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Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2376, 1 October 1887, Page 2

Thkpersonnel of the new Parliament is of a higher standard than that of its predecessor. There has been an infusion of new blood that will, if we mistake not, give a decidedly improved character to the Legislature and create in its deliberations a better tone and more national spirit. Thirty-two of the new members are strangers to the last Parliament, and of these, seventeen enter the arena of political life for the first time. Many of the new representatives are young men, highly educated and possessing gifts of a superior order that must, if wisely directed in the best interests of the state’ place them in the forefront of the politicians of the colony. Great reliance can be placed in the integrity and principles of such men as Messrs Scohie Mackenzie, Withy, Izard, StuartMenteath, Newman, Samuel, Fitchett, and others, who have been chosen by the electors. It is difficulty to foretell what influence forthcoming events will exercise on the formation of distinct parties ; at present the absence of well defined lines gives a somewhat mixed appearance to the constitution of the newly-clected House. Sir Julius Vogel will, no doubt, use every effort to retain office, either by a coalition, or by a considerable modification of his recent policy, in order to gain the friendship of the party that will be placed in power. But it is scarcely possible that the Opposition, with such a powerful majority at its command, and after the unmistakeahle condemnation of the Ministry of which he was, nevertheless, the ablest member, will accept him at any price. His retention in any future administration will not remove the prevalent disfavour from the minds of English investors, under which New Zealand has lain so long.