Resignation of Mr. Ballance, Colonial Treasurer.
;•;■• This day, 12 o'clock. There was a 'rupture ;in the Cabinet -this morning: The Hon. Mr. Ballance, Colonial Treasurer, has resigned. 3 • ' :- ;
The quarrel is between Sir Gfrey and; Mr. Ballance. The former 1 dictatorial ; the latter 'firm. • ■ % v"
I(k appears a violent altercation .occurred in the Cabinet , on. Saturday between the Premier and Treasurer on the departmental, administration. - •' \
The N ative Minister -.was present. : - .It is reported that the Auckland JTercdd had an •' etxra" on Saturday an nouncing Ballance's resignatibti an hour before the quarrel between Grey and Ballance.
It is thought probable that Mr. MbsV will b6 appointed Treasurer. r ; tj >K fr
4. rumor is current that MacandreWj Fisher, and Sheehan, have rosignlad^ -
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 822, 30 June 1879, Page 2
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