Australian Politics.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7847, 26 May 1904, Page 8

Australian Politics.

(Per Press Association— Copyright) _ 3rELBOURNE, May 25. The coalition continues to hano: fire. **" Mr Doakin, after a caucus of Jxis party, stated tliey had discussed a variety of subjects. The motion proposing to declare coalition off was not put, but another was earned, the purport of which is withheld I n the meantime it was decided to obtain further information. XIIO debate on the Government'! policy i S proceeding in tbe House. Received May 26, 10.5 a.m. . •_ MELBOURNE, May 26. Messrs Reid and De a fci n had a lotioconference, after the caucus As reported the Deakinites were about equally divided on the qiiestion of a coalition. The party is suro to split whatever decision is arrived at. • Mfi W**son ' }n "PV a question in the House, said ke thought silence should bo observed recrardin^ ' breneral Button's refusal to "disclo** the purport of'a secret code message sent to the War Office with refereuco to the Australian defences until General Hutton had furnished a reply to the Government.