The Premier at Wanganui.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 14 February 1891, Page 2

The Premier at Wanganui.

In another oplumn we give the.oiu.. lines" of a ' sp§ech_ ; delivered by the Premier the other night. The honourable gentleman is to be congratulated on the tone of it, but it is far from satisfying to those who desire to learn by what means these desires are to be accomplished. The Liberal party have always been heard to object to the present system of taxation, and we are therefore not surprised at a like statement being, again made ; but, following all the other members of this party, we have from the Premier no further particulars how this is to be accomplished, without loss of revenue. The statement as to the shortage of Crown lands is remedied by Mi* Ballance'sproposals to obtainthe Nativo lands for the public, and if much faith is to be put in these proposals, the time does not yet seem to have come to purchase private lands back for settlement. We are glad to notice that the Government is firm about borrowing in

tke Home uiarket, hut we trust that liot niuch -will be borrowed ldciilly, "as every {.ound absorbed by tHe Goverriuieiit nieans so much kept from its proper use in the developement of the country and its industries. Mere statements, without the bills to give effect to them, are hardly worth while Criticising, as there is rio orie who does, iidfc d^ird A rdclildtiorl in taxAtidii if it can fairly be effected. We must remember that we have a Protectionist Government in power, and every proposal they* make will require most careful Watching. We dannnot say that at present they have commended economically, but &$ tliey lay, truly to, the blame upon the late Government, we trust they will be more cautious for the future. If they can do, what they say they can, we shall only be too pleased to see them do iti