ANOTHER PASSAGE-AT-ARMS.
MR. PAYNE EXPRESSES REGRET. [BY telegraph— CORRESPONDENT.] Wellington. Friday. The member for Grey Lynn, Mr. Payne, came into conflict with the member" for Parnell this afternoon during a discussion regarding Mr. Payne's questions respect-' ing persons alleged to be of German sympathies. "What about . — ?'* asked Mr. Dickson, referring to a prominent member of the Anti-German League. Mr. Payne took umbrage at the remark, and referred to Mr. Dixon as "a common brute." Excitement prevailed, and Mr. Dickson asked the Speaker whether a member was in order in using this term. The Speaker: Did the hon. member use that expression? Mr. Payne admitted that he did use it, and proceeded to attempt to justify it by referring to Mr. Dickson's remark as unwarranted. The Speaker, very sternly: The hon. gentleman must resume his seat He must withdraw the remark, and express regret for using it. Mr. Payne: I withdraw the remark, Mr. Speaker, and express regret for using it. The incident thus ended.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16234, 20 May 1916, Page 8
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164ANOTHER PASSAGE-AT-ARMS. New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16234, 20 May 1916, Page 8
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