UNITED PARTY CAUCUS

Hokitika Guardian, 22 May 1930, Page 5

UNITED PARTY CAUCUS

’ p •' ’( SIR JOSEPH ' WARD’S CONGRATULATIONS.

\By Telegraph—Press Association).

WELLINGTON, May 22

Sir Joseph Ward, ! in a message to Hon. G. VV. Forbes, stjid: ‘ r l was very pleased to hear last night of your selection as successor to me as Leader of the United Party;‘an-u I desire to congratulate you very very heartily on your appointment.'" : .1 have the utmost confidence in capacity to discharge the duties a'hd Mresponsibilities of the position;'and " with loyal cooperation and assistance which will oe accorded to you by the members of the party. I feel sure the principles and ideals for which the party stands will he in safe keeping;'''"! extend to you my very good wishes for a successful anduseful ■teufir$ c lrf;office in your leadership l of the party I *’ Kindest regards.”

OPENING OF BAIRLIAMENT. WELLINGTON, May 22. The Deputy Premier, Hbii G. W. Forbes announced defHvitbly to-day that Parliament will meet on Thursday, June 2fith. This is the'usual time for •.the commencement of the session.

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW PREMIER. , WANGA&uiV May 22. On' the motion of(*. 0. Jackson. Chairman of the Inter-Provincial Conference of the Farmers’,..U»ion, which opened to-day, it was decided to telegraph its congratulations to Hon G. W. Forbes on his elevation'to the position .of Prime Minister The Chairman said it was a position of "which any New horn man ml'i'ht lie proud.