THE GOVERNORSHIP OF QUEENSLAND.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 319, 24 November 1888, Page 5

THE GOVERNORSHIP OF QUEENSLAND.

London, Noveinber;i9. Lord Carnarvon, referring to the field of selection, hints that the authorities ought to choose Governers outside the groove of official service, and not confine themselves to the hard and fast lines of the Colonial Office.

London, November 19. Baron de Worms, in the House of Commons, denied that the settlement of the Queensland dispute was suspended in the abseuce of Lord Knutsford and Sir R. Herbert, the permanent Under-Secretary of the Colonial Office. The " Standard" states it is probable Sir PI. Blake will be sent to Mauritius.

London, November 20, Mr W. H. Smith, speaking in the House of Commons, said the debate on the Qaeensland Governorship question was premature. The difficulty was net a serious one, and the matter was now receiving careful attention. He was satisfied that by the exercise of moderation, and if the negotiations were carried on in good faith, they would secure a satisfactory solution of the difficulty.

London, November 17. .Referring to the question of colonial Governorships, the " Spectator " urges that it would be extremely embarrassing to the foreign j^olicy of Great Britain if the Queen were unable to appoint a single representative. The new principle sought to be established is inconsistent with constitutional monarchy. The " Spectator " adds that it would be decidedly wrong to allow Mr Parnell to dictate as to the disposal of an important division of Crown patronage The " Daily News " thinks there is considerable weight in Lord Knutsford's argument that a colonial Government which was able to choose a Governor would possess an unfair advantage over its successors. The example, however, of Mr Clifford Lloyd might have warned Lord Knutsford against pitchforking Irish coercionists into colonial vacancies. Sir H. A. Blake, who was selected as Governor of Queensland, has intimated his willingness to retire from the position, but Lord Knutsford objects. The " Times " admits that it is impolitic to defy local opinion. The " Economist " says that Queensland, on reflection, will not risk the danger of separation for the sake of the Irish, and that Sir Thomas McIlwraith is attempting to reduce the colonies to the position of allies.

London, November 19. Lord Carnarvon in a letter to the "Times " says that SirT. Mclhvraith's objections to Sir H. A. Blake are expressed in rough ill-considered language, which is, perhaps, due to the self-asserting tone common in young communities. It would be impossible to admit his claim to have the name of the new Governor submitted without abandoning the rights now belonging to the Crown. The submission of the name to the colony really means the appointment of a Governor by party majority. It is Lord Knutsford's duty to appoint the best men possible. He express a hope that the Queensland incident will be promptly terminated. He eulogises Sir H Loch and Lord Carrington. Mr Henniker-Heaton, in a letter to the "Times," defends Sir T. Mcllwraith's action. Mr Pritchard Morgan, the new member for Merthyr Tydvil, has requested the Government to fix a special day for the discussion of the Queensland Governorship in the House of Commons. Sir J. Gorst has refused the position of Governor of Newfoundland.

Ottawa, November 19. The French-Canadians are agitating also to secure a voice in the nomination of the Governor.

Sydney, November 20. Sir H. Parkes has given notice to move an address to the Queen, expressing the opinion that the gentlemen who may in future be appointed as Governors of the colonies should have experience of the conduct of public affairs, either in high political office, or in the Imperial Parliament ; further, that while disclaiming any wish to interfere with the functions of the Queen's advisers, it is thought advisable, reasonable, and in strict accord with the privileges constitutionally conferred upon Australian subjects, that the Government should be informed who is the person selected before he is actually appointed.

Adelaide, November 20. The Government have replied to Lord Knutsford, that if South Australia is conceded the privilege of stating objections to any nominee to the Governorship, the power will be exercised with due appreciation of its importance, and no objections lightly made. The Government add that all difficulty would be obviated by the selection of men of well-known reputation. If Lord Knutsford desires, Ministers would be prepared to suggest for the consideration of the Imperial authorities the names of a number of men whose appointment would be acceptable to the colony.

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