MR. SEDDON’S FUTURE.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 12 November 1901, Page 4

MR. SEDDON’S FUTURE.

Colonists lately returned froiii the Old Cbiihtry tell of a persistent runloUr iii London that the Right Hon; R; -L Seddon is the coiftiiig Lieut;-,Governor of Qranfle Oolofiy; We Blink /says the Wellington Post) it not unlikely that some such distinction may be in store for the Eight Hon. gentleman, and South Africa appears to offer the best field fflr. the exercise of his special qualifications. It is said to lie ail open secret among the Premier’s friends that he will not be surprised to learn at any time during the Coronation festivities fif not before) that lus Majesty will invite hint to become a pro-dousiil of the Empire. There are many reasons why Mr Chamberlain should recommend Mr Seddon for the governorship of the Orange State, including both fitness and expediency. We in New Zealand know enough of the Premier’s autocratic methods and love of authority to be aware that he would not shrink from the exercise of the personal power that is invested in the Governor of a Crown colony, while his large experience of responsible government in this cplony would Make Him a most capable adviser of thh ColoUial Office as to when and how the Crown colony should be transformed to a government by the people.