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IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

_ — ♦ A SUGGESTION IN WESTERN AUS- „ TRALIA. . United Press Association— By Elecfcrio Telegreph — Copyright. (Received Oc*t. 26, 9.24 a.m.) '• PERTH, Oct. 26. A motion was tabled in <the Legislative Assembly that after the Commonwealth commenced to exercise its powers an address should be sent to Mr Chamberlain expressing a desire for* a conference between the representatives of the self-governing provinces of the. Empire to draft a proposal for closer political union, and reciprocity in commercial relations. The Premier considered the motion out of place, and one for the Cominoriwealth to deal with,, and the debate was adjourned. • * SYDNEY, Oct 26. Word has been received that the French cruiser Jurien de la Graviere, under the command of Admiral Bafle, is expected to' reach Sydney from China in time for the Federal inauguration ceremony. . v .

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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6935, 26 October 1900, Page 3

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IMPERIAL FEDERATION. Star (Christchurch), Issue 6935, 26 October 1900, Page 3

IMPERIAL FEDERATION. Star (Christchurch), Issue 6935, 26 October 1900, Page 3