GOVERNORSHIP OF QUEENS LAND.
London, JSovember 12. It is thought probable Sir J. Pope Hennessy, Governor of the Mauritius, and Sir B. Blake will exchange. Baron de Worms, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, said that it would be most unprecedented to accede to a request* similar to Sir Thos. Mcllraith's. He delivered a eulogy of Sir H. A. Bbke, which was received with laughter by the Parnellites.
Sir H. A. Blake was for two years one of the ( special Resident Magistrates selected to carry out the pacification of Ireland, after which he was appoiuted Governor of the Bahamas in 1884. November IS. The dispute with reference to the appointment of Governor of Queensland has been referred for 1 consideration to the Cabinet. November ]4. The Opposition will more the adjournment of the bouse to-morrow for the purpose of eliciting the views of the House on the policy of the Imperial Government consulting the colonies before finally appointing the Governors. It is expected that Sir 31. A, Blake will letire from the appointment of Governor of Queensland, Referring to die dispute the Press generally are adverse 'to the action token by Lord Knutsford. Brisbane, Novr-mber J -
In tho House of Assembly last nig hi Sir Thos. Mollraitb, the Premier, stated
that in his message to Lord Knutsforj he had not requested that the Queensland Government should be consulted in 'the appointment of Governor, but had mnrely asked that the name of the gen tinmen selected'c'hoald be given in order that the Government might be in a position to state their objections il any. Sir S. Griffiths, leader of the Opposition, said it was the greatest mistake for the Imperial Goverrimout to appoint a Governor who was not gene rally acceptable t6' the people ot the colony, and it was the duty of the Government to make tha'fucis known. November 15. r
Sir Thomas Mcllraith. while deeming! to discuss the appointment of the new Governor with the Colonial, Office, has formulated his reasons for objectiug 'to the gentleman named,
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1817, 17 November 1888, Page 1
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342GOVERNORSHIP OF QUEENS LAND. Temuka Leader, Issue 1817, 17 November 1888, Page 1
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