WILL WILLIS RESIGN?

Northern Advocate, 21 November 1912, Page 5

WILL WILLIS RESIGN?

STILL FIGHTING BOTH SIDES OF THE HOUSE. THE PREMIER IN THE LISTS. 'By Tel. —Press Assocn. —Copyright.) (Received Nov .21, 9.10 a.m.) SYDNEY, Nov. 21. to check Mr. Willis under various to checw Mr Willis under various Standing Orders, but each time the Speaker frustrated him, finally stating that the only way out was to rescind the previous night's motion, for which six days' notice is required. The Speaker told Mr McGowen that he might suspend all the Standing Orders and the Speaker might adjourn the House till after Xmas. Mr Holman next tried to move a motion, but Mr Willis snuffed it out, informing him that it was too late. Having whipped the House in Mr Wljllis calmly ordered members to ,proceed with the business on the Order Paper. This was ignored. The Speaker consented to allow dissent on the motion to take precedence to-day. A remarkable scene ended with general excitement and prolonged cheering. Mr Holman subsequently stated that he expected dissent to be carried. In that case he would proceed with business. Mr Wood announced that the Opposition would support the Government in any reasonable action, in the intolerable situation, regardless of party considerations. Both papers discuss whether Mr Willis will resign. The "Herald" says: "No one can tell what will happen. The House may again adjourn with the settlement of a serious crisis; but so far as the mind and temper of members is concerned he no longer is Speaker. It has been definitely decided that he shall be deposed." The "Telegraph" says: "The (Government apparently expects Mr Willis to bowl to the will of the House and accept the position with a few pompous platitudes. Should he resign the Government is prepared to nominate a successor."