THE EMPIRE LEAGUE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 11795, 26 July 1900, Page 5

THE EMPIRE LEAGUE.

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON,. July' 24. (Received July 25, at 9.25 a.m.)

At a meeting of the British Empire League the Duke of Devonshire presided. In the course of his speech he said that although the Dominion of Canada- and the Commonwealth of Australia contained within themselves the elements of great and independent States; yet the signs were that both desired the connection with the motherland to be strengthened. He welcomed the proposal of Mr Seddon for .strengthening the defences of New. Zealand, and added that in these matters the Imperial Government had wisely left the initiative to the colonies.

On the motion of Lord Brassey, the league congratulated Australia on the accomplishment of federation.

The Times, commenting on Mr Seddon's defence scheme, says that there are indications that the colony is moving in the same direction as the minds of leading public men here.

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