MR DIBBS' POLICY

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3010, 29 October 1891, Page 2

MR DIBBS' POLICY

(l:Y ELECTRIC TKLEGKAI'II —OJPYIUOUT.)

Sydney, October 127A MANIFESTO lias been issued by Mr Dibbs, tlio new Premier. Ho favours taxing the unimproved value of the land; but, .as some time must necessarily elapse before it would bring in a substantial revenue to the Treasury, ho is couvinced an immediate resort must be made to the Customs for the great bulk of the revenue necessary. The duties would be moderate, and consistent with financial requirements and a policy of protection. Electoral reform will bo proceeded with as soon as possible so as to abrogate plural voting. He says that lie may possibly endeavour to deal with the redistribution of seats this scssiuuMeasures will be introduced dealing with Boards of Conciliation and Arbitration ill labour disputes, and a Hill to regulate the working <>f o-.ial mine*. A Local Government LJili will also be brought down, as well as measures providing for the inspection of factories and workshops. It is also intended to deal with the question oi master and servant, combinations ct' workmen, and the regulation of financial institutions. lie proposes that Federation be taken into consideration early next session.

It is understood that the labour party in the House of Assembly will not support any alteration in the present tariff until other and more important reforms have been dealt with, or uutil the fiscal question has been submitted to the direct vote of the people.