PELORUS GUARDIAN TUESDAY, 28th FEBRUARY, 1893. The Minister of Lands.
The address given by the Hon. John McKenzie at Blenheim on Thursday last, was one of the most satisfactory ever delivered there, and the audience was composed of men who could and did hold independent opinions of their own, and could decide between the statements made through the Op position press, and the truthful utter ances of an earnest straight-forward man. No speaker could have had a more attentive gathering of sterling settlers, and they have not failed to express themselves as fully satisfied with his administration and the policy of the present Government. His speech was clear, forcible and to the point, and we feel certain it only remains for the people to become personally acquainted with the present Ministry to retain their confidence and keep them in the position of ruling the colony for another three years at least.
