MOTION OF WANT OF CONFIDENCE IN STAFFORD'S GOVERNMENT.
(from the colonist's telegrams) Wellington, Tuesday. Mr Fox has given notice that on Wednesday [to-morrow], he will move the following resolutions, which amount to an expression of want of confidence in the policy of Mr Stafford's Government : 1. Because, while the House approves of the principle of dissolving the partnership between the General and Provincial Governments, it thinks the arrangements for distribution unfair. 2. Because Government does not propose to avail itself of one advantage of such dissolution of partnership; namely, a reduction of taxation. ' 3. Because no provision is made to fix the limit of future Native and Defence expenditure. 4. Because Government leaves uncertain the question of future Government and territorial divisions of the Colony. UNEASINESS OF THE MINISTERIAL CAMP. Wellington, Monday. 7.40 p.m. Defections are observable in the ranks of Stafford's .supporters. He held a meeting on Saturday last, at which several changes were discussed. There is an opinion current that it is probable the Ministry will sustain a defeat.
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Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 349, 12 September 1868, Page 7
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171MOTION OF WANT OF CONFIDENCE IN STAFFORD'S GOVERNMENT. Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 349, 12 September 1868, Page 7
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