MR. SEDDON IN AUSTRALIA.

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 May 1906, Page 4

MR. SEDDON IN AUSTRALIA.

fur ELECTRIC TELEGRAP"-—COPYRIGHT. 1 [per n;i:ss association]. SYDNEY, May 21. What the Press term "the Seddon Week" in Sydney terminated by the departure of the Premier by tho Messagerie's mail steamer for Adelaide at noon. Mr Seddon is in communication with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth and the State Premiers to make joint representation to the Imperial authorities to request France not to wound the feelings of Australia by establishing a penal settlement at

Tahiti. Mr Scddon, in an interview, expressed liis appreciation, of the kindness and courtesy of the GovernorGeneral, Governor and Slate Ministry and added: "Although tho Tasinan Sea separates us, our hearts heat in unison, and the bonds must grow clo-s:-r and stronger." While in Melbourne Mr Seddon will discuss the New Hebrides question with Mr Doakin. SYDNEY, This Pay. Great, proportions arc being made for the celebration of the jubilee of responsible Government. Mr Seddon. in a letter to Mr Carruthers (Stale Premicv), staling his inability to remain for the jubilee celebrations, says the desire of New Zealand is that, as we started as one great family, so we mav remain : and. although politically working mil our destinies apart, our best efforts shall be for the advancement of civilisation and promoting the prosperity, hnppinness of the people, and solidarity of the Empire.