NEWSPAPER OPINIONS.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14293, 2 March 1912, Page 9

NEWSPAPER OPINIONS.

(special to "tiie press.") DUNEDIN, March 1. The "Otago Daily Times" says that tho Governor should bo quite within his rights if, upon tho resignation of Sir Joseph Ward, ho wero to send for Mr Massey. . The position is full of interesting possibilities, and it is a fortunate thing for tho Dominion that it haa as its Governor at tho present juncture a statesman of the political experience. possessed by Lord Islington. , .' . . Tho "Star" says:—Seldom, if. ever, have Sir Joseph Ward's' alert resourcefulness, physical and mental robustness, and consummate, tactical cleverness been more conspicuous than duv- .'. ing this brief evenful session. Tho finale of his leadership, if such it bo, will bo remembered as a worthy finalo. Tho adroitness with which he handled tho 'Tayno Incident" spoko volumes -". to this effect, and if ho woujd only avoid constant personal explanations, ■_ under cover of which ho makes long speeches, involving acrimonious re-. prisals, ho would bo a still more effec- .. tivo debater. Also, ho i 3 too prone to forget tho obli_ationa of- dignity attaching to the leadership or rhe House, which should, bo a paramount consideration; but theso , minor j blemishes aro obscured by . Ids spleu- ! did fighting powers. No ono can deny ' j that ho has borne.throughout the paaft. j fortnight almost tho whole brunt f-f •■- ---the Opposition's attack, receiving very littlo assistance from his Ministerial colleagues.' " " -. \