THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.
The subject of representation at tha proposed Monetary Conference has recently engaged the attention of Ministers in Cabinet. They recognise the importafce of having New Zealand represented at it, and instructions haze been sent to the Agent-General to join with the AgentsGeneral of the other colonies in interviewing the Secretary of State to urge him to fix an early date for the Conference. . Sydney, March 22. The Premier, in the Assembly, stated that New South Wales would be represented at the International Monetary Conference whether the other colonies were or not. Mr W. McMillan, ex-Colonial Treasurer, who is at present on his way to London, is mentioned as a suitable representative for the Australasian colonies at the Monetary Conference. Adelaide, March 22. The Premier has received favourable replies from most of the colonies with regard to the Monetary Conference. He has now cabled to the Premiers suggesting that the Agents-General should co-operate in bringing the matter under the notice of the Imperial Government. New South Wales, New Zealand and Queensland have agreed to this suggestion. A large vessel, name unknown, is aahore at Shoal water Point. _, . London, March 25. The various Agents-General met to-day to consider the question of colonial representation at the International Monetary Conference.
It was decided to adjourn, pending the result of enquiries that are being made on the subject.
,- Paris, March 26. A Bimetallic League has been formed in France. Three thousand members joined in a few days. Its Council includes M. Guichard, President of the Suez Canal Company, and M. Maguin, Governor of the Bank of France. Christchurch, March 26. A public meeting under the auspices of the Canterbury Liberal Association to consider the bimetallism question was held to-night at the Oddfellows' Hall. There was a large attendance. Messrs G. T. Booth and J. P. Grossman gave addresses* and a resolution was passed expressing satisfaction with the decision of the Government to have New Zealand represented at the Monetary Conference.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1204, 29 March 1895, Page 17
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328THE MONETARY CONFERENCE. New Zealand Mail, Issue 1204, 29 March 1895, Page 17
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