THE APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNORS.
London', November 6, Lord Knutsford, the Secretary for the Colonies, is much irritated at the interference of Sir Thomas Mcllwraith with the selection of a Governor of Queensland, and he has expressed his determination to retain full responsibility, and resent any dictation on the part of the Premier of Queensland. Lord Knutsford considers that it would be "better to abolish the Colonial Office altogether if its only importantfunction is to be abrogated
The " Daily Chronicle, commenting on the question, condemns Lord Knutsiord's action in refusing what it terms Queensland's reasonable request, and says it is quite time that the Colonial Office recognised the right of colonial Governments to a voice in the selection ci Governors.
Brisbane, November 9,
Sir Thos. Mcllwraitb, the Premier, has informed Lord Knutsford, Secretary for the Colonies, that the appointment of Sir A. H. Blake to the Governorship of Queensland has caused great dissatisfaction and indignation.
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Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 266, 10 November 1888, Page 3
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