COMMONWEALTH POLITICS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2513, 28 May 1909, Page 5

COMMONWEALTH POLITICS.

CABLE NEWS.

THE FISHER GOVERNMENT DEFEATED.

BY 39 VOTES TO 30

United Press Association—Copyright

MELBOURNE, May 27.

After meeting his party, Mr Deakin wrote to Mr Fisher that lie. had been authorised to intimate that his party could no longer continue to support the Ministry. He added for members, and especially for himself, that their relations with the Ministry had always been, most friendly. It is expected that Mr Deakin will move a vote of censure to-day. ■ The state of parties is: Labor 27, independent 4, combined Opposition 43.

A SCENE IN THE HOUSE

SIR. WILLIAM LYNE’S ANGRY OUTBURST.

(Received May 27, 9.45 p.m.) MELBOURNE, May 27.

When Mr. Deakin rose to continue the debate on the Address-in-Roply, he met with a vehement cry from Sir William Lyne of “Judas! Judas!” There was at once a loud uproar, and cries of “Shame!” Sir William Lyne shouted “Judas! Judas!” amidst renewed disorder. The Speaker called on him to withdraw the remark, and he was understood to withdraw it. Mr. Deakin continued by.saying that it was of no use to discuss the policy of the Government in detail, as most of it was obviously meant not for the business of tho session, but for the hustings. DEFEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT. ON A MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT.

On the motion of Mr. Kelly for tho adjournment of the debate, the Government was defeated by 39 votes to 30. Sir William Lyne voted with tho Government.

(Received May 27, 11.20 p.m.)

Both Sir 'William Lyne and the Hon. W. M. Hughes (Attorney-General) had prepared speeches, hut Mr. Ivelly s moving the adjournment of tho debate prevented their delivery. The division was taken amid considerable excitement.

Mr. Fisher said that the Government would accept the vote of the House as an expression of want of confidence, and that Mr Deakin had made a change of front which had astounded and disgusted many citizens of the Commonwealth. He moved the adjournment of the House.

■ Sir William Lyne referred to tho “diabolical” actions of Mr. Dea'sin.

The Speaker checked him

Sir William Lyne claimed to have been consistent, and said ho would rather cut his hand off than act as Mr. Deakin had acted. After the generous treatment accorded by the Labor Party to the Deakin Government, such action ivas incredible. Mr. Deakin had betrayed tlie protectionist party. Ho (Sir William Lyne) had been grossly deceived by Mr. Deakin. He would never shake hands or speak to him

again. Mr.- Hughes said that in March of last year proposals were made by Mr. Deakin to the Labor Party for a coalition, not a loose alliance, but a definite coalition.

Mr. Deakin: Of which I was not to be a member.

Mr. Hughes : But you were prepared to allow "the leader of tho Labor Party to be Prime Minister. There were to be four portfolios allotted to the Labor Party and four to your party. That 'that coalition was not consummated was not the fault of the Deakin tparty. That party at the time was prepared to swallow not only our principles, but also our methods. . .

THE LONDON “TIMES’”

COMMENTS.

COUNSELS A UNION OF LIBERALS AND MODERATE LABORITES.

(Received May 27, 9.45 p.m.)

LONDON, May 27

. The “Times” trusts that Mr Dealcin’s coalition will eventually cause an approximation of views. The development of Australia would be seriously Impeded by the inability inevitable • in government by a group. Mr. Deakin should unite the more moderate Labor Party with the more Liberal among the many sections opposed to the Labor Party, in a combination strong enough to defeat the extremists on either si Je. It would be regrettable if the Australian delegates to the July Conference were not representatives of united Parliament.