United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. (Received October 7t_x, 7 p.m.) SYDNEY, October 6. In reference to the visit of tbe Mildura to hoist the flag at the Islands, Sir Wil liam Lyne does not thank this step neces -ari-y mums that such i___-H_s will become New Zealand territory. The Premier evi dently relies on Mr C_____«rk-in'_ assurance that matter- referr__g to the Islands will be subject to consultation with the Common wealth. PROTEST TO THE IMPERIAL AUTHORITIES. (Received October 7th, 5.40 o.ta.) SYDNEY, October 7. Speaking at a meeting of the Federal League at Yass, Sir WiHi_jn Lyne stated that something had recently been said to the effect that certain islands of the Pacific were to be annexed to New Zealand. Some little time ago, when the matter was re ferred to the Imperial authorities, the assur ance was given that the colonial Premiers should be consulted before any action was taken. As tbe colonies were on the eve of Federation, it seemed! to him a proper thing for Britain to defer the Unking to gether of any of the islands to New Zealand until such time as the Federal Government and Federal Parliament discuss_d what was best in the interests both of Australia and New Zealand. He had sent a strong pro teat to the Imperial authorities, asking them to do nothing in the meantime. As they bad only to wait a month or two until the united voice of Australia could be express ed, he thought this was but little to ask of the Colonial Office, because Australia must have control over an island belonging to Great Britain in the South Pacific. He aiso believed that the sentiment of the people of New Zealand would force that Government into Australian Federation. With New Zealand's productiveness and a uniform tariff against the ontside world, he felt it must be in the best interests of the people of New Zealand to fall into line with them. Such a linking together under an Australian Commonwealth would form one impregnable whole, which would fight, whether against our own enemies here, or, if requested, against those of the Old Country.
