PRINCIPAL GRANT ON NEW ZEALAND.
PnisciPAL Grant, of Canada, wliilo in Melbourne, was iDtei viewed by a Herald reporbr, end the fo'lowiug colloquy took place : — "What think )ou of New Zenland ?" — " I was charmed with if," Biiid the visitor, and there was thut in his tones which denoted that he meant nil he said — " wns charmed with its scenery, its climate, its resources, its prospects, the general health of tbe people, and thpir warm hospitality. I know tlpit both New Zealand and Queensland are burdened most heavily with public debt, but I see no reason for doubting the futura of either colony. Their dobtß ore to a great extent investrnpntp, and the value of theso investments is certain to increaee with tho development of each colony. I met several of the politicians, bat politics there, as in every other isolated colony, are naturally confined to local questions in which vibitors are not much interested. Thrre are some striking personalities in the Legislature, and men who understand tho condition of tho country are determined to equalibo revenue and expenditure." "Very Scotch, New Zealand?" wrb suggested. Thero wns a emile, and tho answor :—": — " I found a pjreat many Scotch there. Jn fact Otngo is more Scotch than Scotland, Dunedin more hilly lb<m Edinburgh, ami the Doric of tho people absolutely pure. Ne*r Zealand seems divided into four geographical part", *ach of which is distinct from ths other. Hence there never will be one en at centr'o to absorb all tho life of the colony to itself. Which is the more healthful for tbe country is not for me to si.y. No doubt there will be differences of opinion ou the subject."
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8273, 20 September 1888, Page 3
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279PRINCIPAL GRANT ON NEW ZEALAND. Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8273, 20 September 1888, Page 3
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