The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1889. SIR JULIUS VOGEL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1883, 25 April 1889, Page 2

The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1889. SIR JULIUS VOGEL.

It is really time that Sir Julius Vogel either returned to the colony and took his seat in Parliament again, or forwarded his resignation to the Speaker. It is absurd for him to retain his position as a member of the New Zealand Parliament and at the same time lire in London. Last session he was absent, and there is every appearance that he will not return in time for next session either. Why he is doing this passes comprehension. He cannot gain anything by it. He cannot get the hcnorarium attached to the office unlesi he attends to his duties, and' it is no; likely that being a New Zealand legislator gives him a better social standing in London. Why he persists in retaining the position is incomprehensible, but it would appear that there is some understanding between his constituents and himself on the subject, as they appear to be quite indifferent as to whether he will or will not return. The matter, however, is of colonial importance; it is quite wrong for any member tc absent himself from his duties, and we are surprised al the people of Ohristchurch having tiken the matter so philosophically There never was a moments in which a good lader was wanted more than at the present. The Ministry are at sixes and sevens; they are, it is said, qua'relling at every hand's turn, and theyare ready to fall asunder at any mormnt. They are really the most coriupt and incapable Ministry we have tver had, and the country is now very sick of them. It is scarcely possible 'hat they can live through the next sesiion, and, in fact, they are so sick aid tired of each other that they' ar< only too anxious to part, companj. We should, therefore, like j Sir Juliis Yogel to resign his seat, and lei Sir Eobert Stout take his place. If Sir Eoberfc Stout were new in Parliiment he would have ousted the present Government in one week, but thers is no one else to do it. Mr Ea/lance, of course, is the only other leader, but he so far has shown no disposition to lead, and it is doubtful whether ae would undertake the duty. Sir Eobert Steut is, therefore, very much wanted in Parliament, and we | jannot but greatly regret that he is not there,