THE KAWHIA LANDS.
Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, March 8. This morning Mr Upton replied to the Premier's telegram re the Kawhia lands, "That as the Chamber of Commerce submits a delay of 30 days ia of no moment compared with depriving intending settlers of the options provided in the Land Act the applicants under the lease in perpetuity system have no greater right to preference than those applying under other lawful systems. The chamber no less than the Government desires to preserve the rights of the poor and makes these representations to you because of the fact that poor men as well as rich jmen desire •to secure the eventual freehold of their homes made so easy under the system of occupation with right of purchase. Compulsory perpetuity is a great; wrong done to poor and rich alike. We submitk that your mention of. special settlement is irrelevant, it not being intended so to use these present lands. We extremely regret the decision of the Government, but trust the matter may yet be reconsidered."
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Timaru Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 11701, 10 March 1902, Page 3
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174THE KAWHIA LANDS. Timaru Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 11701, 10 March 1902, Page 3
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