Mr McNAB MISSION.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8734, 7 February 1907, Page 2

Mr McNAB MISSION.

Press Association. Patea, Februpry G.

The Hon. 11. McKab addressed a meeting at Patna this evening in explanation of the Land Bill. Ho dealt exhaustively with the proposals contained in the Bill, his remarks being on lines of previous speeches. At the conclusion of tht! speech the following motion was moved■ That while this meeting appreciates Mr McMab’s address, it is opposed to any i.aud Bill which does not give the country sebtlir the benefit of the freehold. To tins the following amendment was moved :—That this meeting accords Mr McKab a hearty vote of thanks and approves of the general principles of the limitation of large holdings, and thinks that provision should be made by way of endowments for education, charitable aid and old age pensions. The amendment was carried by a largo majority. Tho Minister was frequently applauded during his speech.