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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 289, 13 December 1901, Page 4

Wc hope that Captain Bussell may remain in public life for many years to come, for, however much we may dissent from some of his political views, we cannot fail to recognise his many splendid qualities as a spirited leader, a courteous gentleman, and a constant friend—Lyttelton Times. We certainly think that the. Government should step in and appoint some day as Ihe half-holiday for all classes of the community—pmfesmonal men, tradespeople, and working men—and make tt universal throughout, the colony.—Masterton Star. the children will look upon the earthquakes as a blessing in disguise. The average school boy, or girl either much prefers earthquakes to school.— Taieri “ Advocate." The public will not, submit to be hied in the matter of bread. Wc shall have to trot out that balance sheet again.—Dunedin “ Liberal.” We doubt very much whether New Zealand polities will see Mr Keddon again. We have reason to believe that lie will disappear frpm our horizon to reappear either as Agent-General or a Colonial Governor. Queenstown “ Mail." “ The Sun" is to he the name of a new evening paper which will lie puhlislieu m Wellington shortly. The close of the day is hardly the time ior this Sun to hurst forth. It makes one fear that the setting will soon follow. Levin “ Farmer."

The ueople hold undoubtedly to i-a conviction that to rob the world of ilwinc and its beer would he robbing ltd manity of a solace and a cheer o ; whieh it stands in need, and (n which it lias an indefeasible right.—lnvercargill Times.

Maorilanl lias begun reprisals in re spouse o- the Cointnonwealt I larif. will; an export tax on undressed usher. whieh will rase the ]iriee <>i while jiine to Ausin-'ian li 'tur-b’e. manet Since the avowed obja t the lax is to Keep lb.- work of out tin: the t nber in the country, s' o:.r

tins s.de can growl at its impi site —.>> slnev Bulletin. in Wellington the if edition of us of ilie hotels is a seardal ami a d grace to the ' owners, tiie I.Lens Bench, and the city cuthorit'-.:-:, a ilie (.n!’- marvel is that there ere n more : itch disastrous tires as t! at

urtch the Oriental was destroyed ie cciiu) .—Marlborough Express.,