THE COMMONWEALTH.
Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. THE COALITION NEGOTIATIONS. MELBOURNE, May 24. A caucus of Deakinites discussed Mr Reid’s letter asking if the Prime Ministership alone blocked a coalition between the parties. The caucus adjourned till to-mor-row without announcing a decision. In the House of Representatives the debate on the Government policy is proceeding. GENERAL VERSUS MINISTER. May 24. (Received May 25, at 7.42 a.m.) Dealing with the friction that has arisen between General Hutton and the Defence Minister, the ‘Daily Chronicle ’ says that General Hutton is entirely in the wrong in the matter of the cipher messages, as he is exclusively employed for the time being by the Commonwealth. * UNPATRIOTIC DEAKINITES. MELBOURNE, May 25. (Received May 25, a± 9.38 a_m.) At the Deakinite. caucus Mr Deakin reiterated his decision not to join any Administration. The debate on a motion to declare the suggested coalition off was adjourned till to-day. If this is adopted Mr Reid may not challenge the Government at present.
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Evening Star, Issue 12205, 25 May 1904, Page 6
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162THE COMMONWEALTH. Evening Star, Issue 12205, 25 May 1904, Page 6
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