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Hon. J. Gavan Duffy seconded. After discussion, The Motion was carried. Hon. Joseph Cook, by leave, moved, — " That this Conference has heard wdth satisfaction from the Representative of South Australia of the intention of the Government to take immediate steps for the improvement of the overland Telegraph Line, and •urges him to impress upon his Government to lose no time in effecting the improvements suggested, and hopes the Western Australian Government will take similar steps with regard to their overland line." Hno. J. Gavan Duffy seconded the Motion, which was carried. Thanks. Hon. Joseph Cook moved a vote of thanks to the Hon. Sir Philip Fysh for the able manner in which he had presided over the proceedings of the Conference, and for the generous hospitality and kindness which he had extended to the Delegates. Hon. J. G. Jenkins seconded the Motion, which was supported by Hon. J. Gavan Duffy and Hon. J. R. Dickson, and unanimously carried. Hon. the President returned thanks for the compliment paid him, and expressed his pleasure at the opportunity of meeting the Ministers and Heads of Departments from the other Colonies. Hon. Joseph Cook moved a vote of thanks to the Secretary, Mr. T. C. Just, for the able manner in which he had performed his duties as Secretary. Hon. J. R. Dickson seconded, and Hon. J. Gavan Duffy supported the Motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr. Just acknowledged the compliment. Hon. Joseph Cook proposed a vote of thanks to the representatives of the Press, for the excellent and accurate reports which they had given of the proceedings of the Conference. He also moved that thanks be given to Mr. H. V. Bayly, Head of the Postal Department of Tasmania, for his courtesy and attention to the Delegates. Hon. J. G. Jenkins seconded, and Hons. J. Gavan Duffy and J. R. Dickson supported the Motion, which was put and carried. At 6*lo the Conference adjourned sine die. P. 0. FYSH, President. Thos. C. Just", Secretary.