WHEN THE FIGHT STARTS.

Colonist, Volume LIV, Issue 13456, 29 June 1912, Page 4

WHEN THE FIGHT STARTS.

To-day's tedious debate on the familiar .subject was not an appropriate, opening for what promises to be an exceptionally exciting session. Curiously enough there was no suggestion of tho real tension until the- last few minutes, H'hen- some pleasantries wore exchanged between Mr Fisher, tho Wellington Central Oppositionist, and the Prime Minister. .

J»ir Fisher'affected to be tremendously pleased at tho. f promptitude with, which a return lie wanted had been furnished. His congratulations were smil-'. ingly -accepted by the Hon. T. Mackenzie, who added : "W« are only too desirous of showing^ that, we'arc going on such lines as will bo to our credit when you enly give "s an opportunity to display our merit." (Opposition laughter.).

Mr. Massoy asked at'what time on Tuesday the"Addre'sr.-lin-llop* l y ! debate would commence, and was given his choice of the afternoon or evening. He chose the evening. Mr. R. McCallum (Wairau) will lead off, and the seconder will bo Mr. J. Vigor Brown (Napier).