FEDERAL POLITICS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1473, 22 June 1912, Page 7

FEDERAL POLITICS.

LABOUR MISDEEDS.

MR DEAKIN'S CENSURE MOTION

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Reo. Juno 21, 10.10 p.m.) Melbourne, Juno 21. Mr. Deakin, Leader of the Opposition, to-day moved his censure motion in the Houso of Representatives. Ho trenchantly covered tho points of the motion. Referring to tho Coal Vend case, ho said tho Government had full power to pro seen to trusts, and should not lose a moment in obtaining a High Court judgment on such an all-important matter. Touching on tho recent strikes, ho said the Government came into power pledged to secure industrial peace, but had done nothing to fulfil its pledges. Its efforts, instead of allaying, had fomented disputes. Tho only outlook for peace Mras in tho direction of profit-sharing and cooperation. Pending tho adoption of such systems, tho best thing would bo tho appointment of a non-political "Commission to deal with business questions.- He severely condemned tho Government over tho Brisbane strike,-and congratulated it that its refusal to grant the assistance asked for by tho Queensland Government had not led to disaster. If thoso responsible for tlief rising had been confronted with representatives of the Commoivu'-ealtJi they would immediately havo given way. The Government's attitude oh tho matter was a black marl; in tho Commonwealth's history. Tho Prime Minister, Mr. Pisher, m replying, criticised Mr. Deakin for confining himself to industrial matters, and leaving untouched other points. He declared that ho was proud of tho Brisbane strikers' behaviour. Mr. Pisher will continuo liis speech on Tuesday, to which date the House la 9 adjourned.