MR. HUGHES AND THE PARTY ISSUE

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2990, 30 January 1917, Page 5

MR. HUGHES AND THE PARTY ISSUE

"FINESSE AND INTRIGUE.". Sydney, January 29. The "Herald!," in a remarkable leader on the Federal political situation, expresses weariness, at the finesse and intrigue preventing the formation of a National Part}*. It declares that it is an organised attempt to prevent Mr. Hughes going to London as the monwealth's representative,. and it has become apparent that influential Liberals are lending themselves to this unworthy scheming. It is even suggested that the Tudor forces offered to give" loyal support to the Liberals if they would only consent to take over the Government and turn Mr. Hughes out.—Press Association. LABOUR OPPOSES THE TRIP.. Sydney, January 29. At the annual Convention of tha Australian Workers' Union a. motion was' carried! opposing representation at the Imperial Conference, stating that it would result in'AusteaMa-being governed by plutocrats in Englafl<L—3?ress Association. , ' '. : : MAT SAIL EARLY NEXT MONTH. (Rec. January 29, 9.65 p-nu) Sydney, January 29. The Sydney "Sun" says that Mr. Lloyd George's interview has altered Mr. Hughes's views and intentions. There is now good authority for stating that Mr. Hughes expects to sail for London early in February.'—Press Association.