THE FEDERAL BILL.
MEETING WITH STRONG " OPPOSITION. f Per Pm* A*-- > i<iti->n.—j Melbourne, July 21. The adjustment of the intercolonial tariffs as proposed in the Federation Draft Bill is meeting strong opposition. In the Legislative Assembly Mr Carter, leader of the Opposition, stated that the abolition of all duties at once would reduce the value of land in Victoria £2">,000, and cause disastrous results to the people. He advocated a gradual reduction extending over ten years. Sydnky, This day. In the Council the Attorney-General vigorously denounced the Federation Bill and »aid " Faderation " vvculd be a better name than " Federation." If the colonies lost the protection of the Mother Couutry and were threatened with outside danger it would be time enough to think about the union. Until that contingency arrived New South Wales ought not to be called upon to make larger sacrifices than colonies on mere sentimental groujaus.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 379, 22 July 1897, Page 3
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148THE FEDERAL BILL. Hastings Standard, Issue 379, 22 July 1897, Page 3
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