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XVII. Extension of British Interests in the Pacific.
Serial
No.
From or to whom,
Despatch No, &c.
Date.
1
India Office
1902. Feb, 18
Subject.
2
India Office
Feb. 27
Submits observations on Section 16 (employment of white labour only in the carriage of mails) of the “Post and Telegraplı Act, 1901," of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Forwards copy of a letter from the Government of India, enclosing a copy of the representation addressed to it by the Bengal and Bombay Chambers of Commerce, relative to the Post and Telegraph Act of the Commonwealth of Australia, and requesting that steps may be taken to obtain an alteration in the now law.
142
Berlal
From or to whom.
No.
Despatch No., &c.
Date.
Pagu.
1
Foreign Office
1905. Aug. 9
140
Bubject.
Page.
Forwards copy of a letter from the Admiralty suggesting acquisition of islands from France for use as a coaling station between New Zealand and Panama, and of the reply expressing the opinion that the present moment is not at all opportune for proposing such a transfer.
150
2
The Governor-General
of Australia.
Tele-
gram.
(Received Sept. 24, 1906.)
Reports that action of French Government at Tahiti is exciting apprehension, and Ministers re- quest information.
151
1908.
3
To the Governor-
Tele-
Sept. 24.
152
General of Australia.
gram.
3
To India Office
-
April 4
Expresses opinion that the objections 146
urged in Nos. 1 and 2 are based on
4
The Governor-General
of Australia.
Tele- gram.
(Received
Sept. 28.)
152
4
General Post Office
1908. Oct. 24
a misapprehension; the Common- wealth Government is clearly within its right and the Governor- General has been informed that the Act will be sanctioned.
Calls attention to the reported inten- tion of the Commonwealth Govern- ment to give preference to vessels employing only white labour, aud to the difficulties likely to be created thereby, and inquires what steps it is proposed to take in the
matter.
147
5
To Foreign Office
Oct. 2
6
Foreign Office
Oct. 20
5
To General Post Office
Nov. 2
Acknowledges receipt of No. 4 and states that a further communica- tion will be made on receipt of the Bill referred to.
148
7
6
General Post Office
Dec. 27
Inquires whether it is proposed to take any steps to prevent the levying of full duties on British goods imported in British ships not manned exclusively by white
148
To the Governor- General of Australia.
Tele- gram.
Oct. 22
1
7
To General Post Office
1907. Jan. 26
seamen.
Transmite copy of the Australian Bill relating to duties on Customs as passed by the Commonwealth Senate and House of Representa- tives; states that the question of assent will be deferred until after the Conference, and that the ques- tions raised will be discussed with the Prime Minister of the Com- monwealth.
8
Foreign Office
149
Oct. 27
Oct. 1 (Received Nor. 3.)
Asks to what particular action of the Freuch Government he refers.
Reports that the removal of troops and reduction of administration is causing much apprehension 88 to the possible cession of the group.
Transmits copies of Nos. 2, 3, and 4, aud inquires whether Lord Northcote may be informed that there is no ground to apprehend a cession.
Forwards copy of a telegram from His Majesty's Ambassador at Paris, explaining withdrawal of troops and administrative reduc- tions, and that there is no question of cession whatever.
Explains that withdrawal of troops and administrative reductions are solely due to motives of economy, and that there is no question of cession.
Sends copy of a letter from the Admiralty, forwarding a report by the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Cambrian **
upon his visit to Easter Island and Tahiti, and dealing with the strategic
value of the latter.
Forwards copy of a despatch from the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Naval Station, cover- ing a report by the Captain of H.M.S. "Cambrian " ou the administration, &c, of Tahiti.
States that Ministers have seen the report forwarded in No. 9, and express the hope that the matter may receive the careful con- sideration of His Majesty's Government.
States that the matter will receive careful consideration, and calls attention to No. 7.
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152
153
153
156
157
157
9
The Governor-General
of Australia. |fidential.
Con-
B
To India Office
Jan. 26
Transmite copy of "The Customs Tariff (British Preference), 1906," Bill, and copies of Nos. 4, 6, and 7.
149
10
The Governor-General of Australia.
Con- fidential.
Oct. 5 (Received Nov. 13.)
9
India Office
-
Mar. 20
150
Expresses objections to the Com- monwealth Bill, "The Customs Tariff (British Preference), 1906," in that it imposes disabilities on British Indians, and contains no the preferential provision for treatment of Indian goods.
11
To the Governor- General of Australia.fidential.
Con-
Nov. 16
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Despatch
From or to whom.
Date.
No,
No., kc,
12
The Governor-General
of Australia.
Cou- fidential.
1906. Nov, 29 (Received
Jan. 7, 1907.)
13
Foreign Office
1907. Jan. 10
Subject.
Forwards copy of a despatch from the Prime Minister, expressing satisfaction with No. 7, aud pointing out that British in- terests will suffer if the islands come under another Power.
Forwards copy of a despatch from Consul Simona, enclosing, with remarks, extract from the Auck- land"Star" of September 12th, 1906, announcing that the French are apparently about to abandon the island.
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