The Waikatu Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE. Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatsoever state or persuasion. religious or political. SATURDAY, FEB. 28, 1891.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 2906, 28 February 1891, Page 2

The Waikatu Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE. Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatsoever state or persuasion. religious or political. SATURDAY, FEB. 28, 1891.

Mr Goldie's resignation of tlie Newton seat lias made an opening for Sir Georgo Grey and lie liat; consented to allow himself to bo nominated, and there appears to be little likelihood of any person contesting tho election with him. We may, therefore, treat it as a foregone conclusion that he will take his seat next session. It is not dilficult l o surmiso that the intelligence will be anything but welcome to tho Hon. Mr Ballanco. Wo can foresee in consequence all the elements of discord in what is termed the Liberal party. Sir George has a very awkward way of givit.g those of whoso policy he generally approves very hard knocks when they fail to listen _ and act upon his advice. lie is by natuie and training an autocrat and expects implicit, obedience tiom those with whom lie is associated, and after the manner of all autocrats lakes an early opportunity of punishim* those who displease him in this respect. He has some few follow ers v. ho will We f.iiLhfei to ins bidding, and follow his lead into tue division loh'.r-.". These men are a!', writing in a general way, supporters of Mr'T.allance, and if the Premier is at all refractory, the vo'.es of these men are very likely to he found wantirg on some occasion, and the Ministry will fall. It is characteristic of Sir George, and not unnaturally so, that ho lias no confidence or very little in any Ministry, a peculiarity which dill not even forsake him with regard to that of which ho was tho head. He can therefore with a clear conscience vote with the " Ayes" on a vote of want of confidence. Ho_ is not amenable to parly discipline, and the personal relations between him and the Premier are not of tho mo.it cordial char. cter. Sir Georgo Grey is not likely to forget that no political friendship can exist between him and Mr Ballance, and the old veteran will keop the young Premier at arm's longth, Wo fuel that no good can result from Sir George's" presence in tho House, and regret that he should have decided to return to if . His Held of usefulness is certainly not there ; lie is too autocratic cither to lead a part\ or to ho led himself.