NEW SOUTH WALES.
THE FISCAL POLICY.
Sydsey, Augusb 26. In the Assembly a resolution was moved by Mr McGowan, leader 0/. the labour party, " That wilh a vieYr to ending commercial and financial unrest, a plebiscite be taken uporji the advisability of the present policy remaining in operation for a period of five years, and, in the event ot the majority declaring in favour of a protective tariff, immediate action be taken to adjust the fiscal policy in accordance with the wishes of the majority. The Premier said he; was prepared to meet the people at. any time, but would not agree to do this at once. Provided the vote were taken at the next general election he would vote for the motion, which, when amended, would read that a vote be taken at the first suitable opportunity, and that such protective policy remain in force for .five years. In this form the motion was carried by 48 to 21, Ministers supporting it.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 201, 26 August 1896, Page 5
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