THE LAND BILL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2111, 20 June 1907, Page 4

THE LAND BILL.

Press Association. STRATFORD, yesterday. Mr. Cooper, a member of tlio Advisory Board of the New Zealand Executive -of tlie Farmers’ Union, addressed a meeting in the Town Hal' last night on the Land Bill, dealing With some points'in the address recently given by tlie Minister for Lands. At the conclusion a resolution was carried expressing lack of confidence ill the present Government in regard to its proposals to set aside "the unoccupied Crown lands of the colony for endowment purposes, and to grant tlie option of the freehold, only in regard to Crown and native lands hereafter to be acquired. An amendment to the effect that the Bill contained many, redeeming iea ti res, which must inevitably operate in the best interest of a majority o: the people of the colony, was proposed, but declared lost on tlie voices.

GORE, yesterday. Last night Mr. AV. B. Matlieson, of the Farmers’ Union Executive, addressed about 60 at Mataura, opening his Southland campaign. Tho Mayor presided. The speech was on the lines of that delivered in tho North. Mr. Matlieson received an attentive hearing. A motion was carried that Mr. Matlieson he thanked for his able and instructive address, and that any Land Bill which does not contain the option of the freehold is not in the best interests of the colony. Mr. Matlieson continues his address in the district all the wee*:, and will reply to the Minister for Lands’ Gore speech one night next week.