TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS. SECOND EDITION.
[B1 MLBffIRW TBLBQBAPH—aOPYBIQHTJ Commercial Intelligence. The Waihora-Lightening the Vessel. Victorian Politics -The Premier's Manifesto. [Eeuter's Telegrams.] rßecelved Feb. 20, at 1.50 p.tn.j ADELAIDE, Feb. 20. The produce market is firm in tone. Shipping wheat is worth 4s 2d to 43 3d, and town brands of flour .£9. MELBOURNE, Feb. £0. The latest news with regard to the Waihora is that she is resting on a rock, which is right through her fore compartment. If fine weather continues, it is thought she will be got off. She is accordingly being lightened by the removal of cargo from the fore hold. There is no danger at present of her breaking up. The Premier, the Hon Duncan Gillies, has issued his electoral address. He announces that the Government of which he is the head are determined to maintain the principles of the Education Act now in force in the Colony, and will oppose any attempt to alter the Civil Service and Eailway Management Acts. The question of irrigation is one of great importance to the community, and it is proposed to advance the Water Trusts the sums necessary for carrying out works of that nature, charging interest for capital advanced j but Government will waive payment of interest in cases of special necessity. It is not intended to introduce any change in the settled fiscal policy of Victoria. Endeavour will be made to conclude a treaty with the various Australasian Colonies, with the view of ensuring interchange of their produce to mutual advantage. Efforts are to be made to extend and complete the Federation of the Colonies. Government intend to amend the electoral and local government Acts, and will recommend a large increase in the prospecting vote. Mr Gillies stated in conclusion that he is pleased to be able to announce that the finances of the Colony are in a thoroughly sound condition, and that there will be no necessity for the imposition of fresh taxation of any kind.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5548, 20 February 1886, Page 3
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330TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS. SECOND EDITION. Star (Christchurch), Issue 5548, 20 February 1886, Page 3
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