THE FEDERAL COMMISSION.
(By Telegraph—Own Correspondent.)
WELLINGTON, this day,
The -Federation Commission meets in Parliament-- Buildings this afternoon. The first % business will be to settle the programme. Evidence will be taken in. the chief centres from commercial men and manufacturers regarding the probable effect of federation on their businesses. Actuarial tables will also be prepared showing its bearing- upon the finances .of tlie colony. It is probable that the sittings of the Commission will be open to the public, &o that the fullest publicity may be given to its proceedings, and that a definite public, opinion on this important question may be developed. At present, the prevailing feeling throughout the colony is one of apathy, although the \ recent Commonwealth celebrations have caused a temporary nutter.of-interest*
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 14, 17 January 1901, Page 5
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