SECOND EDITION. POLITICAL NOTES.

Mataura Ensign, 6 July 1910, Page 5

SECOND EDITION. POLITICAL NOTES.

OUR POLITICIANS. A COMPARISON. BT TELEGRAPH. fBOM OUR OWV CORBF*rONr>bNr WELLINGTON, July 6. The House of Representatives has several fast speakers. Sir Joseph Ward's tornado of words is well known, the Hon. D. Buddo's (Minister for Internal Affairs) verbiage flows faster than does a mountain torrent, and the Hon. J. A. Millar (Minister for Railways) when excited sends out words as a Maxim emits bullets. But there are also slow speakers. Mr Hogg (Masterton) meanders on like the brook, producing a sleepy feeling among his hearers. Mr Myers, Auckland's latest legislator, speaks slowly, albeit jerkily. He is a typical Aucklander, devoting miich speech to "poor Auckland's" requirements. There is a long interval between Mr Myers and the late Mr Baume (whom he succeeded) as orator and statesman. MR DAVEY'S POSITION.

The majority in the House sympathised with Mr Davey (Christchurch East) when he stood up yesterday and expressed regret at his action in Christchurch regarding his representations to the police, Mr Davey being a fine, manly fellow. -It is generally conceded that he erred from good nature in his desire to assist his friend; but Mr T. E. Taylor (Christchurch North) used the keenest criticism possible, laying bare the effect of such actions. The 'Dominion' this morning is severe on Mr Davoy, saying that there is evidence of political supremacy in all phases of life in the Dominion and that no member of Parliament has a right to use his influence in such a cause. Mr Davey's action may affect his chances for the position of Chairman of Committees."

It is more than probable that it will, in which case Sir W. J. Steward will win easily. The latter is not favored by a large section of hte members. Mr Davey would in all probability have revived the Opposition vote, but under the circumstances the members may now vote for Sir W. J. Steward. ADDRESS-IN-REPLY.

The debate on the Address-in-Reply is still proceeding. Members of the Opposition have not spoken, as the Government's action in not putting up a front-bench man to reply to Mr Massey is taken as a breach of Parliamentary custom. They contend that Mr Massey's arguments and charges were not replied to. The Ministerial party vs holding the fort bravely, but put Mr Lawry (Parnellj up to move the adjournment before 11 o'clock last night. It is stated in the lobbies this morning that a Minister will speak this afternoon, in which case the Opposition will take part; otherwise the debate will close when the Government party has finished and the policy Bills are ready for the House.