THE GOVERNMENT POLICY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 10621, 17 March 1896, Page 2

THE GOVERNMENT POLICY.

LEGISLATION TO BE INTRODUCED,

Wmmjnoton, February 21

The New Zealand i'imes outlines the Government policy next aesaion as laid down by the Premier. Land is to be acquired for workmen'* villages close to the Urge towns, and workmen's trains are to be regniarly run, Farther lshd for settlement is required, and Will be taken under the act if necessary. Advances to settlers only amounted to half a million out of the million and a-half borrowed. '.The Govern- ■ ment intend to overhaul the department and put more vigour into it. la view of th€ strong expression of opinion by tha Donedin Medical Conference against coaeuinTition, the lair will be made bs stringent against it as against smallpox, and masters" of ships will be made responsible. Legislation will also bs directed towards conserving the purify of the race by excluding raoea of a lower , type and of a lower morality. A bill on the mbjecls of State fire insurance will be introduced, and the Agent-general will ba instructed to obtsin all information av.til&bla about the working of the system in Switzerland. The Legislative Council will again ba asked to place clubs under regulation and national prohibition under control by s local option vote, but i:0 further change in the licensing law will ba attempted. The exorbitant interest still charged for loans will receive further attention, snd a bill will ba introduced putting an end to distraint for rent. Ministers are alsa Beriottßly considering the advisability of making provision for second ballots ia certain ctsas &t parliamentary elections. !