The Colonial Treasurer.

Colonist, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8147, 16 January 1895, Page 3

The Colonial Treasurer.

Wellington, January 15. The Hon J. G. Ward, the Colonial Treasurerj proceeds to England shortly with the nnanimous approval of his colleagues, who have deputed him to attend to matters of an important cha'aoter a£fec;ing the welfare of the Colony. He has also been appointed to represent the Colony at the Intercolonial Postal Conference, whioh sits at Hobarfc on the Ist proximo, and he has further been empowered by the Cabinet to meet the Premiers of the Australian Colonies, who will be assembled at Hobart to formula 1 c and dis cuss proposals for reciprocity. Mr Ward will return to the Colony about the middle of May, and during hid absence his various departments will be administered by his colleagues. Treasury matters will be dealt with by the Premier, whilst the Hon Mr MoKeozie v?ill conduct the Government Insurance, i Publio Trust; Advances to Settlers, and Industries and Commerce Departments ; the Hon Mr Beeves will direct tbe Customs and Marine Department, and the Hon Mr Cadman the Post and Telegraphs Department. Sir Patrick Buckley will relieve the Hon Mr Cadman of the control of the Government Printing Office.

The Hon Mr Ward leaves the Bluff for Hobart to attend the Conference on the 29th. He then goes to England via Suez.