SIR JULIUS VOGEL AND THE CRISIS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1194, 24 June 1884, Page 3

SIR JULIUS VOGEL AND THE CRISIS.

In reply to an article which appeared in the Times on Friday morning, Sir Julius Vogel addressed a second letter to the Evening Post on the dissolution question. In conclusion Sir Julius makes the following remarks regarding his own political views and intentions : —" Though 1 think the Government has outlived its usefulness, I recognise that it has been strong to do much that was unpopular, because it considered it was doing right, Major Atkinson, in going to the country, probably does not consult his own political interests so much as those of his colleagues, and whatever the result Major Atkinson will have no cause for regret, for whilst he has recently received ample proof that the political feeling of the country is sgamgt him, he has received no leas ample proof that he is held in th* highest personal estimation, I can assure the Times writer I have no object to gain. My wish is to see a strong Government, and I believe a strong one can be formed if the Opposition have the opportunity of forming a Government and going to the country or not, as may be necessary. It matters little on how many matters the Government may disagree if on the broad grounds it can work together, and, above all, remove the lugubrious impressions which the present melan-choly-minded Government have fastened on the people. We want a Government that will say to the colonists ' Recover from your oppression ; do not fear to seek for the vast mineral treasures of the colony because a few people in Dunedin lost money. The rewards of mining are unequal, but you have in the colony as great an encouragement for a mining industry as can be found elsewhere. Do not fear agricultural pursuits. It is true the price of wheat is somewhat low just now, but you can get thirty bushels to the acre, whilst other colonies are delighted with an average of ten. Do not fear commercial pursuits because of over-importing-, Let those who over import suffer ; the prudent can still succeed.' In short, we want a Government that will inculcate confidence, and not depend on dogmas, the rational conclusion from which is that the people should live on roots and clothe themselves with leaves'"