WANGANUI. May 4.
The Hon. W. Fox addressed his constituents lust night, and received a vote of confidence. After referring to the ovents of last session, and his reasons for supporting the Atkinson Government, he stated that as fay as lie could gather, the present Premier had given forth three points as his governing policy, the first of which was manhood suffrage. He (Mr Fox) would support an extension of the franchise, ho as to include- all men and women residont a certain time in the Colony, who wore capable of intelligently understanding the political position. Ho would support a tax on land without the oxemption of small farms. He would also include incomes derived from invented capital. He would oppose payment of members beyond necessary expenses. About 130 electors were present, the Mayor was in chair. A motion of confidence was moved by Mr Robert Pharazyn, and on a voto being taken about 30 held up their hands for the affirmative Tho majority abstained from voting.
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North Otago Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 1880, 6 May 1878, Page 2
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167WANGANUI. May 4. North Otago Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 1880, 6 May 1878, Page 2
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