STRANGE SPEECH OF A GOVERNOR.
Capetown, May 3. Sir H. Robinson bas left the Cape for England. In his parting speech he asserted that Imperialism was a diminishing quantity in South Africa, and the chief factor in the future of colonisation was Republicanism. He condemned irresponsible bodies in England meddling with the colonies. The colonial Press generally approve cf the tone and style of Sir Hercules' speech. London, May 3. Baron de Worms, replying in the House of Commous to a question by Sir G. Campbell, as to the nature of Sir H. Robinson's speech at Capetown, said the Government did not consider it desirable to take any action in the absence of the full text of the speech. They would await the arrival of Sir Hercules Robinson in England.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1888, 7 May 1889, Page 1
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130STRANGE SPEECH OF A GOVERNOR. Temuka Leader, Issue 1888, 7 May 1889, Page 1
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