An Aching Industrial Void. ?3 



man looks on and draws inferences. If the Imperial Preference spoken 

 trf lately in Parliament is translated into the region of actuality, the hope 

 may be entertained of a betterment. Some encouragement is undoubtedly 

 wanted in order that the colony may develop along the lines of en- 

 lightened progress. At the moment no help will be so much appreciated 

 as the uninterrupted flow of immigration. One can never hope for the 

 much-desiderated influx of capital unless there is an increase of popula- 

 tion, able and " willing to 6mite the soil with Sabine spade" and other 

 agricultural implements. 



