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u\ From or to whom. Dominion, &c. Date. Subject. Page 1909. April 7 States that His Majesty's Government warmly appreciate the desire of New South Wales and tribute their share of the cost of a Dreadnought, and desire that their very cordial thanks may be conveyed to the two Governments for this signal proof of regard for the Mother Country. 3 To the Governors.. Victoria, New South Wales, Telegram. i The GovernorGeneral Australia, Telegram. (Rec. April 15) Submits proposals of Ministers for the maintenance and control of the Commonwealth Naval Force 10 To the GovernorGeneral. Australia, Telegram. April 16 Requests that the Prime Minister may be assured that no time will be lost in submitting his important proposals to the Admiralty and His Majesty's Government. To the GovernorGeneral and GoAustralia, New Zealand, Cape of Good Hope, foundland, Telegram. April 30 11 vernors. Conveys a message from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom suggesting that a Conference of representatives of the self-governing Dominions should be held in London early in July next to discuss the question of the defence of the Empire. 12 To the Governors .. Transvaal, Orange River Colony, Natal, Telegram. April 30 Communicates message in No. 11 7 To the GovernorGeneral. April 30 Conveys message in No. 11 and trusts that Ministers will see their way to accept the proposal. 7 13 Canada, Telegram. 14 The GovernorGeneral. Australia, Telegram, Confidential. May 1 (Kec. May 1.) States that the Commonwealth Government suggest desirableness of convening a conference of self-governing Dominions at earliest possible date to consider a definite line of co-operation for the naval defence of the Empire. 8 Ditto Canada, Telegram. (Rec. May 5.) 8 15 States that the views of the Canadian House of Commons on the question of Naval Defence have already been expressed by resolution, and that two Ministers will shortly discuss with Admiralty in London best method of carrying out that resolution; the Canadian Government have not sufficient information as to the necessity for such a formal Conference as that suggested, but will postpone visit of Ministers till July to suit the convenience of Imperial Government. 16 Ditto.. Australia, Telegram. (Rec. May 5.) States ! that Commonwealth Government will send a delegation to the proposed Conference in London.