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I have noted this message with much satisfaction, and am glad to say that I have also recently received a letter from Sir Horace Tozer, in which he assured me that both the Queensland Government and himself were entirely in accord with the views held by the Canadian Government in regard to the action taken by the New South Wales Government in this matter. I remain, &c, The Hon. W. P. Reeves. Strathcona.

No. 61. The Agent-General to the Hon. the Premier. (Telegram.) London, 12th April, 190.1. I am desired by Colonial Office to ascertain opinion of Government of New Zealand as to resolution passed by Cable Board recommending special conference discuss position caused by New South Wales agreement signed with Eastern Telegraph Company. I believe that Imperial Government favourable to holding conference, and advise your assent.

No. 62. ;; _ The Hon. the Premier to the Agent-General. (Telegram.) Wellington, 13th April, 1901. Recommendation Cable Board : Approve conference being held to discuss position caused by New South Wales agreement signed Eastern Telegraph Company, it being clearly understood that, so far as this colony is concerned, there must be no departure from the original arrangements. Sincerely hope result conference will be that New South Wales be able to go back to same position as other contracting parties.

No. 68. The Hon. the Premier, Wellington, to the Hon. the Premier, Melbourne. Premier's Office, Wellington, 19th April, 1901. Sib, — .. Reduction of Cable Rates. Referring to previous correspondence, and more particularly to the Hon. Mr. Peacock's telegram to me of the Bth February last, I have the honour to inquire what further action has been taken in respect of the joint letter proposed to be sent the Eastern Extension, Australasia, and China Telegraph Company, the draft of which Sir George Turner forwarded to the Premier of Queensland the day before you telegraphed me. I have, &c, The Hon. the Premier, Melbourne. W. C. Walker, for the Premier.

No. 64. The Agent-General to the Hon. the Premier. Westminster Chambers, 13, Victoria Street, London, S.W., Sie,— 25th April, 1901. I beg to transmit herewith copy of correspondence with the Colonial Office [not printed] relating to the proposal to hold a conference representing the Governments interested in the Pacific cable, for the purpose of diseusssing the effect of the agreement concluded on the 16th January last between the Government of New South Wales and the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, and for considering how the disturbance brought about thereby can be readjusted. I have, &c, The Hon. the Premier, Wellington. W. P. Reeves.

No. 65. The Agent-General to the Hon. the Premier. Westminster Chambers, 13, Victoria Street, London, S.W., Sir— 9th May, 1901. In continuation of my letter of 25th ultimo, I beg to transmit copy of further correspondence [not printed] relating to the agreement made between the Government of New South Wales and the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company. I have, &c, The Hon. the Premier, Wellington. W. P. Reeves.

No. 66. The Hon. the Premier to the Agent-General. g m Premier's Office, Wellington, 31st May, 1901. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of the 30th January and 15th February last, forwarding copies of cablegrams and correspondence supplied to you by the Colonial

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