THE WORKING CLASSES AND ROYAL SALARIES.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1234, 2 September 1884, Page 3

THE WORKING CLASSES AND ROYAL SALARIES.

The Birmingham Trades’ Council have unanimous,y adopted the following resolution :—“That the constant increase in the national civil list, in the shape of pensions and salaries, requires the consideration of the people and members or Parliament, with the view to effect large and speedy reductions, more especially taking into account the continued depression of agricultural, manufacturing, and commercial interests.” The mover, Mr A. Haddelton, said if any reduction was made in the salaries entered in the list they should begin with the Queen first. She received £60,000 a year for nothing at all. Everything that was done in the Royal Household was paid for in addition by the country. She simply pocketed the £60,000, said she was poor, and the country was called onto maintain her children. During her reign no less than £17,000,000 had been paid to her and her family. Now they had a grandson coming forward to ask for money, in view of becoming King of England. It might be that before the young Prince was old enough to succeed his father there would be a paid President in the country. Mr Haddleton added that it was time for the men upon whom these burdens fell most heavily to speak their minds in a loud and unmistakable voice so that they migh no longer be misunderstood.—Pall Mall Budget.