(Received February 20, at 1.50 p.m.) THE VICTORIAN PREMIER'S POLICY.

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(Received February 20, at 1.50 p .m.) THE VICTORIAN PREMIER'S POLICY.

February 20,

The Premier (the Hon. Duncan Gillies) has issued his electoral address. He announces that the Government, which he heads, are determined to maintain the principles of the Education Act now in force in the colony, and will oppose any attempt to alter the Civil Service Railway Management Act,. The question of irrigation is one of great importance to the community, and he is prepared to advance water trust sums necessary for carrying out works of that nature, charging interest for the capital advanced ; but Government will v/aive the payment of interest in cases of special necessity. It is not intended to introduce any change in the settled fiscal policy of Victoria. Endeavors -will be made to conclude a treaty with the various Australian Colonies, with the view of ensuring an interchange of their products to their mutual advantage. Efforts are to be made to exteud and complete the federation of the colonies. Government intend to amend the Elsctoral or Local Government Acts, and will recommend a large increase in the prospecting vote. Gillies states in conclusion that he is pleased to be able to announce that the finances of the colony are in a thoroughly sound condition, and that there will be no necessity for the imposition of fresh taxation of any kind. .