THE PREMIER.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXXII, Issue 847, 4 December 1905, Page 5

THE PREMIER.

& VISIT TO BRUCK DISTRICT. Per Press Association. " DUXEDIX, DecemW 5. The Premier visited Waihuia which is ia the Brnce district on Satnrdny by invitation and rereived a 'cordial welcome. Mr and Mrs Seddou were entertained at a formal lunch after which the Picmier was presented with nn address ir-.m accidents. In hLs reply the Premier c«m tastedthe present condition of affairs with that of 14 years ago. A vote of thanks to the-Premier for Ms address aad mul'dence in his Government was carried by acclamation. . The Premier and Mrs Seddon wt; - uikeu for a cruise on t:.e late' and r.ftenrsi'iVwcre entertained at. atteimK-u tea." Tlie- Pitmier afterwards journeyed to Stirling wbcre he addressed a large meeting in the evc::i3g. MrSeddon .replied at length to Mr James Allen's statements respecting the price of New Zealand consols, contending that compared .with other tolonies. New Zealand : 6tbck occupied a most' favourable position. He referred to what the Government i.ad done for the fanners in the way of planting concessions and other nss-istancc' :.nd quoted from speeches by Mr Mas*ey aud other members of the OpposifiMi to" <jj<»w that they had opposed the Ltm'.J for .Settlements Act and other Acts. He said the State coal mine was not started to tind work for the unemployed, but to rc<;uh;:e the prie?. of coal and to check ihe :n.i<.nation of coal from outside. A vote of thanks and < onllde.!KC in she Premier and Lis Ministry Mas cairied :.rnid great enthusiasm.