NELSON.
This day.
A largely attended meeting was held at Waimea last night to take into consideration the present situation of the country, when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted :—" 1. That in the opinion of this meeting, before further taxation is imposed on the people, the Government shouJd at first ascertain what money might be saved by proper retrenchment in all branches of Government administration, beginning by reducing Ministers' salaries, making the seat in'the Legislative Council a. mark of honor instead of pay, and lessen members honorarium by £100." "2. That this meeting will not consider any Government Liberal, patriotic, or sincere that will not comply with this request."
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3588, 26 June 1880, Page 2
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110NELSON. Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3588, 26 June 1880, Page 2
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