PARTY FUSION.
Regarding the discussion on the question of a fusion of political parties, P. L. Brady, in a letter to "The Post," states:—"Mr. Atmore, M.P., is receiving widespread approbation and praise for having hit upon this happy idea which is generally believed to be the only satisfactory solution of the present political impasse. I quite agree with this, but let us be fair and give credit where it is due. All credit to Mr. Atmore for his able seconding of th 0 idea of forming a strong National Party by the fusion of the Reform and Liberal Parties, but the idea did not originate with Mr. Atmore. The first person I know of in this country to publicly advocate in the most practical manner such a fusion was Colonel T. W. M'Donald, who, in March last, announceed his decision to stand for Wellington North as a Fusionist candidate." Mr. Brady quotes the statement made by Colonel M'DonaM, and adds: "Surely if credit is due to anyone for promulgating the fusion idea, which is now being so strongly advocated throughout the Dominion, it is Colonel M'Donald."
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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 119, 23 May 1925, Page 8
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186PARTY FUSION. Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 119, 23 May 1925, Page 8
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