A NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2930, 16 November 1916, Page 5

A NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION

. Melbourne, November 15. It is understood that when the Fed- ?[■ T ? Use meets the Labour members opposed to Mr. Hughes will cross to the Opposition side ot the House and will move a motion of no confidence.in the Ministry. nationaiTcabinet in NEW SOUTH WALES PERSONNEL' ANNOUNCED r . Sydney, November 15. Mr. Holman has officially announced the personnel of the State National Cabinet as follows:— Hon. W. A. Holman, Premier and Treasurer. Hon. Mr. .Fuller, Chief' Secretary. Hon. D. B-. Hall, Attorney-General. 1 Hon. J. D. Fitzgerald, Vice-Presi-dent of the Executive Council, and Minister of Health. ' Hon. J. Garland, Minister for Justice and Solicitor-General. < Hon. W. G. Asbford, Minister for LandsHon. R. T. Ball, Minister for Works and. Railways. Hon. W. C. Grahame, Minister for Agriculture. Hon. A. G. F. James, Minister for Education. ■ • Hon. G. S. Beeby, Minister for Labour and Industry. Hon. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Mines. Hon. David Storey, Honorary Minister. Mr. Beeby will be given a seat in ; the Upper House. In the Assembly Mr. Holman gave notice of his intention to introduce a Bill to prolong the life of Parliament. MR. WADE UNABLE TO TAKE OFFICE i. FOB HEALTH REASONS. Sydney, November 15. It is understood that the health of Mr. Wade (Leader of the Liberals) precluded accepting a portfolio. He proposes to take a_ long holiday at the close of the session, probably to America.

It- may be taken for granted that the National Party has a working majority in both Houses.

THE REFERENDUM AND THE VERDICT MOTION BY INDUSTRIAL' CON- ' , CtRESS. Sydney, November 15. The . Industrial Congress at the Trades Hall passed a motion insisting on the recognition of the people's verdict at the referendum, and the canI cellation of the proclamation and the stoppage of proceedings against socalled defaulters. T " CONSCRIPTION OF WEALTH" STATEMENT IN THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. (Beater's Telegram.) London, November 14. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lynch suggested the conscription of wealth. Mr. Bonar Law pointed out that increased taxation had already gone a long way ill that direction. LW.ty. RIOTS IN AMERICA UNITED STATES WARSHIPS SENT. fßeutsr's Telegram.) (Rec. November 15, 8.55 p.m.) New York, November 14. The United States cruiser Tacoma and the destroyer Goldsborough have been sent to Everett, where there has been a recurrence of I.W.W. troubles. One hundred murder charges have been laid as the result of a recent riot. WAR HONOURS FOR NEW ZEALANDERS Australian-Sew Zealand Cable Association. London, • November 14. The Distinguished Servico Order has been awarded to Captain Starnes, a New Zealander. Five New Zealanders have received military medals, and two New Zealanders Distinguished Conduct medals.