POLITICAL JOTTINGS.
Mr Laurenson, on the recent military outburst; “If there is one curse that can assail any country, it is an accession of military spirit.’’ Mr O’Mcra, concerning Mr Barclay: “Tho little member—l moan tho middle member —for Dunedin.
“A disorganised segregation of atoms a thing of shreds and patches.’’—Mr Hornsby on the Opposition.
Mr M’Nab calls attention to the enormous destruction of our timber, and urges the Government to consider the question of systematic tree planting. “During the time I have been in charge of tho railways, I have appointed 1300 men to the service.’’—Sir J. G. Ward’s disproof of the charge that recently men had been retrenched unduly.
“ The general prosperity of the country is not duo to the Government,’’ announced Mr McLaehlan. This was'received with astonisned “ ohs ” from the Opposition, until Mr MeLachlan continued the paradox “ but probably the Government is duo to the general prosperity.” This remarkable proposition upset the gravity of the House.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 13 July 1901, Page 4
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159POLITICAL JOTTINGS. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 13 July 1901, Page 4
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