HIGH COMMISSIONERSHIP
A RUAIOUR SQUASHED. “Is tho statement or rumour correct that tho Prime Minister will shortly leave New Zealand to take up the duties of the High Coramissionership and that he will bo accompanied by Sir Joseph Ward, who will represent New Zealand on the Imperial Council P ’ was a question of which Air J. Payne (Croy Lynn) gave notice yesterday io ask the Prime Alinister. “I may as well answer that question at once (said Air Alassoy) ; and my answer is that- the s'utement or rumour is absolutely incorrect. Speaking for rnysolx', I have r.o desire to leave New Zealand, and I know that :Sew Zealand cannot do without me. (Loud laughter.) So far is I am able to judge, there will bo no change in the High Commissionership fur seme time.”
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New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9722, 26 July 1917, Page 5
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