TELEGRAPHIC.

Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2360, 3 May 1901, Page 4

TELEGRAPHIC.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. Duxedin, this day. The Federation Commission meet at Wellington on the Bth to draw their report. Mr John Roberts, one of the members, leaves for England on the 23rd.

The Tongariro with returning troopers is expected early on Tuesday morning. The northern members may have to leave for home the same afternoon. Great preparations for this reception are being made here. Mr and Mrs Seddon are coming down for it. Al! troopers who stay over night will be billeted on the citizens.

The Queen's Statue Committee have nearly £2,800 in cash and also promises.

The Premier's son has been promoted to a captaincy.

The Yorks had a splendid trip to Albany. Great enthusiasm was shown at all stopping places. The visit to Ceylon was very enjoyable. Among the festivities at Kandy was a display of fireworks and a procession of elephants. Colombo was most lavishly decorated. At Singapore the city was beautifully illuminated, and numerous addresses, with some valuable novel caskets, were presented, including one each from the Hindoos, Arabs, Malays and Chinese.

Only minor offenders will probably be released from gaol on the occasion of the Royal visit to the colony. The final arrangements have been completed for the opening of the Commonwealth Parliament. As the members enter and take their seats, the Old Hundredth will be rendered with and orchestral accompaniment. At its conclusion the Duke will read the commission authorising the opening. This will be followed by the Hallelujah Chorus and the proceedings will close with Rule Britannia and the National Anthem. On the following afternoon Earl Hopetoun will attend and deliver the Governor-General's speech. Latest War News.

Piet De Wet, chairman of the Boer Peace Committee, reporting from Bloemfontein, emphasises Commandant Theron's refusal to recognise the status of peace envoys. H« also states that Ministers of the Dutch Reformed Church have refused to act in the interests of peace unless the Independence of the Republics is acknowledged.