✨ Parliamentary Opening Speech
Num. 55.
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THE
NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
EXTRAORDINARY.
Published by Authority.
WELLINGTON, FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 1900.
THE First Session of the Fourteenth Parliament of New Zealand was this day opened by the Governor, when His Excellency was pleased to make the following
S P E E C H.
HONOURABLE GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, AND GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,—
It is with sincere pleasure that I again meet you in Parliament assembled. The favourable impression I formed of your colony in the past is fully borne out by the improved condition and well-being of the people, evidence of which I have witnessed with pleasure, and my belief in its large resources grows stronger from further and more intimate knowledge.
During the recess I have visited many parts of the colony, and have noticed with gratification the general prosperity which obtains amongst all classes. Those engaged in pastoral and agricultural pursuits are prospering, industries flourish, labour is plentiful and better paid than in other parts of the world, and the mining industry has developed in a marked degree.
The attempt made on the life of the Prince of Wales caused a shock throughout the civilised world. The people of New Zealand heartily rejoiced at the escape of His Royal Highness, and on their behalf I forwarded the heartfelt congratulations of the colony, in reply to which a gracious acknowledgment was received.
During the recess there have been changes in the Ministry, the Honourable Mr. Cadman having, through ill-health, resigned the several portfolios held by him, to take a well-earned rest from labours which have been for the good of the colony. He has been called to the Legislative Council, and retains his seat in the Executive Council.
The Honourable Mr. Thompson has also retired from the Ministry, and I have called to my assistance the Honourable J. G. Ward and the Honourable James McGowan.
The loyal devotion and affection of the people of New Zealand to Her Gracious Majesty and their determination to uphold the supremacy of the Empire have been demonstrated in a manner that has evoked the commendation and admiration of all well-wishers of the British nation. The Parliament
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NZ Gazette 1900, No 55
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🏛️ Opening Speech of the First Session of the Fourteenth Parliament
🏛️ Governance & Central Administration22 June 1900
Parliament, Opening Speech, Governor, Legislative Council, House of Representatives
- Cadman (Honourable), Resigned from Ministry due to ill-health
- Thompson (Honourable), Retired from Ministry
- J. G. Ward (Honourable), Called to assist the Governor
- James McGowan (Honourable), Called to assist the Governor
- Governor