THE MEMBER FOR SELWYN.
In an article to-day, the “ Lyttelton Times” says:—“Whether Mr Wakefield really meant to impugn that position in what was undoubtedly the most brilliant speech of the debate, or whether he was merely carried away into an exaggeration of originally well-meant badinage, one thing is certain —inconsequence of bis remarks upon Mr Montgomery, Mr Wakefield occupies, after Ministers, the position of the individual who has lost most by the debate. While attacking the Government, ho was so unfortunate as to make a whole host of enemies on the other side. It is not a wise thing for an aspiring politician to do at any time. The moral is that people who do not understand badinage (Mr Wakefield, with all Ms talents, has not the slightest conception of its true use) should avoid it as the most dangerous weapon that can come into their hands.” We are pleased to see that our contemporary is gradually coming to his senses, and measuring the new Opposition convert as be ought to be measured.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 3492, 14 June 1884, Page 3
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173THE MEMBER FOR SELWYN. South Canterbury Times, Issue 3492, 14 June 1884, Page 3
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