THE PREMIER'S TOUR.

Otago Witness, Issue 2516, 4 June 1902, Page 20

THE PREMIER'S TOUR.

WELCOME AT CAPETOWN, LONDON, May 27. Beplyiug to the Capetown Corporal turn's address of welcome, Mr Seddoix said he felt that pesce was not faij away. He advocated a colonial opeadoor for British products. j»lr Seddon, in his speech at Pretoria 4 recommended South Africa td, adopt the New Zealand laws. The time was ripe for the importation of Australasian stock. It was imperative tirat; the Empire should take measures for self-protection, and retain its supremacy in trade, -which threatened a greater danger than war. "With preferential trade the colonies would he able to greatly ease the hwdens of ~the taxpayers by giving trade to Great Britain* -uay 28. Mr Seddon, speaking at a complimentary luncheon at Capetown, said the colonies must help the Motherland to beaf the burden of maintaining her supremacy at sea. May 29. The Right Hon. Mr Seddon had an immensely enthusiastic send-off from Capetown. While admiring Mr Seddon extremely, the loj'alists consider some of his strictures with reference to the precautionary measures of the authorities undeserved. May 30. Mr Seddon, prior to his departure, -addressing the Australasian Club at Capetown, said that since the colonies voluntarily fought and established a partnership in the Empire, statesmen ought not; to deprive them of the advantages which, should naturally follow. WELLINGTON, May 28. The Acting-Premier has received the folw towing from Mr Seddon, <lat€cl Capetown, May 27: — "Splendid reception here. Received four addresses and attended a mayoral garden party yesterday, and a public "luncheon to-day. All -well. lieaving by the) Saxon for England at * o'clock on Wednesday, the 28th inst." May jo. The Right Hon. Mr Seddor. tabled yesterday from Capetown to Sir - «?/. Ward as follows: — "Just leaving '•~JnAnn, Hope yourself and colleagues n*.-P*.mily are' well. This morning I openec* -thf Australian Association Rooms, and junched with, colonial officers. The meES was a' mile from camp. The Australians and New Zealanders took the horses out amidst cheering, and drew mv carriage to where the lunch -was held." * Another message said: — "I have seen Lord Milncr re sending shipment of store cattle for restocking South Africa. The Argentine Government are subsidising vessels for this purpose. Freight from there is only £5 a head, but at the terms arranged for shipments from Australia I am of opinion that New Zealand could supply on even terms, and our cattle would be better bred and free from disease."