The Feilding Star. THURSDAY,MAY 8,1884. Sir Julius Vogel

Feilding Star, Volume V, Issue 54, 8 May 1884, Page 2

The Feilding Star. THURSDAY,MAY 8,1884. Sir Julius Yogel

♦ Fkom various sources we learn that persons of all sides of political opinion are desirous that Sir Julius Yogel should give an address on the present condition of the Colony. "We think the idea a vise one if Sir Julius is in sufficiently good health to do so, and would probably do much good. An address from such a man who has had his statesmanship cultivated and improved during late years by constant and intimate contact with the great minds of the age in England, would not on ly be interesting and instructive to the whole body of the electors, but to Ministers or" the leaders of the Opposition. To either of the latter he might supply the outlines of a policy which might be followed by them in safety. He would be able to point out where errors were made in the past and instruct how to avoid the many pitfalls dug for them by their own friends and supporters, who have only private ends to serve. As the author of the Public Works Policy, which is really that under which the Colony is supposed to be governed, Sir Julius Yogel is better qualified than any other man in the world to assist us out of the muddle into which bad; management and extravagance has thrust the Colony. He has the courage of his opinions, which cannot be said of the fickle-minded individuals who are at present to the front on either side. Neither Major Atkinson nor Mr Montgomery have any political opinions worthy of the name. They appear to be fully occupied in replying to each other, and as there has been nothing to reply to in the speeches of either of these gentlemen, much labor has been lost. Sir George Obey is to speak in Christchurch and Dunedin and he will carry his audiences with him, and secure attentive hearings, even if he does not convince his auditors. But even Sir George may not be able to make any suggestions available for present exigencies. His policy is for '• future generations yet unborn " and therefore practically valueless at present. We believe the resources of the country and the high opinion of them as held by English financiers to be almost incalculable. But what is required is a restoration of public confidence. We do not pin our faith to a people given much to optimism, but we object to the pessimism which has for the past few years gradually taken hold of even our boldest settlers. We firmly believe that Sir Julius Yogel has the power in his hands to adjust the balance between the two qualities.