SOUTH AFRICA.
THE NEW UNION. United Pnitsa Association —Copyhigiit CAPETOWN, Jan. - 23. Mr Merriman, the Premier, speaking at Carnarvon Cape, referring to the South African Union, said: “We have constructed pur flying machine, hut have got to make it work.” He trusted the spirit which made union possible, but argued that if those in the majority adopted a “top-dog policy’ union would be a curse instead of a blessing. The talk about coalition seemed to him foolish and mischievous. He added that ;y coalition was impossible. They must make a good and effective institution. A good opposition and a good Parliament were as necessary as a igovernment. Although he was in favor of the utmost protection of and assistance for mines he emphasised J • e danger of the insidious power of, money in politics.
CAPE’S WOOL RECORD
'Cape Colony’s exports of wool in 1909 totalled 297,614 bales, which was a record.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2718, 25 January 1910, Page 5
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151SOUTH AFRICA. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2718, 25 January 1910, Page 5
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