HOW LABOUR STANDS.
WANTS A VIGOROUS POLICY,
Australian and iN.55. C-iblf! Association
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The National iiiiliridr' Go>ijie>f passed a resolution that til 6 'Odver'riitfent should purchase all imported essential foodstuffs, commandeering cr controlling home products and ships, and placing food on the retail markets at prices -benefiting the consumer.
The feeling of tho conference, while favouring Mr Asqttith's leadership, made it iJerfe'cciy clear that ili§y were prepared to serve arty Premier who would vigorously prosecute tlie war.
Subsequently Mr Arthur rienders-in; Mr Ramsay Macdonald, Mr J. O'Grady, Mr Philip Snowden and Mr Will Thorne, representing the conference, held a lengthy conference with Mr Lloyd George.
It is believed that Mr Lloyd George has offered Mr Arthur Henderson a in the smalt inner Cabinet, anl three! Labour representatives subordinate positibhS:
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Northern Advocate, 9 December 1916, Page 3
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132HOW LABOUR STANDS. Northern Advocate, 9 December 1916, Page 3
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