A COMPROMISE

Southland Times, Issue 21560, 25 November 1931, Page 7

A COMPROMISE

GOVERNOR AND PREMIER

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS OPINION IN LONDON (United press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright) (Rec 7.0 p.m.) London, November 24. The Sun-Herald understands that the appointment of Legislative Councillors in New South Wales is the result of a compromise. Mr Lang first demanded 50 new’ appointments to which the Governor, Sir Philip Gaine, was inflexibly opposed. Mr Ring unsuccessfully asked the Dominions Office to interfere. He then suggested 35 appointments as a basis of negotiation. Sir Phillip Game finally agreed to 25, insisting on the right of scrutinizing the names of Mr Lang’s nominees. It is understood he rejected several on whom Mr Lang at first insisted, but yielded after a discussion with London. Commenting on the appointments, Mr Willis, Agent-General for New South Wales, said import brokers expressed the opinion that there would be no immediate reaction on Australian stocks, but investors were naturally ven’ watchful. If Mr Lang acted reasonably, Australia’s credit ought to maintain the recent improvement. After Mr Willis had asserted that his efforts had always been directed to a mutual adjustment of the Lang-Game difficulties, the Australian Press Association asked what was likely to happen if Mr Lang asked for another batch of appointments to the Upper House. Mr Willis expressed the opinion that Sir Philip Game would again oblige. NO CONFIDENCE MOTION. (Rec. 5.50 p.m.) Sydney, November 24. On the reopening of the Legislative Assembly, Mr T. R. Bavin, Leader of the Opposition, gave notice of his intention to move —“That this Government no longer possesses the confidence of the House.” GOVERNOR REPLIES TO NEW GUARD. (Rec. 12.10 a.m.) Sydney, November 24. Tile Governor has written to the New Guard formally acknowledging its petition asking him to dissolve the Legislative Assembly. The popular belief is that the matter ends there.