NEWFOUNDLAND

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 14 June 1932, Page 5

NEWFOUNDLAND

GENERAL ELECTION SIR RICHARD SQUIRES DEFEATED OPPOSITION. VICTORY INDICATED (United I’rcHH Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) ST. JOHNS (Newfoundland), 13th June. The. first returns of the General I',lections give, the United Newfoundland party, led by Mr K. G. Allerdice, two seats in St. Johns West, over the Government party. (Received 14th June, 8.40 a.m.) ST. JOHNS, 13th June. Early to-day the Opposition was leading in four constituencies and had elected a candidate in the tilth. The Government was leading in only one constituency. The defeat of the Premier, Sir Richard Squires, by Mr Harold Mitchell bv a 600 majority in Trinity South was conceded at noon, when there were only a few polls iinrcpoi'Led. In all constituencies not actually decided the Opposition had a leading position, in most cases by an overwhelming majority. The Opposition Leader, Mr F. C. AL lcrdice, was well ahead in St. Johns West. ’ (Received 14th June, 10.30 a.m.) ST JOHN’S, 13th June. Final returns from six of tho 26 constituencies showed five Opposition wins and one Government victory. Nine returns reported steadily increasing gains for the Opposition. Dr. 11. M. Mosdoll, Independent, a former member of the Squires Government, had been elected by acclamation. The only Government candidate elected is the ifon. F. G. Bradley, Minister without portfolio.