THE POLITICAL SITUATION
A HOSTILE RESOLUTION. At a meeting of the Dunedin North branch of the New Zealand Labour Party last evening the following resolution was carried :—‘‘That this branch of the Labour Party records its dissatisfaction with the continued exercise of executive power by the Massey Government, and the neglect of the Prime Minister to call Parliament together in spite of the fact that the Government has been defeated at the poll.” THE COMING SESSION. WELLINGTON, January 24. The Prime Minister made the following announcement this afternoon : "Cabinet has recommended his Excellency the Governor-General to fix the date for the opening of Parliament for tire short session as February 7 —this day fortnight.” "The idea got about,” added Mr Massey, ‘‘that it was not intended to hold the session until after the election petitions had been disposed of, but this might mean, delay until April, and, in consultation with my colleagues, we came to the conclusion that me sooner the short session was held the better. We had in mind February 14, ana with that object had prorogued Parliament to February 12; but on consulting the authorities it was found that there was no reason why Parliament should not meet earlier.” GOVERNMENT MAJORITY ANTICIPATED. (From Odr Own Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, January 27. It is now generally conceded that if all the members of the” House of Representatives assemble in Wellington on February 7 Mr Massey will have a majority, and he will be able to carry on. Should, however, the unexpected happen, and his party suffer defeat on a no-confidence motion, there is i-.e possibility of another general election and that not later than the autumn. There is, of course, the possibility that Mr YVilford may not move a no-confidence motion. In regard to the Speakership it seems to be taken for granted that Mr Statham will be elected to that honourable office unopposed.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3594, 30 January 1923, Page 27
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323THE POLITICAL SITUATION Otago Witness, Issue 3594, 30 January 1923, Page 27
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