Women Suffrage.
Replying to a deputation in favour of women suffrage, the N.S.W. Premier said the more it was considered the more weighty appeared women's claim. The more women became equal to men the better it would be for men. He scouted the contention that representation should goby tax ation. Women in charge of domestic duties were called upon to pay a greater tax to the strength and welfare of the country than men. He could not, however, hold out any hope of dedJrhg with the subject this session. "^-l^ was too great a question to_s.be dealt with in a half-hearted manner. They also wanted a stronger expression of opinion than had yet been given. He was prepared to go to the country and stake his political fortune on the advocacy of woman suffrage. Most of his colleagues were in favor of it. The Cabinet would consider the question at an early date and probably introduce a short Bill next session dealing directly with it. He was hampered with side issues.
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Manawatu Herald, 16 March 1895, Page 3
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171Women Suffrage. Manawatu Herald, 16 March 1895, Page 3
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