POLITICAL SITUATION

Hawera Star, Volume L, 22 May 1930, Page 9

POLITICAL SITUATION

NEXT MOVE FROM PREMIER UPPER HOUSE RETIREMENTS FU RTIT F.R APPOINT MENTS PROBABLE. (By Telegraph —Special to “The Star.”) WELLINGTON, May 22. Tiie next interesting development in the political situation will come from Rotorua, as Sir Joseph Ward is now able to submit his resignation to the Governor-General. When this will be clone is not known in Wellington, and it is stated that Hon. G. A\. Forbes (.Prime Alinister-elect) will remain in the capital. Still another feature of the situation is arousing much interest in party circles. There are several members of the Legislative Council whose nominated term is about to expire, and it is highly probable that Sir Joseph Ward, as liis final duty in connection with the office of Prune AJinister, will recommend not only the reappointment of the retiring Councillors, but will submit for the Governor-General's approval a further list involving .possibly half-a-dozen fresh appointments.

FAR AT F,R 3 ’ CONGRATU LAT IO NS'. WANGANUI. May 22. On the motion of Air C. C. Jackson, chairman of the inter-provincial conference of the Farmers’ Union, which commenced to-day, it was decided to telegraph congratulations to Hon. G. AY. Forbes on his elevation to the position of Prime Minister. The chairman said the position was one of which any New Zealand-horn man might he proud.

PAR LTAAIFNT TO MEET ON JUNE 2G. USUAL DATE FOR SESSION. WELLINGTON, Alay 22. Hon. G. AT'. Forbes announced definitely to-day that Parliament will meet on Thursday, June 26. This is the usual time for the commencement •of the session. 'MR, FORBES CONGRATULATED. RREAIIER’S TRIBUTE. WELLINGTON, Alay 22. Sir Joseph Ward telegraphed to Hon. G. W. Forbes: ”i was very pleased to hear last night of your selection as leader of the United Party and I desire to congratulate you very, very heartily on your appointment. J have the utmost confidence in your capacity to discharge the duties and the responsibilities of the position, and with the loyal co-operation and assistance which will be accorded to you by the members of the party, I feel sure the principles and ideals for which the party .stands will be in safe keeping. I extend to you my very good wishes for a successful and useful tenure, of office in your leadership of the party. Kindest regards.”