OPPOSITION TROUBLES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15770, 19 November 1914, Page 4

OPPOSITION TROUBLES.

POSITION AT PARNELL.

MR. SULLIVAN'S CAMPAIGN

The Parnell Picture Theatre was crowded last night, when a political address was delivered by Mr. J. J. Sullivan, a Liberal and Labour candidate for the Parnell electorate- Mr. E. C, Nelson presided-

The candidate dealt with land, industrial, naval, and other matters. He condemned the Reform IJovernment's attitude on each subject. He contended that the Opposition Party had a definite policy to set before the people. At the conclusion of his address, Mr. Sullivan was warmly cheered and applauded.

A vota of thanks and confidence was accorded to him on the motion of Mr. H. Wilson.

After the candidate had returned thanks i for the resolution, a gentleman in the gallery moved, "That this meeting of Parne.ll Liberal supporters calls upon the Parneli Liberal League to reconsider its decision to select Mr. J. C. Gleeson to content- this seat, as we consider that by doinF Uiey are splitting the vote and thereby furthering the vote for the Massey t Alter somebody in the body of the hall nad seconded this motion, a'voice asked amidst laughter, "What does it mean'"' Another gentleman then proposed and it was agreed, that the following addition be made to the motion: "That the electors of Parneli ask the Parnell Liberal League to request Mr. Gleeson to withdraw from thus contest." This proposition was agreed to amidst cheers and applause. A Voice: I would submit to vou, Mr Chairman, that this meeting closed with the vote of confidence in tho candidate, and that this further proposition is out' side tho purpose of this meeting. This is a meeting of Liberals, and to pass such a motion will sow dissension. I hope a Liberal candidate will bo returned for I arnell, but I think as chairman of the meeting you are overstepping your duty in accepting the resolution." Voices : Sit down !

Mr. Sullivan : I feel it my duty because it is of real and vital concern to me to see that this meeting does not get out of hand at the present moment. I will ask tho gentlemen who proposed and seconded this motion to withdraw it,

Tho two agreed to do so. Mr. Sullivan: I thajik you for vour unanimous vote of thanks "and confidence. The meeting then broke up with cheers for tho candidate, ajid a gathering of the candidate's friends afterwards formed a committee to prosecute his campaign.