12 JUNE 1909, Page 2

We are very glad to learn from the latest reports

that the Referendum in Natal on South African Union will probably result iii a substantial vote in favour of union. It is very Much to the credit of those who laid upon themselves the task of preaching the advantages of union to a Colony inclined, on the whole, to be hostile that they should have produced so great a change ef feeling. We are sure that the people of Natal will never regret having taken a long view on this important question.