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256 propose to enter, beyond. remarking that opinion is still very unsettled as to what course to pursue. A great deal of the land of New Zealand belongs to the Government, and it is advocated by some that the Government should retain this land and endeavour to reclaim and nationalize the remainder. Sooner or later a definite line of policy must be adopted, and there is no doubt but that such policy will be in accordance with the spirit of the times. After all, the debt is no very formidable burden when the magnificent resources of the country are taken into consideration, nor is there any cause for alarm on its account.