PARTY POLITICS.
FARMER CANDIDATES. OPINIONS OF OTHER CAMPS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, February 18. The existing political parties appear to be a little perturbed 'by the activities of the new party announced from Auckland. The Reformers reestablished their full party organisation immediately after the dissolution of the National Government and their work', in preparation for the general election has been going on steadily ever since. They make light of the stories of their declining popularity in the constituencies and of a farmers’ party appearing in opposition to them at the polls. The Liberals are not yet able to speak with a united voice, but their general disposition is towards a good understanding between , all the sane, loyal progressive forces in the country and the adoption of a policy that will meet . the reasonable demands of the producers. In the meantime they regard the movement in Auckland rather as a revolt again Reform than' as a reflection upon Liberalism. Official Labour, frankly rejoices over any additional divisions among the other parties. Though quite content to stand by proportional representation, it is not indifferent to the quarrels among its opponents.
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Thames Star, Volume LVII, Issue 15160, 22 February 1922, Page 8
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