Sir George Grey cannot do that, and while I spoalc of him with the greatest grati tude, I say that he is not fit to lead the House. He will always ba the head of the party, and much as I lote Sir George Grey, I admire the principles of Liberalism, and will not see them endangered by any man, however great he may be, and theie principles ara being jeopar dised under Sir George's leadership. That is why, while racognising his past services, I would aik him respectfully to resign the leader ship, and I am confident that there are two or thrae men who could lead ths party success fully, and get these great measures placed on tha statute-book before the end of the seseion. —(Cheers.)

formed only that day, but were the result of much thought. He was of opinion that every man not tainted with crime was entitled to a ▼ote in the representation of the country he lived in. The question of the incidence of taxation was one ot the utmost importance. He thought that the necessaries of life should be exempted from taxation as far as possible.— (Hear, hear.) Regarding the question of triennial parliaments, he considered that the representative of a district could not be brought too often before his constituents. It was for the benefit of the district, and he did not believe in that representative who only showed hia face when he wished to secure the votes of the electors. Ab the present was only a pre liminary meeting, he had contented himself with giving the slightest sketch of his views on one or two subject*. He would enter more fully into detailß ab a future time— (Continued applause.) There t/ere here loud calls for Dr Brown, but that gentleman refused to come forward as a candidate. Mr T. M. Smith proposed, and Mr Matthew Todd seconded — " That Mr Arkle is the most fitting and proper person to represent the district in the General Assembly." _ There being no amendment, the motion was declared carried amid much acclamation. Mr SMITH moved — " That the thanks of the meeting are due to Mr M'Kenzie for hiß ad dress." He was glad that someone had got the courage to prevent an obstructive Tory mem ber from having a complete walk-over— for he could designate Mr McLean as nothing elae. 