THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK. (Special to the Dunedin Star ) (BY TELEGRAPH.) Wellington, February 20.
In consequence of Captain Russoll be ing unable to open fcho processional cam* paigo owing to tho serious illness of his eon, SBVoral Oppositionists will take tho field shortly, It U understood horo that some of the loading Oppositionists will carry tho war into the Ministerial strong holds. Owing to tho Opera House auti othor Buitablo places being engaged for eomo time, Mr Duthio is not likely co speak for a week or so. It is rumored that Captain Russoll will relinquish tho leadership of the Opposi tion prior to the next general elections. Tho Ministerial or&un this morning concludes an artiolo on the political situa tion with the following plaln-spokon remarks: "Daring tho paab two sessions the etrongth of the Government has boon in tho woaknosa of tho Opposition. It is a moob point whether the goneral feeling of the country is more one of annoyance with tho inept, Indiffareut Opposition, or growing dissatisfaction with the Soddon Government because of their sins of omission and commission. At M ovonte, tho Government hare been successful deupifco tho evident anaoitablenwo of certain members of the Cabinet,"

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