THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
OPINIONS OB' THE PRESS.
The Hon, Major Atkinson's statement was high-toned, and there lay his great strength and potent influence. Evils were pointed out, and the reme dies suggested, but without rancorous allusions to the shortcomings of his predecessors. Both the Hon. Mr. Bryce and the Hon. Major Atkinson had an unpleasant duty to perform ; but they performed it without giving unnecessary offenco. Their remarks were temperate, free from venom and offensive personalities, and it was ap parent that their desire was not to de nounce former maladministration, but to discharge the duties of their offico impartially, conscientiously, and for the best interests of the country. These facts have told immensely in their fa vour, and now nine-tenths of the peo ple are convinced of their honesty, in tegrity, sincerity, and ability. It is felt that the administration of tlie affairs of the country can be safely loft in their hands, and that while they hold tho reins of power, a return to the corrup tion, favouritism, reckless and irrespon sible expenditure, andinefficiency which characterized the former administration is impossible. — Ilamjitiki Advocate.
