The Cabinet.

Manawatu Herald, 23 December 1899, Page 2

The Cabinet.

The re-construction of the Cabinet was decided upon at a meeting of the Ministers yesterday. , ; The Premier has resigned the port folios of Minister of Telegraphs, Post-master-General and Native Aftairs. The Hon. Mr Carroll, formerly Native Minister, has been raised to Cabinet rank and assigned the portfolio of Minister of Native Affairs. Mr Car j roll is the first of his race in the colony 'm to hold the position. ! The Hon. Mr Ward was sworn in, and takes the portfolios of Colonial Secretary, Postmaster-General, i'Gommissioner of Telegraphs, Minister of Railways, and Minister of Industries and Commerce. | , The appointments of Minister of Mines, Minister of Justice, Attorney • General and Minister of Defence ;re- : . main open. It is understood that twCfpTlof these positions will be filled bjr ozw\" of the members of the House iiia Ifte Auckland provincial district. It is understood that the Premier will ultimately take the position of Defence Minister, and during the present crisis is. conducting all negotiations. This would be in addition to the Colonial Treasurership and control of the Government Insurance Department, Public Trust, and Land and Income }■ ' Tax Department. i/ The selection of an additional Miniiterwas held over until after the holidays. The Hon. Mr Cadman, who, oa account of ill-health resigned the pojrt • i folios of Minister of Railways and Mines, has been called to the Legislative Council, and retains his position in the Executive without any portfolio. — N.Z. Times.