In the course of a leading article dis cussing the relations of the Liberal and Labor parties in Wellington, tho New Zelaand Tijnes of the 30th ult. has the following: "For our part, we are not satisfied that it is wise policy for the Liberals to seek a re newal of the practically abrogated understanding with the Labor organi sations. The alliance has not of late been a source of strength to the Gov ernment, and we are satisfied that the Liberal party would gain the coming elections, without making terms with any section mi the comimu nity, on the broad lines of its general policy and on the efficiency of its ad aninistration. No doubt, the labor or ganisation*, like other bodies, run special candidates, and by divid ing votes enable the Opposition party to wrest a few seats from the Govern ment. Even so, we hold that the rem edy is not for the hands of the Gov ernment to be tied by an alliance with the labor unions, but for Minis ters and their supporters to insist up on the passing of a Second Ballot Ast, or a Preferential Voting Act, during the cojming session, to prevent !min ority representation. If that were done, and the electors were given the power to express their will freely ,»it the polls, a much more satisfactory solution would be reached than it possible by the attepapt to organise the workers on party lines.'

A movement is on foot to light Otahuhu by electricity, and also to erect a new wharf. We would remind our readers that the Henry Dramatic Company opens for a short s-jason in -the Miners' Union Hall on Saturday next. The Company is evidently * first class one, and appears to have taken a strong hold of the Auckland public, Mr E. G. Jellicoe informs the N,Z, TimM that a writ has been served at his instance on the proprietors of the Wellington Post, claiming A6OO damages for alleged libel. Ihe libellous statements concerning Mr Jellicoe are said to have been published in certain articles commenting upon the case recently before the Courts with regard to Jfr Jellicoe's professional conduct.
