A meeting was held at Balclutha this evening to pass resolutions with a view of asking the Government to put the unemployed on the Catlin's river railway. -The. rsiayor (Mr John Dutine) presided, and a good number of electors were present. Resolutions were passed as fol low:—

Proposed by Mr Smith—"That in view of the great Dumber of the unemployed at present in the centres of population, and the necessity which exists of putting that labour to a profit able use, this meeting respectfully suggests the advisability of the Government forming another section of the Oatlin's river line."

Bj'MvDallas—"ThatastheGoveriinieuthave now taken the Catliu's river railway to a point from which a small return on the outlay can be expected, and in order to make that profitable which has already been formed, this meeting respectfully urge the extension of the Hue to the bush." . •':.
By Mr W. Ckristik—" That in allocating the unemployed labour the Government is respect fully requested to take into consideration the natural advantages of the position of the section suggested to be opened—viz., its accessibility shelter, and abundant supply of fuel and native irame."

By Mr Hogg—" That the labour, if judiciously applied, will, by payment- by results or piece work.be a substantial benefit not only to the unemployed, but to the country as a wHoIa » By .Mr Thos. M'Kb^e-" Th at th! Meeting requests the chairman to forward the foregoinf resolutions to the Hon. the Minister of Public

KING TAWHIAO AT AUCKLAND.
