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SOUTH AFRICA AND THE CONFERENCE. DOES NOT ALTER FLAG QUESITON. Capetown, December 2. The Hon. T. J. Roos, Minister of Justice, addressing his constituents, said: “We are absolutely satisfied with the result of the Imperial Conference, and will now be able to work for the economic development of South Africa. On behalf of the National Party I can say there will be no alteration of the position as now laid down. There will be no question of secession in South Africa, no question of Republicanism, no constitutional question of any kind like those raised in the past. We freely accept what was given freely. The relations now existing between South Africa and the British Empire are permanent relations. The new development, however, does not alter the flag question, but we must await the return of General Hertzog before it is decided what to do. We would not like to see bitterness, caused over a matter of comparatively small importance. It is not a national but a party question.” Mr Roos’ declaration is considered important, as he was hitherto regarded as the leader of the secessionists wing of the Nationalist Party.—A. and N.Z.
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Southland Times, Issue 20044, 4 December 1926, Page 7
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