The Feilding Star. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1886. An Early Dissolution

Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 102, 6 February 1886, Page 2

The Feilding Star. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1886. An Early Dissolution

The possibility of a dissolution taking place before the meeting of Parliament appears to be gradually becoming more than doubtful. Several Ministers have hinted, or said openly, as their private opinions, that such might be the case, on the grounds principally that they conjectured such a course might be necessary in order for the country to accept or reject the policy offered to them. As Ministers have not yet met to formulate any policy, it is reasonable to suppose that no clear lines have been laid down on which they could go to the country. What objects individual Ministers had to serve in prophecying an early dissolution is not very clear to us, and we doubt very much if they were any wiser. We can only conjecture that they | were desirous of ascertaining the views ; of the people through the medium of the Press. It must be clear to them now, supposing our idea to be correct, that the people are comparatively indiferent on the subject, and are prepared either for the excitement of a general election immediately, or to wait calmly for the few months to pass which will bring one by the effluxion of time. Those members who are sure of their seats ought to be in no hurry, while those who have grievous and painful doubts on the point would gladly welcome a respite during which to re-in-state themselves in the good graces of their rebellious constituents — if they have not lost heart altogether. Our readers may be assured that when Ministers have created a policy which they can fight for, they will not hesitate to promulgate it openly, in the proper place. We believe they will be inspired by the courage of their opinions, and whatever these may be, the benefit and progress of the colony will be their chief and only objects.