SEAMEN'S FRANCHISE.
Ah the instance of the Federated Seamen's Union of New Zealand, Mr Joyce has consented to introduce a Seamen's Representation Bill, a copy of which has been sent to the Government, but owing to the block of private members' business which will occupy the House for a month it is doubtful whether the measure will be passed this session, lbs object is to provide a special member for the seamen in addition to seventy members of the reduced House. All sailors who have been two years at sea and six months in a vessel owned
or registered in New Zealand are to be entitled to the franchise. The poll is to be kept open for 28 days, the several Custom houses being polling booths and the returning officers being the collectors anu their assistants. Mr Bruce, who has previously moved in this direction, gives the measure his hearty support.
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Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 385, 17 July 1889, Page 5
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151SEAMEN'S FRANCHISE. Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 385, 17 July 1889, Page 5
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