CABINET-MAKING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1023, 26 March 1912, Page 3

CABINET-MAKING.

SOME POSSIBILITIES

It appears to be certain, says the Post, that the Hon. T. Mackenzie will take the portfolios of Lauds and Agriculture ; that Mr A. M. Myers will take Defence and probably Post and Telegraph ; that Mr Laurenson will be Minister of Railways ; that Mr W. D. '5. MacDonald will be Native Minister; and that Mr J. A. Hanan will be Attorney-General, Minister of Justice, and Minister of Education. The Hon. J. A. Millar will be offered a seat in the Cabinet, probably as Minister of Finance ; if he should refuse, Mr T. K. Sidey will be called. As to the Canterbury contingent, it is probable that Mr T. H. Davey will take over the portfolio of Labour, although Mr Witty and Mr Russell are considered to be in the running. It is suggested, as an alternative, that either Mr Witty, Mr Russell, or Mr Buxton may be made a member ot the Executive without full Ministerial rank. Mr Ngata will also be appointed member ot the Executive representing the Maori race. It is treely stated if Mr Wilford was in New Zealand and in good health he would be given a seat in the Cabinet. ‘ It is probable that when he returns Irom his health trip to the Old Country he will he offered a subsidiary position, and promoted to full Ministerial rank if and when his health justifies such a course. Mr V. H. Reed will also, it is likely, be called to the Executive without portfolio. Mr EH will be made Chairman of Committees, and the position of South Island Whip is to be offered to Mr Forbes. The selection of a Whip tor the North Island has not yet been decided on.