A SPIRITED PROTEST.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1733, 3 July 1917, Page 3

A SPIRITED PROTEST.

Says the Dunedin Star; —Wo are apprehensive that the people of this country will have to pay dearly for the ostentatious designation of their Governor. It may he taken as certain that Parliament will one day be asked to raise (he emolument to suit the new dignity. At present the Go-ver-nor receives £7,000 a year. In order to till our mouths with a grandiose title which signifies nothing, the conn try is likely to lie called upon to dip its hands in its pockets for a few extra thousands. What a time to select to burden the taxpayer with charges for mere display! Willi all the power that we (-an command we shall oppose any increase in the Governor-General’s salary while the war lasts, and while other needs are so pressing. For instance, until an adequate honorarium is granted to members of Parliament there must he not one penny added to the cost of the Governor’s establishment. Already (here is sufficient outrage to the sense of proportion in paving a Governor £7,000 a year, a representative of the people £3OO, and a Legislative Councillor £2OO. In (lie meantime we will say no more, hut will await further disclosure of the intentions of the Cabinet.