Railway Extension.

The extension or not of the main line of railway to Blenheim is a subject likely to be decided next session. The report of the Commission regarding it has not been published, but I think that unless the cost and difficulties of the work are very great, it should be so extended. Some grudge and grumble that the land-owners cannot be made to pay a part of the expense, inasmuch as it is likely to open up and add value to their land. I fear, however, that as no bargain of that kind was made when the land was bought and sold, it would scarcely accord with reason page 141 or right to set up such a claim now. It is some comfort to know that if the land is thus raised in value, its owner will pay in property tax accordingly.