(Laughter.) Every one we came in contact with, both high and low, treated us most kindly.

The same again in Melbourne.

(Cheers.) Now, I must say a word or two about my first impressions on visiting Melbourne.
The first object of interest that caught my attention was the splendid monument erected to the memory of the gallant explorers, Burke and Wills.
Baron von Mueller kindly met me on the jetty when we landed, and I accompanied him in a cab to have an interview with the Governor.

When we came in sight of this monument I asked the Baron to stop while I alighted to inspect it.

He courteously did so.