POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9117, 16 May 1891, Page 2

POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.

(Fbom Oun Own Cobbkspondent.) Wellington, May 15. THE OPPOSITION. So far very little movement has been made by he Opposition party in preparation for the :oming session. There is a strong feeling on ha part of many members opposed to the 3overnment that any premature action would 36 unwise, aud is to be deprecated. Some lorrespondence took placo recently among prominent members of the party as to the idvisableneas or otherwise of convening a meeting of the party before the assembling of Parliament, in order that some plan of action might be concerted. After full consideration, however, it was decided not to convene the meeting. All tho members on that side of the House could not attend, and it wa3 felt thttt unle-s the gathering were a thoroughly representative ono it would be worse than useless, and would probsbly ba mischievous. Some of tbe party openly avowed their preference for a Fabian policy, or, aa they put it, for "giving the Governoiont plenty of rope." Tuure seems still to bo some difference of opinion as to the question of leadership, some favouring the e&rly election of a permanent leader, while others prefer the continuance of the " managing committee" plan adopted last session. If, .however, the choice of a leader should be agreed upon, I have reason to believe that Mr Bryce will be chosen. A caucus will be held at the earliest possible period after members have arrived in Wellington for the session. (Pee United Pbess Association.) Wellington, May 15. The Native Commission have finished taking evidence, and will report next week. The Public Trust Commission also finish next week. Cabinet will consider the dispute with the Midland Railway Company next week, and come to a definite determination. The Native Minister is continuing the work of his predecessor with regard to the Eotorua leases. Mr Cadman has personally obtained a number of signatures, and only about 50 Natives out of 1100 are now standing out, and their whole interest only represents £300 to £400.