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Mr. Hakbis seconded the motion. He was sure that while 

 Mr. Webb continued head of this important department," agricul- 

 turists and horticulturists would always have his sympathy, and 

 they would look to him to continue his efforts in regard to those 

 things from which the agriculturists were suffering, namely, the 

 low prices of wheat, the high Tariff charges, and the high railway 

 rates. They all knew Mr. Martin was a kind, genial, and intelligent 

 man, always ready to give information to any one. He was one 

 of the busiest men, and he hoped that the Minister, as a member 

 of the Cabinet, would see that Mr. Martin retained his position, 

 and that the two departments of Land and Agriculture were not 

 amalgamated, because he was sure that if Mr. Martin were trans- 

 ferred to the Lands Department, and had charge of the Agricultural 

 Department as well, the latter would suffer. It was impossible 

 for one man to give proper attention to the two departments. 



The motion was carried unanimously. 



Mr. Maetin, in responding, thanked the members of the Con- 

 ference for the resolution just passed, and stated he felt a pleasure 

 in assisting to develop the industries of the colony, the success of 

 which is of paramount interest to the State. 



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