The Ward-Hislop Controversy

Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 35, 5 September 1889, Page 2

The Ward-Hislop Controversy

RESIGNATION OF THE COLONIAL ' - SECRETARY. The following is the report of the WardCliripf c Oommittee of the Legislative Council, which was brought np on Tuesday last : — 'The Committee to whom it was referred to inquire into -and report upon the circumstances that have occasioned the correspondence between Ministers and Mr District Judge Ward have the honor to report that ; 1. Tour committee having made careful enquiry, and taken evidence, report that evidence and proceedings to the Council. . 2. This committee is of opinion that the ■ correspondence of the Hon. Mr Hislop with Mr District Judge Ward merits the 1 gravest disapproval, —J. N. Wilson, Chairman. In consequence of the verdict of ths Ward- Christie Committee of the Legislative Council, Mr Hislop tendered his resignation of the portfolios now held by him. It is understood that MrHislop's • intention is to also resign his seat in the House, with a view to appealing to his , constituents. The Times'- Wellington correspondent wire 3: — It now transpires that Mr Hislop, on learning the purport of the WardChristie Committee's report on Mondaj', tendered his resignation to the Premier, but the Premier refused to accept itOn Tuesday afternoon Mr Hislop again placed his written resignation in the Prem er's hands. The resignation was considered by the Cabinet yesterday morning, but the result of their deliberations has riot been made known. Mr Hislop is making all preparation for vacating his office, and is. apparently determined to adhere to his resolution to leave the.Ministry. lam informed on good authority that in the event of Mr Hislop resigning; his seat for Oamaru, Judge Ward will retire on his pension and contest the Oamaru seat with Mr Hislop at the next election. A number of gentlemen have been mentioned as probable successors to Mr Hislop, of whom the most noteworthy are Sir John Hall, Messrs Fulton, Whyte and Macarthur, and Captain Russell. (PEE UNITKD PRESS ASSOCIATION) .Wellington, This Day. . On the House meeting this afternoon, the Speaker road- t-he-itsignation of MrHislop as member for Oamaru'.