_♦ MEETING OF THE CABINET. (By Tbibgbaph.) •WELLINGTON, Dec. 12. A meeting of the Cabinet, attended by all the members of the Government except Mr Hislop, was held at 4 o'clock this afternoon to discuss the political situation. The meeting extended over an hour and a half, and at its conclusion the Premier on being interviewed, stated that no decision had been arrived at. The matter will be further considered m Cabinet to-morrow, and the Premier states that it is not likely tbat any information will be divulged until Monday, or at least until the subject has been discussed with His Excellency the Governor, who is expeoted to retnrn from Wanganui to-morrow night.
SOUTHLAND AGRICULTURAL SHOW.
