POST-SESSIONAL UTTERANCES.
MR CURTIS AT NELSON.
Mr Curtis addressed a full meeting of his constituents at Nelson last and announced his intention of coming forward again. He was well received, ft e commenced his remarks with a very handsome compliment to Sir George Grey for sincerity and earnestness of purpose, though he was compelled to differ from him. The principal portion of his speech was devoted to the Abolition Bill. He considered that no new institution would be necessary, but it would be sufficient to enlarge the powers and pecuniary resources of municipalities and Koad Boardß, and to place other functions, such as education, &c, in the hands of Boards, and so to bring about the expansion of the present constitution. He considered the Legislative (Council had done good service, but its constitution required remodelling. He felt convinced that additional taxation would «:on be necessary, and that it must take the form of a land andjproperty tax, and if that was not sufficient an income t*x also. He was loudly cheered at the conclusion of his speech, and received a vote of thanks.
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Evening Star, Issue 3973, 18 November 1875, Page 3
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183POST-SESSIONAL UTTERANCES. Evening Star, Issue 3973, 18 November 1875, Page 3
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