"WAR TO THE KNIFE."

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1168, 1 July 1911, Page 5

"WAR TO THE KNIFE."

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS.

A CRITICAL OUTLOOK.

By TclcEraDh—Press Assoclatlon-Oonyrleht Sydney, Juno 30. In tho State Assembly, tho Opposition members arc adopting blocking tactics. It was after midnight before tho debate on tho Arbitration Bill wa9 resumed. Mr. Wade, Leader of tho Opposition, then aslic'd that it bo allowed to 6tand over till Tuesday. Tho Minister declined to accede to tho request. Mr., D. Storey (angrily): "Then it is war to the knife." The debate is proceeding. THE ARBITRATION'BILL, •• (Rec. Juno 30, 8.15 p.m.) Sydney, Juno 30. After a continuous sitting of thirtyfive hours, tho Legislative Assembly at 5 o'clock to-night carr.ed tho second reading of tho Arbitration Bill by iO votes to 3G. MR. T. M'GOWEN'S TOUR ABROAD. Sydney, Juno 30. The Legislative Assembly has granted Mr. M'Gowcn, tho State Premier, leavo of absence for tho remainder of tho session, to enable hini, to tour Canada, 'en route from London. LIBERALS READY FOR A CAMPAIGN. (Rec. July 1, 0.25 a.m.) Sydney, Juno 30. At tho annual conference of the Liberal and Reform Association, Mr. Wade, Loader of tho Opposition,'declared that tho Liberals were thoroughly organised and ready for a new Parliamentary campaign. There was no room for a third party in the State, and thoso who wore not with the Liberals were against them. IS A CRISIS IMPENDING? In a view of tho State political situation, published last week, tho Sydney "Telogroph" says en effort is being made to throw the whole of (lie parties into tho melting pot, and cast a new party and a new Administration from tho mixture of Labourites, Liberals, and Democrats. The marked fcaturo of last State election was tho fact that a Labour candidate was presented for every seat, and all who were not supporters of' Labour, whether they called themselves Liberals or Independents, wcro called upon to sup-. port the Liberal platform as against that of Labour. And although a number of candidates stood as Independents, they expressed their approval of the Liberal programme, and tho work of tho then Premier, Mr. Wade. When Parliament met, the Government had a majority of onfe, whilo ovcry member of the Opposition was pledged to oppose all vital parts of tho Government programmo. When, however, the position was tested upon the Address-in-Reply by a vote on freehold as aeainst leasehold, ono of tho vital issues iiflho latf election, a number of members returned as Liberal supporters, including Mr. David Storey, Mr, Brincr, Mr. Lcvien. and Mr. H D. Morton, declined to affirm the minciplo of freehold, and supported the Government. Tims tho Labour, party commenced its career on the Treasury benches with a substantial majority. Now. however, that Mr. Storey and his Independents nre withdrawing their supnort, tho position of tho Government will bo a precarious ono.