THE NEW MINISTRY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2509, 22 April 1882, Page 3

THE NEW MINISTRY.

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WELLINGTON, April 31. Mr Whitaker, after consultation with his late colleagues, waited on the Governor this afternoon, end submitted the names of a Ministry, whioh his Exoollency approved. The new Government accordingly were sworn in at 3 pm. The members are the same as the late Ministry, excepting only Mr Hall, of whose three offices Mr Whitaker takes the Premiership, Major Atkinson Customs, and Mr Johnston Publio Works. The other portfolios remain unchanged. You will remember that I told you the proof of my reiterated assertion that no dissension between Mr Bryoe and Mr Whitaker (such as was untruly alleged to have broken np the late Ministry) would bo found in the fact that Mr Bryce w.is willing to take office under Mr Whitaker, ar d that he would do so. The proof is row afforded. His Excellency left by the Hine> mou for Lyttelton immediately aftor swearing in the Ministry. It is said that he intends never again to return to Wellington, but that he will take a very early and final departure from the colony. A rumor has been circulated that Mr Whitaker only acts an Premier till the session, and that the question of future leadership will be then referred to his party. It is reported, however, that, on the contrary, Mr Whitaker takes the Premiership with all its responsibilities, and that he will reside in Wellington and aot in all respects as Prime Minister and leader nf the p&rty, M>rjor Atkinson leading in the House of Representatives.

[PRSSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.J WELLINGTON, April 21,

A mooting of members of the late Miuißtry wao held at 9 30 this morning, and lattod for nearly two hours. Mr Whitaker, who was present, subsequently had a conference with Mr Hall, after which he interviewed his Excel'ency, and intima'ed that he was prepared to form a Ministry. He also mentioned that his Ministry would consist of members of the former Government, with the excep*ion of Mr Hall. Tho Ministers w.?re sworn in boforo his Exoellency at three this afternoon. The resignation of the iate Ministry and the appointment of tho new one is gazetted. The Hon. Mr Oliver's name is omitted from the gazetted list of Ministers, but it is understood that he will be sworn in on his arrival at Wellington. The following allocation of portfolios havo beesi gazetted : Hon. Frederick Whitaker, to ba Premier and Attorney-General. Hon. Harry Albert AtkinsoD, to be Colonial Treasurer, Commissioner of Customs, and Commissioner of Stamp Duties. Hon. William Bolleston, to be Minister of L»nds and Immigration, and Minister of Mines. Hon. John Bryce, to ba Minister of Native Affairs. Hon. Thomas Dick, to be Colonial Secretary, Mi lister of Justice, and Minister of Education. Hon. Walter Woods Johnston, to be Minister for Pablio Works and PoetmasterGeneral, and Commissioner of Telegraphs. Nothing has yet been decided upon regarding filling the vacancy in the Ministry occasioned by Mr Hall's retirement. His Excellency loft for Cb.Tiatch.urcb. at 4.30 this afternoon.