DMR. HUGHES' MISSION.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12395, 16 December 1909, Page 5

DMR. HUGHES' MISSION.

" SOMETHING MUST BE DONE,"

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SYDNEY, December 13

Mr Hughes, after a long talk with Mr Wade and a subsequent meeting with the strike Congress, left for Newcastle. Before leaving he said: " Mat-1 tors have reached a stage when something definite must be dons, and at a very early period. I am putting into effect what I conceive to be not only the best, but the only policy, in the interests of both the men and the public. Time alono will show whether or not it will prove successful." It is believed that there are grounds for the persistent rumour that Mr Hughes' mission to Newcastle is to use his influence in persuading' the Northern men to consent to the Southern miners resuming work. Some Northern delegates to the strike congies-3 are accompanying Mr Hughes.

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SYDNEY, December 15

In tha Assembly Premier Wade gavenotice to move to-morrow the suspension of the- standing orders to permit of the Industrial Disputes Amending Bill to pass all stages in one day. This is taken as indicating the earnest intention of the Government to maka the penal clauses of the Act most drastic.