A deputation of Picton residents waited upon the Minister, and in formed him that a petiiion was in circulation, addressed to the Minister for Railways, asking him to consider the removal of a goods shed which is right in front of the wharves, and practically blocks the view into the bay from some houses there. Mr Mills promised that if he was advised of the despatch of the petition to Mr Ward, ho would recommend it to his colleague’s favourable consideration.
Where England’s Fate is Sealed.
The British Cabinet is the most important secret society in the world, and no meeting is ever held that can compare for gravity of possible issue with a Cabinet Council.
The room in Downing Street where the Cabinet meets is large, and fur nished with the severity of a city counting-house. At one time Cabi nets were held in the dining-room of the Prime Minister’s official residence; but the accommodation was ridicul ously inadequate. Some of the Minis ters had actually to squat on the floor; at any rate that is the story told.
The members having assembled, the sound-proof doors are closed, and under no circumstances are they re opened, except at the bidding of the Prime Minister. Occasionally a mes senger is seen to leave the House carrying a despatch box, every docu ment in which bears the inscription, “ Most secret; for the use of the Cabinet.” Immediately after the close of the Cabinet the Premier sends by special messenger to the King a full account of its delibera tions. And this is the only record of the Cabinet that is kept.
