COLONIAL GOVERNORS.
SIR H. A. BLAKE WILLING TO RETIRE. LORD KNUTSFORD FIRM. FURTHER EXPRESSION OF OPINION. London, Nov 17. Str H. A. Biake, who was selected as vernor of Queensland, has intimated his willingness to retire the position, but Lord Knutsford objects. The Times admits that it ia impolitic to defy local opinion. The Economist says that Queensland, on reflection, will not risk the dangers of separation for the sake of the Irish, and that Sir Thomas Mollwraith is attempting to reduce the colonies to the position of allies of Great Britain. The Observer upholds Lord Knutsford’g action re the appointments of colonial Governors, but advises that he should amicably settle the difficulty with Queensland. Sir J. Gorst has refused the position of Governor of Newfoundland.
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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume II, Issue 224, 20 November 1888, Page 2
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126COLONIAL GOVERNORS. Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume II, Issue 224, 20 November 1888, Page 2
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