Colonialism
Found in 1176 Collections and/or Records:
(Untitled), 28 Jan 1910
Despatch from Lord Crewe (Colonial Office) to [the High Commissioner of Cyprus] explaining why the Governmnent cannot support a scheme for a railway between Larnaca and Nicosia. Typescript copy. Sent with CHAR 2/45/85.
(Untitled), 24 Jun 1910
Letter from Lord Crewe (Colonial Office) to WSC stating that he will not interfere with the governor's discretion with respect to a murder case in Cyprus.
(Untitled), 29 Jul 1910
Letter from Stephen Gwynn MP (Irish Press Agency, 2 Great Smith Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC enclosing and commenting on a leaflet issued by the Agency on books about Ireland [see CHAR 2/46/30]. Note paper printed with quotation by Sir Edward Grey [later Lord Grey of Fallodon] on self-government for the colonies.
(Untitled), 29 Sep 1910-01 Oct 1910
Letter from R V Vernon (Downing Street) to S W Harris returning and commenting on correspondence between G Wallace Carter, WSC and Colonel [John] Seely [later Lord Mottistone] on the suggestion that a summary of each day's parliamentary debates should be cabled to all the Dominions free of charge [see CHAR 2/46/44-50]. Signed typescript. Annotated by WSC: "a stupid answer", 1 Oct 1910.
(Untitled), 01 Sep 1910
Letter from G Wallace Carter, general secretary of the Free Trade Union (8 Victoria Street, Westminster, London) to WSC (Home Office) describing the inadequate British news service in Canadian newspapers and suggesting that a summary of each day's parliamentary debates be cabled to all the Dominions free of charge. Signed typescript. Annotated with instruction by WSC to show the letter to Colonel [John Seely, late Lord Mottistone].
(Untitled), 09 Sep 1910
Letter from Colonel John Seely [later Lord Mottistone] to G Wallace Carter [general secretary of the Free Trade Union] raising objections to Carter's suggestion that a summary of each day's parliamentary debates should be cabled to all the Dominions free of charge. Typescript copy. Sent with CHAR 2/46/43.
(Untitled), 20 Sep 1910
Letter from G Wallace Carter [general secretary of the Free Trade Union] (8 Victoria Street, Westminster, London) to Colonel John Seely [later Lord Mottistone] (Colonial Office) answering Seely's objections to Carter's suggestion that a summary of each day's parliamentary debates should be cabled to all the Dominions free of charge. Typescript copy. Sent with CHAR 2/46/43.
(Untitled), Sep 1910
Letter from [Colonel John Seely, later Lord Mottistone] (Downing Street) to G Wallace Carter [general secretary of the Free Trade League) making further comments on Carter's suggestion that a summary of each day's parliamentary debates should be cabled to all the Dominions free of charge. Typescript copy. Sent with CHAR 2/46/43.
(Untitled), 13 Nov 1902
Letter from Ernest Fletcher to WSC on free trade and the question of protection for the Empire.
(Untitled), 14 Nov 1902
Letter from WSC to Ernest Fletcher, on free trade, rejecting the idea of protection for goods from the Empire copy in hand of A. Anning.
(Untitled), 16 Feb 1903
Letter from Sir Edward Hamilton to WSC, opposing preferential trade conditions for the Colonies, which would lead to higher taxation at home.
(Untitled), 22 May 1903
Letter from Sidwell Shotton to WSC, on Joseph Chamberlain's policy of preferential tariffs for the Colonies.
(Untitled), 26 May 1903
Letter from Arthur Balfour [later Lord Balfour] to WSC on Free Trade, particularly Joseph Chamberlain's desire for a duty on food stuffs as an instrument for fiscal union with the Colonies.
(Untitled), 29 May 1903
Letter from Ivor Guest [later Lord Ashby St Ledgeds and Lord Wimborne] (2nd baron, 1st Viscount)] to WSC, on Chamberlain's scheme for Imperial preference, and on the general political situation.
(Untitled), [1903]
Extract from the Empire Review - article by H. Kopson How to Solve the South African Labour Question: A Plan for Chinese Immigration [printed].
(Untitled), 02 Jul 1903
Letter from Colonel J. Mitford to WSC, on free trade, asking him for his alternative to Chamberlain's scheme for protective tariffs in favour of the colonies.
(Untitled), 15 Jul 1903
Letter from John Beasley Thornhill to WSC, asking for help in obtaining post with the Colonial Service.
(Untitled), 25 Jul 1903
Letter from Sir Michael Hicks Beach [later Lord St Aldwyn] to WSC, suggesting question to be put to Joseph Chamberlain, Colonial Secretary, asking whether representatives of Canada had expressed the opinion that Britain was not sufficiently protecting the Empire against German discrimination and that Britain should retaliate by imposing duties on German goods.
(Untitled), 02 Aug 1903
Letter from Sir Michael Hicks Beach [later Lord St Aldwyn] to WSC, congratulations on speech against the Sugar Convention, enclosing copy of question to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the amount of the cost of the Pacific Cable to be borne by the Colonies.
(Untitled), 05 Nov 1898
Cutting on speech by WSC at Annual Dinner of Southsea Conservative Association [Hampshire], subjects covered include service and old age pensions, social reform and the Empire Speech part pub. in Complete Speeches V.1 p.30.
(Untitled), 12 Oct 1903
Letter from J.W. Bradley to WSC, suggesting formation of an Imperial Federal Council, enabling the "free trade" party to appeal on popular lines to the Colonies and the "man in the street" annotated by WSC ack - a valuable suggestion".
(Untitled), 27 Nov 1903
Letter from J.M. Maclean to WSC, on India's place in an Imperial Federation.
(Untitled), [Dec 1903]
Letter from The Society of Arts to WSC, invitation to attend lecture by J.M. Maclean on "India's Place in an Imperial Federation".
(Untitled), 03 Feb 1904
Letter from J M Neuburger to WSC, criticising the Colonial Office's policy in South Africa, enclosing printed memorandum Reflections on Joseph Chamberlain's Transvaal Policy.
(Untitled), 27 Feb 1904
Letter from H. Locke to WSC, on the Chinese Labour question in South Africa, enclosing cuttings from the Johannesburg Star.