THE HIGH COMMISSIONERSHIP.

Colonist, Volume LIV, Issue 13411, 8 May 1912, Page 4

THE HIGH COMMISSIONERSHIP.

SIR JOHN FINDLAY WILLING.

THE PREMIER. ALSO SUGGESTED.

(Special to "The Colonist.")

Wellington,, MajT.. During this month Lady Findlay and' her three boys will sail for England. One boy has already commenced his law studies, and the others are at school.. Their education will be completed; at Home. Whether Sir John Findlay willi subsequently follow his family to London in the capacity of High Commissioner is a matter _ which the Mackenzie Cabinet will decide before the end of the month. It is understood that Sir Johm Findlay would accept the post if it wero offered, despite the lucrative nature;- o£Jiis New Zealand legal work, but ther«v are no indications at present t-o show that ho is to bo chosen ; in fact, there am 1 many well informed people hero who believe tb© Prime Minister, who was spoken oi" as the new High Commissioner immediately upon Sir William HallJones' resignation last July! may prefer that office to the exceedingly' difficult and arduous duties ho now undertakes. Tho Hon. T. Mackenzie makes n« secret of tlio fact that tho nressam> of work upon tho Prime Minister is so. great that no man of ordinary physique can stand it long. He will probably seek relief through tiro appointment of extra Ministers but failing this the High Commissionership would commend itseli, and he has the advantage of knowing London in a'business .souse as few Colonials do.