A Case for Combination.

Feilding Star, Volume V, Issue 1288, 14 September 1910, Page 2

A Case for Combination.

Naturally, there was a considerable amount of discussion at the Manawatu County Council yesterday over the attitude taken up by the Minister of Railways over the extension of tbo tram-line to Marton or Greatfonl. The Chairman (Mr J. G. Wilson) was the only one who did not strongly resent Mr Millar's statements—not that the Chairman agreed with them. but, as he eaicj, because it was pleasant to find a Minister who .stated straightforwardly what bo thought. The worst of the position in regard to Mr Millar's declaration that he nould make the Foxton harbour go " ; ljiuig'" if it interfered with the railway earnings, Mr Wilson said, was that the Government had entire control of the Foxton wharf and took all the harbour dues, while the Harbour Board had to pay to improve the harbour. Unfortunately they were entirely in the hands of the Minister, and could do nothing. Or. 11. B. McKenzie considored that they ought not to let the matter drop, bufc should convene a meeting of the petitioning local bodies to consider the position. Cr. Masters resented very strongly the attitude taken by the Minister, and Cr. Kendall characterised the Minister's statements as most extraordinary. Eventually it was decided to communicate with the local bodies and ask their opinions as to the best course to take.