BIBLE IN SCHOOLS.
MR FISHER'S ATTITUDE. Wi 1.1. NOT REVERSE'UIS VOTE. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.! WEIJANCTON. this day. A deputation of electors of Wellington (VrrtniJ urged the lion. K. M. B. l-'Uhor this mominp: to s-opport tbe Bible A Schools Referendum Bill. ])r Ciibb said (heir appeal was thoroughly democratic They were extremely anxious that the cjuc/rtion slroukl not come into 11n- sphere of party politics. Mr Fi-iior said lie ft-lt that, having <\picss».d his views in the House that lie was against butli referendum and Bible in schools, nothing could justify ltim reversing bis vote unlesn he'wont before liis constituents. In view of the recent developments, the proper course, in- thought, would be for him when he went before the eic<*torP to say that in principle he believed in the referendum-. but. he intended to vote "No" on this occasion. I e he had the courage to vote according t • his election promises i.nd conscience, and -had to go under, htucould not help it. ' /
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Auckland Star, Volume XLV, Issue 166, 14 July 1914, Page 2
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164BIBLE IN SCHOOLS. Auckland Star, Volume XLV, Issue 166, 14 July 1914, Page 2
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