MR FISHER'S RETIREMENT.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7279, 8 April 1889, Page 5

MR FISHER'S RETIREMENT.

m • ■ [By TUlegraph.] [frost otte correspondent.] WELLINGTON, April 7. Last evening the Post, which is commonly accredited with being " Fisher., organ/* had the f olio wing :—" We have authority for stating that tho Hon. George Fisher's resignation of the portfolio of Education and Customs and of his seat in the Executive Council of the colony will be placed in the Premier's hands this evening for submission to his Excellency the Governor. The circumstances which have led to Mr Fisher's retirement are not in full as yet public property, but it is understood that they embrace a much wider range of differences than any personal disagreement or paltry dispute about excise prosecutions. Mr Fisher is understood to have consulted political friends in various parts of the colony as to his position in the matter, and he has acted in accordance with their advice in sending in his resignation, which will, however, in all probability be accompanied by a full review of all the circumstances which have led up to the present crisis, and a vigorous protest against the methods used to drive him from the Cabinet.

I find that Mr Fisher's resignation has not yet (Sunday, 5.30 p.m.) reached the Premier, bat whether it comes or not, there is no doubt at all that Mr Fisher will cease to be a Minister to morrow. What will follow I have already informed you."

Later. Mr Fisher's resignation reached the Premier at 9.30 to-night.