The commonwealth.
Melbourne, March G. The Canadian Premier has cabled, do ploringthat he cannot accede to the request to send troops to the opening of the Federal Parliament. Sir Wilfrid Laurier also states that Parliamentary duties prevent him attending, but Mr Mulock, who accompanied his son, would represent Canada. Intimation has been received that the Czar has ordered the first class cruiser Gromboi to proceed here to take part in the naval demonstration.
The Chinese residents in the city have offered to erect an arch.
It is expected that about II.CZD Australian troops and SCJO cadets will partial pate in the federal celebrations.
Perth, March 6. Sir John Forrest, referring to the Federal Defence Act, said that it would put the defences on a solid footing. Citizen soldiers would form the- basis of the forces, and any permanent army would be as small a« was consistently possblo.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 3711, 9 March 1901, Page 4
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