Seat of Government.
One reason for proposing to remove the seat of Government to Christchurch is rather novel. In case of a hostile attack on these islands an enemy could destroy seize the* centre of Government, and paralyse the country, for there being only one line of
by' which ' our land-defenders could be brought up, that line could be destroyed. Tho conditions at Christchurch'are urged thus: The city could not be destroyed by bombardment from the sea ; and the various lines of railway cohVergiiig Eo it Would prevent an enemy blocking the lines of quick communication. As to the cost of
removal, , the , estimates range from £ 150,000,,f0 ; £BOO,OOO. The removal would be'argreat collapse for Wellington, and an immense lift for Christchurch.
The.votings strength on this question is nearly 1 equal, 1 • and very little would change the balance. A strong effort is to he>made/this session by South Island members to change onr political centre of gravity.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PATM18820630.2.8
Bibliographic details
Patea Mail, 30 June 1882, Page 3
Word Count
156Seat of Government. Patea Mail, 30 June 1882, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in