CO TO THE COUNTRY! CO TO THE COUNTRY!

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3463, 1 March 1912, Page 5

CO TO THE COUNTRY! CO TO THE COUNTRY!

THE PREMIER UNWILLING. SAYS THE COUNTRY CAN STILL TRUST HIM. Sir Joseph Ward continued that he was entitled to recommend to the Gov-, ernor one o| J>he members of the majority who carried the resolution the other night against the Leader of the Opposition. The Opposition knew the voice of the people was against them (Opposition laughter). They never looked so unhappy in their lives—(loud laughter from the Opposition and cries of “Go to the country!” “Go to the country!”). ■ Sir Joseph .Ward said he thought the country that had trusted him in connection with very difficult matters in the past might trust him with what was’ admitted to be a crisis in the political history o f the country. The country could depend upon it that the parties associated with him would do nothing injurious and that they could select a good Government.

Mi’ Massey: Well, let’s see it. Sir Joseph Ward added that the House had confirmed by vote that a progressive policy was to be carried out, such as the acquisition and bursting up of large landed estates, helping the workers of the country, helping the farmers, and helping the ordinary trade industries. In the face of this they must keep Mr Massey , where he could do no harm. On an appeal to the people next, time they would wipe out the old Tory party. An Hon. Member: We’ve heard that before. Mr Massey said lie wished to move to add the following words to the Premier’s motion for the adjournment: “Until Monday next at 10.30 a.m., in order that the House may be informed of the changes proposed to be made in His Excellency’s advisers.” Sir Joseph Ward: Can that be moved as an amendment? I suggest that it cannot. The Speaker: The only part I can accept is “until Monday next at 10.30 a.m.” Mr Massey: Very well. Sir,. then I will move to add the words “until Monday next,’’ and, in moving, this, I will say that I do so as an indication that the House should be informed of the changes proposed to be made in His Excellency’s advisers. Mr C. W. Russell (Riccarton) raised a point of order. The lion, gentleman had delivered a long speech since the motion was moved. • The Speaker said no. motion had yet been put from the chair. The Premier had Been interrupted and there had been explanations from both sides.