His Excellency the Governor.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 3, Issue 13, 16 February 1892, Page 2

His Excellency the Governor.

Christchurch, February 11.

In acknowledging the toa&of "'The Governor," His Excellency remarked that he thought there was an increasing desire on the part of the Engliin peoplei;Jo make sacrifices for the colonies. In the making of a more equitable basis in respect of the foreign treaties the voice of the colonies should be heayi. The detractors of this colony at Home did not know what they wrote and spoke about. When he was written to on the subject of the recent scare he had replied the people of New Zealand had not the slightest desire to drive away capital, and they had made it pretty, clear that the land in New Zealand should belong to the people of New Zealand The people were justified in discouraging the accumulation of large areas. In the future all that was necessary to reassure capital was to show that it was intended to throw the burden on the shoulders best able to bear it, that there should be no accumulating of areas, and leaving natural causes to work out the cures of present diseases. After three years of pleasant service he found it hard to say farewell, (Lutd applause.) He would always wish the colonios success, and would ever pray that never might be snapped the stout cable which joinid New Zealand to the great and glorious British Empire.

The healths of His Excellency's Advisers and the Countegs of Onslow were also proposed. The public demonstration in Lafci-mer-spuarf, to bid farewell to the Governor, was a huge success. Seven thousand persons congregated, and the proceedings were marked with much enthusiasm. The Mayor, who presided, expressed the sincere regret felt by the citizens at His Excellence's approaehing departure.. Mr G. W. Russell, presented an address on behalf of the people of the provincial district, and Mr Douglas one from the Knights of Labour. Lady Onslow was made the recipient of au album cQutaiujug

views ofsceneiy in and about Christ* church. The ladies Gwendoline and Dorothy were presented with handkerchief boxes mida of N«w Zealand woodVa thirl bain? i,'iven to the Counter for her litest b )vn. The Hm. J. Ward on balulf of the Governrajnt, joined with the people of Canterbury in regret at the departure of the G)/3rnr.

His Excellency, who was well received, said that if the the colony in the past 50 ySßwas an indication of its progress in the future, no man living could tell how great and glorious New Zealand would become in another half century. The majority of those present were associated with the advanced party. Now, in political life he was associated with the opposite party, and the flattering reception he had received went to - show that they approved of his actions, and: gave him credit for impartially holding the scales between ' parties; and his last sentences to them, would be expressive of his firm con-: vietioh that progress can only be ; assured by union between capital arid labour, and one. regarding the rights of the other, .He would suggest to those now in possession of power to exercise it to the interest of the colonv. " " .

As His Excellency and Lady Onslow were driven away three ringing cheers were given. , . There was a large crowd at the Bailway Station, to; see them" off, and they were cheerei heartily. ". ." ■'. ni' ~..' ——*——»