At Pietermaritzburg on Monday evening Mr. Moor, the Premier of
Natal, explained to a large audience the terms of the South African Constitution. Mr. Morcom, who was a delegate to the Convention, but resigned his position because he could not consent to the power given to the Union Parlia- ment to alter the Constitution at will, was also present. Resolutions were passed demanding that the people should have a year for consideration before a Referendum was taken, and demanding a Dissolution of the Natal Parliament. This means that Mr. Moor was unable to persuade his audience that it would be to the advantage of Natal to enter the Union, in spite of the inducements held out to her by the Convention. We appreciate the considerations which make Natal desire federation rather than union. But we are sure that she would gain more than she would lose by joining the other Colonies. The Union would probably have more freedom and power to do her injury if it were under no obligations to her. No doubt a party will arise in Natal definitely to represent this view, and we hope that in the end it will prevail.
