THE POLITICAL SITUATION
VARIOUS RUMORS
BY TELEGRAPH—PHESS ASSOCIATION. WELLINGTON, Jan. 30. A prominent Liberal member informed the Mataura Ensign tfrat Sir Joseph Ward has decided to resign on February 14, and. will recommend Mr Massey to the Governor.
At a later stage the Hon. T. Mackenzie will move a no-confidence motion against Mr Massey. Mr Millar resigns his seat and portfolio, and absolutely goes tp Australia, and this has had no small influence on Sir Joseph Ward's decision.
Commenting on.the news, the Ensign says: "So many rumors are afoot'it is hard to place trust in any, but- we have the word of the informant that the arrangement as stated has Leen come to by the party. Whether .the party will ultimately change iflts plans is another matter."
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXII, Issue LXII, 31 January 1912, Page 5
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127THE POLITICAL SITUATION Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXII, Issue LXII, 31 January 1912, Page 5
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