LIBERAL BANNER.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 231, 1 October 1935, Page 10

LIBERAL BANNER.

RAISED AT CHRISTCHURCH.

EXTREME VIEWS UNPOPULAR.

(By Telbgrapli.—Press Association.)

CHRISTCHURCH, Monday.

A division has occurred in the National Political Federation in Christchurch, and it is likely that a new Liberal party will be formed.

A large number of members of the United party held a meeting on Saturday evening and passed the following resolution: "As there is undoubtedly a large body of electors in the Dominion who are anxious to avoid the extreme views of the Reform party on the one hand and the Labour party on the other, and would gladly welcome the opportunity to associate themselves with a moderate Liberal policy, those present form themselves into a committee to set up a Liberal party in this city."

It is stated that the decision to form a new party was reached after a very great deal of consideration, and that those behind the movement are working in conjunction with people in the North Island.

A further meeting will be held on Friday evening next, when, a permanent .executive will be set up. It has already been announced that the new party will contest some of the seats in the city.