The Governor of Fiji.

Manawatu Herald, 29 March 1904, Page 2

The Governor of Fiji.

ORDERED TO ENGLAND.

Sir H. M. Jackson, Governor of Fiji, and family are passengers by the Miowera, which arrived at Brisbane yesterday. Sir Henry Jackaon states he is going Home in consequence of a cable from the Colonial Office requiring his immediate presence in England in connection with some matters of importance, the nature of which he is unable to say, but it is understood the Government wished him to undertake a special mission of a highly important character.

To an interviewer he stated that Fiji is prosperous, the natives are quiet and contented and all nationalities are working harmoniously for the advancement of the interests of the colony. During his trip be will consult the Cotton-Growing Association with a view to inducing it to devote attention to cotton growing in Fiji where, he considered, it can be advantageously carried on. Sir Henry Jackson stated the service for which he is required might be something in connection with Fiji. If so, he will soon be back again, but if his work lies in some other part of the Empire, he hoped when it is performed he will be sent back to Fiji to finish the work he has begun there. He declared that the old movement in favor of federation with New Zealand was dead. The natives were now thoroughly contented with the administration. During the present year a new departure will be made in the selection of the Council of the Government.