AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION
a pessimistic raw- ■■'■■■.■;■;• United Press- Association— -By Eleolm ; Telegraph— Copyright " (Received November 10, 9-6 a.m.) , MELBOURNE, November 10. The "Argus," in a leading article, m&a that, aifter making all allowance*, it ovanot be said, that Federation has fufiUod the reasoniaible expectations. of its friends. Th« Government is unstable, and party spirit runs riot. Federation is constantly attempting to encroach on State right* and neglect- , ing Federal work. Defence is one of its primary objects, yet Parliament has left the troops practically unarmed, «mcß is now proceeding to tear up the careful work done in the way of organisation. The coohomier expected lave all proved illusory, and thai Government costs far more then it did in the pre-Federation days.- - -FediMsation£ toa stead of economy, has piled up expenses at) 'home, and reduced confidmce' and provoked resentment abroad. -. * -'' ••■••'-•
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 8163, 10 November 1904, Page 2
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138AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION Star (Christchurch), Issue 8163, 10 November 1904, Page 2
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