A MEMBER NAMED.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIII, Issue 8726, 27 November 1913, Page 7

A MEMBER NAMED.

MR PAYNE'S NARROW ESCAPE,

UNUSUAL PARLIAMENTARY INCIDENT.

(Per Press Association.)

■ WELLINGTON, November 27. After the telegraph /bffice_ closed at 2 o'clock this morning, the Hon. F. M. B. Fisher spoke on the strike question. He declared that the Federation of Labour intimidated men from work. : Labour members interjected throughout the speech, and the Speaker warned Mr Payne for diprderly conduct, threatening his suspension for the rest of the sitting. Mr Payne continued interjecting, in the way of correction of statements, and stated that Mr Webb had saved the country from 200 strikes. Government members attacked -the Federation of Labour as being responsible for the strike, and

Mr Payne again came in, saying that if the Federation machinery had been in operation when the- trouble occurred the strike could never have eventuated.

Mr Campbell said the" Federation Executive was out to fire hay.

Again Mr Payne interjected, when the Speaker/interposed, stating that he was going to suspend Mr Payne for the balance of the sitting, and he would name John Payne for disorderly conduct and disobeying the ruling of the Chair, and would ask the leader of the House to deal with him.

Mr Massey then moved his suspension for the; remainder, of, the session, and Mr Payne leftthe Chamber';"

Mr Witty interposed, pleading for leniency,, and eventually Mr Massey moved to withdraw the motion.

Mr Payne re-appeared and apologised, and the incident closed with the withdrawal of the motion.

The Bill, which > provided for £986,000, then passed, and the House rose at 4.15 a.m.