Mr Massey at Huntly.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVI, Issue 43103, 11 June 1907, Page 2

Mr Massey at Huntly.

(By Telegraph—Press Association.)

AUCKLAND, This DayMr Massey addressed a meeting under the auspices of the Huntly Political Reform League and said he was glad to acknowledge the Treasurer had a surplus. The country was prosperous and the revenue buoyant, but he remarked upon the indebtedness of the colony, and the increasing rate of two millions yearly. He did not see how this could be avoided. lie urged a revision of the tariff:'. Government should reduce the outies on the necessaries of life and keep down the cost of living to the multitude. An amendment was needed in the local government law, doing away with dual control by county councils and road boards, and place tlie finance of local authorities on a more satisfactory basis. He also dealt with the Land Bill. A vote of thanks was carried with enthusiasm.