PROGRESS OR OTHERWISE.
Oxford Observer, Volume VII, 16 May 1896, Page 4
About this newspaper
PROGRESS OR OTHERWISE.
Many persons pin their political faith to and sweat by the Christchurch -.Press. They are indeed its eoho. The Political addresses of many conservatives are but a restatement of the statements made in the colums of the "Press" the most influential Conservative paper in the colory. What has the Press opposed, and of course, its echoes Here is a list of some of the measures that have been opposed by the Press which no w poses as the friend -of the people. It has opporsd 1 The Land Tax 2 The Income Tax 3 Manhood Suffrage 4 "Womanhood suffrage 5. Labour Laws' 6 Principle of graduated taxation 7 Encouragement of Local industry 8 Land for settlement. and other reforms calculated to improve the, condition of the Are the electors of tlve Colony going to acquirise in such opposition by allying themselves with the Conservatives, or are they going to throw in their lot with the party of progress? ~No time is to be lost in organising the Liberal forces. The National Association is sending its ramifications into every electorate. However weak it may be, its strength must not be "despised. It. is a real force, and unless the Liberals bestir themselves there is a danger that the government of the country may be handed over for a period of three years to the party of stagnation and retrogression.
