The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-05-27
THROWS UP HIS JOB
GOVERNOR GENERAL OF AIS
TRALIA RESIGNS.
Lord Hopetoun Says He Cannot Meet
the Expenses of His Office on the
Salary Allowed.

MELBOURNE, May 15.-At a late
hour last night on the motion for ad-
Journment of the Senate, Mr. O'Con-
nor, Government leader i'm the Upper
House, read a cable marked Secret. ="
sent by Lord Hopetoun to Mr.. Cham
berlain, dated May 9Th, detailing the
action of the Federal House in refus-
ing to pass the Bill providing for an
increase OF his official salary. The ca
lie went on to say: Il have no cause
Tor complaint as to the past, but | an
1cipate grave difficulties as to the flu
ture for me and my successor No al
lowance whatever will be given. On
a salary of 10000 per annum | am
expected to pay my staff. visit the va
rious states, pay all travelling expen-
ses excepting the railway, occupying
Two great Government Houses, pay for
lghts, fuel, stationery, kilograms, pos
tage other than official, dispense hos
pltality, and maintain the dignity of
my office. l have already strained nv
private resources beyond all justifca-
ton, and the position is impossible.
After grave consideration | think you
had better recall me after the corona
ton"
Mr. Chamberlain on May 9Th replied:
Il deeply regret Parliament has re-
fused to vote the proposed allowance
tC the Governor General Though [
feel the termination of your appoint
ment would be serious loss to Aus
tralia and the Empire | do not feel
justified in calling on you to make the
heavy pecuniary sacrifices necessarily
involved by your remaining in office.
and cannot refuse to acquiesce should
you desire to be relieved from your
post Immediately"
Lord Hopetoun the same day sent
the following reply:-'I am deeply
sensible of your kindness. Though
1 have no feeling Of personal resent
ment, | am naturally much disappoint-
ed at the turn of events, especially
in view of the extraordinary respons-
iveness of the people throughout Aus
tTalia."
Mr. O'Connor deeply regretted to
have to make the announcement. He
was sure the Senate and people of
Australia generally would share his
regret. The announcement came as a
complete surprise and the Senate re-
ceved it in silence.
SYDNEY. May 15.-The Sydney
Morning Herald says that the news
that Lord Hopetoun is about to resign
Will come as a surprise throughout the
Commonwealth. After eulogising his
administration the Herald says: He
is leaving because his official position
entails unwarrantable expenditure be-
yond the fixed salary. We shall all
regret it, but probably the feeling
Australia viii be that the
Commonwealth ought to set an exam
pie of living within the letter and spir-
iC of the constitutiCN, and that this
should be made clear to Lord Hope
toun's successor
The Telegraph says it is unfor-
tunate in all ways that the Australian
career of Lord HopeIuun, 50 success
full and satisfactory in the past, and
So full of promise for the future,
should have suddenly terminated in
80 unwelcome a fashion, and in way
which will probably occasion difficult
ty and awkwardness in filling the va
cant post. 1t is not easy to escape the
belief that had the Ministry dealt in
spirit of more straightforward candour
with the Governor General, this regret
able incident might have been avoided.