NEW LABOUR LEGISLATION.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 178, 22 April 1908, Page 7

NEW LABOUR LEGISLATION.

At a banquet, held by tlio Engine. Drivers' Union 011' Monday evening, the Minister for Labonr (the; Hon. J. -A; Millar) stated, in reply to tho toast,. " Tho Governmont," that the Cabinot would moet next week, and formulate proposals r for tho coming , session, whon there \Woul(l,' no doubt, be Labour, legislation brought forward. Ho would do all lie could to follow in the footsteps of the lato 'Mr. Seddon, and if tho Ministry refused to advance the cause of Labour, 110 would, for one, resign.. He pointed out the danger of bringing forward legislation too far advanced, as it would only bo thrown out. Thoro would be amendments to tho Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act, with a view to dispensing with the services of lawyers', and if this were done, the insurance companies were quito willing to increase the . benefits. Ho also hoped to bring in a Bill in conncetion with tllo inspection-of machinery. Ho did not seo any roason why the first-class certificate for' a stationary engine shoufd bo limited to tho ■ control of engines of certain power. Sawmill workers also should have protection. . Guard your. anaon\ie young 1 daughter against future ill-healtlK by building'up her strength to the . normal condition of youthful vigour. Stearns' Wino will do it—has dono it for, millions. / ' • > .25 LADIES' TAILORS. Tho oldest, best, aiid largest firm In Australasia. Eton Gowns and Costumos from ,E5 55.; Skirts from J2l 10s. Nodino and Co., 30' Wellington Terrace. C 734 A REVOLUTION IN LOCOMOTION. The Motosacocho will carry you 100 miles for Is. Total weight 701bs. Upkeep nominal. No noiso or vibration, Perfect handle-bar control. • Trials arranged. Cycle and Motor Supplies, Ltd., I'arish Street, Wellington. OUJ