This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the politics and economics of the British Empire in the late nineteenth century. Focusing on the proceedings of the 1887 Colonial Conference in London, the author explores the role of imperial postal and telegraphic communications in shaping the destiny of Canada and its place in the larger world. With insightful commentary and a wealth of historical detail, this book is an illuminating read for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire and its legacy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.