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The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1892. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.

The Earl of Glasgow, like the Primate of Wew Zealand, of whom we recently had something to say, is having greatness thrust upon him at the present time, Possibly too, like the Primate, he owes his fame less to merit than to circumstances. But here the resemblance between these two public characters may be said to end. We are told, for instance, that Lord Glasgow is affable and accessible, which is very pleasant news, for it has not ever been thus with the representatives of Her Majesty the Queen. Then, as a set-off, and doubtloss by way of saving us from the ill effects of excessive jubilation, wo are reminded that the noble Ep| is related to Sir James Fergusson—perhaps the most ill-tempered Excellency that we ever had anion? us. At the same time it is suggested that the despotism of the quarterdeck is more genial than the "do this, and be doeih it," of the soldier; and we hope it may prove so, Qui vivrawrra. Yet, after all, the personal qualities of tb.o pbsgure nobleman who has just now jumped into importance are mainly matter of conjecture; what is far more interesting is the manner of h's appointm<mr,ftHdJl)B conflict of statements arising therefrom. We are not altogether of those who think that Lord Knutsford was anxious to snub the present Ministry, Rally, it was hardly worth while, The qualifications of the Cabinet for picking a Governor from a batch of suggested candidates are not visible to the naked eye. Even presuming these worthy gentlemen to be competent to judge between their betters, their right to do so on such an occasion is, if possible, gyoii Jess apparent than their competence. Wo apprehend, then, that if they have been snubbed over the appointment of the Governor, the Colonial Oico did not strain itself in an effort to produce the snub; we think that Ministers have only received the Snub Casual, and while we are sorrv for them we hope they will shake their ruffled plumage ani} crpw once more on their several middens. Then there is a strife of tongues about the part Lord Onslow had in the transaction, He says himself that some names were privatel) suggested to him, so that he might offer an equally private opinion on them to the Colonial Office; while Ministers seem to think that our late Governor was intended by Lord Knutsford to communicate these names to them. In support of this contention they quote the ingenuous youth whom they sent home to try his 'prentice hand at the business of Agent-General. Poor Mr Pcroovnl! So guileless as to swallow every speech of non-committal civility addressed to him by Downing-street oflioials, and so big with his own importance as to send a cable message to the Govern" ment in New Zealcnu assuring them that lbs authorities at home have taken his view, and are adopting the courso suggested by himself! Mr Perceval is the fly on the whepl-an estimable fly, no doubt, but still only a fly. He does irft affect the movements p/ Secretaries_ of State by any representations of hjs; and by this time he probably knows it, $o are sorry, then, for Mr Pcrscva), who has --like his friends the Ministers of the Crown in New Zealand-received the SnullG4s.ua!; and we hope he will nor he cross with Lord putsford, because that would be rude. The storm in a tea-cup would seem, then, to resolve itself into this : Ministers fancied they were going to be consulted, when they had no rea-"

son for indulging such a fancy. But' in order, if possible, to fashion this fancy into a fact, they instructed their obedient servant the brand-new AgentGeneral to request that they might be furnished with a list of applicants for the gubernatorial billet—with refecI'nces, no doubt. The grotesque impertinence ■ of the demand was politely overlooked, and civil as-surances-were given in offioial language, to the effect that Ministers might paly on a satisfactory termination to their anxieties, "Our Mr Perceval," little used to official language, not unnaturally misunderstood it. Hence all these tears. But nobody outside New Zealand has told any taradiddles, so far as wo can see; though it was obvious to the public some days ago that—as the poet Laureate says blundered." It only remains now for Lord Glasgow to say amiable things all round, and for the Liberal Ministry to use the language of discretion and remember for the future how blessed are they who expect nothing, since they shall not be disappointed. By the way, we are glad that the new Governor says he is going to move about tho colony. We think, for instance, that we can show him a thing or two in Masterton—where very lively the Knights of Labour will banquet His Excellency,.under tho auspices of the member for the district and the Mayor of the Borough,

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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4057, 8 March 1892, Page 2

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The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1892. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4057, 8 March 1892, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1892. MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4057, 8 March 1892, Page 2

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