The Premier at Otaki.
(Per Press Association)
Wellington, March 15,
Speaking at a banquet to Mr Field, the member for Otaki, the Premier referred to the Mulvaney letter, and claimed that it belonged to him. He added that Mr Wilford had never spoken to or consulted him in any way whatever about Mulvaney or the letter. Describing his visit to Australia, he said there were markets there for New Zealand produce, especially for cattle in West Australia, and if there was anything the Government could do they would do it. New Zealand, however, was very much handicapped by the shipping charges as compared with Australian settlers, and it was thebounden duty of the Government and Parliament to interfere in this respect, and see that our own people got a fair chance. With respect to sending a military contingent Home, Mr Seddon said New Zealand would do its share in upholding the Empire, but said nothing about going Home himself.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THS18970315.2.24
Bibliographic details
Thames Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 8610, 15 March 1897, Page 2
Word Count
159The Premier at Otaki. Thames Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 8610, 15 March 1897, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.