Message to the Queen.

Mr. Berry moved,—"That a telegram be sent to Her Majesty the Queen as follows:—'The Federal Council of Australasia at the inauguration of their proceedings desire to express their loyalty and devotion to your Majesty's throne and person.' (Signed, James Service, President.) And that His Excellency the Governor, Sir George Strahan be requested to transmit such telegram through Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State for the Colonies."

Mr. Dickson: I have great pleasure in seconding the motion.

The motion was agreed to.