. It is no doubt generally understood the natives of New Guinea, who ought to be that the natives of New Guinea would not wil-protected by some lawful authority from contact hal on the 19th instant.
TELEGRAMS.
LONDON, September 21st. AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION. A conference of delegates from the Australian colonies will be held in Sydney at the end of November to adopt a scheme of federation, with a view to the annexation of New Guinea and other islands.
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THE NEW GUINEA QUESTION. Great dissatisfaction is expressed in Australia proposed annexation of New Guinea,
the abip was shortly leaving, and bted on
Cocoons from the asses, but now it ban * the Chinese “muthorities”
We (Shanghai Courier) hear that an important. 4. Controversy is now pending between the Chiệ SAYS the Shanghai Courier of the 17th inteve authorities and the Consular Body in res The Chinese Goverment gave orders four ference to certain objectionable Innovations in months ago for the construction of six floating the tilk, trady A few years ago there was batteries for the defence of the Yangiste, and ite two of them were launched to day. The whole interlog of the vessels are built from one design made by been declare Messrs. S. C. Famham & Co.; but to expedite be the work, the construction of two,pi, then was 10. undertaken, at the Kiangnan Arsenal, two by of Menure. Farnham & Co. at Shuntik' yard” and two by Messrs Boyd, & Co, Pootung. of them, bulit by Mesar, Famham, đn Co.
Shuntah's yard; and Meisn. Boyd & Co. afro · launched; one at 2.30 p.m. ↑ The float: Ing battery is a two-decked wooden Vessel of most strong build; 136 feet in length over all, 36 feet, spirit beam, and 13 feet deep. On the upper deck there
satisfaction of the colonists under their rule at j. sulted for the Occupation and labour of European | by which those islands may be held and because the Colonial Office will not sanction the was launched to-day at 12.20 prns from
the action taken by the Queensland Government In annexing New Guinea, and expressing the hope that it would meet with the approval of the Imperial Government.
·LOCAL AND GENERAL.
On June 19 the Agent-General for Queensland forwarded a copy of Mr. Chester's report of his visit to Port Moresby, and of the formal taking possession of New Guinea, and on the same day the following despatch was received by the Eart
a special difficulty which might present itself if tage of Great Britain. The middle island: 150, Chinese 2,126; total 2,306......... of Derby from Governor Sir Arthur Kennedy :-
"Government House, Brisbane, April 26. complied with.
lingly accept, or be suitable for labour engage with the lawless adventurers who are too often a THE visitors to the City Hall Museum for the ments at a distance from their shores, but the law to themselves. Thist also, which is for the week ended 23rd September, were European fact that the suggestion has been inade indicates advantage of this country is surely for the advan
bomby a timely not of anneration.In the
Ir.
is a wooden, turret enclosing three sa-ton Arm- and strong guns. The lower deck is divided jaid aix compartments; the two smaller and fore and aft
are for stores, do a large compartment forward | ba
to sailors. There is a saloon for the officere
the request of the Colonial Government were of New Zealand was won for Great Britain A Lopar of Emergency-of-United Service No Provides accommodation for thou): sò marines "My Lord, I do not propose to trouble your "6. Her Majesty's Government have not failed last century, similar: timely acts of annex 1341, will be held in Freemasons Hall, Zetland and there is another large one aft for about lordship with a repetition of details already be to give due attention to the representations made ation won large portions of Ameries for Street, this evening, at 7.30 for 8 o'clock precises amidships, the number of officers being livej Tore you in reference to the colonial annexation by the Governments of New South Wales, Vic the Anglo-Saxon race, Why, then, should not of New Guinea. I have only to express my en soda, and South Australia in suppport of the Queensland be permitted, with the sanction of
"and; between, their quarters and the forward tire satisfaction with the action of my Govern-action taken by your Government. Those Gov-her Majesty's Government, to assist in carry. It is announced in the Gariffs that Lieutenant compartment for marinen, ibère ment, especially Sir Thomas M'Ilwraith, in the eruments do not, as I understand, definitely en- ing out this national and beneficial policy? If matter. I think his apprehension-of--New dorse the proposal that the island should-form then, the real reason for the refural to annex C. B. Vyvyan, "The Buffs," resumed his duties for ammunition → There Guines being annexed by another European part of Queensland, nor do they undertake to New Guinea be, not the expense, but the diff did devamp to the Governor en the roth sallanor propelling pay
that they can only be toyed Power was reasonable, and his promptitude in share the expenses which might be entailed by culty of providing for the government and pintec inst adopting our safeguard very laudable. Sir Thomas any attempt to govern it, but they express in tion of the native races, might not this be met
the object being to have them has laid his views before you, and we have the general terins a desire that it should be brought by the sanction and authority of the united coWe are informed by the Acting Agent of the Ruitable for the deler satisfaction of knowing that they are heartily under British rule. Such an expression of opinion lonies P:: Some justification, it has been often and O. S. N. Co., that the English mail steamer highway to the centre of adapted by all the Australian colonies, which we has necessarily much weight with Her Majesty's said, is required for federation may it not be Sudia, with the incoming English mail, feft The one launched by Messr trust may be our excuse for any irregularity we Government, but it does not indicate any sub found in this exigency? ingur Singapore for this post on the asst inst., at noon was ready about three week have committed. I have never heard any well stantial advance towards the more effective settle. I submit that a case has arisen which may Informed person doubt the great disaster which ment of a question ofthis nature. The faim of the be inade use of to call into existence the higher We are Informed by the Agent of the P. M. S. S. asked to delay launching it. the occupation of New Guinea by a European Pacific Ocean, and the political and commercialreforms of government required to give, effset to Co, that the Company's steamer City of Peking, ready. They will be towed Power would prove to Australia.: 1. have had lations of the Australian Colonies with adjacent this policy of annexation. The Australian less difficulty in dealing with this subject from places and Powers, are matter of the highest colonies are now united by sentiments of filal with-mails, &c., from San Francisco, has arrived receive the guns on boar the knowledge that Her Majesty's sanction was importance to those colonics, and require to be regard and devotion to the British Empire, at Yokohama, and will sail, for this port on the he launched by Messrs. necessary for fis completion. I do not anticipate | dealt with a broad and clearly defined principles, | though they are not represented in the British | 26th instant.
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