MR TREGEAR IN REPLY.
In reference to this telegram, Mr Tregear states that the Bootmakers’ Union has not
had a correct version of his remarks. He has not stated to any person that no depression exists in the South Island, but that the general labour market is in an improving position and far better than it was a few months ago. This is certain, as shearing, farm work, &c., lias absorbed much of the unskilled, labour. Great care must be taken by the general public in receiving statements about large bodies of unemployed persons in certain localities, &c. In one case r which Mr Tregear personally investigated, out cf 100 names submitted, as of really destitute and deserving persons, the assistance of the local police enabled more than 50 per cent, of the names to be struck off as those of criminals, habitual drunkards, &c., the usual class found in every centre of population. Nevertheless, there are many genuine cases of destitution and of men out of work deserving all true sympathy, and this especially in the skilled trades; There is depression both in the North and South Islands—indeed, all oyer the world ; but more hopeful times are in store, it is hoped. '
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1190, 21 December 1894, Page 11
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203MR TREGEAR IN REPLY. New Zealand Mail, Issue 1190, 21 December 1894, Page 11
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