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 "create in New Zealand an outcast class of people beyond the pale of the Constitution. All unrepresented interests are almost universally disregarded and neglected." Two days later Parliament proved the truth of this latter statement by shelving and refusing to discuss the motion as to the enfranchisement of women.

By this time Dr Wallis had earned in the House the reputation of being one of those most dreaded of all created beings—a man with a fad. When on August 23rd he rose to speak on the subject an attempt was made to use the rules of the House to stop him. He stuck to his guns, however, and receiving the support of the