G.G. Stead's Opinions.
(Press Association/ Christchurch, Feb-.-ua:^ 18. The Federation Coumrs'-ion opened this morning. Mr G. G. Stead was the first witness He stated that he found that if the colony federated with Australia, there would not be the increase in the export trade from this colony as many expected, as Australia was producing sufficient for its_ own requirements. The social legislation of the colony has been on the whole for the benefit of the worker, and he thought our social legislation would be retarded if we federated.
William Recce, Mayor of Christchurch, considered the" financial difficulty sufficient to deter the colony from federating. He thought they should wait and see the effect of federation before joining.
Hugo Friedlander, wool and grain merchant of Ashburton, considered New Zealand should remain as she is and wait and watch the results of federation in Australia.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 7166, 18 February 1901, Page 2
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