SUGGESTED REDUCTION IN GRAIN RATES.
(Pee United Pbess Association.) Wui-lisqton, February 26. Speaking at Shannon on Saturday night the Premier disclaimed any personal friendship in the appointment of Mr Ronayne as railway i commissioner. He scarcely knew him, and had , no idea what his politics might be. He was appointed solely on his merits as a railway , expert. Mr SeJdon remarked that, in view of tho bad harvest in the south, if the commissioners were to allow a discount of 25 per cent, on the ordinary grain rates this season, in his opinion it would be warranted, and the Treasury would not object. If he were a member of the board ho would not hesitate for a moment, and believed he would be supported by Parliament. The meeting passed votes of thanks and confidence in the Government.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 9983, 27 February 1894, Page 2
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137SUGGESTED REDUCTION IN GRAIN RATES. Otago Daily Times, Issue 9983, 27 February 1894, Page 2
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