FEDERAL POLITICS.
THE NO-CONFIDENCE DEBATE. _ By Telegraph Press Association Copyright. - Melbourne, October 26. In the "no-confidence" debate, Mr. liiaaes said the Government could not be trusted on the "white Australia" question, and their attitude on preferential trade deserved condemnation. • Mr. Watson opposed the ripping up of the whole tariff, and favoured a Parliamentary Commission. " * •■ Mr. Deakui said he was in favour of a non-political Commission, : Sir William Lyme said the Government proposal was merely an indication that they were not prepared to leave office yet. The debate was adjourned. V (Received October ''27, 1.20 a.m.) -.-, - ? Melbourne, October 26. The attack on the Government by Mr. Isaacs collapsed. After further debate Mr. Isaacs said that, in face of Mr. Read's statement last night, ho would withdraw the motion if Mr. Reid would promise to eonsuit with Mr. Watson on the personnel of the eo as to make it acceptable to both sides of the House. . Mr. Reid agreed to consrdt Mr. Watson, and the motion was withdrawn. • ; .■-,,.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12697, 27 October 1904, Page 5
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