A QUERY FOR THE OPPOSITION.

Evening Star, Issue 3018, 22 October 1872, Page 2

A QUERY FOR THE OPPOSITION.

Mr Vogel's speech clearly shows that the differences between the two Ministries was, after all, little wore than a battle for offices, The majority, though not largo enoughlooking at the supporters of the present Ministry—to give a working majority, is sufficient to hold office, and thus save the Colony from these personal party encounters ?o costly to the taxpayers. We find in this defeat other subjects worthy of notice. We submit them in the shape of questions. The opposition journals were loud in the praise of the Hon Mr Waterhouse (formerly Premier of South Australia.) The Dunedin Daily Times, but a few weeks ago, solemnly assured its readers that Mr Waterhouse, joining any Ministry, was a guarantee of good measures for the welfare of the Colony. Other journals promulgated similar views ( ami it will be interesting to observe their opinions how that Mr ‘Waterhouse is chief of a Cabinet which contains as one of its elements what a contemporary styles “that unclean thing” Mr Vogel. Yet these papers descending to use such utterly coarse language magnified the virtues of our new Premier, vice Fox. Will they bo honestenough to give him their loyal support now ? We personally knew the Premier long before the goldfields broke out in Adelaide. He worked his way honorably up, and was sincere. Nevertheless, as a journalist, w® often had occasion to differ from his views. It will be interesting to see whether the Opposition press intend to give in their adhesion to a Premier who is sincere, open, and possesses ability.