ADVANCE REFORM!
PRESENTATION TO ME, MICHEL, (By Telegraph..—Special Correspondent.) Greymouth, July 25. Although called at short notice, all ex* ceptionaJly lnrgo and enthusiastic meeting of Mr. Michel's supporters was held thia ovening tor the purpose of receiving contributions towards a presentation to Mr. Michel. Complimentary references vera made to the splendid and clean fight put up by Mr Michel on belialf of tho Government and his local supporters. References of a most condemnatory naturo were ma<lo roi- garding tho local press tactics in tho recent political, contest. One- speaker, who supported tho Liberal candidate at the; first ballot, stated that it was his mten-; tion to sell a largo interest which ho held: in one of tho papers at the first opportunity and invest tho proceeds in the formation of a new- Reform paper. . Tho sunn of ovor .£2OO was raised in the room. Lists aro to bo returnable in two; weeks, when it is expected a sum of .£soo' will bo forthcoming- from approximately 3000 Government supporters in tho elector-! ate. ' It was resolved to form a branch of thd Reform Longue at an early date.
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1812, 26 July 1913, Page 4
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187ADVANCE REFORM! Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1812, 26 July 1913, Page 4
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