THE FEDERAL CRISIS.

Bush Advocate, Volume XX, Issue 1001, 13 April 1908, Page 5

THE FEDERAL CRISIS.

THE LABOR PARTY'S DEMANDS. Press Assn — By telegraph — Copyright. ' (Received this day, 9.50 a.m.) MELBOURNE, To-day. It is understood that the Labor caucus is willing to support Sir Wm. Lyne if given a majority of portfolios. They want four portfolios, and one honorary member, leaving Sir Wm. Lyne" three portfolios and one honorary member. There is a possibility that Mr Deakm may consent to remain in office until the close of the session. This will suit Sir William Lyne better. He was then be prepared to undertake the formation of a Ministry.