Proceedings of the Royal Colonial Institute, Volumes 1-21870 - Colonies |
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... cause . ( Hear , hear . ) I most cordially support the organisation of the society , and hope that throughout the whole process of inauguration wideness of basis will be promi- nently kept in view . ( Cheers . ) Mr. HUME said : As ...
... cause . ( Hear , hear . ) I most cordially support the organisation of the society , and hope that throughout the whole process of inauguration wideness of basis will be promi- nently kept in view . ( Cheers . ) Mr. HUME said : As ...
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... causes to which I only dare to allude , there may be consi- derable evidences of unkindness to the mother - country , you may be satisfied that in the hearts of the sober and reflecting people of my country , there exists a fixed and ...
... causes to which I only dare to allude , there may be consi- derable evidences of unkindness to the mother - country , you may be satisfied that in the hearts of the sober and reflecting people of my country , there exists a fixed and ...
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... cause of difficulty between England and our friendly neighbours on account of our- selves , or on account of England or of themselves . But it matters not ; if that unfortunate day shall ever come , we in Canada are ready to accept our ...
... cause of difficulty between England and our friendly neighbours on account of our- selves , or on account of England or of themselves . But it matters not ; if that unfortunate day shall ever come , we in Canada are ready to accept our ...
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... a very short notice , to propose one of the mose important toasts of this vening . I thank your lordship for having mentioned the cause . which has occasioned the absence of the Duke of Buckingham 46 Proceedings at the.
... a very short notice , to propose one of the mose important toasts of this vening . I thank your lordship for having mentioned the cause . which has occasioned the absence of the Duke of Buckingham 46 Proceedings at the.
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... cause of science would in many cases be more ad- vanced if its votaries were more concentrated . Holding this view , I need hardly say that I should not have taken part in the formation of this society if I had not been fully convinced ...
... cause of science would in many cases be more ad- vanced if its votaries were more concentrated . Holding this view , I need hardly say that I should not have taken part in the formation of this society if I had not been fully convinced ...
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Page 20 - ... available, and a Museum for the collection and exhibition of Colonial and Indian productions ; to facilitate interchange of experiences amongst persons representing all the dependencies of Great Britain; to afford opportunities for the reading of papers, and for holding discussions upon Colonial and Indian subjects generally ; and to undertake scientific, literary, and statistical investigations in connection with the British Empire. But no paper shall be read, or any discussion be permitted...
Page 29 - Ministry in this business, upon the mischief of not having large and liberal ideas in the management of great affairs. Kever have the servants of the state looked at the whole of your complicated interests in one connected view. They have taken things by bits and scraps, some at one time and one pretence, and some at another, just as they pressed, without any sort of regard to their relations or 14.
Page 30 - They never had any kind of system, right or wrong; but only invented occasionally some miserable tale for the day, in order meanly to sneak out of difficulties, into which they had proudly strutted.
Page 138 - Gentlemen, there is a sublime and friendly Destiny by which the human race is guided, — the race never dying, the individual never spared, — to results affecting masses and ages. Men are narrow and selfish, but the Genius or Destiny is not narrow, but beneficent. It is not discovered in their calculated and voluntary activity, but in what befalls, with or without their design.
Page 18 - In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
Page 150 - That her fair form may stand and shine, Make bright our days and light our dreams, Turning to scorn with lips divine The falsehood of extremes...
Page 20 - To provide a place of meeting for all gentlemen connected with the Colonies and British India, and others taking an interest in Colonial and Indian affairs ; to establish a Reading Room and Library, in which recent and authentic intelligence upon Colonial and Indian subjects may be constantly available, and a Museum for the collection and exhibition of Colonial and Indian productions ; to facilitate interchange of experiences...
Page 164 - Canada and the other British possessions in North America (now forming the Dominion), though apparently blessed with fewer physical advantages than the States to the south, contain a noble race, and are evidently reserved for a lofty destination. Everything there is in proper keeping for the development of the combined physical and mental energies of man. There are to be found at once the hardihood of character which conquers difficulties, the climate which stimulates exertion, and the natural advantages...
Page 22 - And, my Lords, it is possible with your consent, but not without (God forbid that any attempt of the sort should be made without the consent of both parties !), that some of the Colonies which now flourish under the dominion of Her Majesty, and have so much reason to be proud of that dominion, may in process of time find themselves under the stars and stripes of the flag of the United States...
Page 117 - Eccarius in the chair. The Secretary*** read the Minutes of the previous meeting which were confirmed with the alteration suggested by Lawrence.