HIGH COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 80, 30 April 1909, Page 4

HIGH COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

There was quite a stir in New Zealand circles on Wednesday when the changes in the office of the High Commissioner were announced, writes a London correspondent. Mr. Kennaway is such an old and esteemed figure in Victoria Street that his absence in itself will transform the office. Quito a galaxy of talented colonials have ruled at No. 13 since Mr. Kennaway came Home to the office 34 years' ago— Featherston, Vogel, Dillon-Bell, Perceval, Reeves, and Hall-Jones. He has been the one permanent personality in the office, and has naturally been' entrusted with much business of a confidential nature, which he alone count transact. He has, in fact, acquired the reputation of a financial magician, naving personally negotiated many loans and similar transactions for tile Government. By his universal geniality a'id courtesy, too, Mr. Kennaway has endeared himself to colonials in London. Mr. C. Wray Palliser, who succeeds Mr. Kennaway as secretary to file High Commissioner, was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, where he matriculated before going to New Zealand. There he saw service in the. Treasury aud Audit Department before coming to England 25 years ago to take up the position of accountant in the office. In this position, and as auditor, he has gained a thorough knowledge of the finance of the I office, which will'lie of great value to him in his new post. Mr. Palliser is the London representative of the New Zealand Rugby Union. Mr.T. 11. Hauler takes up (he position vacated by Mr. Palliser. Mr. K. 11. Hooper, who has been in the office of the Produce Commissioner for six years past, will return to the Dominion on promotion at an early date. The experience he has gained liere will make him a useful link between the Department in New Zealand and the office in Victoria Street,