PARLIAMENTARY JOTTINGS.
“The report and evidence of the Federation Commission ought to be buried ten fathoms deep.”—Mr Fisher. The Premier cannot see his way to give local bodies unlimited power as to the grant of retiring allowances and no legislation in that direction will be brought down this session.
A return brought down in the Legislative Council shows that fees paid in the colony in respect to miners’ rights in 1898 amounted to £5,101 15?, in 1899 to £4,572 11s, and in 1900 to £8,783.
“The country will never know the prodigality and absolute recklessness of the Government’s expenditure in connection with the Royal visit.”—Mr J. Hutcheson.
The Premier—“ I don’t believe in strong language.’’ Mr T. Mackenzie—“ Why do you use it ?” The Premier—“ I only use it when ic is necessary.”
The Premier cannot be considered over paid at £1750. If Mr Seddon was a mere figure head or a drone, matters would be different, but he is probably the hardest worked man in New Zealand and, if current rumour be correct, has seriously, and, it is feared, permanently injured his health by his over steadfast devotion to duty and his untiring, restless industry.— Marlborough “ Express.”
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 15 October 1901, Page 3
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