LORD GLASGOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 8883, 20 May 1892, Page 5

LORD GLASGOW.

INTERVIEW WITH THE GOVERNOR. Press Association.—Electric Telegraph.—. Adelaide, May 19. Lord Glasgow, in the course of an interview, said it was evident on all sides thai the frozen meat trade was increasing fast, and the outlook for New Zealand was most encouraging. There was, he thought, 110 danger so long as Great Britain maintains the freetrade principle of commercial treaties with foreign countries of the latter affecting the trade, the prejudices against which were being overcome. There was a general feeling among the people of Great Britain in favour of the federation of the colonies, but he thought that the question was one the Australians should consider themselves and bring about in their own way. His Excellency said that General Booth had informed him that the establishment of a " colony" in New Zealand was entirely dependent on the terms made with the shipping companies.

preparations FOR THE GOVERNOR'S ARRIVAL. [by telegraph.—own correspondent.] Wellington, Thursday. The Premier, the Mayor of Wellington, and the Chairman of the Harbour Board conferred to-day upon the reception moat fitting to bo given to the Earl of Glasgow or. his arrival here. The matter was left in the hands of the Mayor and Chairman of the Harbour Board. There will be a public half holiday in honour of the occasion. A telegram has been received from Lady Glasgow requesting that Government House should be put in order for the reception of herself and family.