R.M. COURT.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4455, 27 June 1893, Page 3

R.M. COURT.

v OABTBB'i'ON.-TUEBDAY. nyfcre Mr T, Hutchison, R,M.) «, Bartlett v, Henry ihwHBHKII»L com P lal " ant ' certa ' t! The distribution of favours is one of those matters in which Miuisters have found more difficulty than in carrying measures in tho past, and tbteattna thus early in tho seßsion to disturb the peace and harmony of tho otherwise united, if not exactly happy, phalanx of Government supporters, It is felt that Sir Patrick Buckley's heroic and single-handed campaign last ye»r in the Upper House must not be repeated, and it is proposed to appoint another Minister, with portfolio, from among tho new batch of Lords, to help the Colonial Secretary. At, present there are three names mentioned in this connection, tho Hon. W. McCullougb of Auckland, andW. Montgomery dLWalker of Canterbury. Their da3brcrsonally are, perhaps, equal, but as the South havingalready a preponderalory weight iu 'thel Cabinet, Mr McOullough may re looked upon as a favourite for the position. MISCELLANEOUS.

The Minister for Lands is investigating the resources ot the Pelorus and Kai Valleys before taking any action with referonce to bringing in a Bill to purchase- tho existing private tramway. Mr E.M, Smith has on bis "little lis 1 ," a Bill which, if passed; will authorise the expenditure of a Bum of £l6O (which has been lying idle in the Bank of New Zealand atTaranaki since the Maori War) on the Taranaki Beoreation Ground, and the Mountain Some at Mount Egmoftt.

A mild surprise is promised tho Houso for to-morrow by the indefatigable member for Tnranaki, It takes the form of a question, whiob, to use tho olassic language of tho member in questiou, is " a regular sneezer."— Press, PAYMENT OF MEMBERS. A difficulty having arisen in connection with tho Payment of Memhers Bill of Inst session -under which it wsb found that members could not draw thoir salaries from the time they were elected until they wore sworn in, and »9 this after a general election would moan the los 3of sevoral months'salary, the Colonial •Treasurer is about tu introduce an amend-, ing Bill which will make the payment begin on election, MINISTERIAL POSSIBILITIES.

The upshot of tho Rees-Oadman cose has caused much discussion as to a successor in the probnblo ovent of Mr Cadtnau's withdrawal from the Ministry. There is a strong feeling

that Mr Carroll should be kept in the background no longer, and that if it should bf? iiPcosFiiry to get another Native Minister and Minister for Justice, bis claims are paramount, It is conDdently held by nil who have

watched his car.er timt if tho responsibilities of a department were thrown upon him ho would rise to tho occasion, and be a source of strength to the Ministry. Sir Robert Stout is freely srokon of in connection with the portfolio of Justice, while Mr T. Thompson is mentioned in connection with boih portfolios.—Post.