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XIX. Naturalisation. That with a view to attain uniformity so far as practicable, an inquiry should be held to consider further the question of naturalisation, and in particular to consider how far and under what conditions naturalisation in one part of His Majesty's dominions should be effective in other parts of those dominions, a subsidiary Conference to be held if necessary under the terms of the Resolution adopted by this Conference on 20th April last.. XX. Development of Communications within the Empire. That in the opinion of this Conference the interests of the Empire demand that in so far as practicable its different portions should be connected by the best possible means of mail communication, travel, and transportation : That to this end it js advisable that Great Britain should be connected with Canada, and through Canada with Australia and New Zealand, by the best service available within reasonable cost. That for the purpose of carrying the above project into effect such financial support as may be necessary should be contributed by Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in equitable proportions. XXI. The members of this Conference, representing the Self - GoverningColonies, desire, before they separate, to convex to Cord Elgin their warm and sincere appreciation of the manner in which he has presided over their deliberations, as well as of the many courtesies which they have received from him : they desire also to put on record the deep sense of gratitude which they feel for the generous hospitality which has been extended to them by the Government and people of the United Kingdom.

May 0. Set p. ."'4l

May 14. See p. 58fi.

May 14. See p. 621