Sir Charles Hotham. Draft of speech to the Legislative Council on the bill for a New Constitution

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Regret that members for the mining districts could not attend. Will be introducing a Bill to regulate elections and to prevent bribery. The quietness on the goldfields is largely due to the acts of the last session. Defence of Hobsons Bay. Urgent need to develop railways in the state. Improved financial position. Look forward to flourishing towns on the Murray. Need for a light house on Kings Island. The Public Service. (15p.)

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