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M From or to whom. Dominion, &c. Date. Subject. Pagi 1909. 17 The Governor New Zealand, Telegram. (Rec. May 7.) Conveys message from • Ministers in reply to No. 11. 9 18 Ditto.. Transvaal Telegram. May 10 (Rec. May 10.) Reports that Transvaal Government is anxious to accept the Prime Minister's invitation to attend the Defence Conference in London, and will make arrangements for its representation by members of the Government who are on the South Africa Union Conference. I!) To the GovernorsGeneral. Canada, Australia, Telegram. Confidential. May 10 Informs them that the New Zealand representative cannot attend before end of July, and trusts that it will be possible to arrange for the Canadian and Australian delegates to attend at that time. 10 Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Telegram. May 12 20 To the GovernorsGeneral and Governor. Expresses the gratification of the Prime Minister and of His Majesty's Government at the readiness shown to take part in the Defence Conference, and the hope that it will be possible shortly to fix the date of meeting. 10 21 The Governor Cape of Good Hope, Telegram. May 12 (Rec. May 12.) Communicates substance of Minute from Ministers stating that Delegates from Cape Colony visiting London in connection with South Africa Act will be authorised to attend the Defence Conference. II The GovernorGeneral. Canada, Telegram, Confidential. (Rec. May 12.) 22 States that the end of July will be equally convenient for Mr. Brodeur and Sir F. Borden. 11 23 The Governor Orange River Colony, Telegram. May 13 (Rec. May 13.) Conveys Prime Minister's acknowledgment of the invitation in No. 12, and states that he hopes that the Orange River Colony delegate to London in connection with the South African Union will be able to arrange to attend the Defence Conference. 11 The GovernorGeneral. J** , " States that date of Conference is acceptable, and that representatives will be named in a few days. 24 Australia, Telegram. (Rec. May 14.) II 25 The Governor New- . foundland, Telegram. (Rec. May 14.) States that the Prime Minister expresses a desire to attend Conference if possible, and inquires date on which it will be opened. 12 Ditto.. Natal, Telegram. May 14 (Rec. May 15.) Reports that Natal accepts the invitation to be represented at the Conference, and concurs in the proposal that the Delegates to visit London in connection with the passage of the South Africa Act should attend the sittings of the Defence Conference. 26 12