THE PREMIER IN NELSON DISTRICT.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11476, 6 February 1905, Page 5

THE PREMIER IN NELSON DISTRICT.

(Per United Press Association.)

NELSON, February 4.

1 Tlie Premier returned ;on Saturday eveu# ing from a visit to Murchinson and Central Buller, where he received an enthusiastic reception, ' many travellings^ miles over the ranges. In a speech at MurchiBon, Mr Seddon expressed .satisfaction at the progress of the settlement, despite the means of communication. He said Nelson .and .the coast had exported gold to the value of twenty^six millions, or more than a third of the total: He announced that the new goldfields policy of the Government had secured a very able geoligist. The local bodies had no money to spend on prospecting. Elsewhere rich discoveries had been made at a considerable depth, and the Government must do more.- -The geologists should indicate where shafts or tunnels should be sunk. Guided by the geologists, and asist-ed by science', they must make further discoveries.' He showed how the mineral wealth had assisted the general development of the colony. He received a vote of thanks and confidence in himself and the Government. Considerable capital" is being invested in mining at Matakitaki, and the Premier commented on the. discovery, of oy-er an ottnee nugget on the railway wqrks. -The Premier received .many deputations en route and in Nelson. He left for Wellington late at night