EARLY ELECTION RUMOURS
PARTY WHIPS ACTIVE. FORECAST OF THE BUDGETBy Telegraph,—-Press Association.—Copyright . London, January 28. The activity of the. Whips on both sides of the House in urging the constituencies to select candidates without delay is regarded in some quarters as the. precursor to an early election. * < The Government is believed to be preparing a Budget .largely increasing the taxation of the. wealthier classes, and it is expected that this "electioneering" Budget will Joe, followed by an election in the summer. ........ . . ' . Mr. Austen Chamberlain has accepted candidature for the West Birmingham seat, which is being resigned by his father.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15520, 30 January 1914, Page 7
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