Political Gossip.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9297, 25 June 1906, Page 2

Political Gossip.

(l-'rom Our Owu Correspondent.)

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Wellington. .liiiip 25. I lie mourning trappings are being re:""\rd from' Parliamentary Buildings t<>lav. and the place is resuming its normal !.-pcet. A' Ihe motion 'regarding I lie T;il•> I'rcinie.r '■" I '. lir.vl;iv wil.l probably be moved by (lie lion. \\ . 11 all-. f <»11 (\, and be .seconded by Mr Mai-scy and supported by I,lie I Ton. ■J. Carroll as representing the natives, Sir \\ . .1. Steward, as senior member, and Mr I!. M'Ken/.ic, as representing the West Coa<-t. I ho Governor's speech 011 Tlinmilay will be a mere formal amuiunccment of Mr Seddons death and the conditions 1 li.a.t have arisen. and members are confidently arranging to leave Wellington at. the end of the week after voting two months' sttpnly.

Mr .Arnold's explanation that his Labor party is to exist in the next Parliament is generally regarded as a concession to the opinions of members in the matter. Where is his party?"' demanded a Lalior member this morning. There are not six" men in the House who would follow him on any subject."

By Telegraph. Wellington, June 25. Mr Massev. interviewed as to the political situation, said that the position of bin party was not in the slightest degree affected by the reconstruct ion of the Government. On the question of adjournment he would have something to say on ihe fbor of the House. Discussing other ;"niters lie said that reform was needed in various directions, a.nd particularly in the matter of public finance. Full de.taifs should be given to Parliament., showing how every shilling of public money was expended d nriiig tlvfc previous year, n.ntl who received it, TTo further intimated the Political Keform league would, continue its efforts.

Snaps.—B3 Pains Sheets, wlrito or unbleached, for-single and double beds, 2s lid per paii', at POLYTECHNIC Sale. Friday next.// Woollen Trims, for Is each, at tb-o North Otago Farmers' Great Sale to-day. 8