DOMINION DAY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2197, 28 September 1907, Page 2

DOMINION DAY.

United Press Association—Copyright MELBOURNE, Sept. 2G. In tho House, Mr. Deakin moved that the Speaker forward to the Government of Now Zealand a congratulatory message on the assumption of tho title of Dominion. Mr. Reid seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr. Deakin, in the Assembly, suggested that a congratulatory message re the Dominion from the Commonwealth might be a graceful acknowledgment of tlie fact that thoir ties with New Ziulaud were necessarily closer than those which now bind them to other outlying portions or the Empire. They wore not only of one stock, but the whole trend of legislation and tho whole character of the two countries were identical, and they were marching side by side with Australians, who had not only the wannest regard but -the deepest

interest ill tho future of the progressive Dominiou. Mr. Reid, in seconding, said he thought Mr. Deakin had done tho right thing in seizing the opportunity of expressing to the people and Government of New Zealand the very strong admiration and affection they felt for that great State. BRISBANE, Sept. 26. The Premier, in reply to Sir Joseph Ward’s Dominiou greetings, cabled: “I trust New Zealand wall be as happy and prosperous as a Dominion as she has been as a colony.,, SYDNEY, Sept. 26.

Tho New Zealand Government Agency was decorated inside and out in honor of Dominion Day. A Mrgt number of New Zealanders visited the Agency to mark the occasion. In reply to a oable from Sir Joseph Ward, sending Dominion greetings, Mr. Carrutherß cabled to Sir Joseph

Ward congratulating tho people oi the Dominion on to-duy’s event, ana adding it was a recognition of the successful work which New Zealanders liavo accomplished in their colonisation and serf-government. . , Tho Herald, referring to Dominion Dav, snys:—There is one respect in which the now departure must be recognised as significant. Does it put the finishing touch to the possibilitv of New Zealand some day throwing in her lot with Australia, and uniting with us in one Australasian Commonwealth? It must be confessed

that the prospect of that has beer decreasing steadily with the flight of years. It is extremely improbable that anything can happen to makt the new Dominion give up its justly acquired glory. In any case Nev. Zealand appreciates too highly tlu privilege and Jirofit 0 f taxing th. products of this Commonwealth and selling its fodder in bad seasons to come in now and share the Federal burden. The Daily Telegraph 6ays: —If terms count we should say that “colony” rings higher than any possible substitute, and cannot be parallelled as a recaller of the forefathers of Greater Britain and the great deeds they did. Names, however, are mere conveniences and “Dominion” is only important as marking the occasion of New Zealand’s recognised attainment to tlie position of an Empire state. Undoubtedly the passing of such a stage is a thing to be memorialised, for to tho Empire it typifies the onward march of the greater Britisher, and to the colonist (and to the Dominionist) it illustrates an Imperial concession of honors won. New Zealand lias come of age, a fact upon which all her younger Australian sisters will sincerely felicitate her in that transition. She represents the fine flower of another generation’s planting, done so bravely in the teeth of dangers as to constitute one of Britishers’ greatest triumphs of expansion, and done not by dispossession but by methods of acquisition which in square dealing with native occupiers may challenge comparison in tho history of the world. (Received Sept. 27, 10.55 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 27. Mr. Reeves’ office was closed on Dominion Day and the staff were given a holiday. Press Association. WELLINGTON, Sept. 27. The Premier has received the following messages: “I congratulate the people of youi Dominion on the event of to-day. It is a recognition of the successful work which New Zealanders accomplished in their colonisation and self-government.—Carrutliers, Premier of New South Wales.” “We heartily congratulate Nev Zealand on assuming the dignity _oi a dominion. —Bent, Premier of Victoria.” “Trust New Zealand will bo as happy and prosperous a Dominion ai she hu6 been a colony.—Queensland Premier.” “On behalf of Cape Colony I desire to convey to you and the people of New Zealand our sincere congratulation upon the elevation of New Zealand to the position of a Dominion. We rejoice at your welfare and advancement. —Dr. Jameson, Premier.”

“Warmest greetings to New Zea land and yourself on the importani change.—Everard im Thurn, Higl Commissioner, Fiji.”

“My wishes for a happy future of the Dominion. Regret absence oi Powerful prevents me being present. —Admiral Fawkes, Sydney.” The 1 Consuls representing the Go vernments of France, Austria, and Italy, resident in New Zealand, liavi also telegraphed expressing goodwill and congratulations.

“Best wishes and all success to tli. new Dominion.—Laurier, Canada. - “Heartiest greetings and congra -illations from Western Australia to New Zealand the dig-' nity or'a Dominion. ”*May prosperity attend'her. future. —Moore, .Premier. “South Australia heartily congratulates Now Zealand upon her status. Besot wishes.— : Price, Premier. “Trust the change jyill lead to great and. still greater prosperity and advancement'.—Eyans,Tasmania':’ ’ The following 'was received,-' from the Commonwealtfiyof Australia Parliament: —“Senate and House,- of RepresentativeeV)! Commonwealth' desire to take'opportunity on the assumption of the. Dominion by New' Zealand as her- aSfi title to offer to' the Dominion hearify congratulations' upon her great past and great, promises for tlio • future,"• aiid '- to' ofiorl wishes for her continuing prosperity, as part of that great. Empire'v'tuf which the. Commonwealth delights tbj belong.—R. C. Baker, President ; ’F.f W. Holder, Speaker.” ■ The Premier has received-the .foK lowing cablegram from the Hon. F-.-: Maddern, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria “Victoria’s hearty congratulations on Now Zealand’s promotion .-'amongst the nations. Earnestly wish maintained wisdom and overt-increasing enterprise, prosperity ■and dignity to our great sister.” kV - .

Tlie title “dominion” was made use of for the first; time to-day in the prayer that is ' daily read by the Speaker when lie takes the chair in the House of Representatives. The Premier intends to have a; medal for the public school children struck in commemoration of the first Dominion Day. The change in the colony’s designation will'necessitate the procuring of a now seal. EKETAHUNA; Sept. 27. There was tempestuous weather yestorday, and no celebrations were possible. The Mayor read tlio proclamation, and made au appropriate address to one hundred people. All else was abandoned. Only a partial holiday was observed.