The Hon. Mr Seddon has declared that the present Bouse is equal if not superior to any previous one This is not surprising, for Mr Seddon is himself a rough diamond who would be incapable of appreciating the finer and m.ore statesmanlike qualities of the men who once adorned the Assembly. When Mr Seddon was in Masteitonhe presented a testimonial to a constable in a characteristic speech and the officer replied in terms that showed, that as regards culture, the Minister was his subordinate. A visitor who listened remarked what a pity it was that the constable did not till the position of Minister and the Minister occupy the position of congtau,'c. We are afraid Mr Seddon's testimony is not wori'u . fact, of ] f being a leading member oi the House is la tat io Ijis contention. I
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3964, 16 November 1891, Page 2
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