THE GOVERNOR.
A RETICENT STATEMENT. By Telegraph— Titm Auotiatin. Wellington, Friday. Mr. Guiie, privata seeretary to the Governor, questioned last night, said Lord Islington had received no official intimation regarding his foreshadowed appointment to an Indian Commission, and therefore he could not confirm nor deny the report. If official intimation was received, Lord Islington would consult his Ministers as to nig course of action.
THE PRIME MINISTER'S EULOGY. Wellington, Friday. Mr. Massey states that the Governor has practically decided to accept the position of president of the Indian Public Service Commission, and will leave New Zealand in December, by which time a new Governor will probably be here. "We shall nil be sorrv to lose his Excellency," added the Prime Minister, "but at the same time we must all congratulate him on having been selected for such a high and honorable position " The Post is informed that Lord Islington only accepted the position under considerable pressure from Mr. Asquith and, the Secretaries of State for India and the Colonies.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 59, 27 July 1912, Page 5
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169THE GOVERNOR. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 59, 27 July 1912, Page 5
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