SIR JULIUS VOGEL AND THE CRISIS.

Press, Volume XL, Issue 5857, 21 June 1884, Page 3

SIR JULIUS VOGEL AND THE CRISIS.

* [Bt Tklxgraph.] [from oub correspondent.] WELLINGTON, June 20. In reply to an article whioh appeared in the "Tinies" this morning, Sir Julias Vogel addressed a second letter to the " Evening Post" on the dissolution question. In conclusion Sir Julius makes the foUowing remarks regarding hia own political views and intentions. —'* Though I think the Government haa outlived its usefulness, I recognise that it has been strong to do much that was unpopular, because it considered it was doing right. Major Atkinson, in going to the country, probably docs not consult his own political interests so much as those of his colleagues, and whatever the result Major Atkinson will have no cause for regret, for whilst he has recently received ample proof that the political feeding of the country is against him he had received no less ample proof that he is held in the highest personal estimation.' I can assure the *' Times " writer I have no object to gain. My wish is to see. a strong Government, and I beUevo a strong one can be formed if the Opposition have the opportunity of forming a Government and going to the country or not, as may be necessary. It matters Uttle on how many matters the Government may disagree if ou broad grounds it can work together, and, above all, remove the lugubrious impressions which the present melancholy-minded Government have fastened on the people. We want a Government that wiU say to the colonists recover from your oppression ; do not fear to seek for the vast mineral treasures of the colony because a few people in Dunedin loat money. The rewards of mining are unequal, but you have in the colony as great an encouragement for a mining industry as can be found elsewhere. Do not fear agricultural pursuits. It is true the price of wheat is somewhat low just now, but you can get thirty bushels to the acre, whilst ether colonies are delighted with an average of ten. Do not fear commercial pursuits because of over-importing. Let those who over import suffer; the prudent can still succeed. In short, we want a Government that wUI inculcate confidence, and not depend on dogmas, the rational conclusion from which is that the people should live on roots and clothe themselves with leaves."