AUSTRALIAN DEADLOCK

Waikato Times, Volume 111, Issue 18630, 7 May 1932, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN DEADLOCK

CANNOT, CARRY ON. MR LAND’S POSITION IMPOSSIBLE. EARLY ELECTION PREDICTED* United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received May 7, 10.10 a.m.) SYDNEY, May 7. The Herald says there is no doubt in the minds of members of Parliament who are in a position to know the actual political situation that Mr Lang realises that It is impossible to continue in the present trend of State affairs, and that, he will seek a dissolution at the first opportunity he considers favourable to the chances of his party. It is now regarded as equally certain that the Governor (Sir Philip Game) will take no action inconsistent with the advice of his Ministers, and that he will only grant a dissolution when they desire it.

PROTECTION FOR CIVIL SERVANTS A FEDERAL ENACTMENT. United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received May 7, 10.20 a.m.) SYDNEY, May 7. In the House of Representatives Mr J. A. Lyons gave notice of the intention of'the Ministry to introduce a bill to amend the Enforcement Act, to provide protection for State public servants against possible victimisation by the State Government. RELIEF FOR UNEMPLOYED. OPPOSED BY LANGITE3. United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received May 7, 10.20 a.m.) CANBERRA, May 7. The only members who opposed the bill to provide £600,000 to rellevd New South Wales unemployed were the Lang planners, Messrs Jame 3 Rosevear and Gander. AUSTRALIAN DEADLOCK. MONEY FOR PENSIONS. PROVIDED BY COMMONWEALTH. (Received May 7, 10.20 a.m.) CHICAGO, May 6. Mr J. A. Lyons has authorised Mr B. S. B. Stevens, the Leader of the Opposition, to state that if money for pensions and endownments are lodged In the banks, with lists of persons who are entitled to payments, the banks will forward cheques In satisfaction of all claims.