THE VICTORIAN SITUATION
• [united press association. 1 London. 22nd April. The Times considers tne situation in Victoria promises well, though it is a pity Par. liament has postponed the modificaton of the tariff. Melbourne, 22nd April. The Eight Hours Demonstration was a great saooess, though the rain interfered somewhat with the procession. Speaking at the luncheon, the Premier said the Government did not intend to interfere with the Protective polioy, but recognised there were many anomalies to be removed. Freotrade would have no help or sympathy from the Government. He hoped soon to be able to spend more for the benefit of the working Glasses. The Government contemplated amending the companies, banking, and insolvency laws. They also had to consider a measure of constitutional reform in respect to voting; also an alteration so that in case of ditpnte between the two Houses that representing the people may have the final arbitrament.
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Evening Post, Volume LXIX, Issue 95, 23 April 1895, Page 2
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