§ SIR GEORGE CAMPBELLasked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether it is understood that the Colonies having what is called responsible Government have the power to raise military and naval forces without reference to the Government in England; whether they can order armed sea-going vessels without such reference; and, whether the Colony of Queensland has actually done so?
§ MR. EVELYN ASHLEYThe Colonies having a responsible Government are expected to provide for their own internal defence. They have in some cases—as Canada and the Cape—large Military Forces, and in the case of the Australian Colonies armed ships. The Colonies can order armed sea-going ships without special reference to Her Majesty's Government in each case. The Colony of Queensland includes the Islands within GO miles of the mainland; and, with the full approval of Here Majesty's Government, are providing efficient small vessels for the defence of the Colony.
§ Mr. O'KELLYDoes Queensland include New Guinea?