A GOVERNOR'S PAY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 229, 1 October 1904, Page 3

A GOVERNOR'S PAY.

SIR HERBERT CHERMSIDE RESIGNS OFFICE. A QUESTION OF SALARY. TiRISIiANE, Sept. 30. In the State Assembly t;he Premier read ; y communication from Sir Herbert Chcrmside, in which he announced his resignation of the Covernorshdp of the State. lie men-, tioneri that in May he notified the Secretary of State for the C'oloniesl that he desired, after proceeding on i leave of absence, to tender his re-! »ignatdon, and h,' understood he could now absent him.self without in- i convenience to the public business. Sir H. Chennside added that he was' leaving the colony with a very high interest in the colony and a belief [ in its future. He expressed the warmest appreciation of the kindness he had always received. The Premier, stated that Sir H. Chermside in-' formed him (the Premier) of his in- : tentionin June, but in view of the unsettled political situation, he deemed it expedient to delay the announcement. ' I

Sir 11. Chermsiirte's resignation is the outcome of the action taken in

the Australian Parliament with the object of reducing the status and emoluments of State Governors. I Messrs Morgan (Premier) una Philp ■ (Leader of the Opposition.) paid a! high tribute to Sir Herbert Chermside, and general regret was expressed. He departs in a few days on three months' leave, at the oul of which his resignation takes effect. i