POLITICS IN U.S.A.
REFORM MOVEMENT LAUNCHED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received December 2, 10.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, December 1. Believing that tho recent- elections showed nation-wide dissatisfaction with the methods of the present political leaders, Senator La r’ollette called a meeting of progressives for the purpose of initiating a minor definite bloc in the next Congress. Thirteen Senators and twenty-one members of tho House attended. YYlule disavowing any intention to initiate a third party, resolutions were presented lor the organisation of a bipartisan bloc in both House and Senate, with sub-committees to work in framing legislation. It- was announced that the bloc was organised and pledged to drive special privilege out of Gorernmenh and restore it to the people and the nation. A wide campaign will be started for the abolition of the electoral college, with open and direct primaries, and the enactment of a Corrupt Practices Act. The progressives also seek reform?- regarding agriculture. labour, railways, shipping, natural resources and taxation.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 16905, 2 December 1922, Page 12
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