The Liberal Party.

Manawatu Herald, 12 October 1899, Page 3

The Liberal Party.

At a meeting of fhe Liberal Parly in Wellington on Monday evening, Iha platform of the Liberal Federation of New Zealand, as drawn up by the Council on the 26th of last month, was read. Tho platform, which the chairman described as an extremely progressive one, reads as follows : —

Land Settlement, -The continuation and extension of a progressive land policy. The further acquisition of estates for close apf lemtnt. To see that justice is done to the native race, and that native lands are set* tied on terms beneficial to both races.

Taxation — To maintain the principle of the land and income tax, and to secure equality of sacrifice as be twoen those directly and indirectly taxed.

Industrial. — The promotion of legislation that will ensure the rarryiug on of industries to the advantage of the employers and the employed.

Mining.— To assist in securing the necessary development of the gum, gold, coal and other mineral resources of tba colony.

Trade, Commerce, and Produce.— The fostering of the dairying, agricultural and pastoral interests and pursuits.

Social. — To pass such laws as shall promote the. social, moral and political well being of the people, protect the young, and provide for the necessities of the deserving aged.

Education. — To place primary, secondary, technical and university education within "the reach of all, and to stimu'ate national aspirations and ideals.

Electoral. — Representation to be by an absolute majority of the electors.

Local Government. — To urge the Legislature to give greater powers to local authorities, and t.o provide for (hem an assured and improved finance.

Public Works. — The continued opening up of the country by the construction of roads, railway?, aad )tber reproduce' ve work;*.

General. — Th? extension of the functions of the State in such directions as will conduce to the prosperity and conteutmout of ihe people of the colony.